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Outdoor Recreation

Outdoor Recreation has many great services and rentals for anyone to explore Albuquerque and enjoy the outdoors. Get advice and learn from the experiences of the staff. Take advantage of equipment available for rent and an inventory that changes with the season. Reserve your seat on one of the many outdoor adventures trips regularly offered or get a group of friends and work with the staff to create a custom trip that everyone will enjoy and make great memories.

Outdoor Rec/Rentals
Open: Mon-Fri, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
kirtland.odr@us.af.mil
846-1499

FamCamp
Office Hours: M-F 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.
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846-0337

Indoor Pool
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Outdoor Adventure Programs
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Outdoor Adventure Program Page
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Equipment Rental
Open Mon-Fri 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Boulder Lab
Mon- Fri, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Bike Shop
Open Mon-Fri, 9 a.m. to Noon

Ski Shop
Close for the season Tuesday 13 April

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White Water Guide School

Weekends
3-4, 10-11, 17-18, 24-25 Apr · 1-2, 8-9 May
Ages 18+
$250 W/O river experience and 5 trip commitment (Special Pricing for experienced guides)
$500 for no commitment

HIGHLIGHTS

Essential whitewater raft guide training
Train on the Rio Grande River near Taos
Learn Swiftwater Rescue, First Aid/CPR and Wilderness First Aid
Elevate your private boating skills & your prospects for volunteering or working as a raft guide with Kirtland ODR
New skills will also include: whitewater navigation, raft-rigging, camp skills, food prep & equipment care

You need no prior outdoor or river rafting experience to participate in the Kirtland ODR Guide School. You will learn rafting techniques that will be useful throughout your lifetime.

Guide School includes:

One Day First Aid and CPR Certification
Two-day Swift Water Rescue Certification
Eight Days of Whitewater rafting on the the Rio Grande RaceCourse (Class III+)
Two Days of Kayaking/Paddle Board instruction
Guide training
Group Meals on Saturday nights
Rafts and related river equipment, including paddles, helmet, wetsuit, personal flotation device
5 - 6 nights riverside camping along the Rio Grande
Whitewater navigation, including paddle raft techniques, route selection, maneuvering rafts, boat spacing and river etiquette
Swiftwater rescue techniques, include swimming in whitewater, hand signals, ropes, knots, anchors, flipped raft scenarios, throw bag technique, shallow water crossings, rescuing and extricating an accident victim from the water, swiftwater rescue team organization
Special Pricing on Wilderness First Aid

Certifications “à la carte”:

$50 First Aid and CPR
$275 Swiftwater Rescue
$200 Wilderness First Aid

Kirtland ODR guide school is great for:

Those interested in working/volunteering as a guide with Kirtland ODR.
Parties interested in guiding their own private river trip(s)
Anyone interested in learning the basics of whitewater paddle rafting, reading whitewater and river safety
Anyone who appreciates experiential learning

Course content taught during guide school:

Basic hydrology
Maneuvering rafts as a paddle guide
Various whitewater paddling techniques
Knot tying
Raft rigging
River signals
How to communicate with a crew
The basic logistics of a rafting trip
Camp – setting up, food preparation, minimum impact strategies
Basic river rescue
Equipment care and maintenance
Emergency river procedures

Sign Up open March 18th: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/guideschool

or Call 505-846-3923

Sat & Sun · 24 & 25 Apr · 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
$65 All Base Personnel (Reg) · $50 Active Duty · Ages 12+ (min 90lbs)

Includes guide, all rafting equipment, and snacks. (Wetsuit available upon request)

Join ODR on a classic whitewater experience great and fun for any experience level! The racecourse run is the most popular whitewater rafting and kayaking stretch in the state, with continuous fun for 5 miles. Must be in generally good physical fitness, have the ability to brace yourself inside the raft, and paddle periodically as requested. OAP reserves the right to raise the age limit during extremely high water. Bring: packed lunch, water bottle, a change of clothes, sunscreen, swimsuit or synthetic clothing, and sneakers or strap-on sandals.

Sign Up: Click Here or Call 846-3923

Sat · 17 Apr· 9-11 a.m.
$5 Active Duty (R4R) · $20 All Base Personnel (Reg)
Ages 10+

Price includes guide, limited transportation available from base (subject to change)

Spend some time celebrating our favorite planet by taking a hike through an amazing ecosystem located in the middle of the city. The Bosque that runs along the Rio Grande is home to porcupines, turtles and hawks that live among the ancient cottonwood and willow trees. Come join us where we learn why water is life and a little about the origins and history of the river. This 1.5 mile hike is rated as easy and is great for young adventurers accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Additional Info: Meet at 8:45 a.m. at the Rio Grande Nature Center State Park located 2901 Candelaria Road, NW in Albuquerque. Bring $3 cash for day-use fee or have a valid New Mexico State Parks Pass. United States park passes such as the Golden Eagle Pass are invalid for use. In observance of COVID-19 restrictions, bring your own water, a snack and face mask.

