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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.

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          1Water Aerobics (Fri)Water Aerobics (Fri)Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
$3.50 Kirtland AFB Indoor Pool 20229 Pennsylvania St SE, Albuquerque, NM 87116 + Google calendar 		2
3Hot Air Balloon RideHot Air Balloon RideTime: 5:00 am - 10:00 am
$50 RecOn · $250 Reg · Ages 5+ Let Outdoor Recreation provide a bucket list opportunity with a hot air balloon ride with Rainbow Riders. We will float high above the skyline of Albuquerque, watch the sunrise, and experience how the Sandias got their name. The price includes transportation and a hot air balloon ride. 8001 Gibson Boulevard Southeast BLDG 20170, Kirtland AFB, NM 87117 Map+ Google calendar 		4Water Aerobics (Mon)Water Aerobics (Mon)Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
$3.50 Kirtland AFB Indoor Pool
20229 Pennsylvania St SE, Albuquerque, NM 87116 Map+ Google calendar 		5 6Water Aerobics (Wed)Water Aerobics (Wed)Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
$3.50 Kirtland AFB Indoor Pool
20229 Pennsylvania St SE, Albuquerque, NM 87116 Map+ Google calendar Paddle Board YogaPaddle Board YogaTime: 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
$6 Regular
Join us at the indoor pool for an enhanced yoga experience! Paddleboard yoga is a fun and relaxing way to get a full-body workout focusing on core strength and balance. Classes are open to all skill levels - regardless of paddleboarding or yoga experience. Prepare for an afternoon of splashes, focus, and meeting new people. Indoor Pool + Google calendar Ski Wax ClinicSki Wax ClinicTime: 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
$10 Reg · Ages 12+
Ski season is finally here! Before you hit the slopes, join ODR as we teach you how to wax your skis and snowboards, so they glide smoothly across the snow and help improve performance. Regular waxing is an important part of ski and snowboard maintenance and helps extend their product life. 8001 Gibson Boulevard Southeast BLDG 20170, Kirtland AFB, NM 87117 Map+ Google calendar 		7Skiing Antarctica PresentationSkiing Antarctica PresentationTime: 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Free · Any age with parental involvement How far would you go to find new ski lines and untracked snow? If you answered, "Eight or nine thousand miles seems reasonable", then step right up: we have a ski trip to tell you about! All it takes is three or four commercial flights, a two-and-a-half-day voyage across the infamous Drake Passage, a short Zodiac ride, and a little skinning, and you could be laying down fresh tracks on the seventh continent. Join us to hear what it's like to make turns amidst a backdrop of ocean, glaciers, peaks, and penguins. This is a trip you will want to add to your bucket list!
Guest Speaker Rob Suminsby is a remarkably average skier whose occasional delusions of mountaineering grandeur take him to far-flung destinations. He has skied Europe's famous Haute Route (twice), and skied from the summit of its highest peak, Mont Blanc. Closer to home, he seeks his powder turns in the New Mexico backcountry and the San Juan Mountains of Colorado. He jumped on the 2023-2024 ski season by traveling to the Antarctic Peninsula in October. Join us to hear all about this epic adventure and to get your ski season stoke level elevated! 8001 Gibson Boulevard Southeast BLDG 20170, Kirtland AFB, NM 87117 Map+ Google calendar 		8Water Aerobics (Fri)Water Aerobics (Fri)Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
$3.50 Kirtland AFB Indoor Pool 20229 Pennsylvania St SE, Albuquerque, NM 87116 + Google calendar Ice SkatingIce SkatingTime: 5:30 pm - 9:15 pm
$20 Reg · Ages 7+ Price includes transportation, skate rental & hot chocolate.
Lace up your skates and grab your mittens …. Outdoor Rec is going Ice Skating! Enjoy an evening with some friends & family on the ice as we kick off the winter season. All skaters are welcome, no matter your skill level. 8001 Gibson Boulevard Southeast BLDG 20170, Kirtland AFB, NM 87117 Map+ Google calendar 		9Festival of Cranes Nature WalkFestival of Cranes Nature WalkTime: 4:00 am - 10:30 am
$25 Reg · Ages 7+ Price includes transportation, guide & entry.
