Columbus Outdoor Pursuits
Who We Are
Columbus Outdoor Pursuits is a not-for-profit organization founded in 1937 to promote greater understanding of the world and its people by providing low-cost recreational and educational travel.
Columbus Outdoor Pursuits is best known for its bicycle mega-tours:
Tour of the Scioto River Valley (TOSRV) and Great
Ohio Bicycle Adventure (GOBA)
Comprehensive Trip Program
Bicycling, Canoeing, Kayaking, Rafting, Backpacking, Hiking, Caving, Rockclimbing, Cross Country Skiing,
and other outdoor recreation.
During the 12 month period from August 1997 through July 1998, we offered 584 day trips, 62 weekend trips and 10 longer trips or programs. In addition, we offered monthly program meetings and activity planning meetings. We had 41,000 trip participant days during this period.
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 Bicycle Safety Program in Middle Schools Beginners Caving Rockclimbing Orientation Kids Climb |
Canoe Schools (Levels I, II, and III) Kayak Schools (Levels I, II, and III) Roll Sessions Raft School River 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.
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 are charged $2 per day 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.