If you've ever been curious about the natural forces that sculpted Rocky's dramatic landscapes, this course is for you! Participants in this full-day course will travel up the famous Trail Ridge Road, stopping at popular overlooks to view and discuss the geology of Rocky Mountain National Park. You will have a chance to examine ancient […]
Learn the basics of outdoor climbing and try top-roping outdoors with other women in the stunning Estes Valley! If you have climbed in a gym before and are ready to make the move to climbing outdoors, this might be the perfect day, and one you will never forget! Designed for beginner climbers or gym climbers […]
Learn how to snap stunning landscapes, set up your camera on the fly, and be in the right place at the right time for amazing shots! Landscape photography blends the joys of photography and hiking into one adventure-filled outing. This two-day course will take a look at how to plan landscape destinations, how to predict […]
Are you ready to get your feet wet? This two-day course begins with an in-the-field introduction to stream ecology, followed by an afternoon introduction to fly-fishing techniques. The goal of Day One is to provide a holistic understanding of waterways, where to find fish, and the essential gear and techniques to get started. On Day […]
Whether you're just beginning to sketch or have been painting for years, this two-day workshop will help you develop your skills and feel more confident sketching and painting outdoors! Through instruction, demonstrations, and free exploration time, participants will learn to capture the beauty around us. During our morning time in the classroom, participants will learn […]
Are you ready to get your feet wet? This two-day course begins with an in-the-field introduction to stream ecology, followed by an afternoon introduction to fly-fishing techniques. The goal of Day One is to provide a holistic understanding of waterways, where to find fish, and the essential gear and techniques to get started. On Day […]
Learn how to take amazing photos with just your smartphone at our fun and interactive workshop! Smartphone photography is probably the most common way people document their time in Rocky Mountain National Park, and smartphones are easy-to-use and are full of technical features that can improve your images. But having that technology in your hand […]
After decades of near-absence in much of Rocky Mountain National Park, beaver are reclaiming their key role in the ecology of the park’s streams! In this course, we'll discuss the return of beavers to RMNP, as well as beaver ecology and the interrelationships with elk, moose, birds, and fish. We will also discuss what we […]
Explore the variety of art found throughout Rocky Mountain National Park, and learn some of the history and untold stories about the artists who created those pieces, and their connection to this special place. This all day program will include stops to see work from Rocky's "Artist in Residence" collection, the chance to learn about […]
Participants in this 3-day course will learn about image composition, how to place subjects in the frame, and how to tell a story with their images. Instructor Stan Honda will teach participants how to take a naturalistic approach to their photography and how to use foreground objects, like trees or geological formations, to enhance compositions […]
