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Outdoor Recreation Equipment Checkout Center

We will be taking the following precautions

  • Utilizing our walk up window
  • Designated 6 ft. spaces on the ground (signage)
  • Offering sanitizing spray for customers
  • Staff will be using appropriate PPE
  • Rental equipment will be sanitized before being placed outside for customer pickup
  • Rental equipment will be sanitized outside upon being returned.

7093 Specker Ave Bldg. 2429 Fort Carson 80913 United States +1(719)526-1993
Open 24 Hours.
There are no programs using this location.

Outdoor Recreation Mountain Post Outfitters

Get your brand new gear for all kinds of outdoor adventure activities. We are located inside the Outdoor Recreation Complex. We offer name brand merchandise tax-free and below MSRP for all eligible MWR patrons with military ID, (active Duty, military dependents, retired military, reservists, DOD civilian personnel and contractors).

7093 Specker Ave. BLDG 2429 Fort Carson, Colorado 80913 United States +1(719)526-1993
Monday
10:00am-7:00pm
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
10:00am-7:00pm
Friday
10:00am-7:00pm
Saturday
10:00am-7:00pm
Sunday
9:00am-1:00pm
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Outdoor Recreation Mountain Post Outfitters

Shop tax-free at Mountain Post Outfitters for name-brand outdoor gear and equipment!

7093 Specker Ave BLDG 2429 Fort Carson, Colorado 80913 United States +1 (719) 526-1993
Programs using this location:

Outdoor Recreation Warrior Adventure Quest (WAQ)

The Warrior Adventure Quest (WAQ) is a reintegtration 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 activites. 

This program is fully funded by the Department of the Army and MWR.
 

SCHEDULE YOUR WAQ!

Activity

Availability

Description

Max # of attendees

White Water Rafting May - August Big Horn Sheef Canyon; 9 miles of rapids and calm stretches. 30
Adventure Park Year round Jump off a 75' free fall tower and test your skills on a 5-level adventure course. 60
Ski & Snowboard November - April Hit the powdery slopes of Loveland or Monarch 40
Trap & Skeet Year round Shoot clay pigeons at Cheyenne Mountain Shooting Complex's brand new course. 30
Woods Ball Paintball Year round Employ tactical maneuvers in this natural outdoor area 60
Inflatable kayak August–September You are in charge of your own craft as you navigate down the Arkansas River 10
Go Kart Year Round Race everyone in your platoon around this indoor track 30

 

Eligibility

  • Available only for soldiers and their platoons.
  • Conducted at platoon level
  • Must be executed within the first 120 days of returning from a major training or deployment
  • New eligibility to WAQ: if a unit has not been on a WAQ trip within two years
  • Each platoon is allowed one WAQ program per reset cycle
  • Must be conducted during a duty day
  • Full-day adventure program followed with a Leader-Led After Action Debrief (L-LAAD)
  • Completion of mandatory post activity survey
  • Drinking alcoholic beverages is prohbited prior to and during activity

 

5 Stages of WAQ programming (required)

Stage 1

Schedule your Warrior Adventure Quest (WAQ) program!

Stage 2

Leader Training. In this training, platoon leaders will learn how to facillitate a Leader-Led After Action Debrief (L-LAAD) held after the end of each program. Throughout the training, leaders will also be familiarized with the importance and goals of the WAQ program. Training is held every Thursday at 1 p.m. at the Outdoor Recreation Complex (Buidling  2429)

Stage 3

Soldier Brief. Platoon leaders describe the WAQ program to their soldiers, explaining the scheduled program and goals of the WAQ. The details for the WAQ program will be described to all participating soldiers.

Stage 4 

This is your high adventure program.

Stage 5

The L-LAAD is held immediately after the activity and is facilitated by L-LAAD trained leaders. This is a basic debrief of the day's high adventure program.

 

Desired outcomes of the high adventure activity

  • Platoon cohesion
  • Create a controlled environment for adrenaline seeking Soldiers
  • An introduction to various outdoor recreation activities
  • Increase dialogue regarding training or combat experience
  • Increase of trust and teamwork with in each platoon

7093 Specker Ave BLDG 2429 Fort Carson, Colorado 80913 United States +1(719)526-5176
Monday
10:00am-7:00pm (Program Times Vary)
Tuesday
10:00am-6:00pm (Program Times Vary)
Wednesday
10:00am-6:00pm (Program Times Vary)
Thursday
10:00am-7:00pm (Program Times Vary)
Friday
10:00am-7:00pm (Program Times Vary)
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
Federal Holidays
Closed
Delayed Reporting Days
Closed
Programs using this location:

Relocation Assistance (ETS, PCS, Retirement)

6303 Wetzel Ave. BLDG 1526 Fort Carson, Colorado 80913 United States +1(719)526-0457
Monday
8:00am-4:30pm
Tuesday
8:00am-4:30pm
Wednesday
9:00am-4:30pm
Thursday
8:00am-4:30pm
Friday
8:00am-4:30pm
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
Federal Holidays
Closed
Programs using this location:

Run and Athletic Programs

Contact us for more information about our Run and Athletic programs!  

United States
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Soldier and Family Assistance Center

6303 Wetzel Ave. BLDG 1526 Fort Carson, Colorado 80913-4104 United States +1 (719) 526-5807
Monday
8:00am-4:30pm
Tuesday
8:00am-4:30pm
Wednesday
9:00am-4:30pm
Thursday
8:00am-4:30pm
Friday
8:00am-4:30pm
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
Programs using this location:

Soldier and Family Readiness

6303 Wetzel Ave. BLDG 1526 Fort Carson, Colorado 80913 United States +1(719)526-4590
Monday
8:00am-4:30pm
Tuesday
8:00am-4:30pm
Wednesday
9:00am-4:30pm
Thursday
8:00am-4:30pm
Friday
8:00am-4:30pm
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
Programs using this location:

Survivor Outreach Services

Fort Carson's Survivor Outreach Services (SOS) Program

Our Fallen Soldiers have paid the ultimate sacrifice. Their Families deserve our respect, gratitude, and the very best we can provide. If you’re a surviving Family member, Survivor Outreach Services (SOS) offers you access to support, information, and services, closest to where you live, when you need it and for as long as you need it.

Survivor Outreach Services is part of the Army Casualty Continuum of Care. It’s designed to provide long-term support to surviving Families of Fallen Soldiers. Our goal is to reassure Survivors that they remain valued members of the Army Family.

6990 Mekong St. BLDG Bldg. 6215 Fort Carson, Colorado 80913 United States +1(719)526-2069
Monday
8:00am-4:00pm
Tuesday
8:00am-4:00pm
Wednesday
9:00am-4:00pm
Thursday
8:00am-4:00pm
Friday
8:00am-4:00pm
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
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The Hub Hours of Operation

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Welcome to The Hub

The destination space for meetings and events!

Monday–Friday: 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Visits available by appointment or reservation only.

The Hub is also home to:

  • Fort Carson BOSS
  • Fort Carson Leisure Travel Services (ITR)

6371 Specker Avenue BLDG 1532 Fort Carson, Colorado 80913 United States +1 (719)524-1163
Monday
Reservation only.-Call for info.
Tuesday
Reservation only.-Call for info.
Wednesday
Reservation only.-Call for info.
Thursday
Reservation only.-Call for info.
Friday
Reservation only.-Call for info.
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
Programs using this location: