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SUMMARY:Learn to Use COTrex from an Expert!
DESCRIPTION:“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. \nView trails by allowed uses on the map\, browse featured routes\, download offline maps\, view closures\, alerts\, wildfire boundaries and avalanche forecasts\, record trips and notes in the field\, and share your experiences with the community.” \nJoin us to learn everything you need to know about how to use COTrex\, but this time\, learn from an expert! Joe O’Brien\, State Trails Program Coordinator with Colorado Parks and Wildlife\, and manager of the Colorado Trail Explorer (COTREX) app and program will be joining us to walk us through the app. \nPresentation will begin around 5:45 pm. \nCome prepared and make sure yo download COTREX on your phone before arriving! \nGoogle: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cotrexapp\nApple: [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/colorado-trail-explorer/id1435737776 ](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/colorado-trail-explorer/id1435737776) \nPlease note\, food and drink (except water) is not allowed in the community room at the fire station. No animals.
URL:https://cosbackpackers.com/event/learn-to-use-cotrex-from-an-expert/
LOCATION:Colorado Springs Fire Station #20\, 6755 Rangewood Drive\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80918\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meet + Mingle
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ORGANIZER;CN="Leigh":MAILTO:cosbackpackers@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Rucking Thursday: Stratton Open Space
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPLEASE NOTE: Headlamps are required. Depending on the weather\, spikes may be recommended. \nNew to backpacking? If you have never backpacked and are working your way up to backpacking\, I recommend starting with 10 pounds and working your way up each week by adding 5 pounds until you reach your goal weight – this can be anywhere from 25 pounds to 50 depending on your goals. \nLongtime backpacker? Start where you are comfortable based on what you’ve done most recently. Then add weight as we go throughout the year. \nRoute: coming soon!
URL:https://cosbackpackers.com/event/rucking-thursday-stratton-open-space/
LOCATION:Stratton – Ridgeway Ave Parking\, 1600 Ridgeway Ave\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ruck
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260217T193000
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SUMMARY:Rucking Tuesday: Stratton Open Space
DESCRIPTION:We’re moving our rucks to Tuesdays! \nThis is for backpacking training and everyone must carry a pack or ruck sack. These are intended to be training sessions and not leisurely walks. \nPLEASE NOTE: Headlamps are required. Depending on the weather\, spikes may be recommended. \nNew to backpacking? If you have never backpacked and are working your way up to backpacking\, I recommend starting with 10 pounds and working your way up each week by adding 5 pounds until you reach your goal weight – this can be anywhere from 25 pounds to 50 depending on your goals. \nLongtime backpacker? Start where you are comfortable based on what you’ve done most recently. Then add weight as we go throughout the year. \nRoute: coming soon!
URL:https://cosbackpackers.com/event/rucking-tuesday-stratton-open-space/
LOCATION:Stratton – Ridgeway Ave Parking\, 1600 Ridgeway Ave\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ruck
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ORGANIZER;CN="Leigh":MAILTO:cosbackpackers@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260208T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260208T130000
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SUMMARY:TENTATIVE: Qualifying + Conditioning Hike - St Mary's Falls Lollipop
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE READ THIS WHOLE POST BEFORE RSVPing. \nTHIS 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. \nThis is a qualifying hike to participate in upcoming backpacking events with Colorado Springs Backpackers (COSBP). If you have a dog you want to bring backpacking\, your dog must also qualify. Friendly\, well behaved\, leashed dogs welcome. If you have already qualified\, you are welcome to participate if you are interested in doing a conditioning hike. \nYou only have to complete a qualifying hike once unless it’s been more than 8 months since last participating in a COSBP trip or hike.\nBefore being able to participate in this hike you must fill out a waiver –\nhttps://forms.gle/3DzXeRDJziLAZ8nJ7 \nWhat it takes to qualify:\n1 – Carry a full backpacking pack for the whole hike that weighs at least 24 pounds. I suggest you pack it as you would if you were actually backpacking. I DO NOT suggest carrying actual weights as it will be too unevenly distributed and awkward. We will weigh packs.\n2 – Finish the hike without any major problems.\n3 – You know and can communicate about when you need to take a break.\n4 – No pace requirement.\n5 – Good attitude – gets along well with people. \nHike Route:\nhttps://caltopo.com/m/KKP91BK\n6.83 mi // range: 7504′ to 8751′ // gross: +1282′-1286′
