Outdoor Recreation
Study in a Natural Paradise
Named for its location on the edge of the Rockies, the college is within 90 minutes of the magnificent peaks, geysers and rushing rivers of Yellowstone National Park. It's the ideal setting to explore the outdoors, improve fitness and learn new recreational skills.
Our classrooms have no walls. Challenge your skills in backpacking, rafting, kayaking, downhill skiing, rock climbing, ice climbing and cross country skiing. Many recreational opportunities are designed with the beginner in mind and are accredited toward fulfillment of physical education requirements.
The Rocky Mountain College outdoor recreation program is the best program of its kind in the region - just what you would expect from a college with the reputation and vitality of Rocky.
Each semester and throughout holiday breaks, students can participate in weekend trips or classes for credit. The Outdoor Recreation Program is experiential learning at its finest!
Courses for Credit
- Beginning/Intermediate Whitewater Kayaking
- Beginning Rock Climbing
- Hiking & Photograph
- Cross-Country Skiing in Yellowstone National Park
- Beginning/Intermediate Golf
- Beginning/Intermediate Downhill Skiing &
- Snowboarding
- History/Culture of Hawaiian Islands (field trip to Hawaii over Spring Break)
Weekend Adventures
- Whitewater Kayaking on the Stillwater River
- Waterskiing and Windsurfing at Lake Elmo
- Ice Climbing at Rocky Creek Falls in the Beartooth Mountains
- Bouldering the Shoshone Canyon near Cody, Wyoming
- Ski Trip to Vail, Colorado over Christmas Break
- Weekend Ski Trips to Big Sky Mountain & Bridger Bowl Ski Resorts
- Weekend Ski Trips to Red Lodge Mountain Ski Resort
- Hiking & Mountain Biking in the Beartooths
- Flyfishing the Stillwater River
- Weekend trips to compete at climbing competions
Contact:
Director, Tim Lohrenz
406-657-1151
lohrenzt@rocky.edu
