Columbus Outdoor Pursuits

Columbus Outdoor Pursuits is a non-profit organization founded in 1937. It is a very active organization with thousands of members. They promote just about every outdoor recreational including Bicycling, Canoeing, Kayaking, Rafting, Backpacking, Hiking, Caving, Rockclimbing, and Cross Country Skiing.

They have an annual Beginning Backpacking Class. Volunteers lead weekend and week long backpacking trips.