Outdoor Recreation Center Events & Activities

February 2020

ADVENTURE

COME JOIN US THIS MONTH FOR A BACKCOUNTY HUT TRIP OR ICE CLIMBING IN OURAY, CO!

WINTER TRIPSOUTDOOR REC SKI AND SNOWBOARD TRIPS Meet at the Hobby Lobby, 525 S 8th St Colorado Springs, CO 80905, at 6 a.m. to load up. Arrival times at resorts will vary depending on traffic, distance and weather conditions. Enjoy a full day on the slopes, then load up at 4 p.m. Activity fee is $30. Lift tickets must be purchased separately. If you are scheduling lessons at the resort many of them include a lift pass. Minimum age is 18, unless accompanied by an adult. Get 50% off a ski/snowboard package (excluding performance packages) when you sign up for one of our trips! For more info, call 719-333-2940. Dates and locations as follows:

KEYSTONE - Sat, Feb. 1 BRECKENRIDGE - Sat, Feb. 8 KEYSTONE - Sat, Feb. 15 MONARCH - Sat, Feb. 22 COPPER - Sat, Feb. 29 Please sign up no later than 24 hrs prior to Sat. trips and no later than 48 hrs prior to Sun. trips. A minimum number of participants are required, so sign up early.

MONARCH RIDE & PASS, SKI TRIPS Are you tired of the hustle and bustle of the bigger resorts? Then this resort is for you! Small enough to give you that friendly small-town local feel, but large enough to offer the terrain and services you want! They have runs for all abilities, as well as a terrain park and cat skiing. Transportation and Lift pass! Costs ONLY $80! Transportation only is $30. Rent your Ski or Snowboard from USAFA Outdoor Rec. for 50% off for this activity.

DAILY LIFT TICKETS Additional tickets and passes may be available.COPPER MOUNTAIN Adult: $99; Child: $69MONARCH MOUNTAIN Adult: $99; Teen: $49; Child: $35

A-BASIN MOUNTAIN Adult: $100; Child: $65

SEASON SKI PASSES MONARCH -$199 A-BASIN - Adult: $249; Child: $179 LOVELAND - Active Duty Adult: $229; Child: $139; Retired: $299

**Ticket pricing subject to change without notice. Restrictions apply. Blackout dates may apply.**

SNOWMOBILE TOURS “HALF-DAY EXPRESS” Sat, Feb. 15; 8:30 a.m. Meet at Outdoor Rec. The three hour ride is great for those who want to sleep in a little bit. You will see everything you see on the Monarch Park Scenic Tour PLUS the upper meadows and overlook. This 35 mile trip also has more “free-ride” time and departs from the lodge (snow conditions permitting). Passenger must be at least 5 years of age. Drivers must be at least 15-years old (with adult supervision). You need to be at least 18-years old to rent a snowmobile for yourself or another. Cost is $215 for single sled, $265 total for a tandem sled that seats two. Activity includes: transportation, guides, 1/2 day snowmobile trip, snowmobile clothing (helmet, warm outer layer and boots (common sizes) available. Snowmobile insurance (you still have a $250 deductible in case of incident). Group size is limited so sign up early!

BACKCOUNTRY HUT TRIPS Colorado is home to a rich backcountry mountain hut system that allows folks to ski/hike into secluded cabins in the mountains for days at a time and enjoy the playgrounds of our National Forests. Join us for one of these all-inclusive trips this winter and learn about traveling in the mountains in winter, avalanche safety, and ski/snowboard through untouched powder. Skiers and snowboarders should be physically fit, and proficient on black diamond slopes at ski resorts. Cost does not include guide gratuity. Please tip your guide.

Feb 14-17 (3 nights) $400/person, 8 people max.

Must be at least 16 y/o. Meet at Outdoor Rec at 6:30 a.m. on day 1 and expect to be back on the last day by 7 p.m. Refer to our Backcountry Brochure or our website for more information.

High Risk Activities Worksheet (AF 4391) is required to participate in ANY high risk activity, for ALL Active Duty Personnel. It is required to be completed by Active Duty Personnel before they participate in most of our Outdoor

Adventure Programs and submitted to Commander.

SNOWSHOE TRIPS Sat, Feb. 22 Too much time indoors this winter?! Spend some time exploring the Kingdom of Farish on snowshoes. For the upcoming season, we will offer trips both night and day. Whether you’re on snowshoes for the first time or you’re a pro, join this winter adventure! Refreshments and hearty snacks provided for the journey. Dress in layers, because you will warm up quickly. Wear sturdy waterproof boots and a jacket that covers your bum. Route is usually between 1.5 to 3 miles long depending on conditions and customers abilities. Daytime trips meet at 8:30 a.m., return around 1:30 p.m. Moonlight trips meet at 5:30 p.m., return around 11 p.m. (bring a light). Cost is $39/person. Activity includes: transportation, snowshoes and guide. Snow conditions permitting.