Click Here to Sign Up or Call 505-846-3923

Sat · 10 Apr
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
$15 · All Base Personnel (Reg) · Ages 14+

Includes: Entry fee, prizes, water

Disc golf tournament check in is at 9:45AM. 18 holes will be played in “Pods” of 3 or 4. Prizes include ODR resale bags and discs for top 3 competitors and an ODR disc of your choosing if you get a Hole in One/Ace. Please come compete and make new friends!!!!

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Wed · 7, 14, 21 & 28 Apr
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
$3 · All Ages

If your goal is to learn everything you can about the game, including why to play, how to play, and where to play disc golf, this is the place for you. Get a basic primer in one session, or use multiple sessions to dive deeper into specific facets of the game (throwing techniques, putting, and the mental side of disc golf). Clinic meets in front of the ODR CORE building.

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Wed · 21 Apr · 5 - 7:30 p.m.
$15 + Parts · All ages

Includes: Special use to bike shop tools and supplies, individualized help.

Want to work on your road or mountain bike but don’t have space, tools, parts, or knowledge? Bring your own bike to the Black Diamond Bike/Ski Shop. Use our tools and get expert advice. Participants can pay for replacement parts or bring their own.

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Bouldering 101 Clinic
Thu · 8 & 22 Apr
6-7 p.m.
Free with Boulder Lab Pass · Ages 13+

Includes Group instruction, climbing shoe rental

Bouldering 101 is an adult bouldering class built around learning the climbing skills and techniques that will help you improve your climbing throughout life. The class meets on Thursday nights and includes your membership or punch pass. You will learn proper dynamic warm-up exercises to help keep you injury-free and maximize your climbing session, on the wall climbing activities that help develop strength, power, endurance, and technique.

This class is best suited for newer climbers who have only climbed a few times or climbers that are wanting to progress beyond 101 and A.D. problems at the Boulder Lab. It’s a great way to break out of a “grade” rut if you find yourself not progressing as fast as you would like.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

Boulder Fit

Conducted on Facebook Live and in-person with limited space

Tuesdays · Class starts at 6:00 PM

Free (Space is limited)

Boulder Fit offers a variety of benefits to help you accomplish your physical fitness goals, from enhanced health to weight loss to passing that PT test! This program works for everyone of all ages, for individuals starting out and experienced trainers.

Individulized Fitness Classes with Eric Levingston

Thursday at 5:30PM and 6:45PM or by appointment

$20 per hour

Private Climbing Classes with Nate Iverson

Thursdays 5:30PM - 6:45PM

$20 for an hour of individualized instruction/training from one of our boulder Fit Instructors.

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Sat · 24 Apr
Noon to 1 p.m.: Beginner
1 - 2 p.m.: Intermediate
$12 · Ages 4+

Includes Group instruction, climbing shoe rental, and private Boulder Lab time.

Kidz Rock believes developing a love for fitness at an early age promotes lifelong appreciation for good health. Climbing is a great way for kids and teens to be active while having lots of fun. We focus on personal strength and confidence. Class recommended for ages 4-12.

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Tue · 13 Apr · 4:30-7 p.m.
30 min time slots available
$10 (R4R) · $31 (Reg) All Base Personal · Ages 12+

Includes: instruction, scuba gear, and private pool time

Have you always wondered what it’s like to breathe underwater? If you want to try scuba diving, but aren’t quite ready to take the plunge into a certification course, Discover Scuba Diving is for you. No prior experience with scuba diving is necessary, but you need to be in reasonable physical health.

To sign up, call 846-3923

Tue · 27 Apr · 4:30-7 p.m.
$5 Own Gear, $20 if Renting Gear

Includes $5 for pool and clinic time only (with own gear). $20 if renting ODR gear.

Join Kirtland Outdoor Rec at the indoor pool to learn, or brush up on your whitewater kayak roll skills! An instructor will teach the basics of proper fitting, emergency release, the Eskimo roll technique, and rescue/safety skills. Completion of this class will allow you to rent white water kayaks through Outdoor Recreation.

*Must come to get fitted for gear at least 24 hours before the class.

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Tue · 20 Apr · 4:30-7 p.m.
$5 ages 13 & under $10 Ages 13+

Includes: Includes instruction and pool time

Come join us! Learn the early art of log rolling while improving balance, building confidence and having a great time! This program is exactly what you are imagining; learning how to run on a log (now synthetic and easier on the feet) just like you imagine early loggers doing. Log Rolling is fun to watch but even better when you try it yourself! You must be able to swim but no prior experience needed and is great for all ages.