Outdoor Trips
Outdoor Trips
SOLE Outdoor Trips
To view the full SOLE Outdoor Trip Schedule visit the Campus Recreation Home Page and view the schedule under Quick Links.
To register, head on over to the Campus Recreation Portal or visit our Guest Service Desk during general Campus Recreation facility hours. If you have specific questions about a trip, visit the SOLE Center, email sole@uccs.edu, or call 719-255-7517.
Meetups: SOLE can assist in finding rideshare opportunities. SOLE will provide all necessary equipment, passes, and permits. PPE and social distancing is required.
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Date |
Trip Descriptions |
Cost |
| 9/11 |
Skydiving Royal Gorge Skydive This day excursion will introduce you into the world of skydiving while you jump with a jump master at almost 14,000 feet! Must be 18 years old. 260lbs weight restriction, so please contact SOLE with questions. |
$175 |
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9/18
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Paddleboarding and Kayaking Pueblo Reservoir Join us for this water-based adventure! We will float our standup paddleboards into a scenic reservoir for a scenic paddle and some nautical yoga! Includes transportation, permit and gear Difficulty: Easy |
$25 |
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9/18-9/19
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14er Hike - Mount Elbert Overnight Twin Lakes Join SOLE for our favorite overnight trip. We will camp at Twin Lakes for paddleboarding, kayaking, and relaxation for our first day and get up early and summit Mt Elbert in the morning. The highest peak in Colorado! Difficulty: Moderate to hard due to hike and elevation |
$45 |
| 10/9 |
Paradise Cove Hike Paradise Cove Paradise Cove Swimming Hole is a 1 mile out and bike hike located near Florissant, Colorado that features a waterfall and amazing swimming opportunities! Difficulty: Easy |
$25 |
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10/13 |
Night Hike at the Garden of the Gods Garden of the Gods Take a break from studying and go for a hike under the stars as we explore the Garden of the Gods by flashlight under the night sky! This is a unique opportunity to see the Garden in a whole new night! Difficulty: Easy |
FREE |
| 10/16 |
Sandboarding Great Sand Dunes National Park Take skiing and boarding to a new extreme as we venture to the Great Sand Dunes National Park. Using sand specific skis and boards we will hit the slops for a new kind of extreme sport! Includes transportation and equipment rentals Difficulty: Moderate due to hiking in sand |
$40 |
| 10/23 |
Skydiving Royal Gorge Skydiving This day excursion will introduce you into the world of skydiving while you jump with a jump master at almost 14,000 feet! Must be 18 years old. 260lbs weight restriction, so please contact SOLE with questions. |
$175 |
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12/11 |
Ski and Soak Bus Monarch Mountain and Princeton Hot Springs Jump on the UCCS Ski Bus and head up to Monarch Ski Area! After hitting the slopes, we'll soak in the Mt. Princeton Hot Springs.
Includes transportation, lift ticket, and hot springs pass. Difficulty: All experience welcome |
$85 without rentals $105 with rentals |
| 12/18 |
Ski and Snowboarding Red River Are you bored over break with nothing to do? Join us as we venture to Red River Ski Resort in New Mexico for this weekday trip! Red River offers a great experience for all experience levels. Difficulty: All experiences welcome |
$85 without rentals $105 with rentals |
| 12/22 |
Ski and Snowboarding Loveland Ski Resort Colorado is known world-wide for its light, fluffy powder and not many places get more of it than Loveland Ski Area! Loveland's average snowfall is a whopping 422 inches. That's an average of over 35 feet of snow every season, more than any Front Range or Summit County resort! What does this mean? It means an epic day of snow sports! Difficulty: All experiences welcome |
$50 without rentals $90 with rentals |
| 12/29 |
Snowshoeing and Soak Mount Princeton and Hot Springs Join us for a fun day of snowshoe exploration in the morning and relaxing hot springs soaking in the afternoon. This excursion will fill up quick so don't delay! Includes snowshoes and hot springs pass. Difficulty: Moderate |
$45 |