INTRO TO BACKCOUNTRY SKIING/SNOWBOARDING Sun, Feb. 23; 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Custom dates available. Cost: $99. Get off the resort and spend a day skiing and riding your own personal powder, big lines, and tranquil trees in the backcountry. This one day trip will teach you the basics of using modern backcountry touring equipment, avalanche safety gear, and give you some perspective on how to stay safe and have fun, deep in the mountains and away from the chairlifts. Your guide will take you to the best snow around, and show you the benefits to earning your turns. When the spring storms arrive, step out a little further and try ski mountaineering in the steep couloirs of the Colorado Rockies! This class is for advanced level skiers and riders, and folks who are cardio fit. Includes transportation, equipment, and guide. Price does not include guide gratuity.

AIARE LEVEL 1 AVALANCHE SAFETY COURSE This course is designed for winter backcountry users including skiers, snowboarders, snowmobilers, snowshoers, and mountaineers. The American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE) is on the forefront of avalanche safety training and is the national standard for education in winter backcountry travel. This course is comprised of 2 evenings and 2 field days. Classroom evening sessions go over key concepts, developing a common language in snow science, and basic rescue techniques. Days 2 and 3 are in the field, digging observation pits and evaluating the snowpack, looking at the different layers and crystals, and practicing both safe travel and terrain evaluation techniques, as well as basic buddy rescue in the backcountry. Any user of the Colorado winter backcountry should have the knowledge taught in this course in order to have fun, stay safe, and help others if needed in the wintery wonderland we love to play in. Cost: $410. Includes AIARE Certified Instructors, all transportation, lodging, avalanche safety equipment and ski/snowboard/snowshoe equipment. Commercial value for all inclusions ~$650

Thu.-Sun, Feb. 27-March 1. (27th-28th classroom at USAFA 5-9 p.m., 29th-1st Monarch Pass overnight lodging. Sign up deadline: Mon, Feb. 10.

Call 719-333 2940 for more information. RecOn discount available.

INTRO TO ICE CLIMBING Sat, Feb. 1; 7 a.m.-5 p.m. (location dependent). Custom dates also available! Come with us to learn about this fun, exciting, and surprisingly easy activity. We will teach you how to climb these frozen flows and how to safely use ice climbing equipment, as well as how to belay your partners. Don’t miss out on this unique and extremely fun part of the Colorado outdoor scene! Cost: Only $70! Included with your trip: transportation from Outdoor Rec and back, all the necessary climbing equipment, and your experienced and certified AMGA Single Pitch Instructor. Half the price on average of any other outfitter. Price does not include guide gratuity. Minimum participation: 3 people, max: 7 people. Must be minimum of 9 years old. Refer to our Ice Climbing Brochure, call 719-333-2940 or check our website for more information.

INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED ICE CLIMBING If you have climbed before or have taken one of our beginner classes and are ready for something a little more advanced, call us to set up a private course. We will take you to our intermediate/advanced site and go over vertical ice, ice anchors, and anything else you are interested in. Refer to our Ice Climbing Brochure or our website for more information. $70/person with a 2 person min./6 person max. Includes transportation, equipment, and guide. Price does not include guide gratuity. Meeting time is 7 a.m. and we will return by 5 p.m.

SNOW & ICE

Discounts good on scheduled trips only. Please let us know when you sign up that you are Air Force Active Duty, status must be verifiable to receive discount. Call 333-4475 to sign up! - ALL CY20 TRIPS TBD BASED ON AVAILABLE FUNDING -

R4R ELIGIBILTY: The Recharge for Resiliency initiative is directed specifically toward the Active Duty and Reserve members to include their families at each base. This means that retirees, civilians and foreign military are not eligible for these R4R discounted rates. Other branches of the US military are eligible if they are a part of an Air Force led joint-based scenario, or are permanently assigned to an Air Force base.

ONLY for AF Active Duty Personnel and their ID-Card dependents.

DAILY SKI RENTALS______________________

Daily-use customers are encouraged to be fitted early

and use the three-day advanced reservation policy. Once current

fittings are in the system, call three days prior to desired pick-up day. Easy & great

for busy holiday weekends!! Customers can rent one week

in advance for SnoFest, Feb 7-9, 2020!! Nightly charges

start on day of pick up.

