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SUMMARY:La Garita Wilderness
DESCRIPTION:Duration: 4 days/3 nights\nDistance: 36 miles (plus choices for summits)\nDifficulty: Intermediate/Advanced\nGroup Size: 6 people \nLa Garita Wilderness is a remote and rugged corner of the Rio Grande National Forest\, defined by expansive alpine basins\, volcanic formations\, and long stretches above treeline. This loop explores the southeastern side of the wilderness\, where solitude is part of the experience. \nWe’ll cross Halfmoon Pass to visit the dramatic towers of the Wheeler Geologic Area\, continue toward Machin Lake\, and wander along the creeks that make up the valleys. Optional summit opportunities offer even bigger views\, and lakes and creeks along the route provide chances to fish. \nExpect to navigate faint or poorly maintained trails\, steep slopes\, boulder fields\, creek crossings\, and extended exposure at high elevation. We’ll be camping around 12\,000 feet\, and even in early July nighttime temperatures can drop below freezing. \nWe’ll average 12 miles a day during the full days and the trail can be demanding. We’ll aim to be on the trail by 8 AM each morning\, with regular breaks while hiking\, and a long midday break built in for lunch and a nap. Expect to be at camp by 5. I’ll be fishing whenever the water looks good\, and you’re welcome to join or push ahead. We’ll set meeting points along the way so there’s room to hike your own pace while still bringing the group back together at regular intervals. \nParticipants will be expected to confirm attendance one and a half weeks before the trip\, and attend a virtual planning meeting one week before the trip. \nWell behaved and qualified dogs are allowed on this trip. However\, dogs should be comfortable traversing boulder fields\, as there will be some rough parts of the trip. \nRequired actions before trip:\n1. Fill out waiver: https://forms.gle/71SPiqc4iyqDmD8Y7\n2. Complete a qualifying hike. Check the calendar regularly for upcoming opportunities. You will keep your place in line on the waitlist so long as you qualify within one month of the trip.\n3. Attend a pre-trip virtual planning meeting about one week before trip start date. \nItinerary: \nDay 1: Drive to trailhead in the morning (~5 hours). Hike 7 miles to campsite.\nDay 2: 12.5 miles. Cross to Wheeler Geologic area\, hike around\, then continue back to Machin Lake to camp.\nDay 3: 11.25 miles. Continue down MF Saguache Creek\, see Saguache Falls\, hike up Halfmoon Creek.\nDay 4: 5 miles. Hike out to the cars and return home (~5 hours)
URL:https://cosbackpackers.com/event/la-garita-wilderness/
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SUMMARY:Maroon Bells Four Pass Loop
DESCRIPTION:This event is open to members only who have completed a qualifying hike and the waiver.  \nGroup size 10 people. Dogs are NOT permitted in the wilderness. Please read details carefully! \n\n$33 per person – this covers permit and campground reservations**.** You will be put on the waitlist before being approved. I will contact you to arrange payment via Venmo/PayPal/Other to reimburse me for the cost of the reservations. Once paid\, your spot will be secured\, and you’ll be moved to the “Going” list. If you need to cancel\, the cost is non-refundable\, unless I can reach out to others on the waitlist to commit before refunding you.\nPreference will be given for 2 drivers that can accommodate 3-4 people + gear.\nIt is expected that riders contribute gas money and potentially parking reservation cost.\nLower preference will be given if you cannot carpool or share tents at certain times.\nYou must also meet the below requirements to attend.\n\nRequired actions before trip: \n\n*Fill out waiver: https://forms.gle/71SPiqc4iyqDmD8Y7\n*Complete a qualifying hike. Check the calendar regularly for upcoming opportunities – we post qualifying hikes once a month in April\, May\, June\, and sometimes July.\nAttend a pre-planning Google Meet meeting one week before trip start date.\n\n*including any 1+ \nDriving/Carpooling & Parking: \n\nParking is by reservation & the campground is limited to 1 vehicle per site (3)\, so carpooling is necessary. I will need 2 volunteers to drive and will need your vehicle information to make reservations.\nIf you choose not to carpool\, you’re responsible for getting to the campground and/or trailhead via your own reservations and/or shuttle.\n\nDescription: \n\n1st night: Car camping @ Difficult Campground near Aspen\n3 days / 2 nights backpacking: 26 miles and 8\,700′ of elevation gain\nRating: Difficult\nRoute: https://www.gaiagps.com/public/cbIQ4qq0ArOcRpG8H5wU6z1Y/
URL:https://cosbackpackers.com/event/maroon-bells-four-pass-loop/
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SUMMARY:Holy Cross Wilderness: Missouri Lakes\, Harvey Lake\, Fancy Pass Loop
DESCRIPTION:This event is open to members only who have completed a qualifying hike and the waiver.  \n***Tentative date for rescheduled trip: July 17-19\, 2026. Those who signed up for the September 12-14\, 2025 trip will have first priority. \nGroup size 10 people. Well-behaved\, leashed trail dogs are welcome as long as they have completed a qualifying hike.\nYou will be put on the waitlist before being approved. Those meeting the first two below-required actions will be moved off the waitlist in the order in which they RSVP’d. \nRequired actions before trip:\n1 – *Fill out waiver: https://forms.gle/71SPiqc4iyqDmD8Y7\n2 – *Complete a qualifying hike. Check the calendar regularly for upcoming opportunities – we post qualifying hikes once a month in April\, May\, June\, and sometimes July.\n3 – Attend a pre-planning Google Meet meeting one week before trip start date (we will also work out carpooling).\n*including any 1+. \nDescription:\n2.5 days / 2 nights: ~17.5 miles total\, ~3\,695′ of gain. Rating: Moderate \nJaw-dropping views\, meadows full of vibrant blossoms\, bridged crossings over surging creeks\, opportunities for angling\, and serene ponds and alpine lakes reward hikers on this lollipop loop. The Missouri Lakes Trail skirts the rim of a deep\, imposing gorge to reach the lakes\, and then over the alpine tundra of Missouri Pass to Treasure Vault Lake\, Blodgett Lake\, and Harvey Lake; just past Harvey Lake is a “waterpark” of rock slides and pools. Return and merge with Fancy Pass Trail to the high point of Fancy Pass at 12\,360′ for exceptional views of the Sawatch Range and the steep descent ahead.
URL:https://cosbackpackers.com/event/holy-cross-wilderness-missouri-lakes-harvey-lake-fancy-pass-loop/
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SUMMARY:Colorado Trail: Segment 14 + Mount Shavano
DESCRIPTION:Colorado Trail Segments14\nGroup Size: 5 (Including Host)\nMeet Time: 8 AM \nDescription:\nKnocking out Segment 14 with a 14er. This stretch offers a unique opportunity to summit a classic 14 while completing the Colorado Trail. \nDay 1: 12.3 Miles to Cross Squaw Creek\nDay 2: Day Trip to Mount Shavano. 4 Miles with 4000 ft of additional Elevation gain. Optional additional 1 mile stretch to Tabeguache Peak. Return to camp. Relax rest of day.\nDay 3: 8 miles to US HWY 50! \nRequirements: \n\nFill out waiver: https://forms.gle/VkERmkk7ChV3f4c27.\nComplete a qualifying hike – we do this to ensure everyone’s safety and to make sure everyone is able to respect others. See calendar for upcoming hikes.\n\nResources:\nThe 10 Essentials: https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/ten-essentials.html\nWhat to Bring Backpacking: https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/backpacking-checklist.html
URL:https://cosbackpackers.com/event/colorado-trail-segment-14-mount-shavano/
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