Backpacking ~ Mount Antero 14er (FRI 21 - 23 AUG)
Details
Join us for two nights of backpacking and peak bagging near Buena Vista, CO!
Choose your own adventure! You can backpack in with us or you can meet us at camp and summit with us as a day hike.
EXPERIENCE:
- If you are new to backpacking, this trip might be for you! If this is your first night in the backcountry, let's connect to cover the basics. Please send Jeremiah Harberg a message on meetup and we can chat by phone.
- If you are an experienced backpacker, then hop on! You are clear to RSVP.
RSVP OPENS: Friday, August 7th at 12.00 pm.
MEET AND GREET AT TRAILHEAD: 10:00 am
START HIKING: 10:30 am
FITNESS:
- (intermediate-fit) You should be in good shape and comfortable hiking steep sections and stream crossings.
- If you plan to summit Mount Antero you should be an athletic shape.
TRAILHEAD: (Browns Creek Trailhead)
DAY 1, Fri August 21st
Hike ~ 4 miles to camp, +2300 feet
Day 2, Sat August 22nd
Hike 4 miles to Mount Antero Summit, +3000 feet of gain (optional hike)
Day 3, Sun August 23rd
Hike out, 4 miles to trailhead, -2300 feet of gain
WHERE: San Isabel National Forest, near Buena Vista
HIKE TYPE: Backpacking, two nights
TRAIL MAP: https://caltopo.com/m/FT9H3HT
CARPOOLING (strongly encouraged):
Wooly Mammoth Park-N-Ride
18560 U.S. Hwy 40, Golden, CO 80401
Section CC
Drive Time: 2 hours 30 min
Organize Cars: 7:15 am
Start Driving: 7:30 am
DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO TRAILHEAD:
WEBSITES:
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/mount-antero-via-wagon-and-little-browns-creek-trail--3
NOTEABLES:
- Hikes may be changed or canceled due to weather, smoke and snow pack.
- Dogs: Furry friends are welcome on this hike. Just remember to keep them on a leash per wilderness rules.
DISCLAIMER:
Organizers are not responsible for your safety, are not experts, and should not be relied on for specific advice. Organizers do not provide medical or emergency care. Be aware of the risks, and be prepared to navigate and complete the hike independently, including hiking out alone if needed.
GUESTS: Want to bring a friend? We'd love to have them join! Just ask them to sign up for It's Colorado Beautiful and agree to the Terms of Understanding before the hike, as guests aren’t permitted on this adventure.
RSVP CODE: Change your mind? Update your RSVP (including waitlist) at least 24 hours before the event. If you miss 2 events without notice, you'll need to wait 90 days before rejoining the group.
BE PREPARED:
- If you arrive at the trailhead unprepared (wrong equipment, not in good shape for the trail), you'll be asked to join us on a future hike.
- https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/backpacking-checklist.html
TRIP STYLE: Backpacking to Nature
We backpack to nature. Our adventures are less about the destination and more about the journey itself. We immerse ourselves the splendor of nature. We spend our evenings by the fire, telling stories under the stars. Many trips challenge us but we are never in a hurry to get there.
EXPERIENCE
- beginner: established trails, few steep sections, 3-5 miles
- intermediate: usually on established trails, some steep sections, 5-10 miles
- advanced: often off trail, many steep sections, 10+ miles
FITNESS LEVEL
- average: you are a casual hiker, you probably don't work out
- fit: you are an avid hiker, you stay in good shape
- athletic: you want to feel the burn, you can run up the mountain