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SUMMARY:Great Sand Dunes National Preserve (Sangres): Medano Lake Basecamp & 13ers Loop
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Location Available Only to Attendees\n\nPLEASE READ EVERYTHING BEFORE RESPONDING!\nEveryone\, up to group size of 10 people will be moved off the wait list if they have completed 1 and 2 below. Well-behaved\, leashed trail dogs are welcome as long as they have completed a qualifying hike. \nRequired actions before trip:\n1 – *Fill out waiver: https://forms.gle/71SPiqc4iyqDmD8Y7\n2 – *Complete a qualifying hike. Check the calendar regularly for upcoming opportunities.\n3- Attend a pre-planning Google meeting one week before trip start date (will send invite via Google closer to).\n*including any +1 \nAnother early season trip dependent on continued low snow levels \nTrip difficulty: Intermediate\n3 days / 2 nights\, ~8.7 miles\, ~3\,450 ft gain (plus optional peaks)\nRoute: https://caltopo.com/m/5U02NPJ \nDay 1 (6/5): Drive to trailhead (~2.5 hours)\, high clearance may be needed.\n6.52 miles\, +2667′ / -784′ \n\nIncludes potential ~2.5 miles road hiking if no 4×4 vehicle (and confident driver)\nEarly season conditions: snow patches\, dead fall\, creek crossings\nPlan to camp just before Medano Lake near the creek\n\nDay 2 (6/6): 13er Peak loop from Medano Lake (Class 2)\n2.14 miles\, +2443′ / -1572′ \n\nMedano Peak > ridgeline > Mount Herard > descend to lake\nEnjoy views of sand dunes from above\nOptional add-on if time/weather permits: Nearby 12er: 1.96 miles\, +1715′ / -1715′\n\nDay 3 (6/7): Hike out\n6.52 miles\, +784\,-2667\nOptional stop in Westcliffe for food
URL:https://cosbackpackers.com/event/great-sand-dunes-national-preserve-sangres-medano-lake-basecamp-13ers-loop/
LOCATION:Meeting Location Available Only to Attendees
CATEGORIES:Overnight
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260529T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260531T170000
DTSTAMP:20260617T001537
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T185214Z
UID:879-1780038000-1780246800@cosbackpackers.com
SUMMARY:Lost Creek Wilderness Loop
DESCRIPTION:This event is open to members only who have completed a qualifying hike and the waiver. \nPLEASE READ EVERYTHING BEFORE RESPONDING!\nEveryone\, up to group size of 10 people will be moved off the wait list if they have completed 1 and 2 below. Well-behaved\, leashed trail dogs are welcome as long as they have completed a qualifying hike. \nRequired actions before trip:\n1 – *Fill out waiver: https://forms.gle/71SPiqc4iyqDmD8Y7\n2 – *Complete a qualifying hike. Check the calendar regularly for upcoming opportunities.\n3- Attend a pre-planning Google meeting one week before trip start date (will send invite via Google closer to).\n*including any +1 \nTrip difficulty: Intermediate+\n3 days / 2 nights\, ~28 miles\, ~5\,600ft \nRoad access is unclear—reports say it may stay closed until mid-June\, though the campground next to trailhead says it opens mid-May. Will call Forest Service closer to date. Can pivot to a different trailhead if needed. \nDay 1 (5/29): Drive to trailhead (~3 hours)\, high clearance may be needed.\n10.24 miles\, +2435′-1593′\nDay 2 (5/30): 10 miles\, +2161′-3438′\nDay 3 (5/31): 8 miles\, +1062′-625′\, drive home \nEquipment/Resources/Etc: \n\n\n\nBear safety: Bear canister\, Ursack\, or rope/cord and the ability to do a bear hang\nLNT principles are enforced by this group.\nWhat to Bring Backpacking\n10 Essentials\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://cosbackpackers.com/event/lost-creek-wilderness-loop/
LOCATION:Meeting Location Available Only to Attendees
CATEGORIES:Overnight
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260520T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260520T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T185230Z
UID:891-1779264000-1779296400@cosbackpackers.com
SUMMARY:Colorado Trail: Segments 12 & 13
DESCRIPTION:Colorado Trail Segments 12 & 13\nTotal Miles: 41.1\nGroup Size: 5 (Including Host)\nMeet Time: 8 AM \nPlan:\nDay 1: 12 Miles to Frenchmen Creek\nDay 2: 13.4 Miles to Cottonwood Pass Rd\nDay 3: 15.7 Chalk Creek Trailhead \nDescription:\nJoin us for a scenic and rewarding 3-day backpacking adventure along Colorado Trail Segments 12 and 13. This stretch offers a perfect mix of alpine terrain\, forested sections\, and stunning views. \nRequirements: \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.\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-segments-12-13/