The Festival of the Cranes is an event that attracts people worldwide to witness this awe-inspiring act of nature. Thousands of Sandhill Cranes and other waterfowl spend the winter in the Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge to retreat from the Canadian winter. Just before dawn, as if on a signal, they take off to forage for food. Head South with us and catch a glimpse of some of the amazing cranes and other birds as they take off for the day. We will then go for a short walk through the Bosque to see this unique ecosystem up close. 8001 Gibson Boulevard Southeast BLDG 20170, Kirtland AFB, NM 87117 Map+ Google calendar Santa PawsSanta PawsTime: 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
$5/Sitting
(Includes Picture with Santa, dog treats, and human hot cocoa bar) 8001 Gibson Boulevard Southeast BLDG 20170, Kirtland AFB, NM 87117 Map+ Google calendar
10 11Water Aerobics (Mon)Water Aerobics (Mon)Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
$3.50 Kirtland AFB Indoor Pool
20229 Pennsylvania St SE, Albuquerque, NM 87116 Map+ Google calendar 		12 13Water Aerobics (Wed)Water Aerobics (Wed)Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
$3.50 Kirtland AFB Indoor Pool
20229 Pennsylvania St SE, Albuquerque, NM 87116 Map+ Google calendar Paddle Board YogaPaddle Board YogaTime: 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
$6 Regular
Join us at the indoor pool for an enhanced yoga experience! Paddleboard yoga is a fun and relaxing way to get a full-body workout focusing on core strength and balance. Classes are open to all skill levels - regardless of paddleboarding or yoga experience. Prepare for an afternoon of splashes, focus, and meeting new people. Indoor Pool + Google calendar Avalanche Awareness PresentationAvalanche Awareness PresentationTime: 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Free · Any age with parental involvement Going into the backcountry in winter can be dangerous. Outdoor Recreation is bringing the "Know Before You Go" Avalanche Awareness program to Kirtland AFB so you can safely enjoy the backcountry in the wintertime. The KBYG presentation is interactive for anyone interested in learning about avalanches. Presented by avalanche professionals, the presentation includes videos, interactive content, and open discussions to learn about the danger avalanches pose to humans and simple steps to stay safe and have fun in avalanche terrain. 8001 Gibson Boulevard Southeast BLDG 20170, Kirtland AFB, NM 87117 Map+ Google calendar 		14Active Duty Climbing NightActive Duty Climbing NightTime: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Free RecOn · $7 Reg · Ages 18+
Price includes guidance, a day pass into the boulder lab, and shoe rentals. Ever wanted to try rock climbing? Join Outdoor Recreation as we host a Bouldering Night. There will be games and basic instructions on how to boulder. 8001 Gibson Boulevard Southeast BLDG 20170, Kirtland AFB, NM 87117 Map+ Google calendar 		15Water Aerobics (Fri)Water Aerobics (Fri)Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
$3.50 Kirtland AFB Indoor Pool 20229 Pennsylvania St SE, Albuquerque, NM 87116 + Google calendar 		16Ski Santa FeSki Santa FeTime: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
(Sign-ups close Fri 8 Dec)
$90 RecOn (includes ski/snowboard package, transportation, and lift ticket)
$110 Reg. (Includes transportation and lift ticket)
$200 Reg. (Includes ski/ snowboard package, transportation, and lift ticket) Elevate your ski trip at Ski Santa Fe with a base elevation of 10,350ft. Ski Santa Fe is the launch point for a ski experience you will never forget. Located just minutes from the heart of Santa Fe, this is one of the country’s most diverse and unique ski destinations. 8001 Gibson Boulevard Southeast BLDG 20170, Kirtland AFB, NM 87117 Map+ Google calendar Underwater Photos with SantaUnderwater Photos with SantaTime: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
$15/Family of 4
Includes Pool Admission for Rec Swim for two adults and two children. Additional admissions regular admission price. Four successful underwater photo rounds, delivered digitally 3C4R+2Q Albuquerque, New Mexico Map+ Google calendar
17 18Water Aerobics (Mon)Water Aerobics (Mon)Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
$3.50 Kirtland AFB Indoor Pool
20229 Pennsylvania St SE, Albuquerque, NM 87116 Map+ Google calendar 		19Kayak Roll ClinicKayak Roll ClinicTime: 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
$10 with gear rental
Free with personal gear
Ages 12+ Take the first step in learning to whitewater kayak, or an excellent opportunity to brush up on your roll skills! An instructor will teach the basics of proper fitting, safe emergency exit, rescue/safety skills, and work through an Eskimo roll progression. Completing this class will allow you to rent whitewater kayaks and participate in the on-river kayaking classes!
