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If you live in or near Colorado Springs and have a passion for multi-day wilderness backpacking trips, you have found your home. Beginners and long-time backpackers welcome!
For the safety of our group members, EVERYone must:
- Participate in a Qualifying Hike before signing up for a multiday backpacking trip. Qualifying hikes are held once a month in April, May, June, October, and November During other months they happen on a rolling basis as needed but are not guaranteed to happen due to leaders taking trips a lot during the summer. So if you think you want to take a trip with us please sign up for a scheduled qualifying hike.
- Sign the waiver to participate in upcoming backpacking trips: [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Tt__wFqqqIdomhpTqziDNRVkAaf-q9wVRj4stHEaT_s/edit ](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Tt__wFqqqIdomhpTqziDNRVkAaf-q9wVRj4stHEaT_s/edit )
Want to meet some of us first? Join us at one of our upcoming Meet + Mingles!
Upcoming events
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Qualifying + Conditioning Hike - North Cheyenne Canon
Upper Gold Camp Rd, 4415 Gold Camp Rd, Colorado Springs, co, USPLEASE READ THIS WHOLE POST BEFORE RSVPing.
If you do not have micro spikes please invest in some now. They will be required to participate as we will not know the ice situation of the whole trail.
Hike is weather dependent.
This is a qualifying hike to participate in upcoming backpacking events with Colorado Springs Backpackers (COSBP). If you have a dog you want to bring backpacking, your dog must also qualify. Friendly, well behaved, leashed dogs welcome. If you have already qualified, you are welcome to participate if you are interested in doing a conditioning hike.
You only have to complete a qualifying hike once unless it's been more than 8 months since last participating in a COSBP trip or hike.
Before being able to participate in this hike you must fill out a waiver -
https://forms.gle/3DzXeRDJziLAZ8nJ7What it takes to qualify:
1 - Carry a full backpacking pack for the whole hike that weighs at least 24 pounds. I suggest you pack it as you would if you were actually backpacking. I DO NOT suggest carrying actual weights as it will be too unevenly distributed and awkward. We will weigh packs.
2 - Finish the hike without any major problems.
3 - You know and can communicate about when you need to take a break.
4 - No pace requirement.
5 - Good attitude - gets along well with people.Hike Route:
- https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/seven-bridges-trail-kineo-mountain-and-buckhorn-trail-loop
- https://caltopo.com/m/R1E750A
6.82 mi // range: 7505 to 9083' // gross: +1595', -1595'
28 attendeesQualifying + Conditioning Hike - Palmer Sec 16
Section 16 Trailhead, 378-380 Gold Camp Road, Manitou Springs, CO, USPLEASE READ THIS WHOLE POST BEFORE RSVPing.
If you do not have micro spikes please invest in some now. They will be required to participate as we will not know the ice situation of the whole trail.
Hike is weather dependent.
This is a qualifying hike to participate in upcoming backpacking events with Colorado Springs Backpackers (COSBP). If you have a dog you want to bring backpacking, your dog must also qualify. Friendly, well behaved, leashed dogs welcome. If you have already qualified, you are welcome to participate if you are interested in doing a conditioning hike.
You only have to complete a qualifying hike once unless it's been more than 8 months since last participating in a COSBP trip or hike.
Before being able to participate in this hike you must fill out a waiver -
https://forms.gle/3DzXeRDJziLAZ8nJ7What it takes to qualify:
1 - Carry a full backpacking pack for the whole hike that weighs at least 24 pounds. I suggest you pack it as you would if you were actually backpacking. I DO NOT suggest carrying actual weights as it will be too unevenly distributed and awkward. We will weigh packs.
2 - Finish the hike without any major problems.
3 - You know and can communicate about when you need to take a break.
4 - No pace requirement.
5 - Good attitude - gets along well with people.Hike Route:
distance: 5.83mi range: 6626' to 7854'gross: +1301'-1301'
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/palmer-trail
https://caltopo.com/m/70KABCK5 attendees
Slots, Scrambles, and Serious Consequences - Coyote Gulch+
Location not specified yetPLEASE READ EVERYTHING BEFORE RESPONDING!
Required actions before trip:
1 - *Fill out waiver: https://forms.gle/71SPiqc4iyqDmD8Y7
2 - *Complete a qualifying hike*.* Check the calendar regularly for upcoming opportunities. You will keep your place in line on the waitlist so long as you qualify within one month of the trip.
3- Attend a pre-planning Google Hangout meeting one week before trip start date (will send invite via Google closer to).
*including any 1+.This is no casual stroll in the desert. It's a Coyote Gulch backpacking adventure.
After an eleven-hour drive from Colorado Springs, we’ll backpack down a crack of a slot canyon. The route demands hands-on movement, careful decision-making, and a steady head as we climb out via a wall (those with fear of heights might not want to join this adventure), earning our exit one move at a time.
This route comes with serious consequences—exposure, route-finding, and terrain that doesn’t forgive complacency. It also comes with serious reward: towering rock, silence broken only by breath and boots, and the kind of earned confidence that only shows up after doing something hard.
Some important things to consider before RSVPing for this trip.
- It's an 11-hour drive from Colorado Springs.
- We will take the route that requires class 5 friction climbing - watch this video for info: https://youtu.be/pQgqSjP5zZA?t=296
- You must carry out all waste (meaning - you have to use a wag bag or hold it).
- Fires are prohibited. Stoves are allowed. Nights could be cold.
- Pets are prohibited.
- Weather will likely range from 30 - 75 degrees.
- 4WD recommended for Forty Mile Ridge Rd but we can figure something out if you don't have it.
Limited to 6 people.
Total Mileage: 12 - 14 miles with side quests.
Elevation: About 1700 with climb in and out of gulch.Leader Plan - everyone else can arrive Fri AM.
WED PM - Leave COS
THURS - Get Permit (scope out rope situation at Jacob's)
FRI - Everyone Meets. Hike about 6 - 7 miles, camp.
SAT - Hike out 6 - 7 miles. Go to Peekaboo, Spooky Slot Canyons and explore. Camp out on BLM land.
SUN - Head home.
Note: You can come out early or meet us in Escalante area on Friday at 8 AM.Coyote Gulch - rough hiking map https://caltopo.com/m/A3PVMJ0
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