Climb the mother tree

Tree climbing

Strap in as we guide you up the 45′ “Mother Tree” Ponderosa pine. Once you reach the top, you’ll get to take in a stunning canopy view of our 156 acre Wilderness Preserve.

Eco-challenge & team play camp

Explore nature and environmental sustainability through hands-on activities and nature art with projects like solar cooking, sun prints, and other “earth crafts”. Session includes Eco-games such as Earth ball, parachute, and eco-scavenger hunts and culminates with climbing on our 24 foot Rock wall!

Frontier camp

Frontier camp

Delve into a pioneer’s past and relive the days of rugged outdoor living. Activities include Native American Indian skills, games and skills such as natural rope cordage, tomahawk throwing, Archery, gold panning. Rock Climbing and Tree climbing!

Camping at Santa Fe Tree House Camp

Tree House Camp

Located in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, the Santa Fe Tree House Camp offers diverse accommodations, including open sites, cabins, yurts, and tree tents. Guests can also enjoy amenities like an outdoor kitchen and showers. To find out more visit the Santa Fe Tree House Camp website.

A rock wall for your event

Mobile rock wall

Bring the excitement and thrill of adventure directly to your event with our 24-foot Mobile Rock Climbing Wall! Perfect for Special Events, School Fairs, Summer Camps, Birthday Parties, Corporate Picnics, and unforgettable Team-Building Experiences. Create lasting memories, inspire teamwork, and provide an exhilarating challenge for all ages and skill levels.

The family that plays together…

Join in the fun, laughter and learning in this family day of New Games and group challenges. These activities are not only fun and easy but encourage communication, cooperation and teamwork.

An evening with the owls

Evening with owls

Hoo…Hoo..HooHoo…listen and look as we “call” for these wondrous nocturnal birds. We’ll attempt to call in barn, great horned and even screech owls for first-hand observation. Fun owl stories and calming techniques for those first-time night hikers will help make the experience exciting and rewarding for the entire family. (Not suggested for very young children.)

Full moon hike

Full moon hike

Do you see a man in the moon or like many native people’s cultures, a rabbit? This and other “moon” mysteries will be discussed as we hike under the glow of the full moon. During the hike we’ll observe a different world composed of hidden landscapes and nocturnal wildlife, an experience not to be missed. […]

Outdoor fitness training

Have fun with others as you learn outdoor fitness and sport specific training skills. We will start you off with group warm-up activities and progress to more active exercises designed to promote improved conditioning and core fitness for such outdoor sports as climbing, trail running, back packing and mountain biking. Then, as you progress from […]

Map & compass navigation skills

Compass

Learn how to understand topographic map features and compass readings through both lecture and hands-on application. This one day course will provide you with the confidence and ability to plan routes, find your location when lost and navigate off trail in the wilderness. Class includes a compass course, manual and use of a map & […]

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Contact us

Call 505-699-1695, email info@wildernessInstitute.org, or use the form below to get in touch with us.