Outdoor Mentorship Programs

Through experience teaching hundreds of middle school, high school, and college students, I have found that one of the biggest limitations to students' academic success is their confidence and belief in themselves. Outdoor Mentorship Programs are full-day or multi-day adventure activities designed to push students outside their comfort zones to experience the invaluable "if I could do that, I can do anything" feeling. Through partnership with local guides, we engage students age 12-18 in activities that will change the way they view their own capabilities. 

Summer 2024 Climbing Programs

This Summer 2024, we will host two climbing programs for kids age 12-18 in Rocky Mountain National Park. This program will help students build confidence, resilience, and grit in support of growth toward their academic and life-goals. Both of these programs will be two-day, one night programs. Students will push their comfort zones through climbing during the day while developing their camp-out skills at night. No climbing experience is necessary! Please use the contact link below to learn more and sign up for this Summer's climbing programs. 

Meet Coach Ben!

Ben Markhart, IFMGA certified guide based in Boulder, Colorado, is our official climbing coach for our Summer 2024 programs. Ben has guided skiing, climbing, and other mountain sports for over 12 years. He is a true kid at heart and the ultimate motivator to help front-range students learn what they are really capable of. To learn more about Ben and the exciting expeditions he leads throughout the year, check out his website:   https://benmarkhart.com/