Adventure Recreation
Glorieta's surprisingly diverse outdoor recreation options are a favorite of guests of all ages, visitors across the campus can enjoy our recreation areas set against the backdrop of stunning mountains. The recreation areas include:
- Hiking
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Basketball
- Disc Golf
- Ball Diamond/Rec. Field
- Kayaking
- Paddle Boats
- Miniature Golf
We can help you create an adventure experience that will have a lasting impact on your group at Glorieta. Each of these outdoor experiences is facilitated by trained leaders of Glorieta's Recreation Staff.
Laser Tag
You can experience the same thrill of paintball indoors (based on availability) or outdoors without the intimidation of whizzing paintballs. Great for quick energizing activities during your busy conference schedule.
Team Initiatives
Team Initiatives are a series of activities designed to facilitate communication, teamwork and group building. These activities may include our low ropes course.Tandem Zip Line
This incredible 800-foot tandem zip line allows two individuals to simultaneously race their way across the beautiful New Mexico horizon. The minimum age for this activity is 10 years. Also, anyone who is too small for our harness, regardless of age, may not participate due to safety concerns. (Notice: 250 lbs. participant weight limit for this activity.)
Giant Swing
Our Giant Swing combines teamwork, trust and the thrill of swinging through the air from a tree top height. You choose how high you go. The minimum age for this activity is 10 years. Also, anyone who is too small for our harness, regardless of age, may not participate due to safety concerns.
Climbing Wall
Nothing is more satisfying than to accomplish a challenging climb. Scale one of our 45-foot climbing routes then take a moment to enjoy the beauty of the Glorieta campus from the top of our climbing tower.The minimum age for this activity is 10 years. Also, anyone who is too small for our harness, regardless of age, may not participate due to safety concerns.Giant Ladder
You and your partner will feel challenged as you work together to ascend our oversized ladder. This 40-foot climb will challenge your body and your mind as you battle the free movement of the ladder, and the surprising distance between the steps. The minimum age for this activity is 10 years. Also, anyone who is too small for our harness, regardless of age, may not participate due to safety concerns.
High Ropes Challenge
Physically challenging ropes course activities that take place at elevations reaching 45-feet above the ground. Activities include cable crossings, traversing across the incline catwalk, scaling challenging climbing routes on our climbing wall and many other challenging activities. Fully supervised by trained staff. The minimum age for this activity is 10 years. Also, anyone who is too small for our harness, regardless of age, may not participate due to safety concerns.Paintball
Teamwork and strategy are a must in this fast-paced, adrenaline-pumping activity. Your group may choose to either play on our 20,000 square foot speed ball area, or in our 3 acre woods playing area. $5.00 for each additional paintball refill.
Mountain Biking
We offer mountain biking as a camp activity to all of our groups. Mountain Biking sessions are facilitated by a trained Adventure Recreation staff person. Activity includes instruction in bike preparation, basic riding and safety skills as well as exciting riding time on Glorieta's beautiful and challenging trails.
Release Form Requirements
You must be at least 10 years old to participate in most adventure activities and at least 8 years old to participate in mountain biking and laser tag. Youth 17 years and younger require a notarized release form signed by a parent or legal guardian prior to participating in Adventure Recreation activities (if a parent or legal guardian is not present at the activity). Please bring your participation waiver form to the activity. Please do not fax the form prior to your arrival.
Please print and fill out the below waiver form in order to participate.
Glorieta Waiver Form
