Colorado Backpacking at its best! Whether this is your first backpacking trip or you have done many trips around the world, our backpacking trips are truly unique!
We are the original (or first) guide service to offer and guide these unique trips, listed below. The trips were specifically chosen and designed from our in-depth local knowledge and from more than 20 years guiding backpacking trips on seven continents. No one else knows them better or can customize them more to give you the trip of a lifetime for you and your group! Why go with non-locals, non-originals or large booking travel agents, when you can go with the best (most personable, professional, and knowledgeable) local guides and guide service around?
These amazing trips are sure to give a taste of 'A Wilder Colorado' and a rare experience into hiking and backpacking in Rocky Mountain National Park and the Rocky Mountains.
We designed our guided backpacking service for groups of 2 or more who want to explore the wilderness with the knowledge and expertise of a private guide. Our guides are trained in wilderness education and safety and provide a more in depth understanding of the geography, history, wildlife and vegetation of the local area. We will plan an itinerary that meets your group's goals and objectives. We have a multitude of different backpacking trips and locations in the park from which to choose. Whether your focus is on wildlife viewing, majestic vistas, or geology, we can design a trip that meets your needs. We will also plan based upon your group's time requirements, physical fitness level, and desired level of exertion or challenge.
Our guided backpacking trips allow for increased education and dialogue about the area. It also provides an additional level of travel safety and knowledge in prevention of injury and altitude sickness. Our guides reduce the many risks that can be associated with mountain travel, such as misinterpreting terrain and weather and/or losing one's bearings. Colorado is known for weather that changes quickly and dramatically. Being lost in a thunderstorm or summer snowstorm can pose a real danger and certainly isn't much fun.
Participants will require no technical gear or equipment. Our main goal is for you to have a safe trip and the best experience possible. Through Colorado Wilderness Rides and Guides guided backpacking Colorado program, your group receives roundtrip transportation to and from Boulder, Denver co, or Estes Park Colorado and an expert local guide who remains with you from the beginning of your day to the end. All trips are all-inclusive. We are a one-stop shop and the only guide service permited in Rocky Mountain National Park that has authority to transport passengers from the State of Colorado and the Park Service.
Come experience 'A Wilder Colorado' this 2011 summer - backpacking and hiking trips sure to last a lifetime!
Continental Divide Trail Traverse
Description: Welcome to one of the best weekend getaways for hiking and backpacking in Colorado! Do you have only two days and want to go have a wilderness backpacking experience? Only 2 hours from Denver Colorado, you can can spend 2 days experiencing Rocky Mountain National Park which one of the crown jewels of the National Park Service.
This guided Colorado backpacking trip is a great way to see, experience, and get in touch with the variety, scenery, and wildlife of Americas 10th National Park. The trip traverses the continental divide one-way East to West or West to East on the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail through the heart of the wilderness. The vistas are grand, the opportunity to see larger mammals (moose and elk) likely, and biodiversity unique to this part of the continent and world. Our goal is to experience the best of the Rocky Mountains, learn new skills, and have a safe and stimulating experience that lasts a lifetime.
Itinerary: Moderate to challenging hiking due to altitude, elevation gain the first and last day, and multi-day nature of the trip with weigh on your back. Elevations will be between 8500’ and 12,300’. All hiking will be on trails with daily mileage between 6-8 miles and as much as 2500’ gain and loss depending upon exact campsites. There will a potential to summit Hallet Peak on the first or final day of the trip.
Trip Dates: 2011. 10 trips:
7/7-7/9; 7/28-7/30; 9/22-9/24; 9/29-10/1. (Thursday-Friday or Firday-Saturday);
7/30-8/1; (Saturday - Sunday only);
8/6-8/8 (Saturday-Sunday or Sunday-Monday).
+ Check out price details: $495 includes transportation fee (Boulder and Estes Park; from Denver $50 additonal fee); Cost based on 4-person minimum. Please contact us for 2-3 person trips and 1-person private trip costs.
Continental Divide Trail Traverse
Description: Welcome to one of the long best weekend getaways for hiking and backpacking in Colorado! Do you have only a long weekend or 3 days and want to go have a wilderness backpacking experience? Only 2 hours from Denver Colorado, you can can spend 3 days experiencing Rocky Mountain National Park which one of the crown jewels of the National Park Service.