*Please meet at the pool at 5:00 p.m. to get sized for a kayak. 8001 Gibson Boulevard Southeast BLDG 20170, Kirtland AFB, NM 87117 Map+ Google calendar 		20Water Aerobics (Wed)Water Aerobics (Wed)Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
$3.50 Kirtland AFB Indoor Pool
20229 Pennsylvania St SE, Albuquerque, NM 87116 Map+ Google calendar Paddle Board YogaPaddle Board YogaTime: 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
$6 Regular
Join us at the indoor pool for an enhanced yoga experience! Paddleboard yoga is a fun and relaxing way to get a full-body workout focusing on core strength and balance. Classes are open to all skill levels - regardless of paddleboarding or yoga experience. Prepare for an afternoon of splashes, focus, and meeting new people. Indoor Pool + Google calendar Bike Maintenance ClinicBike Maintenance ClinicTime: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
$10 + parts · Any age with parental involvement Come learn how to take care of your road or mountain bike! Sign up and join us in the ODR bike shop with your bike on the last Wednesday of every month, where you can use our tools, space, and parts while getting expert advice from our bike tech! 8001 Gibson Boulevard Southeast BLDG 20170, Kirtland AFB, NM 87117 Map+ Google calendar 		21 22Water Aerobics (Fri)Water Aerobics (Fri)Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
$3.50 Kirtland AFB Indoor Pool 20229 Pennsylvania St SE, Albuquerque, NM 87116 + Google calendar 		23
24 25Christmas DayChristmas Day+ Google calendar 26AFGSC Family DayAFGSC Family Day+ Google calendar 27Water Aerobics (Wed)Water Aerobics (Wed)Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
$3.50 Kirtland AFB Indoor Pool
20229 Pennsylvania St SE, Albuquerque, NM 87116 Map+ Google calendar Holiday Full Moon HikeHoliday Full Moon HikeTime: 3:30 pm - 9:30 pm
$30 Reg. · Ages 14+
Includes transportation, snowshoes, trekking poles, headlamp, and mountain guide Celebrate the full moon's rising from atop a 10,000-foot-high mountain on one of our most popular winter outings. Whether you’ve never tried snowshoeing before or are a long-time enthusiast, this hike is for you. Your guide will cover tips for moving efficiently and safely in an alpine environment. We will depart from the Sandia Crest parking lot and proceed along the crest for views of the full moon and the city. You’ll get to experience the sights and solitude of the forest at night under a blazing full moon and a blanket of stars for a truly magical experience. This hike is rated as moderate and is approximately 3.0 miles round trip with 150 feet of elevation gain. 8001 Gibson Boulevard Southeast BLDG 20170, Kirtland AFB, NM 87117 Map+ Google calendar Paddle Board YogaPaddle Board YogaTime: 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
$6 Regular
Join us at the indoor pool for an enhanced yoga experience! Paddleboard yoga is a fun and relaxing way to get a full-body workout focusing on core strength and balance. Classes are open to all skill levels - regardless of paddleboarding or yoga experience. Prepare for an afternoon of splashes, focus, and meeting new people. Indoor Pool + Google calendar 		28 29Water Aerobics (Fri)Water Aerobics (Fri)Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
$3.50 Kirtland AFB Indoor Pool 20229 Pennsylvania St SE, Albuquerque, NM 87116 + Google calendar 		30
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Mon-Fri, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Sat, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Sun & Holidays, Closed
Training Day (Every 3rd Thursday) Closed
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