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! You can check out our adventure programs and make your reservations up to 30 days in advance.

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  1New Years DayNew Years Day+ Google calendar 2AFGSC Family DayAFGSC Family Day+ Google calendar 3Wingman WednesdaysWingman WednesdaysTime: 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Buy One, Get One Free
On Wednesdays, all active-duty members get to bring a “wingman” to the Boulder Lab for free. The wingman does not have to be on active duty. This is a walk-in event; no registration is needed.
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
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7 8Water 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
9Intro to Alpine Touring SkiingIntro to Alpine Touring SkiingTime: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Free · Ages 8+
Join Outdoor Recreation as we learn the ins and outs of alpine touring skiing. There are techniques and skills that you will need if you are ever interested in shredding up some backcountry powder, and this course will teach you the fundamentals. Help extend your ski season and be introduced to the backcountry.
8001 Gibson Boulevard Southeast BLDG 20170, Kirtland AFB, NM 87117 Map+ Google calendar
10Water 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
Wingman WednesdaysWingman WednesdaysTime: 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Buy One, Get One Free
On Wednesdays, all active-duty members get to bring a “wingman” to the Boulder Lab for free. The wingman does not have to be on active duty. This is a walk-in event; no registration is needed.
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
11 12Water 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
Chili Dive 2024Chili Dive 2024Time: 4:00 pm
$5/participant Dive into 2024 at the Outdoor Pool's own polar plunge style fun! 3F76+V4 Albuquerque, New Mexico Map+ Google calendar
AFGSC Family Day: Martin Luther King Jr. DayAFGSC Family Day: Martin Luther King Jr. Day+ Google calendar
13Mountain Snowshoe and SoakMountain Snowshoe and SoakTime: 7:15 am - 4:00 pm
$45 Reg · Ages 14+
You’ll travel up a scenic highway through Jemez Pueblo to reach the Valle Caldera Preserve for a snowshoe hike. This stunningly beautiful area with a super volcano at its heart is home to elk and eagles and was the filming location for Longmire and The Lone Ranger. This hike is moderate at approximately three miles and 500 feet of elevation gain. Participants must be in good physical condition and tolerate high altitudes. After the hike and a picnic lunch, we’ll stop at the village of Jemez Springs to warm up at a local commercial hot spring for a one-hour soak. This outing is appropriate for children 14 and up when accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. This is a great way to get a different perspective on the Land of Enchantment. Price includes transportation, guide, snowshoes & trekking poles) *Not included in price: $25 cash or credit/debit for the hot springs if you wish to soak.
8001 Gibson Boulevard Southeast BLDG 20170, Kirtland AFB, NM 87117 Map+ Google calendar
Dog Sledding in Pagosa SpringsDog Sledding in Pagosa Springs$220 RecOn · $475 Reg · Ages 8+
Outdoor Recreation will drive to relax in Pagosa Springs, nestled in the San Juan mountains of Colorado. On our first day, we will drive up there and experience the hot springs that gave Pagosa its name. On our second day, we will go dog sledding with our friends at San Juan Sled Dogs before heading home. The price includes a shared hotel room, entrance into the Hot Springs, Dog Sledding, transportation, and a guide.
8001 Gibson Boulevard Southeast BLDG 20170, Kirtland AFB, NM 87117 Map+ Google calendar
14Dog Sledding in Pagosa SpringsDog Sledding in Pagosa Springs$220 RecOn · $475 Reg · Ages 8+
Outdoor Recreation will drive to relax in Pagosa Springs, nestled in the San Juan mountains of Colorado. On our first day, we will drive up there and experience the hot springs that gave Pagosa its name. On our second day, we will go dog sledding with our friends at San Juan Sled Dogs before heading home. The price includes a shared hotel room, entrance into the Hot Springs, Dog Sledding, transportation, and a guide.
8001 Gibson Boulevard Southeast BLDG 20170, Kirtland AFB, NM 87117 Map+ Google calendar
15Water 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
Martin Luther King Jr. DayMartin Luther King Jr. Day+ Google calendar
16 17Water 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
Wingman WednesdaysWingman WednesdaysTime: 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Buy One, Get One Free
On Wednesdays, all active-duty members get to bring a “wingman” to the Boulder Lab for free. The wingman does not have to be on active duty. This is a walk-in event; no registration is needed.
