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2-Day Beginner Backpacking Trip

1640 8th St, Golden, CO 80401, USA
Duration

2 days (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

8 people

Languages

English

Overview

Our guides will teach you everything you need to know about exploring the backcountry. This includes setting up camp, cooking, navigation, or anything else you may be interested in learning more about. Throughout this trip, we will be practicing Leave No Trace backcountry ethics. The scenery along this hike is beautiful, and includes majestic rock formations, aspen groves, and lush alpine forests. This tour is for all backpacker skill levels.

  • Learn about the history of the French Quarter
  • A professional guide will accompany you
  • Flexible start times are available to suit your schedule
  • Private tour ensures personal attention from your guide

What To Expect

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Day 1 – Meet and Greet: Depart Denver for Backpacking



San Isabel National Forest

This is a stunning part of Colorado located outside of the small towns of Deckers, CO. The hike will vary in altitudes between 8,000 and 12,000 feet, and you will be ascending a total of ~ 2,500 feet over the course of the trip . The scenery along this hike is beautiful, and includes majestic rock formations, Lost Creek, aspen groves, and lush alpine forests.

8 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Day 2 – Full Day of Back Packing



San Isabel National Forest

As this trip is intended for first time backpackers, your guide will teach you everything you need to know about exploring the backcountry. This includes setting up camp, cooking, navigation, or anything else you may be interested in learning more about. Throughout this trip, we will be practicing Leave No Trace backcountry ethics.

The trip outlined can be done as an out and back or loop that is approximately 12- 22 miles. We can modify and change the route depending on your fitness and ability if necessary, before or even during the trip. This hike has the options to shorten the mileage if we choose.

8 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Highlights

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Not recommended for travelers that are not in good physical shape
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

Included/Excluded

  • Headlamp,Backpacking stove, Fuel Canister, Cookset Bowls, dishes, Utensils. Backpacking Mug Cup, Soap, Collapsable backpacking sink/bucket, Compass, GPS, Water Filter, First Aid Kit, Repair Kit
  • Private transportation
  • Lunch (2)
  • Dinner (2)
  • Breakfast (2)
  • ' Guide gratuity

Durations

2 days (approx.)

Tour's Location

1640 8th St, Golden, CO 80401, USA
from 1199 $

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