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

ODR Services

Equipment Rental Services (click for price information)

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

Outdoor Recreation Adventures

Fort Carson Adventure Programs is staffed with outdoor professional 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, 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.

Upcoming Adventures

Ski & Snowboard Trips
 Program Date Price & Info

Get on the Bus to Monarch

12/13, 12/20, 12/24, 1/16, 2/13, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28, 4/4

6am - 6pm

$115 for Lift Ticket, Transportation & Rental Gear

$85 for Lift Ticket & Transportation

$65 for Rental Gear & Transportation

$40 Just Transportation

Lessons $60 for 2 hours, must sign up by the Wednesday before trip.
Get on the Bus to Breckenridge 11/29, 12/27, 1/3, 1/31, 2/28, 4/11

6am - 6pm

$65 for Rental Gear & Transportation

$40 Just Transportation

Trip does not include Lift Ticket
Get on the Bus to Keystone 11/22

6am - 6pm

$65 for Rental Gear & Transportation

$40 Just Transportation

Trip does not include Lift Ticket
Get on the Bus to Ski Cooper 1/24

6am - 6pm

$65 for Rental Gear & Transportation

$40 Just Transportation

Trip does not include Lift Ticket
Get on the Bus to Loveland 4/18

6am - 6pm

$65 for Rental Gear & Transportation

$40 Just Transportation

Trip does not include Lift Ticket
Ski & Snowboard Getaway Weekend 3/13 - 3/15 More info soon!
Backcountry Ski & Snowboarding 2/28, 4/18

6am-6pm

$115 include gear, transportation & instruction.

Must know how to ski or snowboard well.

 

Rock Climbing & Ice Climbing
 Program Date Price Info

Climbing Wall Orientation

 

 12/11, 1/8, 1/22, 2/12, 2/26, 3/12, 4/9, 4/23, 5/7, 5/28 

$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

 

11/20, 3/26, 7/23

$35

 

6-8pm

Class held at ODR

Garden of the Gods Rock Climbing 5/16

 

$75

 

8am-1pm

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

Ice Climbing 1/10, 1/24, 2/21 $75

7am-12pm

No experience needed! Join us at Helen Hunt Falls & climb some frozen waterfalls!

Nights & Lights Ice Climbing 1/15, 3/19 $100

4-10pm

Join us at night for some ice climbing!  The frozen water wall will be lit up!

Ice Climbing Getaway Weekend in Ouray, CO 2/6 - 2/8   More info soon!
After School Rock Climbing

Elementary School Age: 1/13, 2/10, 3/10, 4/14, 5/5

Middle School Age:

1/27, 2/24, 3/31, 4/28, 5/19

$27 per Class or $120 for the entire School year

Elementary School:

2:30 - 5pm

Middle School:

4-6:30pm

We will pick up the kids at school & bring them to Outdoor Rec where they will learn about rock climbing gear, tying knots & how to climb all on our indoor wall.

 

Snowshoe & Sledding
 Program Date Price Info
Howl at the Moon Snowshoeing 1/3 $50

1-6pm

Tonight is the Wolf Moon!  Join us on a snowshoe adventure to Mueller State Park to hike & howl.

Gear, Transportation & guide included!

Snowshoeing in Breckenridge 1/31 $50

6am-6pm

We will snowshoe in Breck & enjoy the town!

Gear, Transportation & guide included!

Snowshoeing at Monarch Mountain 3/7 $50

6am-6pm

We will snowshoe at Monarch Mountain!

Gear, Transportation & guide included!

Sledding 2/21   More info soon!

 

Mountain Biking
 Program Date Price Info
Lake Pueblo Loops 4/25, 8/29, 9/26 $50

8am - 2pm

Mountain bike around Pueblo Reservoir.

Gear & Transportation included.

Whitewater Rafting

Trips return in May 2026

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.

WARRIOR ADVENTURE QUEST TRIPS

Contact Erin Johnson (erin.a.johnson36.naf@army.mil) to set your your Adventure today!

 

Activity

Availability

Description

Ski & Snowboard December - April Hit the powdery slopes of Monarch
Whitewater Rafting May - August

Raft Bighorn Sheep Canyon

Must be able to swim well
Rock Climbing/Mountain Bike Combo Year Round Combine the best of both worlds