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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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SUMMARY:Colorado Trail: Collegiate West Traverse
DESCRIPTION:Total Miles: 70\nGroup Size: 5 (including myself)\nMeet Time: 8 AM \nJoin us for a 5-day traverse of the Colorado Trail through the stunning Collegiate Peaks West. This stretch is high\, rugged\, and wildly scenic — alpine basins\, sweeping ridgelines\, crystalline lakes\, and long views across the Sawatch Range. \nThis is not a beginner-friendly trip. Expect sustained elevation and long days. Some sections involve long stretches between road access points. Most of this route remains above 10\,000 feet\, with several extended stretches above treeline.\nThe reward? Some of the most dramatic terrain on the entire Colorado Trail. \n## Plan: \nTarget mileage: ~15 miles per day\nWe will start early and hike steadily.\nExpect to carry 8–10+ lbs of food.\nWe will coordinate a shuttle either: \nInternally within the group (preferred)\, or\nThrough the Colorado Trail volunteer shuttle network.\nPlanning sessions will be scheduled over Google Meet to review: \nDetailed water breakdown\nDaily mileage\nTransportation logistics\nGear checks\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.\nAdditionally\, to join this trip\, you must have been on at least one previous Colorado Springs Backpackers outing. \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-collegiate-west-traverse/
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CATEGORIES:Colorado Trail Segment,Overnight
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SUMMARY:Roxy Ann Lake Day
DESCRIPTION:This event is open to members only who have completed a qualifying hike and the waiver.  \nLake Day! Enjoy some day-hiking\, cliff jumping\, and swimming at Roxy Ann over Labor Day weekend! \nSummary:\nDuration: 3 days/2 night\nDistance: ~20 miles\, 4300′ elevation gain\nGroup Size: 10\nDifficulty: Difficult but worth it 🙂 \nItinerary:\nDay 1\, Saturday\, 9/5:\n7am – 12pm: Leave COS to trailhead\n12pm – 1pm: Trailhead lunch\n1pm – 5pm: Hike to Slide Lake: ~6 miles 2k’ gain \nDay 2\, Sunday\, 9/6:\n8am-ish – 10am: hike to Roxy Ann ~4 miles 1k’ gain\nPlay at the lake: Swimming\, Cliff jumping\, Day hiking\, Vibes \nDay 3\, Monday\, 9/7:\n7am – 12pm: hike out ~10 miles 2k’ gain\n12pm – 12:30pm: drive to Walden\n12:30pm – 2pm: lunch\n2pm – 7pm: drive home \nOther stuff:\nWe will hold a planning meeting about one week before the trip to confirm attendance\, review gear and conditions\, and answer any final questions. I estimate the individual cost to be around $75 between gas and food\, but of course that can vary. If you’re able to drive in a carpooling effort\, let me know. I’ll be making carpooling plans as we get closer to the trip. In the meantime\, please reach out with any questions and get hyped for an awesome 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.
URL:https://cosbackpackers.com/event/roxy-ann-lake-day/
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CATEGORIES:Overnight
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SUMMARY:Three Island Lake + Zirkel Circle (fall colors)
DESCRIPTION:This event is open to members only who have completed a qualifying hike and the waiver. \nThis is a rescheduled event from 2025. RSVPs from 2025 have first choice and their RSVP has been carried over. \nGroup size 8 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 (dogs included). Please look at our calendar of events regularly as we update it often!\n3- Attend a pre-planning Google Hangout meeting on September 28\, 2025 at 7 pm.\n*including any 1+. \nCombining 2 popular hikes into a 21 mile backpacking loop!\n3 days / 2 nights\, ~ 21 miles\, ~4633 ft – Rating: Moderate \n\nFriday: Drive to Trailhead // Hike ~6.13 mi // gross: +2529′-105′ // Camp 10\,537 ft\nSaturday: Hike ~9.1 miles // gross: +2018′-3052′ // Camp 9\,499\nSunday: Hike ~ 5.57 miles\, including 2.5 miles of road hiking // gross: +92′-1489′
URL:https://cosbackpackers.com/event/three-island-lake-zirkel-circle-fall-colors/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Leigh":MAILTO:cosbackpackers@gmail.com
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