• TENTATIVE: Qualifying + Conditioning Hike – St Mary’s Falls Lollipop

    Seven Bridges Trailhead 4415 Gold Camp Rd, Colorado Springs, CO, United States

    PLEASE READ THIS WHOLE POST BEFORE RSVPing. THIS EVENT IS WEATHER DEPENDENT! 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 […]

    Free
  • Rucking Tuesday: Stratton Open Space

    Stratton - Ridgeway Ave Parking 1600 Ridgeway Ave, Colorado Springs, CO, United States

    We’re moving our rucks to Tuesdays! 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 […]

    Free
  • Rucking Thursday: Stratton Open Space

    Stratton - Ridgeway Ave Parking 1600 Ridgeway Ave, Colorado Springs, CO, United States

    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 […]

    Free
  • Learn to Use COTrex from an Expert!

    Colorado Springs Fire Station #20 6755 Rangewood Drive, Colorado Springs, CO, United States

    "Discover and explore Colorado’s unique trail experiences with the Colorado Trail Explorer (COTREX). Available for free and without ads, COTREX offers the most comprehensive official trail map in the state and is a collaborative effort spanning over 230 trail managers. View trails by allowed uses on the map, browse featured routes, download offline maps, view […]

    Free
  • Backcountry Backpacking Basics: What You Need for a Successful Trip!

    Penrose Library - Columbine B 20 N. Cascade Ave, Colorado Springs, CO, United States

    Are you interested in backcountry backpacking but not sure where to start? Have you gone before but had a bad experience? Overwhelmed by gear choices and cost? Join us for Backcountry Backpacking Basics: What You Need for a Successful Trip! This is a two-part adventure! RSVPing here only commits you to the in-person classroom portion […]

    Free
  • March Meet + Mingle

    Bristol Brewing 1604 S Cascade Ave, Colorado Springs, United States

    Come join us for our every other month 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! Have questions about upcoming events? Want […]

    Free
  • Outlaw Backpacking: Cuchara Canyon

    Meeting Location Available Only to Attendees

    This event is open to members only who have completed a qualifying hike and the waiver.  “Unwilling to wait for mankind to improve, the outlaw lives as if that day were here.” — Tom Robbins South of the familiar routes and beyond the managed wilderness lies Cuchara Canyon. This is a quiet landscape of creek bottoms, cottonwoods, […]

  • Qualifying + Conditioning Hike – North Cheyenne Canon

    North Cheyenne Canon 4415 Gold Camp Rd, Colorado Springs, United States

    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. Hike is weather dependent. This is a qualifying hike to participate in upcoming backpacking events with Colorado Springs […]

    Free
  • Qualifying + Conditioning Hike – Palmer Sec 16

    Palmer 16 Trailhead , United States

    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. Hike is weather dependent. This is a qualifying hike to participate in upcoming backpacking events with Colorado Springs […]

    Free
  • Slots, Scrambles, and Serious Consequences – Coyote Gulch+

    Meeting Location Available Only to Attendees

    This event is open to members only who have completed a qualifying hike and the waiver. Required actions before trip: 1 - *Fill out waiver: https://forms.gle/71SPiqc4iyqDmD8Y7 2 - *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 […]

  • Grape Creek WSA

    Meeting Location Available Only to Attendees

    This event is open to members only who have completed a qualifying hike and the waiver. Required actions before trip: Fill out waiver: https://forms.gle/71SPiqc4iyqDmD8Y7 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. […]

  • Meet + Learn: Peru’s Salkantay + Inca Trails

    REI 1376 E Woodmen Rd, Colorado Springs, CO

    Join us for an inspiring presentation about the iconic Salkantay + Inca Trails featuring stories and insights from a our backpacking group adventure in Peru last May/June. Hear firsthand what it’s like to trek through breathtaking mountain passes, explore ancient ruins, and experience the magic of the Andes. Whether you're dreaming about hiking in Peru someday or […]

    Free

 

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