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See all- Network event40 attendees from 2 groups hostingrescheduled | Beginner's Guide to the Colorado FourteenersLink visible for attendees
“Perhaps there’s no better act of simplification than climbing a mountain. For an afternoon, a day, or a week, it’s a way of reducing a complicated life into a simple goal. All you have to do is take one step at a time, place one foot in front of the other, and refuse to turn back until you’ve given everything you have.” ― Ken Ilgunas
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"Very thorough and very engaging presentation. Excellent use of web and presentation technology. And, very educational!"Join presenter Bernard Tibbetts as he introduces you to the 58 peaks in Colorado over 14,000 feet. Known as the Colorado Fourteeners, they provide amazing alpine experiences for thousands of people each year at all experience levels: hikers, backpackers, rock climbers and seasoned mountaineers alike.
Bernard will:
• Inspire and motivate you with the awesome images and map technology.
• Introduce you to the Colorado mountain ranges and groups where the Fourteeners are located.
• Discuss "first Fourteener" options.
• Explain how to research route and trailhead locations.
• Explain route ratings and use them to assess route difficulty.
• Present checklists for obtaining proper gear and clothing.
• Discuss ideas for getting fit for the Fourteeners.Suggested donation for attending class is $12.00.
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You do not need a PayPal account to make a contribution.Bernard Tibbetts has summited all of the Colorado Fourteeners and has been an outdoor instructor for over 10 years.
- Network event1 attendee from 1 groups hostinga.foot alpine lake adventure | south zapata lake at ellingwood pointZapata Falls Trailhead, Mosca, CO
If you came with us to the Great Sand Dunes in the spring, you got to see Zapata Falls. I am excited to announce we are going back! This time, we are going to hike beyond the falls to South Zapata Lake, the source of the Falls.
This hike is for 2024 contributors only. Anyone who signs up will be placed on the "Waiting" list. I will be checking your current status before moving you to the "Going" list. If you are not already a 2024 contributor, and you would like to go on this or any other a.foot outing, click here to become a 2024 contributing member...
We will meet at the Zapata Falls trailhead and hike up to the lake. We will explore the lake area and hike farther beyond the lake if time permits. That means we will be scrambling up a rocky couloir (class III scramble). The trail that we will take is part of the climbing route for summitting Ellingwood Pt., which tops out at 14,048 feet. Although we will not be summitting the peak, this hike will introduce you to the fourteener experience as well as the to the northern Sangre de Cristo mountains (which are my favorite).
Miles: 11.00 out and back
Elevation: 3,208 FT
Average time to complete: Approx. 6-8 hours
Level: Advanced. Strenuous. Easy Class IIIThis is an exploratory hike for fit hikers only. I will add more details and bring up car pooling as we get closer to the date.
- Network event12 attendees from 2 groups hostingrescheduled - understanding technical clothing | a.foot outdoor educationLink visible for attendees
Why does a Marmot Precip jacket costs $100 and an Arc'teryx Alpha SV jacket costs 900? They're both just rain jackets. Right?
Technical clothing is designed to keep you dry and comfortable and to protect you from the elements when exploring the outdoors. But understanding the concepts and the technology can be daunting. Your instructor, Bernard Tibbetts, will take the mystery out of shopping for outdoor technical clothing so that you can be confident in your purchases and save money to boot.
By applying what you learn in this class to future clothing and gear purchases, you will recoup your investment in this class many times over.
This class will teach you the following:
- Poor weather or just poor clothing choices?
- The layering principle.
- Evaluating clothing properties such as insulation, wicking, sun protection, breathability, water protection and wind protection.
- Understanding the various water proofing methods.
- How to prioritize your purchases and build your layers over time.
- When is cotton appropriate for the outdoors?
Your instructor, Bernard Tibbets, had been an outdoor leader and instructor for over a decade and is committed to empowering others to get outdoors lead their own adventures.
Suggested contribution for attending class is $12.00.
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See all- Network event11 attendees from 2 groups hostinga.foot hiking adventure | return to sawatch rangeThis event has passed