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Important documents
Trip itineraries
The itineraries are the same for each program date (below).
Gear list
Canoeing gear list and equipment request form
Weekend rock climbing gear list and equipment request form
Waiver and Health disclosure form
Summer Outdoor Experience
Summer Outdoor Experience rafting the Poudre River, COA wilderness-type orientation program for incoming freshmen!
The Summer Outdoor Experience (SOE) is a unique opportunity specifically for incoming students attending summer orientation. The experience begins with four days of canoeing on the North Platte River (including a stop to soak in a natural Wyoming hot spring), just over the Snowy Range Mountains from Laramie, followed by a day of white water rafting through North Gate Canyon! This summer, we will also offer a short weekend trip; 2-days of rock climbing at Vedauwoo. See below for more details.
You do not need any prior experience to participate. The purpose of this experience is to introduce you to the awesome outdoor opportunities in southeast Wyoming and to meet other incoming students interested in adventure and having fun. The program is led by experienced instructors from the Outdoor Program. Trips are limited to 12 participants and are offered in conjunction with summer orientation programs; signing up early is strongly recommended. All food, transportation and group equipment (such as tents and cooking gear) will be provided. Most personal equipment (such as a sleeping bag) can be rented for a small fee if you don’t have your own.For more information about the program, please see the links to the left.
2012 Program Dates
June 1-6, 2012 (Offered in conjunction with the Honors student orientation) (Full)
NEW!- Weekend rock climbing trip: June 8–10, 2012 (Full)
- June 15-20, 2012 (Full)
Registration details
Cost: $250 for the 5-day trips, $125 for the weekend rock climbing trip
Registration is complete for 2012. Please check back April 1, 2013 for next year!
Outdoor Experience fees are non-refundable, so please make sure you can attend. Upon successful registration, an information packet will be e-mailed.
"Our instructors were great! They made the trip so enjoyable - I can't think of anything that could have been done better." -SOE participant 2009