Anyone in Durango? Looking for local people to hike with, don't even care what trail. Just dayhikes and overnighters.

I already have a bnb booked in Grand Junction. Just looking to see if anyone wants to tag along with a fellow UL'er for a chill weekend trip to get out of the city. Itenerary as follows

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-Leave Denver around 12-2PM Fri

-Get to Grand Junction BnB around 6

-Smoke some weed (if thats your thing) and go get a beer and pizza

-Saturday morning grab breakfast and hit the trail around 10-12

-10-15 mile day

-5 miles hike out on Sunday

-Get back to Denver around 2-4PM Sunday

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I know this is a long shot, but figure I would try. I do a lot of solo backpacking, and thought it would be nice to see if anyone wanted to join for once. All I would ask is maybe pitch in on gas, but I drive a Prius so it shouldn't be too bad. I already paid for the Bnb its a full guest house and you will have your own bed!

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a little about me, I'm a 27 year old guy that works remote. I hiked the Colorado Trail last year and spend a lot of time in the backcountry. I enjoy reading, running, eating vegetables and smoking weed. Jurek and Skurka are my heroes. I listen to a lot of Pretty Lights.

I'm east coast based and don't get much time to travel far from home, but will be in the Boulder area for a week in mid September. I basically want to milk every second of it and spend as much time outside as possible.

I'm a runner/cyclist and can usually hike 20+ mile days on the east coast without an issue. Not sure how elevation will effect me, the highest I've been is 9k feet (which was fine).

What would you do with a week in the Boulder area? I should have access to a car, or possibly even rent a bike and tour on that. I'll be spending some of the time with a friend who is local, and may want to give the Maroon Bells loop a shot.

Edit: I'll be bringing my pack and everything I need to camp. I like to hike less crowded trails when possible, and really want to spend as many nights under my tarp as possible.

I'm here until Thursday, and I'm here with friends, but always down to meet up with people!

Howdy all,

Looking to get out this weekend. I'm taking Friday off so I would be down for an overnighter, either Friday or Saturday night, or even a two-night trip. I'm new to CO so I'm not too picky on location, it's all new to me.

Let me know if you're interested!

Update: Does anyone in this sub actually hike? Lol

Sounded like we had some interest in getting together for an overnight trip June 29-30. We should probably figure out a place to do the hike, though. Everyone knows LCW is clear. I've done 3 trips there so far this season. I'm wondering if anyone has any other suggestions, though. Buffalo Peaks, maybe?

I'm in CO Springs, btw, so most places are a reasonable drive for me.

Weekend of June 29-30? Any takers?

With my friends coming in a few short hours, and the fact that I am starting to get quite a few emails, messages, etc, asking about this info, I think it is about time to write another Quick and Dirty Guide. This time for my adopted home! And since the license plates turn green per the old joke, I figure some might enjoy this info. Heck, the majority of the messages I am getting ARE from the Front Range. :)

This Quick and Dirty Guide provides an overview of activities, supplies, and amenities available in the Moab, UT area.
As with the other Q&D guides, I do not give specific ideas, but gives links to other resources.

The Q&D guide makes a concise article to assist with your trip planning needs. Enjoy!

https://pmags.com/a-quick-and-dirty-guide-to-moab

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPVEXiyrdHU

In September I looped together the Collegiate East and West. Here is some footage from the East! It was a ten day trip total. AMA about the route, resupply, gear, etc if interested!

https://preview.redd.it/lxw6crqhkz321.png?width=864&format=png&auto=webp&s=3ab4777d272ec9b10d8f791ed4608d20b6d05c9f

Does anyone have any backpacking trip recommendations? I have a friend's birthday coming up and was he wants to go on a backpacking trip. We are both able hikers.I just moved to Colorado and am unfamiliar with a majority of the trails here. Any help is much appreciated.

Just cleaned out my closet, and have a few tops that I was planning to take to Goodwill. Thought I'd post them here first, since some of them are in very good shape. Nothing too special, sorry, but maybe good backup pieces to keep your primary stuff in better shape, or maybe to use for other activities.

The list is below. Unless said otherwise, everything is size men's Medium and is in like-new condition.

• Salomon 300-weight hooded fleece jacket (good condition)
• Sierra Designs Inside-Out Hoodie, https://sierradesigns.com/outside-in-hoody/
• Columbia 3L rain jacket (used, size L, needs to be washed and re-treated)
• Two Sierra Designs "long" rain jackets (one pullover, https://sierradesigns.com/mens-pack-anorak/; and one jacket, https://sierradesigns.com/mens-pack-trench/)
• SD Solar Wind Shirt, which is more of a safari-style hiking shirt, lightly used, https://sierradesigns.com/long-sleeve-solar-wind-shirt/
• Salomon soft shell, very Euro looking, wind-blocking front panels and breathable rear
• SD DriDown Hoodie (2014 I think), used but plenty of life left, https://sierradesigns.com/elite-dridown-hoody/

If interested in anything, PM me and I'll give you an address for pick-up. I'm in south Boulder, between Table Mesa and Baseline on the east side of US-36. Will leave everything on my porch.

I went ahead and created a survey to narrow down the trail choice for 4/28-4/29 . It seemed like there's some interest in the LCW, so I went ahead and threw three trips at the top of the trip list. If you have anything you'd like to suggest, feel free to comment here or in the form

https://goo.gl/forms/6EjByq4zUZnWvTs83

With winter ending and spring beginning, snow might make some of these trails a little more interesting. But hopefully it won't impede us.

Once we've got a trail choice, I'll make another post detailing the route, directions to the trailhead, carpooling options, route description, etc, etc.

Hey Everyone!

I thought I'd kick off the subreddit by organizing a trip we can all participate in possibly towards the end of the month.

I was thinking of the beaver creek wilderness study area, golden gate canyon state park, dominguez canyon, lost creek wilderness, or somewhere else. Any suggestions/comments?