How it all Started

it just took two girls

In 2023, after two years of living in Colorado Springs, Leigh (left) and Sara (Right) met on trail. They’d both been hiking regularly with various hiking groups in Colorado Springs, but didn’t meet many people who were into backpacking – eating, sleeping, and pooping in the wilderness. Today, we run the Colorado Springs Backpackers!

Learn more about our team!

Leigh

Founder

Backpacking for over 20 Years

Favorite Trail Snack: Gummy Bears

Most Recommended Trip from 2025: Double Bypass Loop

Sara

Founder

Backpacking for over 15 Years

Favorite Trail Snack: Fritos

Most Recommended Trip from 2025: Wind River

Abe

Trip Organizer

Backpacking for 11 years.

3 seasons of ultralight.

Once you’ve had some of my pudding you’ll have a new favorite too.

In 2025, I got my JMT.

Kahle

Trip Organizer

Chris

Trip Organizer

Robert

Trip Organizer

Vince

Trail Work Lead

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