This is backpacking and hiking in Colorado at its finest. The difference between this and our 2 day traverse is one extra day to explore the center of the park away away from the crowds and in solitude while Colorado camping. This backpacking trip is a great way to see, experience, and get in touch with the variety, scenery, and wildlife of Americas 10th National Park. The trip traverses the continental divide one-way East to West or West to East on the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail through the heart of the wilderness. The vistas are grand, the opportunity to see larger mammals (moose and elk) likely, and biodiversity unique to this part of the continent and world. Our goal is to experience the best of the Rocky Mountains, learn new skills, and have a safe and stimulating experience that lasts a lifetime.
Trip Dates: Northern Route 2011. 5 trips:
7/7-7/9; 7/28-7/30; 9/22-9/24; 9/29-10/1 (Thursday - Saturday);
8/6-8/8 (Saturday-Monday).
Itinerary: Moderate to challenging hiking due to altitude, elevation gain the first and last day, and multi-day nature of the trip with weigh on your back. Elevations will be between 8500’ and 12,300’. All hiking will be on trails with daily mileage between 6-8 miles and as much as 2500’ gain and loss depending upon exact campsites. There will some optional hikes from campsites up side valleys and a potential to summit Hallet Peak on the first or final day of the trip.
$595 includes transportation fee (from Boulder and Estes Park; from Denver $50 additonal fee); Cost based on 4-person minimum. Please contact us for 2-3 person trips and 1-person private trip costs.
Secluded Southern Traverse
Description: Want to have a hiking or wilderness backpacking experience in the Rockies very few people experience? This is the amazing best weekend getways ever but with enen more soliture and remoteness. We are the only outfitter to offer this Colorado backpacking experience and trip.
Come experience a great representation of the glacial age that carved the landscape between 1.5 million years ago to about 10,000 years ago when the first inhabitants, the Ute, arrived in this magical area. This trip traverses the continental divide one-way West to East over the little traveled Boulder Grand Pass thorugh one of the least vistied parts of the park. This trips is one wilderness backpacking experience you wont want to miss.
Trip Dates: Traverse 2011. 4 trips:
7/21-7/24; 8/12-8/15; 8/18-8/21; 9/9-9/11 (Thusday - Saturday or Friday-Sunday). Also, we can extend this to 4 days as well.
Itinerary: Moderate to challenging hiking due to altitude, elevation gain the first and last day, and multi-day nature of the trip with weigh on your back. Elevations will be between 8500’ and 12,300’. All hiking will be on trails with daily mileage between 6-8 miles and as much as 2500’ gain and loss depending upon exact campsites. There will some optional hikes from campsites up side valleys and a potential to summit Hallet Peak on the first or final day of the trip.
$595 includes transportation fee (from Estes Park and Boulder; from Denver $50 additonal fee); Cost based on 4-person minimum. Please contact us for 2-3 person trips and 1-person private trip costs.
Wild Side with Mt Alice Peak Ascent (13,310 ft)
Description: Have to ever wanted to having a hiking and backpacking experience in the Rockies and summit one of those secluded hidden peaks? Do you want to hike a remote peak above 13,000' from a glacier feed lake below the Continental Divde in Rocky Mountain National Park? This is your chance!
The trip starts in the southern side of the park and hikes to a spectacular sub-alpine lake campsite below the Continental Divide for two nights. The second day affords us the opportunity to summit one of the obsure and hidden peaks (Mt. Alice from Boulder Grand Pass) of this little visted area. The vistas are grand, the opportunity to see larger mammals (moose and elk) likely, and biodiversity unique to this part of the continent and world. Our goal is to experience the best of the Rocky Mountains, learn new skills, and have a safe and stimulating experience that lasts a lifetime.
Trip Dates: 2 night and peak ascent of Mt. Alice 2011. 4 trips:
7/21-7/24; 8/12-8/15; 8/18-8/21; 9/9-9/11 (Thusday - Saturday or Friday-Sunday).
Itinerary: Moderate to challenging hiking due to altitude, elevation gain the first and last day, and multi-day nature of the trip with weigh on your back. Elevations will be between 8500’ and 12,300’. All hiking will be on trails with daily mileage between 6-8 miles and as much as 2500’ gain and loss depending upon exact campsites. There will some optional hikes from campsites up side valleys and a potential to summit Hallet Peak on the first or final day of the trip.
