Rocky Mountains Backpacking – East Inlet

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Overview
Highlights
- Backpack into one of the most beautiful valleys in Rocky Mountain National Park
- Visit up to five alpine lakes and the Continental Divide
- Learn about local flora, fauna, and geology
- Learn backpacking tips and techniques from expert guides
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Trip includes
- Professional instruction and guiding
- All meals as noted in the daily itinerarySnacks
- Group cooking gear
- Group first aid kit
- Water filter
- Transportation from store to trailheads
- Campsite and permit fees
Itinerary
Our trip begins today at 1pm at REI's Denver store. Here we meet our guides and fellow travelers, have a chance to go over the gear list and pick up any last minute items. Be sure to bring your pack and gear, as we will depart in our van from here. Following a scenic ...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Diner
Backpacking: 5 miles; elevation gain: 1,400'.
We depart our camp after breakfast for a short drive to our starting point on the shores of Grand Lake on the western side of Rocky Mountain National Park. Beginning at an el...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Diner
Hiking: 4 to 10 miles with multiple options, elevation gain: 1,000 to 2,200'.
Today, with only the weight of our daypacks, we have several options for all levels. Just a short distance up the trail is Lone Pine Lake, the...
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Backpacking: 5 miles; elevation loss: 1,400'.
Wake up to the soft murmur of the mountain stream and the serenade of songbirds. Take a last stroll to nearby Lone Pine Lake before enjoying a hot breakfast and coffee. After we bre...
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What's excluded
- Transportation from your hometown to group meeting point
- Insurance of any kind
- Energy drinks
- Alcoholic beverages
- Soft drinks
- Guide gratuities and items of a personal nature
Accommodation
- Group Camp 1 night
- Backcountry Camping, 2 nights
Full payment is due at sign up, fully refundable up to 30 days prior to departure.
If you decide to cancel your trip, the following fees apply and are due when we receive notice of your cancellation: 30+ days prior to departure = $0 15 to 29 days prior to departure = 50% of the total trip cost is non-refundable 0 to 14 days prior to departure = 100% of the trip cost is non-refundable
If you instead transfer to another trip, the following fees are due at the time of the request: 15+ days prior to departure = $0 0 to 14 days prior to departure = 100% of the trip cost is non-refundable
3 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches and 2 Dinners
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