URL:https://cosbackpackers.com/event/tentative-qualifying-conditioning-hike-st-marys-falls-lollipop/
LOCATION:Seven Bridges Trailhead\, 4415 Gold Camp Rd\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, United States
CATEGORIES:Qualifying Hike
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ORGANIZER;CN="Leigh":MAILTO:cosbackpackers@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Rucking Thursday: Ute Valley
DESCRIPTION:This is an alternate (or additional!) time to get a ruck in. \nThis is for backpacking training and everyone must carry a pack or ruck sack. These are intended to be training sessions and not leisurely walks. \nPLEASE NOTE: Depending on the weather\, spikes may be necessary. \nNew to backpacking? If you have never backpacked and are working your way up to backpacking\, I recommend starting with 10 pounds and working your way up each week by adding 5 pounds until you reach your goal weight – this can be anywhere from 25 pounds to 50 depending on your goals. \nLongtime backpacker? Start where you are comfortable based on what you’ve done most recently. Then add weight as we go throughout the year. \nRoute: 3.84mi // 325 FT PLEASE DOWNLOAD MAP!\nhttps://caltopo.com/m/QPQSJA0
URL:https://cosbackpackers.com/event/rucking-thursday-ute-valley/
LOCATION:Ute Valley – Hogan Run Trailhead\, 149-199 Tech Center Dr\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, United States
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SUMMARY:Rucking Tuesday: Ute Valley Open Space
DESCRIPTION:We’re moving our rucks to Tuesdays! \nThis is for backpacking training and everyone must carry a pack or ruck sack. These are intended to be training sessions and not leisurely walks. \nPLEASE NOTE: Headlamps are required. Depending on the weather\, spikes may be recommended. \nNew to backpacking? If you have never backpacked and are working your way up to backpacking\, I recommend starting with 10 pounds and working your way up each week by adding 5 pounds until you reach your goal weight – this can be anywhere from 25 pounds to 50 depending on your goals. \nLongtime backpacker? Start where you are comfortable based on what you’ve done most recently. Then add weight as we go throughout the year. \nRoute: 3.84mi // 325 FT PLEASE DOWNLOAD MAP!\n[https://caltopo.com/m/CA7H7MB ](https://caltopo.com/m/CA7H7MB) (we will do this in reverse this time!)
URL:https://cosbackpackers.com/event/rucking-tuesday-ute-valley-open-space/
LOCATION:Ute Valley – Hogan Run Trailhead\, 149-199 Tech Center Dr\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ruck
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ORGANIZER;CN="Leigh":MAILTO:cosbackpackers@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260127T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260127T200000
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SUMMARY:Rucking Tuesday: Red Rocks Open Space
DESCRIPTION:We’re moving our rucks to Tuesdays! \nThis is for backpacking training and everyone must carry a pack or ruck sack. These are intended to be training sessions and not leisurely walks. \nPLEASE NOTE: Headlamps are required. Depending on the weather\, spikes may be recommended. \nNew to backpacking? If you have never backpacked and are working your way up to backpacking\, I recommend starting with 10 pounds and working your way up each week by adding 5 pounds until you reach your goal weight – this can be anywhere from 25 pounds to 50 depending on your goals. \nLongtime backpacker? Start where you are comfortable based on what you’ve done most recently. Then add weight as we go throughout the year. \nRoute: about 3.3 miles // 486 ft DOWNLOAD the ROUTE! https://www.alltrails.com/explore/custom-routes/custom-route-d8cdf2c?u=i&sh=ur54hd
URL:https://cosbackpackers.com/event/rucking-tuesday-red-rocks-open-space/
LOCATION:Red Rock Open Space\, 544-598 S 31st St\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80904\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ruck
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ORGANIZER;CN="Leigh":MAILTO:cosbackpackers@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260115T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260115T200000
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SUMMARY:2026 Kickoff Meet + Mingle
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for our first Meet + Mingle of the year! We will recap our 2025 adventures\, lay out what’s on deck for 2026\, and celebrate our love for trail life! \nOur 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! \nCome for the whole event or just pop in to say hello! \nWhat’s at Bristol…\nTo Drink: https://www.bristolbrewing.com/our-beers/ \nTo Eat: https://www.ivywildschool.com/eat
URL:https://cosbackpackers.com/event/test/
LOCATION:Bristol Brewing\, 1604 S Cascade Ave\, Colorado Springs\, 80905\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meet + Mingle
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ORGANIZER;CN="Leigh":MAILTO:cosbackpackers@gmail.com
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