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Hiking
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Hiking
Outdoor Education Curriculum
In our hikin…
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Program Outline
Introduction
Students will learn Ground School the day before climbing for 1-2 hours.
![Day camper moving through a tunnel at the Ropes Course at Arapahoe Basin.](https://i0.wp.com/www.keystonescienceschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/day-camp_ropes-course_girl-e.jpg?resize=1000%2C667&ssl=1)
Climbing Day
We’ll start…
![A group headed down the rapids in an inflatable raft.](https://i0.wp.com/www.keystonescienceschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/square_rafting_group-older.jpg?resize=1000%2C1000&ssl=1)
Our Gear
Groups do not need to bring their own climbing gear. We provide all safety equipment, helmets, harness, climbing shoes, rappelling devices, etc.
![A group headed down the rapids in an inflatable raft.](https://i0.wp.com/www.keystonescienceschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/square_rafting_group-older.jpg?resize=1000%2C1000&ssl=1)
Our Staff
Staff are qualified, safety-oriented, have industry standard certifications and are passionate about providing an incredible climbing experience with students.
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Risk Management
Our instructors constantly monitor students to check if they are tied in correctly, perform safety checks and ensure the belay device is loaded properly. Our staff will always be an arms-length away from the rope.
![A group headed down the rapids in an inflatable raft.](https://i0.wp.com/www.keystonescienceschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/square_rafting_group-older.jpg?resize=1000%2C1000&ssl=1)
Environmental Stewardship
We talk about access, do trail maintenance when we can, promote conservation and preservation, and clean up the climbing area.
Location Options for Hiking
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Colorado National Monument
![A group headed down the rapids in an inflatable raft.](https://i0.wp.com/www.keystonescienceschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/square_rafting_group-older.jpg?resize=1000%2C1000&ssl=1)
Summit County
![A group headed down the rapids in an inflatable raft.](https://i0.wp.com/www.keystonescienceschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/square_rafting_group-older.jpg?resize=1000%2C1000&ssl=1)
Staunton State Park
![A group headed down the rapids in an inflatable raft.](https://i0.wp.com/www.keystonescienceschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/square_rafting_group-older.jpg?resize=1000%2C1000&ssl=1)
Golden Gate Canyon
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