Educational Clinics and Workshops
Educational Clinics and Workshops
Clinics, Courses, and Events
In an effort to support the campus community in their outdoor endeavors, SOLE hosts a variety of educational clinics. These clinics are focus on skill and knowledge acquisition in the areas of bicycling, climbing, ski/snowboard maintenance, avalanche awareness and more. Clinics are open to students, faculty, staff, alumni, friends and family. Register on the Campus Recreation Portal - just show up ready to learn, ask questions and meet fellow outdoor enthusiasts! For questions, contact SOLE at 719-255-7517 or sole@uccs.edu.
Student Outdoor Learning Experience (SOLE)
| Date | Clinics, Classes, and Special Events | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Thursdays at 7pm 9/5, 10/13 & 11/7 | Ladies Climb Night Make friends, climb, learn, and enjoy the sport of rock climbing and its amazing camaraderie. 1st Thursday of every month! No experience is necessary, and equipment is provided | Free |
| Wednesdays at 6pm 9/4, 10/2 & 11/6 | Paracord Bracelets and Projects | Free |
| Thursdays at 7pm 8/29, 9/26 & 10/24 | SOLE Social Friends, fun, climbing, music, mingling, and food. The SOLE Social has it all. Join us the last Thursday of September from 7pm-9pm | Free |
| September Tuesdays at 6pm | Learn to Climb Series Session 1 Learn the skills and techniques to venture outside in the world of rock. Participants will learn belaying, climbing techniques, knots, anchors, and much more. No experience or equipment is required | Students/Members: $25 UCCS Community: $30 |
| September Thursdays at 6pm | Intro to Mountain Biking Series Session 1 Learn the basics of mountain biking in this hands-on course. Participants will learn proper braking, handling basics, basic maintenance and more. We will begin the first few sessions at UCCS and venture to our favorite locations for the last class of the series. Mountain bike and helmet is provided. | Students/Members: $35 UCCS Community: $40 |
| Monday 9/30 or 10/28 at 6pm | Intro to Wilderness First Aid Mountain Lion Meeting Room Learn the basics of wilderness medicine. We will learn splinting techniques, treating burns and blisters, and much more in this one-hour class. | Free |
| Wednesday 9/20 & 10/18 at 7pm | Aqualining | Free |
| October Tuesdays at 6pm | Learn to Climb Session 2 Learn the skills and techniques to venture outside in the world of rock. Participants will learn belaying, climbing techniques, knots, anchors, and much more. No experience or equipment is required | Students/Members: $25 UCCS Community: $30 |
| October Thursdays at 6pm | Intro to Mountain Biking Series Session 2 Learn the basics of mountain biking in this hands-on course. Participants will learn proper braking, handling basics, basic maintenance and more. We will begin the first few sessions at UCCS and venture to our favorite locations for the last class of the series. Mountain bike and helmet is provided. | Students/Members: $35 UCCS Community: $40 |
| Wednesdays at 6pm 9/11, 10/9 & 11/13 | Knots & Hitches | Students/Members: Free |
| Wednesdays at 6pm 10/16 & 11/20 | Map and Compass | Students/Members: Free |
| Thursday 12/5 at 5pm | Climbing Competition | Students/Members: Free |
| Wednesday 12/4 at 5pm | How to Wax Ski and Snowboards This workshop will utilize the SOLE ski shop to teach the basics of ski maintenance and repair. Bring your skis or board! Space is limited. | Students/Members: Free |
| Saturday & Sunday 11/23-11/24 | NOLS Wilderness First Aid | Students/ Members: $275 (After 10/1: $290) UCCS Community & General Public: $300 (After 10/1: $315) |