LOCATION:Meeting Location Available Only to Attendees
CATEGORIES:Colorado Trail Segment,Overnight
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260509T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260510T140000
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UID:850-1778317200-1778421600@cosbackpackers.com
SUMMARY:Barely Backpacking 2.0: Newlin Creek
DESCRIPTION:This event is open to members only who have completed a qualifying hike and the waiver. \n\n\n\nTrip difficulty: Beginner \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Plan: \n\n\n\n\nCarpool (~1 hr) to trailhead; AWD/4WD with higher clearance may be needed for the final mile\n\n\n\nEarly season trip (weather dependent)\, low elevation with multiple creek crossings\n\n\n\nCamp near remnants of an old logging site (steam boiler\, flywheel\, chimney)\n\n\n\nOptional day hike to the high point (possible views)\n\n\n\nCould this be a day hike? Yeah\, that’s how most people do it. But if you’re looking for an excuse to test out new or dust off the backpacking gear\, this is it.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStats: \n\n\n\n\nHike in: 2.6 mi\, +1\,427 ft / -27 ft\n\n\n\nDay hike: 1.3 mi\, +733 ft / -733 ft\n\n\n\nHike out: 2.6 mi\, +27 ft / -1\,427 ft\n\n\n\n\nPotential stop on the way home for lunch in Florence/Penrose area.
URL:https://cosbackpackers.com/event/barely-backpacking-2-0-newlin-creek/
LOCATION:Meeting Location Available Only to Attendees
CATEGORIES:Overnight
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260424T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260426T160000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T182231Z
UID:826-1777057200-1777219200@cosbackpackers.com
SUMMARY:Trail Work Backpack
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\nHands-on trail maintenance and improvement tasks.\nFun and camaraderie with fellow outdoor enthusiasts.\nMake a lasting impact on our local hiking havens.\nLearn about what goes into maintaining the trails we love.\nThe trail work will be done a section of the Colorado Trail and Lost Creek Wilderness.\n\n12 spots. Must RSVP on Meetup for this one: https://www.meetup.com/cosbackpackers/events/314001297/?eventOrigin=group_events_list
URL:https://cosbackpackers.com/event/trail-work-backpack/
LOCATION:Meeting Location Available Only to Attendees
CATEGORIES:Overnight,Special
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260419T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T190314Z
UID:749-1776499200-1776618000@cosbackpackers.com
SUMMARY:Grape Creek WSA
DESCRIPTION:This event is open to members only who have completed a qualifying hike and the waiver. \nRequired actions before trip: \n\nFill out waiver: https://forms.gle/71SPiqc4iyqDmD8Y7\nComplete 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.\nAttend a pre-trip virtual planning meeting about one week before trip start date.\n\nDuration: 2 days/1 night\nDistance: ~15 miles\, 1500′ elevation change\nGroup Size: 6 (we might increase to 8 if there is enough interest)\nDifficulty: Intermediate \nDescription \nJoin me for an early season overnight. This trip is a chance to ease into the season with a casual pace while still spending time in rugged terrain. \nOn Saturday afternoon\, we will hike in from the Bear Gulch Trailhead (use a GPS point from the CalTopo to find directions) at 1 PM\, heading north along the creek before selecting a camp (~4 miles). There will be opportunities to explore side creeks and do some fishing along the way or after setting camp. \nOn Sunday\, we will continue north into “The Tights\,” a beautiful canyon section. The trail shifts between faint game paths and stretches of old railroad bed\, and there are numerous creek crossings. This makes for a great opportunity to practice route finding in a supportive group setting. After exploring the canyon\, we will return the way we came (~10 miles). If time and energy allow\, we may continue south past the trailhead to explore more of the creek. \nThe overall elevation gain is gentle\, but the terrain can be challenging. Expect uneven footing and multiple creek crossings that may be knee deep depending on conditions. There is also plenty of cactus in this area\, so careful foot placement is important. \nThe road to the trailhead is rough and poorly graded. AWD or 4WD with decent clearance is strongly recommended. If you do not have a suitable vehicle\, we can help coordinate carpools. \nWe will hold a planning meeting about one week before the trip to confirm attendance\, review gear and conditions\, and answer any final questions.
