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Outdoor Recreation Complex

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The Fort Carson Outdoor Recreation Complex is a multi-use recreation facility with a multitude of amenities and services. Discover your adventurous side with Army Outdoor Recreation (ODR) programs! Shop tax-free at Mountain Post Outfitters for name-brand outdoor gear and equipment.

ODR Services

✔ Disc golf course
✔ Indoor rock climbing wall (28' tall and 43' wide) 
✔ Ski & Snowboard Tuning
✔ Equipment rental Services
✔ RV Storage

ODR Events

Fort Carson Adventure Programs is staffed with outdoor professionals and trip guides that provide personal instruction to individuals or groups looking for adventure in the Colorado wilderness. Whether you're interested in whitewater rafting, skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, ice or rock climbing, snowmobiling, mountain biking hiking, kayaking, paddle boarding we've got just the right thing for you. Learn new skills, enjoy guided tours, or get the gear you need to explore the great outdoors on your own.

Special: ODR Summer Bike Challenge

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Do you have what it takes to bike 500 km or 1,000 km? Welcome to the second year of this annual army-wide Outdoor Recreation Cycling Challenge! All participants receive a cycling jersey and a chance to earn exclusive interlocking challenge coins. CLICK HERE for more information!
Entry fee: $50
Challenge open: May 1 - August 31

Yappy Hour

2025_Yappy Hour_WEB-small_750x421.jpgHappy Hour for you & your furry friend! Held from 4-6 p.m. in the softball field in Iron Horse Park. This monthly event is FREE to attend and held every 3rd Friday from May-October. 


 

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Outings & Adventures

Back to School Bark in the Park
August 15 from 4-7 p.m.
FREE admission!
Bounce Castles and Yappy Hour at the softball field in Iron Horse Park! Bounce house wristbands ON SALE now for $5. Wristbands are $10 at the event.    

Autumn Leaf Viewing
September 27
Cost: $35
Adventure with us up into the mountains to see the red and gold aspen leaves!

Pajama Jump Night
September 20 from 4-7 p.m.
Bounce the night away at the softball field in Iron Horse Park! Wristbands ON SALE now for $5. Wristbands are $10 at the event. 

Hike & Soak
October 4
More information to come!

Rock Climbing & Ice Climbing
 Program Date Price Info

Climbing Wall Orientation

 

 5/8, 6/12, 6/26, 7/10, 8/7, 8/21, 9/4, 10/9, 10/23 

$25

 

Intro class into climbing. This class is for 14 and older and includes a climbing pass good for the on post walls for a year.

6-8pm

Class held at ODR

 Lead Climbing Clinics

 

5/22, 9/25

$35

 

6-8pm

Class held at ODR

Crack Climbing Clinics 7/24, 11/20 $35

6-8pm

Class held at ODR

Garden of the Gods Rock Climbing 5/23, 9/20, 10/10

 

$75

 

8am-1pm

We will be climbing on the picturesque rocks in Garden of the Gods.

Intro to Climbing Kid's Edition (Indoor) 5/3  $25 or $90  (combo)

Kids just wanna climb!

930-1130am

This class is geared to kids ages 5-13. Class can be taken separately or as a combo with the Outdoor Class.

Intro to Climbing Kid's Edition (Outside) 5/23 $75 or $90 (combo)

Kids just wanna climb!

8am-12pm

This class is geared to kids ages 5-13. Class can be taken separately or as a combo with the Indoor Class.

Sunrise in the Garden 6/13, 7/25  $50

6-9am

As the morning rays hit the red rocks of Colorado you could see it while climbing.

Full Moon Rock Climbing 7/10 $65

630-1030pm

Rock climb in Red Rock Open Space under the full moon.

Multi Pitch Climbing 8/15, 10/10 $100 Do you want a bigger challenge, come learn multi pitch climbing!
Nights & Lights Ice Climbing Trip returns in 2026  

 

Ice Climbing

Trip returns in 2026

 

 

Ice Climbing Getaway Weekend in Ouray, CO Trip returns in 2026  

 

 

Mountain Biking
 Program Date Price Info
Full Moon Mountain Bike 6/11 $55

630-1030pm

Mountain bike under the full moon in Red Rock Open Space. Bike & Helmet included.

