Private Group
Completely Customized Programs:
- Activities designed around YOUR goals and mission
- Choose rock climbing, backcountry hiking/navigation, wilderness skills, or combinations
- Single-day or multi-day formats
- Half-day (3-4 hours), full-day (6-8 hours), or extended programs
- Flexible scheduling—weekdays and weekends available
- YOUR group only—no strangers
Activity Options:
- Rock Climbing: Fundamentals, safety systems, belaying, rappelling, leadership development
- Backcountry Hiking & Navigation: Map/compass mastery, terrain reading, route planning, wilderness travel
- Wilderness Skills: Primitive fire starting, water purification, shelter building, bushcraft with knife safety
- Custom Combinations: Mix activities to match your objectives
Documentation & Educational Value:
- Curriculum outlines for homeschool records
- Badge requirement verification for scouts
- PE/science credit documentation
- Learning objectives and standards alignment
- Certificates of completion with skills mastered
- Program reports for organizational records
- Photo documentation (with permission)
Expert Facilitation:
- Professional guides excel at differentiated instruction
- Adapt to mixed ages and abilities
- Mission-aligned teaching approaches
- Safety-focused with comprehensive protocols
Free Planning Consultation:
- Design your perfect program together
- Discuss goals, needs, and logistics
- Receive detailed proposal
- Refine until it's exactly right
Fully customized outdoor education designed around YOUR group's unique mission and goals. We create tailored adventure programs featuring rock climbing, backcountry hiking/navigation, wilderness survival skills, or combinations—adapted to your objectives, participants' abilities, and documentation needs. Choose half-day introductions, full-day intensives, or multi-day progressions. Your group only—no strangers. Expert instruction, all equipment included, educational documentation provided (PE credit, badge verifications, curriculum outlines, certificates). Flexible weekday and weekend scheduling. Programs in Park/Teller County wilderness areas. Spring (March-May) and Fall (September-November) availability. Group sizes accommodated based on transportation, permits, and guide ratios. Pricing customized to your group size, activities, and program length. Free planning consultation.
Contact Andy at andy@xpadventure.org for planning and pricing.
Customized to Your Group's Needs
Your program itinerary is designed specifically for your group during the free planning consultation. Below are example structures:
Your actual itinerary will be customized based on:
- Activities selected
- Program length (half-day, full-day, multi-day)
- Your group's age range and experience level
- Educational objectives and documentation needs
- Weather and seasonal considerations
- Your scheduling preferences
Example Single-Day Full Program (6-8 hours):
8:30 AM - Meet at Woodland Park, CO - welcome, safety overview, departure for activity site
9:00 AM - Arrive at location in Park/Teller County - introduction and equipment distribution
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM - Morning Session: Hands-on instruction designed for your group's starting point and goals
Rock Climbing: Equipment training, climbing fundamentals, safety systems, first routes with progressive difficulty
Hiking/Navigation: Topographic map instruction, compass mastery, guided hike applying skills in terrain
Wilderness Skills: Fire starting techniques, water purification methods, hands-on practice
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM - Lunch break (bring own lunch) - group reflection and community building
1:00 PM - 4:30 PM - Afternoon Session: Deepen learning and increase challenges
Rock Climbing: Belaying instruction, progressive routes, rappelling (if appropriate), personal goals
Hiking/Navigation: Advanced compass techniques, off-trail challenges, team problem-solving
Wilderness Skills: Knife safety with protective gloves, emergency shelters, survival scenarios
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM - Group debrief, skills review, certificate presentation
5:00 PM - Depart activity site for Woodland Park
5:30 PM - Arrival and pickup at Woodland Park, CO
Example Half-Day Program (3-4 hours):
8:30 AM - Meet and depart Woodland Park
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM - Activity session with focused instruction
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM - Debrief and certificates
12:00 PM - Return to Woodland Park
12:30 PM - Pickup
Example Multi-Day Program:
Day 1: Focus on one activity (e.g., rock climbing fundamentals and practice)
Day 2: Second activity or progression (e.g., backcountry navigation and wilderness skills)
Day 3 (if applicable): Advanced skills, integration, and culminating challenges
Specific schedule designed during planning consultation based on your group's goals
Location: Woodland Park, CO (specific address provided upon registration)
Time: Customized based on your program design
- Half-day programs: Typically 8:30 AM
- Full-day programs: Typically 8:30 AM
- Multi-day programs: Determined during planning consultation
Location: Woodland Park, CO (same as pickup location)
Time: Customized based on your program design
- Half-day programs: Typically 12:00-12:30 PM
- Full-day programs: Typically 3:00-3:30 PM
- Multi-day programs: Determined during planning consultation
Required items vary by activities selected. General requirements:
For All Programs:
- Water bottles (minimum 2 liters per person)
- Sunscreen (SPF 30+)
- Sunglasses
- Hat for sun protection
- Personal medications
- Layered clothing appropriate for outdoor activities
Detailed gear list specific to your program will be provided after planning consultation.