URL:https://cosbackpackers.com/event/grape-creek-wsa/
LOCATION:Meeting Location Available Only to Attendees
CATEGORIES:Overnight
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260417T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260419T170000
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UID:746-1776412800-1776618000@cosbackpackers.com
SUMMARY:Slots\, Scrambles\, and Serious Consequences - Coyote Gulch+
DESCRIPTION:This event is open to members only who have completed a qualifying hike and the waiver. \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-planning Google Hangout meeting one week before trip start date (will send invite via Google closer to).\n*including any 1+. \nThis is no casual stroll in the desert. It’s a Coyote Gulch backpacking adventure. \nAfter an eleven-hour drive from Colorado Springs\, we’ll backpack down a crack of a slot canyon. The route demands hands-on movement\, careful decision-making\, and a steady head as we climb out via a wall (those with fear of heights might not want to join this adventure)\, earning our exit one move at a time. \nThis route comes with serious consequences—exposure\, route-finding\, and terrain that doesn’t forgive complacency. It also comes with serious reward: towering rock\, silence broken only by breath and boots\, and the kind of earned confidence that only shows up after doing something hard. \nSome important things to consider before RSVPing for this trip. \n\nIt’s an 11-hour drive from Colorado Springs.\nWe will take the route that requires class 5 friction climbing – watch this video for info: https://youtu.be/pQgqSjP5zZA?t=296\nYou must carry out all waste (meaning – you have to use a wag bag or hold it).\nFires are prohibited. Stoves are allowed. Nights could be cold.\nPets are prohibited.\nWeather will likely range from 30 – 75 degrees.\n4WD recommended for Forty Mile Ridge Rd but we can figure something out if you don’t have it.\n\nLimited to 6 people. \nTotal Mileage: 12 – 14 miles with side quests.\nElevation: About 1700 with climb in and out of gulch. \nLeader Plan – everyone else can arrive Fri AM.\nWED PM – Leave COS\nTHURS – Get Permit (scope out rope situation at Jacob’s)\nFRI – Everyone Meets. Hike about 6 – 7 miles\, camp.\nSAT – Hike out 6 – 7 miles. Go to Peekaboo\, Spooky Slot Canyons and explore. Camp out on BLM land.\nSUN – Head home.\nNote: You can come out early or meet us in Escalante area on Friday at 8 AM.
URL:https://cosbackpackers.com/event/slots-scrambles-and-serious-consequences-coyote-gulch/
LOCATION:Meeting Location Available Only to Attendees
CATEGORIES:Overnight
ORGANIZER;CN="Leigh":MAILTO:cosbackpackers@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260320T080000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T185132Z
UID:738-1773993600-1774198800@cosbackpackers.com
SUMMARY:Outlaw Backpacking: Cuchara Canyon
DESCRIPTION:This event is open to members only who have completed a qualifying hike and the waiver.  \n“Unwilling to wait for mankind to improve\, the outlaw lives as if that day were here.” — Tom Robbins \nSouth of the familiar routes and beyond the managed wilderness lies Cuchara Canyon. This is a quiet landscape of creek bottoms\, cottonwoods\, and long bends where the map loosens its grip and the days stretch out. \nThis will be a 3-day / 2-night outlaw-style backpacking trip\, built around movement\, presence\, and flexibility rather than milestones. We’ll walk into the canyon\, make a good camp\, and let the place tell us what comes next. \nNotes from the Edge \n\nMileage: Total mileage will land somewhere around 10–20 miles\, with plenty optional. We care about the line we choose\, not the distance.\nConditions: Expect off-season reality\, where badgers toilet: cool nights\, mud\, patchy snow\, open skies. The outlaw boat sails against the flow.\nWater: Available in the creek.\nCrew Size: Group size capped at 10. “All outlaws are photogenic” but only when crews stay small.\n\nThis is about living beyond the spirit of the everyday rules—slowing down\, choosing our own line\, and refusing to be a victim of the mundane.
URL:https://cosbackpackers.com/event/outlaw-backpacking-cuchara-canyon/
LOCATION:Meeting Location Available Only to Attendees
CATEGORIES:Overnight
ORGANIZER;CN="Abe":MAILTO:cosbackpackers@gmail.com
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