$595 includes transportation fee (from Estes Park and/ or Boulder; from Denver $50 additonal fee); Cost based on 4-person minimum. Please contact us for 2-3 person trips and 1-person private trip costs.
Description: Welcome to one of the best weekend fly fishing getaways in Colorado and the United States! Do you have only a long weekend or 3 days and desire a fly fishing wilderness backpacking experience? Only 2 hours from Denver Colorado, you can can spend 3 days experiencing Rocky Mountain National Park, outside Grand Lake and Estes Park, which one of the crown jewels of the National Park Service.
Have you ever wanted to fish for more than one two day in a row or enjoy the weekend angling in most amazing fly fishing locations? Our weekend trips are designed to get you on the water for 2 or more days in order to help increase your fishing time and skills. We seek out the best areas for rainbow, brown, cutthroat trout in rivers and lakes that meet your goals and desires.
This is fly fishing and hiking in Colorado at its finest. The trip will offer exploration in the southern-central part the park away from the crowds and in solitude while Colorado camping and fly fishing. This Rocky Mountain National Park fly fishing trip is a great way to see, experience, and get in touch with the variety, scenery, and wildlife of Americas 10th National Park. Our goal is to experience the best of the Rocky Mountains, learn new skills, and have a safe and stimulating experience that lasts a lifetime.
The lakes and streams we fish offer access to the largest Greenback Cutthroat Trout in the world.
Trip Dates: 2011. 3 trips:
7/9-7/11; 8/13-8/15; 9/10- 9/11 (Saturday-Monday).
Itinerary: Moderate to hiking due to altitude, and elevation gain the first day, and the multi-day nature of the trip. Elevations will be between 8500’ and 11,300’. All hiking will be on trails and along subalpine mountain rivers and lakes. Day 1: Meet early morning and depart for trailhead. At the trailhead, we will give our bags to our pack animals for the 6.5 - 7 mile and 2500' of ascent to a beautiful sub-alpine lake. Elevation: 10,500'. The afternoon will be spent fly-fishing and exploring the area. Day: 2: This day will be spend fly fishing all day to some of the most amazing lakes and steams in the Rocky Mountains, camp at same location. Day 3: We will fly fishing the morning and then after lunch hike down to the trailhead on the same route we ascended day 1. Again, pack animals will transport our gear while we hike.
$795 includes transportation fee (from Boulder and Estes Park; from Denver $50 additonal fee); Cost based on 4-person minimum. Cost includes all camping gear, fly fishing (waders, booties, rods) gear, flyes, pack support to carry loads, and fly fishing guides. Please contact us for 2-3 person trips and 1-person private trip costs.
The Continental Divide Trail (6 day / 5 night)
Description: You have one week of vacation and want to go on a backpacking or Colorado hiking trips. You want to experience something epic with your spouce, friends, or family like the hiking the Colorado Trail and want to try the best week backpacking trip in Colorado. This is it, a one week circular route through the heart of Rocky Mountain National Park, one of the crown jewels of the National Park Service.
This backpacking trip is a great way to see, experience, and get in touch with the variety, scenery, and wildlife of Americas 10th National Park. The trip traverses the continental divide and then does a loop on the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail through the heart of the wilderness. The vistas are grand, the opportunity to see larger mammals (moose and elk) likely, and biodiversity unique to this part of the continent and world. Our goal is to experience the best of the Rocky Mountains, learn new skills, and have a safe and stimulating experience that lasts a lifetime.
Trip Dates: 2011. 4 trips:
5-day trips: 7/1-7/5 and 7/15-7/19; (Monday – Friday).
6-day trips: 7/18-7/22 and 9/11-9/16; (Monday – Saturday).
Itinerary: Moderate to challenging hiking due to altitude, elevation gain the first and last day, and multi-day nature of the trip with weigh on your back. Elevations will be between 8500’ and 12,300’. All hiking will be on trails with daily mileage between 6-8 miles and as much as 2500’ gain and loss depending upon exact campsites. There will some optional hikes from campsites up side valleys and a potential to summit Hallet Peak on the final day of the trip.
$1095 based on 4-person minimum. Please contact us for 2-3 person trips and 1-person private trip costs.
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$1095 based on 4 person minimum. Please contact us for 2-3 person trip and 1-person private trip costs.
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