Colorado Backpacking: 2-Day Beginner Adventure!
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Overview
The 2-Day Beginner Backpacking Trip takes adventurers into the stunning Lost Creek Wilderness, near Deckers, Colorado, in the heart of the Colorado Backcountry. This guided backpacking tour teaches the basics of backcountry exploration.
Participants will learn essential skills like setting up camp and Leave No Trace ethics. Expect to see majestic rock formations, aspen groves, and lush alpine forests. This trip is perfect for all skill levels.
The tour includes private transportation, lunch, dinner, breakfast, and essential gear like a headlamp, backpacking stove, cookset, compass, GPS, water filter, first aid kit, and repair kit. It excludes guide gratuity. With a small group, expert guides, and unforgettable scenery, this is the perfect way to experience the Colorado wilderness.

Highlights
Learn Backpacking Basics: Expert guides teach you how to set up camp, navigate, and cook in the backcountry.
Explore Colorado's Beauty: Hike through stunning landscapes with rock formations, aspen groves, and alpine forests.
All Gear Included: Backpacking stove, cookset, water filter, first aid kit, and more are provided for you.
Small Group Adventure: Enjoy a personalized experience with a small group, making it easy to learn and explore.
Sentiment Analysis
Customers generally had a wonderful time learning about backpacking in the Colorado wilderness, feeling supported by knowledgeable guides, while a few would have preferred a more relaxed pace.

Customers loved the guides who taught them about backpacking and nature.
Many say the scenery was pretty with lots of wild animals.
Beginners liked learning to set up camp and using new tools.
Several people felt safe and supported by the experienced team.
Some visitors wished for more time to relax and explore the views.
One person found the backpacking a bit harder than they expected.
The Journey
Lost Creek Wilderness, near Deckers, Colorado
Explore the rugged beauty of Lost Creek Wilderness near Deckers, Colorado. This stunning landscape features dramatic elevation changes from 8,000 to 12,000 feet, offering breathtaking vistas and a challenging yet rewarding hiking experience. Discover the majestic rock formations that define the area, wander through shimmering aspen groves, and lose yourself in the tranquility of lush alpine forests. The namesake Lost Creek adds a melodic backdrop to your journey, making this an unforgettable immersion into Colorado's unspoiled natural grandeur. Historically, this region offered refuge to Native American tribes and later became a draw for pioneers seeking solace and sustenance in its vast expanses.
Colorado Backcountry
Delve into the heart of the Colorado backcountry with a tailored backpacking experience designed for beginners. Master essential skills like setting up camp, cooking in the wild, and navigating using Leave No Trace principles, ensuring a sustainable and enriching adventure. Choose from a range of routes spanning 12 to 22 miles, customizable to your fitness level, and immerse yourself in the pristine wilderness. This experience offers the flexibility to adapt the route, ensuring comfort and enjoyment, while providing an invaluable introduction to the art of responsible backcountry exploration and a profound connection with nature.
Know Before You Go
This 2-Day Beginner Backpacking Trip includes private transportation to and from the trailhead, as well as all meals (lunch, dinner, and breakfast). Essential backpacking gear such as a headlamp, backpacking stove, fuel canister, cookset, bowls, dishes, utensils, mug, soap, collapsible sink, compass, GPS, water filter, first aid kit, and repair kit are also included. Please note that guide gratuity is not included. Enjoy your adventure!
Hot Tip
Bring extra socks! Several past guests mentioned that having an extra pair of dry socks made the hiking much more comfortable. Also, don't be afraid to ask your guide questions – they're full of useful information about the area and backpacking tips.