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SUMMARY:Qualifying Hike: Pancake Rocks
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE READ THIS WHOLE POST BEFORE RSVPing. \n\n\n\nIf 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. \n\n\n\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. \n\n\n\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.Before being able to participate in this hike you must fill out a waiver –https://forms.gle/3DzXeRDJziLAZ8nJ7 \n\n\n\nWhat it takes to qualify:1 – 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.2 – Finish the hike without any major problems.3 – You know and can communicate about when you need to take a break.4 – No pace requirement.5 – Good attitude – gets along well with people. \n\n\n\nHike Route:distance: 6.5mi elevation: 1\,692ftmap: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/pancake-rocks–2https://caltopo.com/m/N5H6MG0 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://cosbackpackers.com/event/qualifying-hike-pancake-rocks/
LOCATION:Horsethief Park Trailhead\, 38°50'03.5"N 105°08'15.1"W
CATEGORIES:Qualifying Hike
ORGANIZER;CN="Leigh":MAILTO:leigh@cosbackpackers.com
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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:20260521T180000
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SUMMARY:May Meet + Mingle
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for our Meet + Mingle! \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/may-meet-mingle/
LOCATION:Bristol Brewing\, 1604 S Cascade Ave\, Colorado Springs\, 80905\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meet + Mingle
ORGANIZER;CN="Leigh":MAILTO:cosbackpackers@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Rucking Tuesday: Blodgett Peak
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: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/blodgett-peak\n3.6mi // 2\,303ft
URL:https://cosbackpackers.com/event/rucking-tuesday-blodgett-peak/
LOCATION:Blodgett Peak Open Space\, 3786 West Woodmen Road\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80919\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ruck
ORGANIZER;CN="Leigh":MAILTO:cosbackpackers@gmail.com
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