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.

Experience Albuquerque and surrounding areas with Outdoor Rec experts! Check out our adventure programs and make your reservations up to 30 days in advance.

Adventure

BOULDER LAB

Kirtland ODR's very own indoor climbing wall: The Boulder Lab!

The Boulder Lab offers classes, free climb times, as well as a perfect place for your next private party!

HOURS

Mon-Fri, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Sat, Sun, Holidays & Training Days, Closed
After Hours (Mon-Fri), 6-8 P.M.

Rates & Membership

	Adult	Children (12 and under)
Day Pass	$7	$5
10 Punch Card	$50	$50
1 Month Membership	$40	$35
3 Month Membership	$90 (~$30/Month)	$65 (~$22/Month)
6 Month Membership	$140 (~$23/Month)	$100 (~$16/Month)
Annual Membership	$250 (~$21/Month	$175 (~$15/Month)

Room Rental

$150 up to 2 hours
$40 each additional hour
$5 for each climber, over 15 climbers

BOULDER LAB PROGRAM RESERVATIONS

Recharge for Resiliency (R4R) is an Air Force-wide program designed to connect airmen and their families with people of similar interests through fun and challenging programs. R4R encompasses the following key resiliency components: the Single Airman Programming (SAP), RecOn and Deployed Affected Programming (previously R4R). These resiliency programs target specific audiences and provide needed support for our Airmen and their families.

Click here for more information on eligibility

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2023 Raft Guide School Overview

Info about Raft Guide School
Mon 6 Mar 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Ages 18+ Free
Elevate your private boating skills and amp up your prospects for volunteering as a raft guide with Kirtland Outdoor Recreation. Come to our meeting to learn more about white water rafting and White-Water Rafting Guide School. Ask questions and get inspired about the upcoming rafting season.

Guide School Day 1
Thu 23 Mar 5:30-7:30 p.m.
RecOn $185 Base personnel $450
Ages 18+
*8 week class*
Elevate your private boating skills and amp up your prospects for volunteering as a raft guide with Kirtland Outdoor Recreation. Learn new skills like whitewater navigation, raft-rigging, camp skills, food prep and equipment care. You do not need prior outdoor or river rafting experience to participate in the Kirtland ODR Guide School and what you will learn useful throughout your lifetime enjoying water sports.
Guide School includes:

CPR and 1st Aid certification ($50 value)
Two-day Swift Water Rescue Certification ($300 value)
5 days of whitewater rafting on the Rio Grande Racecourse (rapids class II+)
Kayaking and paddle board instruction
Rafts and related river equipment, including paddles, helmet, wetsuit, personal flotation device
One night minimum of riverside camping along the Rio Grande
Group meal on Saturday night when camping
Whitewater navigation, including paddle raft techniques, route selection, maneuvering rafts, boat spacing and river etiquette.

Class 1 will cover:

Expectations of guide school
Official Position Description and Benefits
OAP Volunteer Boatman Benefits
OAP Rules
OAP Boatman Policies
Volunteer Liability
Human Relationship Insurance
gear checkout
PFD, helmet, wetsuit, whistle, and splash pants/ jacket.
What the gear is used for
Throw bag practice, use and care
Parts of a raft
Set up/ tear down of a raft

Guide School Day 2 (Pool Day)
Thu 30 Mar 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Class 2 will cover:

Paddle stroke
Calls on the river
How to reflip a raft

EMAIL
kirtland.ODR@us.af.mil

CALL
846-1499

Hours of Operation

Outdoor Rec/Rentals
Mon-Fri, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sat, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Sun & Holidays, Closed
Training Day (Every 3rd Thursday) Closed
kirtland.odr@us.af.mil
846-1499