Summer of Fun 2014

 

 

 

 

Adventures and social fun for recent grads and young professionals ages 18-40

 

Be sure to like the Alpine Start Facebook page and join the Trailblazers Facebook group. New trips are constantly being added!

 

June 4 • Cheeseman Park Ice Cream Social "Hike" • 6:00
Join us at Lik's Ice Cream, then for a " hike" around Cheeseman Park.

 

June 11 • Colorado Rockies Game
Catch a baseball game and socialize with other Trailblazers.

 

June 13-15 • Decalibron Hike & Camp at Kite Lake
Leave Denver on Friday afternoon for full-moon camping at Kite Lake! Then gear up for a Saturday summit of three 14ers: Mt. Democrat, Mt. Lincoln and Mt. Cameron.

 

June 18 • Support you local brewer - Wynkoop Brewing • 5:30
Come on out an join us for some Pool, Food, and Beer at the Wynkoop Brewery. (ages 21+)

June 22 • Grays & Torreys Peaks
Why do just one 14er when you can do two? Hike the standard route up Grays, then traverse the saddle over to Torreys.

June 30 • After Work Hike: Beaver Brook/Chavez Loop Trail
Beat the Monday blues with an after-work hike. Meet at Genessee Park at 5pm for a 4-mile loop along Clear Creek with 800 feet of elevation gain.

July 4 • Holiday Hike in Golden Gate Canyon State Park
Celebrate Independence Day by hiking the 8-mile Mountain Lion Loop with 1,804 feet of elevation gain.

July 9 • Lookout Wednesday Bike Ride
Ride up and down Lookout Mountain starting at 4pm, followed by optional libations at Mountain Toad.

July 18-20 • Two-day Outdoor Climbing Clinic in Penitente Canyon
Leave Friday afternoon, camp Friday and Saturday night and climb Saturday and Sunday. Open to all climbing levels. Gear can be provided upon request. We will practice technique, systems and fun! All food and transportation included for $150.

July 23 • Lookout Wednesday Bike Ride
Ride up and down Lookout Mountain starting at 4pm, followed by optional libations at Mountain Toad.

July 25-27 • Harvard/Columbia Traverse
Leave Denver area Friday afternoon, hike in and set up camp. Complete the traverse Saturday and return to basecamp.

August 8 • Lookout Wednesday Bike Ride
Ride up and down Lookout Mountain starting at 4pm, followed by optional libations at Mountain Toad.

August 10 • Clinton, Traver and McNamee Peaks Loop
A Class 1/2 loop hitting two Centennials and an addition 13er, covering 10 miles and 3,500’ of elevation gain.

August 20 • Lookout Wednesday Bike Ride
Ride up and down Lookout Mountain starting at 4pm, followed by optional libations at Mountain Toad.