2026 TCS Instructor Outing - Via Feratta

Hello Amazing Instructors!!

Buckle up, because we are excited to announce our next instructor event — and this one is going to be EPIC.

We're heading to Ouray/Ridgway, one of Colorado's most jaw-dropping places. The weekend will be packed with something for absolutely everyone. Here are just a few possibilities for fun:

🪨 VIA FERRATA — Want to explore the canyon without the ice? Clip in and adventure your way through one of the coolest via ferratas around.

🦕 DINOSAUR TRACKS HIKE — The West Gold Hill Dinosaur Tracks hike is no joke — it's the longest continuous dinosaur trackway IN THE WORLD. Yes, the world.

🧗 ROCK CLIMBING — Because of course there's rock climbing. It's Colorado.

♨️ HOT SPRINGS — Because after all that adventure, you've earned it.

And the home base? We've locked down the group site at Ridgway State Park — a stunning setup complete with a full kitchen, multiple pavilions, a fire pit, and plenty of space to spread out. This is a FAMILY FRIENDLY event, and we mean it — bring your kids, bring your partners, bring the chaos. We want to meet your whole crew!

💳 YOUR ADVENTURE PASS
For just $25 per adult — less than a round of drinks — you're IN for the whole weekend. Kids get their adventure pass for FREE.

🧹 HOUSEKEEPING

🪪 State Park Entry Fee — Ridgway State Park charges a daily entry fee that is not included in the camping fee. If you already have your Colorado Annual Parks Pass, you're golden — just flash it at the gate! If not, you'll need to grab a day pass when you arrive. Pro tip: if you plan to visit more than a handful of parks this year, the annual pass pays for itself fast! 🏔️

📋 Stay Tuned! — As we get closer to the big weekend, we'll be sending out more details, along with an organizational spreadsheet so we can organize a group meal, carpooling, activities, etc.  Keep an eye on your inbox!

📅 WHEN: September 18th–20th
📍 WHERE: Ouray/Ridgway, Colorado
🎯 WHY: Via Ferrata · Climbing · Hiking · Hot Springs · Big Smiles · Even Bigger Memories

Don't hesitate to reach out to me (Kristi B.) with questions.

See you in the mountains,

Kristi and the TCS Committee