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Rather than accidentally forget the gear, I always have my ~3 lb daypack pre-staged. Here's what's in my day pack. Read More ...

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So you wanna hike in Colorado?

An early morning walk is a blessing for the whole day.  –Thoreau

Welcome to Colorado!  During your visit, you will have an opportunity to explore the mountains of Colorado. Hiking in Colorado is a wonderful experience; much beauty, rugged mountains, sublime views. But, it also involves some basic equipment and knowledge to have a pleasant hike. This document will hopefully answer some questions you may have and let your hike be an enjoyable one.

Please  Note: This document was written in mind for introductory type trips that I lead. If you go solo and/or take longer trips, trips that go above treeline, etc. you MUST take the items suggested for longer and more arduous trips (e.g. map, compass, long underwear, etc.) There is a good chance that a  short, stocky, Italian-looking guy will not be around to lead you on all your trips.

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