4:00 PM: This evening you will meet your backpacking guide and the rest of your group. We will talk about the trip and make sure you have everything you need for the trip. Optional trip to REI if more gear is needed.
Note: this is a rough outline change and adjust due to specific trail planned, weather conditions, how you feel, tiredness, hunger, etc.
8:00 AM: Pickup and departure for trailhead. Your guide will pick you up from your hotel and double check that you are fully prepared. Light breakfast will be provided.
10:15 AM: Arrive at trailhead .
10:30 AM: Depart for the first day of hiking. The goal is to hike 4-5 miles the first day.
1:00 PM: Lunch in the backcountry
6:00-6:30 PM: Begin scoping out first night’s camp.
6:30 PM: Setup camp. Your guide will teach you about camp setup best practices.
7 PM: Backcountry style dinner.
8 PM: Personal time, stargazing, relax. Option for yoga class from your guide and stretching.
8:00 AM: Breakfast
9:00-10:00 AM: Pack up camp
10:00 AM: Begin hiking for the day. The mileage for this day will depend on how many miles we covered the first day of backpacking.
1:00 PM: Lunch
5:00 PM: Arrive at trailhead and pack up our vehicle.
5:30 PM: Depart for Denver.
7:30 PM: Arrive in Denver. Your guide can drop you off at your hotel if you are staying in or near Downtown Denver.
Upon registering for this trip, you will be provided with a detailed packing list.
Upon registering for this trip, you will be provided with a detailed packing list.
To book this tour, please call us at 720-708-0567.
Meeting location will vary by trip. If you are staying in or near downtown Denver, arrangements can be made for complimentary pickup/drop off by your guid.
ACT is proud its team of expert local guides who are the best in the business. You’ll be backing in Colorado with some of the best guides(friends) in the field. Each experience, workshop, and event is led by an expert guide in the field. From stargazing, outdoor skills, mindfulness, yoga, fishing to geology you will be impressed with their background. Check out our guides page to learn more about our awesome guideswill be leading this tour.
This trip will be capped at 4 people max for every 1 guide. This ensures each guest gets the same experience.
The weather in Colorado can be very volatile and unpredictable. It changes rapidly and often without warning.
It is not uncommon for the temperatures in the mountains to fluctuate from 10-30 degrees in less than a few hours. Storms roll in quickly and high winds can come out of nowhere. Snow, rain, hail, and lightning are all things you should be prepared for.
Always check the weather in advance of your tour date so that you have the right clothing and can anticipate the conditions. We recommend checking both the Denver, Colorado forecast and the Idaho Springs, Colorado forecast. You will be visiting both locations on this tour and the weather can vary dramatically between Denver and Idaho Springs.
We will never run a tour if it is unsafe due to weather. If we do cancel your tour, you will be notified in advance and offered a full refund or the opportunity to choose a different tour date.
To learn more about the average temperatures in Colorado and what you can expect for your trip, visit this link here.