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Complete These Quintessential Rocky Mountain Quests
What may seem extreme elsewhere can be weekend warrior stuff in Colorado, even for the short set. “There are so many learning opportunities for families,” says Stacey Halvorsen, the youth education programs director for 111-year-old Colorado Mountain Club (CMC), which hosts day and overnight camps for first through 12th graders that teach skills such as mountaineering and rock climbing. “I remember hiking and talking to my dad about philosophy and social situations. It’s that bonding time and learning to persevere: How do you change your attitude when things get hard?”
To build up your child’s physical stamina and mental toughness, Halvorsen suggests gradually increasing the…