Call visit or call 719-333-4753/4356 to check for availability

Dog Sled/Tube TripSat., Feb. 1; 5:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.Cost: $30; Value: $150Dog sledding in Breckenridge and tubing in Keystone

Ouray Ice ClimbingFri., Feb. 7 – Sun., Feb. 9; 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.Cost: $100; Value: $360Lodging and ice climbing weekend in beautiful Ouray, Colorado.

Backcountry Ski/Snowboard WeekendFri., Feb. 14 – Mon., Feb. 17; 6 a.m. – 8 p.m.Cost: $100; Value: $400Advanced level ski/snowboarders ONLY. Otherwise you may snowshoe. Meals are included on the trip.

AIARE 1 Course: Decision Making in Avalanche TerrainThu., Feb. 27 – Sun., March 1; Exact times TBDCost: $150; Value: $410Learn the basics for how to prepare for and carry out a winter backcountry trip, basic decision making while in the field, and learn rescue techniques required to find and dig upa buried person in the event of an avalanche. (avtraining.org)

For personnel recently deployed and their ID card dependents. Verification of eligibility must be obtained through AFRC.

Dog Sled/Tube TripSa., Feb. 22; 5:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.Cost: $30; Value: $150Dog sledding in Breckenridge and tubing in Keystone

$5 Bowling all of February!Must purchase at ODR.

WINTER BIKE RIDES IN PUEBLO Sat., Feb. 1; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. For those of us that just have to ride their bikes, we offer a “no snow we’ll go” bike ride on the bike paths in Pueblo. Pueblo is usually 10-15+ degrees warmer than the Springs. Ride is an out and back from the river walk to the Marina on Pueblo Res. Ride is up to 30 miles long and all bike path. Road bikes will be best. Activity includes: transportation and guides. Cost: $29.

LEARN TO KAYAK POOL SESSION Mon., Feb. 3 ; 8-10 p.m. in the Fitness Ctr. pool. For first-time kayakers, learn basic skills including basic paddle strokes, boat control, balance, and T-rescues. Includes Kayak and ACA Certified Instructor. Four people min. Ages: 9+ and 75+ lbs. Cost:$30

“POP UP” ACTIVITIES Keep your eye out for our short notice activities that you will not see in our regular advertising. Usually only a week or two notice of what activity will be. Call 719-333-2940 to find out how to get info on these activities.

CUSTOM TRIPS/ACTIVITIES If you don’t see something you like or your schedule doesn’t match up with our calendar, then we can make a trip/activity just for you and your group. We intentionally leave days open in our activity calendar so we can put things together for groups that come to us. This could be co-workers, friends, families, groups or whatever. Plan a ski trip, snowshoe trip or another activity we do for your group. One I.D. card holder may sign for up to five guests. Save money with larger groups, set your own schedule and customize your own activity. Some activities may need to be planned far in advance others may only require a week or so. For more information, call 719-333-2940.

AMERICAN RED CROSS ADULT/CHILD CPR, AED, & FIRST AID RECERTIFICATION COURSES Thu., Feb. 6; 5:30-7:30 p.m. (Registration closes Jan. 30, 6 p.m.) Recertify your American Red Cross Adult/Child CPR, AED, and First Aid. This is a hybrid recertification course and includes a 3 hour online training and 2 hour skills test. Online training link will be sent to you one week prior to the scheduled skills test and must be completed before attending the skills class. Registration will close one week prior to the scheduled skills test. You must be able to provide proof of previous certification and not exceed expiration of certification by more than 30 days. Cost: $50

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OURAY HOT SPRINGS AND ICE CLIMBING WEEKEND

Fri.-Sun., Feb. 7-9. Come with us for a once in a lifetime experience to the town of Ouray, CO for a fun-filled weekend of relaxing in hot springs, learning to ice climb, and dining out in this quaint and beautiful mountain town. Commonly referred to as the Swiss Alps of Colorado, Ouray is surrounded by 13,000ft peaks and is home to the International Ice Climbing Festival as well as hundreds of ice climbs ranging in difficulty from beginner to advanced. On Fri morning we will depart for Ouray and once we arrive, drop our things at the condo or hotel, and go out for a quick intro to ice climbing evening class. We will spend Saturday down in the icy box canyon that makes Ouray so famous and climb as much as your heart desires. Sunday will be our last day and we will set up some more difficult, but incredibly aesthetic climbs for you to try in the morning, then pack up and leave for home, arriving back around 8pm. Each evening enjoy a dip in the hot springs, a meal at one of the delicious local eateries, or a fresh beverage from one of the breweries in town. This trip is truly fantastic and is guaranteed to please! This trip is truly fantastic and is guaranteed to please! Included with the trip: All climbing equipment, transportation, guides, lodging, and tickets to the local hot springs if needed (active duty military is free). Meals and guide gratuity are not included in price. $360/person ($1000+ commercially). Must be at least 16y/o. RecOn discount available.

