About COP - Who We Are

Columbus Outdoor Pursuits is a volunteer-based, participatory organization created to provide opportunities and education for outdoor recreation and activities and thereby aid in acquisition of a greater knowledge and appreciation of the out-of-doors and to develop self-reliant, community minded citizens. Founded in 1937 to promote greater understanding of the world and its people by providing low-cost recreational and educational travel, today we continue our devotion to noncompetitive outdoor recreation and world travel.   Columbus Outdoor Pursuits is best known for its bicycle mega-tours - The Tour of the Scioto River Valley (TOSRV) and The Great Ohio Bicycle Adventure (GOBA).

Comprehensive Trip Program The Columbus Outdoor Pursuits trip program includes: bicycling, flat and white water boating, caving, backpacking, hiking, rock climbing, and cross country skiing. During the 12-month period from July 2007 to June 2008, we offered 395 day trips, 26 weekend trips, 3 long weekend trips and 5 extended trips. In addition, we offered monthly program meetings.

Educational Opportunities Leadership Training Red Cross First Aid & CPR Wilderness First Aid Advanced Wilderness First Aid Wilderness First Responder Bicycle Maintenance GOBA Safety and Interpretive Programs Beginners Caving Rockclimbing Orientation Youth Climbing Program Quickstart Kayak Family Kayak Kayak Schools (Levels I, II, and III) Eskimo Roll School Raft School Sea Kayak Rescue Hiking School Beginning Backpack School Compass Class Map Reading Class Informal Instruction on All Trips

Bike Routes COP maintains 8 cross state bicycle routes.  Maps available at a nominal price.  Login to "Member Area" and go to "Merchandise".

Volunteer Based All programs except The Great Ohio Bicycle Adventures are run by volunteers. Most participants pay only the costs of the trip. Non- members may be charged a small fee toward our liability insurance and overhead costs.. Special events and schools are priced to raise money to cover our programs. Every effort is made to keep them affordable while raising funds. Most are less expensive than comparable programs elsewhere.

Non-Profit Status Columbus Outdoor Pursuits has 501(c)(3) status. Contributions are tax deductible. Click here to see contributions made by Columbus Outdoor Pursuits to the communitiy.

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1525 Bethel Rd Ste 100 · Columbus OH 43220-2054
614-442-7901