What we’re about
Join the group for hiking and backpacking adventures in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado and beyond. Weekend day hikes include the front range, and within a few hours of Denver. Backpacking trips include parts of the Colorado trail, other areas of Colorado, and also parts of Utah and Wyoming. The group will focus on intermediate- more advanced hikes and backpacking, ranging from 8 miles/day- 20 miles/day.
Core Values
•Spirit of adventure- We carry this in our heart always.
•Individuality- Feel free to be yourself, without any judgments.
•Determination- We use this to get through any challenges that we may face along the way.
•Relaxation- We come to relax, and to enjoy our time in the wilderness.
•Resilience- We weather the storms and any unknown elements that we may face along the way.
•Adaptability- Adapting to challenges that may arise help us to grow and to not fear the unexpected.
•Discovery- The sense of discovery is always within us.
•Respect- Always respect ourselves and respect others.
•Diversity- We can learn from each other, we are all unique.
•Ambition- This describes our strong desire to push ourselves when we need it the most.
•Safety- Be safe at all times, and help each other if we are injured.
•Encouragement- Offer this to others who may need it, and give this to ourselves when we need it.
•Environment- Respect and help protect the environment.
•Equality- This defines our relationships with each other.
•Exceed Expectations- Set new personal goals and strive to exceed them.
•Exploration- We set off to explore the places that we haven't seen, and to revisit the places which inspire us.
•Solitude- This creates inner peace and a feeling of being part of the wilderness.
•Open-Minded- Be open minded to changes and to new challenges.
•Perseverance- We persevere through the unknown obstacles in our way.
•Thoughtful- We remain thoughtful of others and to their personal space.
•Friendship- We seek this on our adventures, and we hope to develop lasting friendships.
•Cooperation- This helps us to remain cohesive and focused.
•Courtesy- We offer whatever we can do to help each person.
•Wonder- Our sense of wonder is an important element in our quest for adventure.
Upcoming events (1)
See all- Wrangell Saint Elias Alaska backpackingWrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve, Alaska, AK
Let's go backpack the Southern Traverse in Wrangell Saint Elias national park in Alaska!
This is deep into the back country, drop off and pick up by bush plane, with 10 days of off-trail backpacking, river fordings, glacier crossings, and glorious scenery. More details here
We'll have a great professional guide (who i've trekked with before) with decades experience, all the safety equipment, knowledge of the flora, fauna and landscape.When
The trip will be in the second half of August, the precise dates will be decided once people have signed up.
Day 1: Fly to Anchorage
Day 2: Meet the guide and drive to McCarthy, camp
Day 3: Bush flight to the backcountry and start hiking
Days 4-11: Backpack about 65 miles
Day 12: Short hike and bush flight back to McCarthy, camp
Day 13: Drive back to Anchorage
Day 14: Fly home (or not)Cost
I estimate the total cost under $5000 including the guide fee, flights to Anchorage, hotel nights before and after the trip, trip insurance.Signup
Joining the trip will follow these steps
1. Signup will be to the waitlist.
2. I'll reach out for a quick chat about your experience level
3. Send the guide the trip deposit
4. You're in!
