Head to Colorful Colorado and the Salt Lake State for the most fun two weeks of your summer! Enjoy the splendor of Rocky Mountain National Park while day hiking before volunteering at a community garden with the Youth Garden Project. Head south to whitewater raft the Arkansas River’s Browns Canyon section, and then rope up and improve your rock climbing skills on beautiful and beginner-friendly granite and quartz crags. Float down the Colorado River for three days of rafting in Westwater Canyon, and then hike in Arches National Park to the world’s most remarkable sandstone archways! Head on to climb your way up one of the only via ferrata routes in North America, and finish your western adventure having explored the most iconic part of wild Colorado!
Colorado Discovery
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Destination
Colorado
Utah
Current Grades
7th-9th
Airports
Arrive: Denver, CO (DEN)
Depart: Denver, CO (DEN)
Colorado Discovery Itinerary
Day 1-3: Hike in Rocky Mountain National Park
Start off your trip with three days in Rocky Mountain National Park. You’ll enjoy hikes with sweeping mountain views, cascading waterfalls, and some of the area’s most beautiful alpine lakes surrounded by aspen and lodgepole pine. Keep your eyes peeled as you walk these trails, not only are the wildflowers in bloom, the animals are out! Moose, elk, big horned sheep, and other animals that Rocky Mountain National Park is known for are often sighted along these trails.
Accommodation: Camping
Day 4-5: Climb a Unique Via Ferrata Route
Next, we’ll check out the Rockies from a different angle by climbing up the mountains themselves! We will spend the day climbing using the Italian-inspired climbing style for a different view of these beautiful mountains. Via Ferrata, meaning Iron Climbing Path in Italian, was created as a different way to move through the mountains using iron rungs and cable lines. Students will have the chance to climb, zipline, and traverse through the Rockies to experience long-range views and vistas of Rocky National Park.
Accommodation: Camping
Dates and Prices
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Departure Day
06/29/24
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Return Day
07/12/24
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Grade
7–9
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Price
$4,588
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Availability
Full
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Departure Day
07/16/24
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Return Day
07/29/24
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Grade
7-9
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Price
$4,588
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Availability
Full
Departure Day | Return Day | Grade | Price | Availability |
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06/29/24
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07/12/24
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7–9
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$4,588
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full
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07/16/24
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07/29/24
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7-9
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$4,588
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full
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Accommodations & Service
Community Service: Approximately 6 Hours
- Moab Youth Garden Project: Garden upkeep in a local community space
Accommodations:
- 13 nights of camping. Bold Earth will provide comfortable 3-person tents.
Activities
Community service: 6 hours
Hiking
Via Ferrata
Rock climbing
Whitewater rafting
Reviews
Life changing.
The entire trip was great. I don’t have only one favorite part; I really enjoyed being able to connect with everyone while surrounded by nature.
Halem had a wonderful time on his trip. He loved his trip leaders, and I believe he learned a better sense of self. He did a lot of challenging things on his trip; while it was adventurous, I felt he was safe at all times.
This is the second child I have sent to Bold Earth, and I was thrilled once again. Bold Earth has amazing trip leaders, and the vibe of the program—from the physical activity to planning and cooking meals to playing games at the campsites—is wonderfully unique.
We are extremely pleased with the experience Alex had on his trip. The change in his maturity level when he returned was noticeable not only by us, but also by friends and neighbors. I can honestly say that his experience was truly impactful. I definitely would recommend Bold Earth to friends, and we hope to send Alex’s younger brother on a trip soon.
My favorite part was the social interaction: making new friends, helping each other out, and teamwork. All of the activities were fun!
Having had my daughter participate in wonderful Bold Earth programs the prior two consecutive years, I was confident about another successful experience for my son, no matter where I sent him. He made lifelong friends and learned new skills in places he had never been, all of which got him out of his comfort zone and gave him a huge boost of positive energy and confidence. He is still extremely stoked about his bike, hike and raft trip with Sara and Zach, and is totally game for a new Bold Earth adventure next year. Thank you so much for all you do to create amazing forever memories!
Colorado was a great learning experience and helped me develop skills I know I can use in adult life!
My daughter had an unbelievable first time with Bold Earth. She felt safe and respected and there was never a dull moment. Her time was filled with new adventures, experiences and new friends she will remember for a lifetime.