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 […]
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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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. Hands-on trail maintenance and improvement tasks. Fun and camaraderie with fellow outdoor enthusiasts. Make a lasting impact on our local hiking havens. Learn about what goes into […]