Family Bike Ride 9/6, 10/11 $40

8am-12pm

Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP)
 Program Date Price Info
Stand Up Paddleboarding 5/17 $45

8am-12pm

Learn how to SUP on this adventure at Quail Lake.

Must be able to swim well!

Hike & SUP 9/6  

This adventure will take us to Cheesman Lake!

Must be able to swim well!

 

Whitewater Rafting
 Program Date Price Info

Whitewater Rafting

5/31, 6/7, 6/14, 7/5, 7/12, 7/26, 8/2, 8/9, 8/16 

$115 per Person

Groups of 5 or more $100 per person

7am-3pm

Outdoor Recreation is its own raft company!  Come raft and have an Adventure with us!

Must be able to swim well!

Must weigh at least 60lbs & must be at least 8 years old.

Subject to change based on river water levels!
Rock & Raft 6/20-6/21 $300

Trip includes rafting, rock climbing, food & camping!

Must be able to swim well!

Overnight Rafting 7/19-7/20 $300

Trip includes TWO days of rafting, food & camping!

Must be able to swim well!

Rocky Ducky 8/29-8/30   More info to come on this Adventure!
Float Trip 8/23   More info to come on this Adventure!

 

Ski & Snowboard Trips

Get on the Bus

Breckenridge — April 12
       $60 for Transportation & Gear $60
       $40 for Transportation Only
       Trip does not include lift ticket.

Monarch — Trip returns in December

Warrior Adventure Quest

The Warrior Adventure Quest (WAQ) is a reintegration program to help Soldiers respond to stress and excitement following a major training or deployment. Promoting positive adrenaline responses, improving morale and communication, and developing trust and teamwork through adventure-based activities. 

WAQ is available only for soldiers and their platoons & conducted at platoon level. This program is fully funded by the Department of the Army and MWR. Every Unit is allowed one WAQ trip per fiscal year, and must be conducted during a duty day. Each adventure is a full-day program, followed with a Leader-Led After Action Debrief (L-LAAD) and a mandatory post-activity survey.

ADVENTURE QUEST OPTIONS

 

Activity

Availability

Description

Max # of attendees

Trap & Skeet Year round Shoot clay pigeons at Cheyenne Mountain Shooting Complex's brand new course. 30
Ski & Snowboard December - April Hit the powdery slopes of Monarch 60
Zorb Bowling April - November Get strapped in to a massive Zorb ball and roll down a 20' ramp to hit the bowling pins at the bottom of the hill 30
Ice Climbing January - March Climb up a frozen waterfall. 30
Mountain Biking Year round Mountain bike around the rock formation for Red Rock Open Space 20
Whitewater Rafting May - August

Raft Bighorn Sheep Canyon

Must be able to swim well
30
Inflatable Kayaking August-September Control your own boat down the river. 10
Stand Up Paddleboarding Year Round

Glide on the lake on your own board.

Must be able to swim well
30
Rock Climbing Year round Ascend rock formations around Colorado Springs 20
Rock Climbing/Mountain Bike Combo Year Round Combine the best of both worlds 30

 

CONTACT ERIN JOHNSON (ERIN.A.JOHNSON36.NAF@ARMY.MIL) TO SET UP YOUR ADVENTURE TODAY!

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Yappy Hour

May 16 4 pm - 6 pm
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Run to Remember 5K

May 24 10 am - 12 pm
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Outdoor Rec Cycling Challenge

Can you ride 1,000km (621 miles) in just four months? If you want to get fit, ride with family or just love to ride your bike, sign up and receive an awesome jersey and work toward earning 2 interlocking challenge coins! Registration begins April 1st!

Outdoor Rec Cycling Challenge

Can you ride 1,000km (621 miles) in just four months? If you want to get fit, ride with family or just love to ride your bike, sign up and receive an awesome jersey and work toward earning 2 interlocking challenge coins! Registration begins April 1st!

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Kids' Marskmanship Camp

Jun 7 9 am - 1 pm
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Freedom Fest

Jun 28 4 pm - 10 pm