✅ Free planning consultation with Andy to design your perfect program
✅ All specialized equipment and gear:
- Rock climbing equipment (harnesses, helmets, ropes, carabiners, etc.)
- Maps and compasses for navigation programs
- Bushcraft knives with protective safety gloves for wilderness skills
- All activity-specific tools and materials
✅ Expert instruction customized to your group's needs and goals
✅ Safety equipment and protective gear for all activities
✅ Transportation from Woodland Park to activity sites (based on group size and availability)
✅ Educational documentation tailored to your needs:
- Curriculum outlines for homeschool records
- Badge requirement verification for scouts
- Learning objectives and standards alignment
- Certificates of completion with skills mastered
- Photo documentation (with permission)
- Program reports for organizational records
✅ Professional certified guides with expertise in differentiated instruction
✅ Comprehensive safety protocols including wilderness first aid
✅ Follow-up resources for continued learning
❌ Personal clothing and outdoor gear
❌ Transportation to/from Woodland Park meeting location
❌ Gratuities for guides (optional but appreciated)
❌ Sleeping bags and sleeping pads (if overnight camping is part of multi-day program - discuss during planning)
Time: 15 minutes before program start time
Location: Woodland Park meeting point (specific address provided upon registration)
Required at Check-In:
- Signed waivers for all participants
- Parent/guardian consent forms for all minors
- Emergency contact information for all participants
- Medical information forms
- Photo ID for adult participants or group leader
- Proof of organizational affiliation (if requested)
- Final payment (if not already completed)
Pre-Program Requirements:
- Complete registration forms for all participants
- Submit all required paperwork at least one week before program
- Attend pre-program call or meeting (if scheduled)
- Review and acknowledge all safety protocols
- Confirm transportation arrangements
Customization Process:
Step 1: Contact Andy at andy@xpadventure.org for free consultation
Step 2: Discuss your group's mission, goals, ages, experience levels, and needs
Step 3: Receive detailed custom program proposal with pricing
Step 4: Refine program until it perfectly fits your requirements
Step 5: Register participants and receive preparation materials
Step 6: Experience your customized adventure!
Participant Cancellations
Partial Refund (50%)
- 15+ days before program start: 50% refund of program fee
- Medical emergencies: 50% refund with doctor's note
No Refund
- 14 days or less before program start: No refund available
- No-shows: No refund available
Weather Cancellations by XP Adventure
- Severe weather: Program for the day may be cancelled if programming cannot be safely conducted
- Notification: Participants notified by 7:00 AM on program day
- Minor delays: Programs may start late or end early with alternative activities
- Activity changes: Activities may be modified or substituted based on weather conditions for safety
How to Cancel
- Contact XP Adventure at www.xpadventure.org, info@xpadventure.org, or the guide of your trip with participant name and program.