CADET OUTDOOR REC IN VANDENBERG HALL Open thru April 10, 2020. Hours of Operation: Mon/Tues/Thur/Fri - 8 a.m.-5p.m. Closed Wed, Sat, Sun and Federal Holidays

PICNIC AREAS On-base Picnic areas are available for rent from May 1 to Sept 30. Eligible users can start making reservations 4 Feb 2020. Rates are $50 for half day (9 a.m -4:30 p.m. or 3:30-9 p.m.) and $75 for full day (9 a.m.-9 p.m.). Please contact ODR at 719-333-4753 for availability.

CAMPER RENTALSCampers are available to rent May 15-Sep. 30 (See reservation policy below). Our travel trailers are an economical and convenient way to make any summer vacation a memorable one. From Peregrine Pines Famcamp on USAFA to Yellowstone, WY and beyond, your destinations are limitless! Rates start at $60 per night for our BRAND NEW 12’ Rockwoods, $90 per night for 20’ models and up to $95 per night for 25’ models. Call us at 719-333-4753 for more information. Renters must also take our FREE Travel Trailer Class.

RESERVATION POLICYActive duty can reserve high-demand equipment a maximum of 90 days from date of pick up. All other eligible customers can reserve 60 days from date of pick up. All reservable items require a full payment upon reservation. Any reservation canceled will be charged 10% cancellation fee.

Any reservation canceled within 72 hours will lose 50% of their deposit, unless it is a documented military commitment or medical emergency.

FAMCAMP Office is CLOSED for the winter. The office will re-open on April 29, 2020.Famcamp winter rates are effective Oct 9, 2019 through March 31, 2020. Nightly rate for ID card holders is $23. Monthly rate is $620 (30 day commitment required). Each additional day is $23. Two-month fee is $590 per month; total, $1180 due upon arrival. Each additional day $23. Guests are $25 per night, up to 14 nights max. Tent sites are CLOSED for the winter. Car camping is not allowed in any form.Temporary storage available (through March 31); $55/month w/out electricity; and $110/month with electricity.

FARISH Due to historically low usage during the winter season, Farish will be closed annually from Oct. 28 through May 1.

Reservations Policy: 90 days in advance only for Active Duty personnel and 60 days in advance for all other eligible users. Customers are authorized to make reservations a year in advance for large events that require at least 50% of the lodging. These groups will ONLY be scheduled Sundays to Thursdays (no weekends). Call 719-333-4475 for more information.

ODR INFO & POLICIES

CADET BUS INFOAdvance Airport Bus Ticket

sales for Spring BreakDIA BUSES are $55 Round Trip (R/T), $35 one way and standby are $40.

COLORADO SPRINGS BUSES are $30 R/T,$20 one way, and standby are $25.

Buses do sell out, so please, purchase early!! Call Vandenberg ITT: 719-333-4602

• Full payment for all trips is due at time of registration.

• Cancellations within 72 hours of the activity date will NOT be refunded or rescheduled unless otherwise stated.

• Cancellations 30 days or more before a multi-day activity start date are refundable in full unless otherwise stated. Cancellations within 30 days of a multi-day activity will not be refunded unless someone takes your place on the activity. Any refunds issued in this case will result in a service fee of 10% of the total price for the activity.

• “No Shows” are non-refundable and will not be rescheduled.

• All trips are subject to cancellation due to unsafe weather or conditions outside of our control. In this event, the trip will be rescheduled or you may opt for a refund minus irretrievable deposits. In the case of cancellation duetoinsufficientparticipation,afullrefundwillbeissued.

• Refunds may be given at any time when a medical emergency or military TDY/PCS orders prohibit participation. A signed doctor’s note or signed orders must be presented in order to receive a refund in these cases. If a refund is given for a multi-day trip in this instance, OAP will retain a service fee of 10% of the total price for the activity.