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
18 19Water 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
20Backcountry Alpine Touring Ski DayBackcountry Alpine Touring Ski DayTime: 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
$65 Reg · Ages 16+
Price includes gear, a guide, and transportation.
Time to take the uphill skills you learned in the classroom and apply them in the great outdoors. Outdoor Recreation will be heading outside to seek out untracked snow in the mountains of New Mexico. Experience with AT skiing/split boarding or attending the Intro to AT Skiing class is required.
8001 Gibson Boulevard Southeast BLDG 20170, Kirtland AFB, NM 87117 Map+ Google calendar
Active Duty Climbing DayActive Duty Climbing DayTime: 9:00 am - 1:00 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 during our Saturday Bouldering Special! All Active Duty and their Dependents climb for free! The price includes guidance, a day pass into the boulder lab, and shoe rentals.
8001 Gibson Boulevard Southeast BLDG 20170, Kirtland AFB, NM 87117 Map+ Google calendar
21Capulin Sled DayCapulin Sled DayTime: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
$10 Reg · Any age with parental involvement
Price includes transportation and sleds.
Let Outdoor Recreation take you sledding. Release your inner child as you slide down the slopes at the Capulin Snow Play Site, maybe even create snow angels and memories. There is a winter wonderland for you to explore right outside the base in the Sandia Mountains.
8001 Gibson Boulevard Southeast BLDG 20170, Kirtland AFB, NM 87117 Map+ Google calendar
22Water 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
23Puppy YogaPuppy YogaTime: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
$15 RecOn · $35 Reg · Ages 5+
Price includes puppies, a mat, and a yoga instructor.
Puppies & Yoga… does it get any better than that? Join Outdoor Recreation at Marquez Park for an evening of meditation, nature, and, most importantly, puppy cuddles! We are teaming up with the East Mountain Companion Project for an interactive yoga class unlike any other! All puppies at this event are currently being fostered and are up for adoption! So you might even leave class with a brand new addition to the family- if it is the perfect match! Otherwise, enjoy giving these fur babies extra love and pets while practicing yoga poses. The price includes puppies, a mat, and a yoga instructor.
8001 Gibson Boulevard Southeast BLDG 20170, Kirtland AFB, NM 87117 Map+ Google calendar
24Water 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
Wingman WednesdaysWingman WednesdaysTime: 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Buy One, Get One Free
On Wednesdays, all active-duty members get to bring a “wingman” to the Boulder Lab for free. The wingman does not have to be on active duty. This is a walk-in event; no registration is needed.
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
25Full Wolf Moon Snowshoe HikeFull Wolf Moon Snowshoe HikeTime: 3:30 pm - 9:30 pm
$25 Reg. · Ages 14+
Includes transportation, snowshoes, trekking poles, headlamp, and mountain guide
Come and howl with us at the rising of the full Wolf Moon 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’ll depart from the Sandia Crest parking lot and proceed along the crest for views of the full moon and the city. You’ll 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
26Water 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
27Red River Ski/Snowboard TripRed River Ski/Snowboard TripTime: 6:00 am - 7:00 pm
$80 RecOn (Includes transportation, lift ticket, ski/snowboard package)
$115 Reg (Includes transportation and lift ticket)
$165 Reg (Includes transportation, lift ticket, ski/snowboard package)
Ages 8+
Hit the slopes with Outdoor Recreation as we ride some of the longest runs here in New Mexico. No matter your skill level, there is a snow-filled adventure for everyone. With over 80 runs and half the mountain being beginner-friendly, this is a family-friendly resort.
8001 Gibson Boulevard Southeast BLDG 20170, Kirtland AFB, NM 87117 Map+ Google calendar
28 29Water 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
30 31Water 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
Wingman WednesdaysWingman WednesdaysTime: 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Buy One, Get One Free
On Wednesdays, all active-duty members get to bring a “wingman” to the Boulder Lab for free. The wingman does not have to be on active duty. This is a walk-in event; no registration is needed.
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
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
     
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Outdoor Rec/Rentals
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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