Colorado State University Campus Recreation
Fort Collins, Colorado, United States
http://campusrec.colostate.edu/

Map and Compass Workshop

Join experienced instructors for the Outdoor Adventure Program for this Map and Compass Workshop. Learn how to use a map and compass and always stay found. Skills covered will include map understanding, locating true north, trip planning, strategies for maximizing your outdoor experience, triangulation, and more. ...
 

Living in Colorado makes it a must to know how to safely travel and camp in all seasons, including the winter. This weekend course will travel to Cameron Pass to learn the basics of over-the-snow travel, camp site selection, cooking over stoves, and new ways to enjoy the wintertime. Our instructors are experienced winter campers and will share a variety of tips and tricks for staying warm an......
 

This one-day trip will introduce you to the simple joys of walking over snow, experiencing winter close up without the demanding skills of cross-country skiing. Some physical fitness is required but the trip will be held on terrain ideal for beginning snowshoers. An evening pre-trip meeting will be held to learn about clothing, equipment, food, and other course details. Class fee includes vanpo......
 

Did you think it wasn’t a ski season in May? Think again! Some of the best skiing is to be had in the spring and summer months. Join experienced "corn skiers" from the Outdoor Adventure Program for this day of fun and sunny backcountry skiing (or riding) up at Cameron Pass. We’ll learn about spring avalanche hazards, techniques for "following the corn", and introduc......
 

Our most popular class! Come enjoy rock climbing with other beginners. This one-day class is designed for first time rock climbers who want an introduction to the sport. No previous experience is necessary. This is an excellent introduction to all the fundamentals: rope management, knots, belaying, and rappelling. An important difference between this class and the indoor climbing experience is ......
 

Our most popular class! Come enjoy rock climbing with other beginners. This one-day class is designed for first time rock climbers who want an introduction to the sport. No previous experience is necessary. This is an excellent introduction to all the fundamentals: rope management, knots, belaying, and rappelling. An important difference between this class and the indoor climbing experience is ......
 

The mystery of the full moon is explored in this one-evening outing on snowshoes. Our course will leave campus just before dark, drive into the high country and spend a few hours snowshoeing under the full moon. Tuition includes use of warm boots, snowshoes and related equipment. This is an excellent opportunity for those new to winter sports to learn about the fundamentals of enjoying the w......
 

This course covers the basics of backcountry ski travel and winter safety aspects of recreating in the cold. Included is an introduction to using the Telemark turn in the backcountry. The class is an all-day trip to Cameron Pass area and includes tips on using ski skins, avoiding avalanche danger, judging snow conditions, and how to apply "Telemarking" to snow conditions in the bac......
 

This course covers the basics of backcountry ski travel and winter safety aspects of recreating in the cold. Included is an introduction to using the Telemark turn in the backcountry. The class is an all-day trip to Cameron Pass area and includes tips on using ski skins, avoiding avalanche danger, judging snow conditions, and how to apply "Telemarking" to snow conditions in the bac......
 

This course consists of two 2-hour lectures and two full days in the field. The evening lectures are an overview of current avalanche awareness and avoidance, including up-to-date companion rescue procedures. The two Saturday field sessions cover applying this knowledge with special emphasis on backcountry rescue, snowpit analysis, stability tests, and terrain evaluation. Students must attend ......
 

Learn the basics of Zen-sitting meditation, and of Kinhin or Zen-walking. The practice is directed toward developing concentration and mindfulness, seeing into ones own true nature, and actualizing this insight in our daily lives. Free of dogma, this practice is simple but not easy. Sitting with a custion on the floor is the normal practice, but a chair or other support may be used instead. Ple......
 

A challenging low impact workout utilizing the unique properties of water. This total body workout will focus on simultaneously conditioning the cardiovascular and muscular systems of the body. For all fitness levels and adults of all ages. No swim experience needed. ...
 

Shorin-Ryu Karate is one of the very first styles of Okinawa Karate. In this style you will learn basic self-defense and forms (kata). Along with empty hand techniques, the bo - a six-foot tall staff - will be introduced as a weapon. This class is taught in a semi-traditional format. Everyone is welcome. ...
 

Shobudo Jujutsu is a traditional Japanese martial art encompassing a wide variety of techniques that include striking, throwing, rolling, falling, and many controlling locks, pins, and holds. Training goals include self-discipline, integration of mind and body, physical conditioning, and self-defense. The initial focus of the class is to introduce Shobudo Jujutsu and increase students’ abi......
 

Knowledge is your best defense against crime. Our instructors are committed to creating an understanding that there are options to victimization. You will gain the realization that an awareness of your surroundings helps to decrease your chances of becoming a victum. You will also be exposed to some basic self-defense techniques. Make the commitment to your own personal safety. ...
 

Many adults who want to improve their swimming skills will identify proper breathing as a troublesome skill that plagues them. You are not alone! Improving your swimming skills can assist you in your fitness goals for years to come. These classes will be built on the participant’s individual needs and skill levels. This class is perfect for those interested in swimming as a life long exercise m......
 

Whether you are a beginning swimmer or just know a little bit, this is the class for you. These classes will be built on the participant’s individual needs and skill levels. Class size will be kept to a minimum to maximize individual skill work. Skills that may be introduced are: water adjustment, buoyancy levels and breath control, floating, and beginning stroke work. ...
 

Find harmony with your world through a martial art. Ki-Aikido emphasizes the coordination of mind and body in action while flowing instead of conflicting with your world. A true martial art, Ki-Aikido presents a philosophy that can be integrated into everyday life. Self-defense, meditation, breathing, balance, movement, confidence and relaxation are encompassed in this introductory course. ...
 

This class provides an introduction to pilates, which features floor exercises performed using the resistance of the body and gravity. The class emphasizes proper body alignment, strength, and flexibility by developing and maintaining a strong core center. ...
 

This is an introduction to yoga, each week a different focus: starting with very easy, comforting, and relaxing exercises with the novice in mind. Numerous variations of the asanas (yoga postures) will be utilized to introduce new material. The object is to explore the basic, essential arenas of yoga and address those parts of your body most needing attention....
 

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