OAP CANCELLATION POLICY

RETAIL 20% off Adult Jackets (Specials exclude clearance items)

RENTAL $5 off Performance ski and snowboard weekend rental

SERVICE $10 off Recondition Service (regular price starts at $40)

FEBRUARY SPECIALS

ITT Attraction TicketsDENVER AQUARIUM Adult $14, Child $7.50

BOONDOCKS Adult $30, Child $24

DENVER ZOO Adult $17, Child $12

ROCKY MOUNTAIN DINOSAUR CENTER Adult $10, Child $6

OVERDRIVE RACEWAY 3-Raceticket $43

BROADMOOR WORLD ARENA & PIKES PEAK CENTERFor schedules, tickets and info: broadmoorworld arena.com/events-tickets/groups-special-offers/USAFA. Password: FALCONPORTAL (all caps)

February Events:

14 Colorado College Hockey – CC vs. AF, Broadmoor World Arena

14-15 Spirit of Prohibition – Colorado Springs Philharmonic, Pikes Peak Center

16 Mystery Science Theatre 3000 Live, Pikes Peak Center

22-23 Mozart & Tchaikovsky – Colorado Springs Philharmonic, Pikes Peak Center

25-26 Beautiful, the Carole King Musical, Pikes Peak Center

28 Travis Tritt, Pikes Peak Center

29 Jackie Evancho, Pikes Peak Center

Coming in March to the Broadmoor World Arena – Harlem Globetrotters and Disney On Ice!

Additional tickets availableAdditional Out of State attraction tickets available!

TICKETS & TRAVEL

Sports TicketsNUGGETSPrices starting at $16December game dates:

4 – Trail Blazers

10 – Spurs

12 – Lakers

23 – Timberwolves

25 – Pistons

COLORADO AVALANCHEPrices starting at $27December game dates:

9 – Senators

11 – Capitals

13 – Kings

19 – Sabres

Book your tickets at home at: https://avalanche.KSEtickets.com/USAFA Promo code: AVSUSAFA

Disney PackagesLet ITT save you up to 40% off! Book NOW for Spring Break!2020 DISNEY SALUTE TICKETS!DISNEY WORLD 4-Day Park Hopper: $2635-Day Park Hopper: $2816-Day Park Hopper: $299DISNEYLAND 3-Day Park Hopper: $182 4-Day Park Hopper: $202

Disney Cruise discounts also available.

Universal Packages2020 UNIVERSAL ORLANDOCall ITT for 2020 pricing.

Additional tickets available

ITT LodgingFor recreation or relaxation, let ITT help plan your perfect getaway.With great discounts on lodging in popular ski resorts and around Colorado, ITT can find a place just right for you.

PRESIDENT’S WEEKEND DEALS Feb. 14-17, 2020.

Call 719-333-7367 for more information.

***Ticket pricing subject to change without notice. Restrictions apply. Blackout dates may apply.***

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OUTDOOR RECREATION CENTERS. Community CenterMon-Fri: 9 am - 6 pm; Sat: 7 am-4 pm; Sun: Closed. 719-333-4475.VandenbergMon/Tues/Thur/Fri: 8 am-5 pm. Closed Wed, Sat, Sun & Federal Holidays. 719-333-4602.

Indoor Pool Kayaking Class

Ski/Snowboard Trip:Keystone

Ski/Snowboard Trip:Breckenridge

Ski/Snowboard Trip:Keystone

Ski/Snowboard Trip:Monarch

Ski/Snowboard Trip:Copper

Intro to Backcountry Ski/Snowboarding

Snowshoe Trip

Pueblo Bike Ride

AIARE Level 1 Avalanche Safety Course

& RecON thru Sun, March 1

Sign up Deadline for AIARE Level 1

Avalanche Safety Course

Backcountry Hut Trip & RecON thru

Sun, Feb. 17

Intro to Ice Climbing

Ouray Ice Climbing & RecON thru

Sun, Feb. 9

DAP Dog Sled/Tube Trip

Rec Dog Sled/Tube Trip

ORC & ITT Closed

ORC & ITT Closed

ORC & ITT Closed

ORC & ITT Closed

ORC & ITT Closed

PRESIDENT’S DAY

ITT Closed

ITT Closed

ITT Closed

Snowfest at Keystone thru

Sun, Feb. 9

ITT Closed

ITT Closed

ITTCommunity Center719-333- 7367Mon-Fri: 9 am - 5 pm | Sat-Sun: Closed

rockymountainblue.com | 866.768.2583EXCLUSIVE RMB LODGING RATES AVAILABLE

DISCOVER AN UNMATCHED ROCKY MOUNTAIN ESCAPE AT KEYSTONEDISCOVER AN UNMATCHED ROCKY MOUNTAIN ESCAPE AT KEYSTONE

CPR, AED, First AidRecertification

Half day Snowmobile Trip

FEBRUARY