Ready to make a difference while hitting the trails? Join us for a day of giving back to the stunning landscapes we love to explore! No experience necessary. Hands-on trail maintenance and improvement tasks. Fun and camaraderie with fellow outdoor enthusiasts. Make a lasting impact on our local hiking havens. Learn about what goes into […]
PLEASE 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. This is a qualifying hike to participate in upcoming backpacking events with Colorado Springs Backpackers (COSBP). If you […]
This event is open to members only who have completed a qualifying hike and the waiver. Trip difficulty: Beginner The Plan: Stats: Potential stop on the way home for lunch in Florence/Penrose area.
Come join us for our Meet + Mingle! Our Meet + Mingles are a great way to meet new COS Backpackers or mingle with those you already know. Newbies and long-time trekkers are welcome! Come for the whole event or just pop in to say hello! What's at Bristol... To Drink: https://www.bristolbrewing.com/our-beers/ To Eat: https://www.ivywildschool.com/eat
This is for backpacking training and everyone must carry a pack or ruck sack. These are intended to be training sessions and not leisurely walks. PLEASE NOTE: Headlamps are required. Depending on the weather, spikes may be recommended. New to backpacking? If you have never backpacked and are working your way up to backpacking, I recommend starting with […]
This event is open to members only who have completed a qualifying hike and the waiver. Group size 10 people. Dogs are NOT permitted in the wilderness. Please read details carefully! $33 per person - this covers permit and campground reservations**.** You will be put on the waitlist before being approved. I will contact you to […]
This event is open to members only who have completed a qualifying hike and the waiver. ***Tentative date for rescheduled trip: July 17-19, 2026. Those who signed up for the September 12-14, 2025 trip will have first priority. Group size 10 people. Well-behaved, leashed trail dogs are welcome as long as they have completed a qualifying […]
This event is open to members only who have completed a qualifying hike and the waiver. Lake Day! Enjoy some day-hiking, cliff jumping, and swimming at Roxy Ann over Labor Day weekend! Summary: Duration: 3 days/2 night Distance: ~20 miles, 4300' elevation gain Group Size: 10 Difficulty: Difficult but worth it 🙂 Itinerary: Day 1, […]
This event is open to members only who have completed a qualifying hike and the waiver. This is a rescheduled event from 2025. RSVPs from 2025 have first choice and their RSVP has been carried over. Group size 8 people. Well-behaved, leashed trail dogs are welcome as long as they have completed a qualifying hike. […]