Colorado Rockies Alpine Backpack
An 8-day alpine backpacking expedition in the Colorado Rockies for middle schoolers.
▌ Editor's read The Outward Bound website loads successfully, detailing an 8-day Colorado Rockies Alpine Backpacking course for 12-13 year olds. Outward Bound is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with accreditation valid through 2025, indicating adherence to high safety and program standards. The organization, founded by Kurt Hahn in 1941, operates as a nonprofit and has been running programs for 80 years. While specific Google reviews for this exact course are not readily available, Outward Bound generally receives positive feedback, with many reviews praising the transformative nature of their programs and the professionalism of their instructors. The website explicitly states that all staff undergo background checks. The program is an overnight wilderness expedition, emphasizing skills like navigation, Leave No Trace principles, and teamwork. Social media handles found on the site include @outwardbound for Instagram and 'OutwardBound' for Facebook.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 194680+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 12–13
Colorado Rockies Alpine Backpack is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. outdoors/nature programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Yes
- Established
- 1946 (80 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Outdoors/Nature
- Ages: 12–13
- Address: 51617 US-24, Leadville, CO 80461
- Phone: 866-467-7651
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Cost not found on website.
↗ What parents like
- Develops leadership skills
- Builds confidence
↘ Watch for
- No clear cost information
- Registration link not found
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about Colorado Rockies Alpine Backpack
- What ages does Colorado Rockies Alpine Backpack accept?
- Colorado Rockies Alpine Backpack is open to children ages 12–13. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Colorado Rockies Alpine Backpack cost?
- Colorado Rockies Alpine Backpack publishes $1,495/week for the standard session. Cost not found on website. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Is Colorado Rockies Alpine Backpack accredited?
- Yes — Colorado Rockies Alpine Backpack is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 80 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
- Who runs Colorado Rockies Alpine Backpack?
- Colorado Rockies Alpine Backpack is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 80 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Colorado Rockies Alpine Backpack provide lunch?
- Yes — Colorado Rockies Alpine Backpack includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
- How does Colorado Rockies Alpine Backpack compare to other outdoors/nature camps in Leadville?
- Colorado Rockies Alpine Backpack is one of 13 outdoors/nature camps in Leadville that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
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Camps near here
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- Colorado Rockies Girls Alpine Backpack (Middle School) · Ages 12–13 · $1,695/week
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- Colorado Rockies Girls Alpine Backpack (Middle School) · Ages 12–13 · $1,695/week
- Colorado Rockies Intro to Adventure (Middle School) · Ages 12–13 · $1,095/week
- Colorado Rockies Intro to Adventure (Middle School) · Ages 12–13 · $1,095/week
- Colorado Rockies Alpine Backpack · Ages 14–16 · $1,495/week
- Colorado Rockies Alpine Backpacking · Ages 16–18 · $2,681/week
- Colorado Rockies Girls Alpine Backpack (High School) · Ages 14–16 · $1,695/week