Colorado Fourteener - 7 Day

Hike a Colorado Fourteener in 7 days!

OVERVIEW:

On this 7-day journey, we’ll gradually acclimate to 14,000’, sleep beside waterfalls and alpine lakes, dine in The Great Outdoors, and stand upon one famed Colorado fourteener and one Colorado thirteener! This journey is for those who want ample time in the wilderness of Colorado to unplug, restore, soak up the sun, and accomplish something mega epic! Bonus, this Colorado journey ends in a hot springs resort! Because you deserve it!

This totally all-inclusive and immersive experience includes a shuttle to-and-from the mountain, a hotel on the front-end, a hot springs resort on the back-end, five days hiking through the high country of Colorado, four nights camping, and all meals and snacks on the mountain. Backpacking gear can be included at checkout! Deposits & payment plans welcomed at checkout!

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Summit of one famed fourteener!

• Summit of one breathtaking thirteener!

• Meadows and meadows of wildflowers!

• Alpine Lake!

• Waterfalls!

• Awe-inspiring views!

• Cozy camps with nutritious food!

• Hot springs resort!

DETAILS:

• Dates: June 22-28, 2025

  • Please contact us for custom/private dates!

• Required Skill Level = Novice

• Exertion Level = Moderate

• Mileage = 23

• High = 80’s Low = 40’s.

• Beginning & Ending Location = Buena Vista, CO (Denver International Airport)

• Backpacking gear can be included at checkout

• Registration closes one week prior to arrival

• A $250 non-refundable deposit to secure your spot is welcomed at checkout! After placing your deposit, BE will email you about your preferred payment plan!

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

• Friendly, local guides

• Welcome dinner

• All meals and snacks on trail

• Hotel on the front-end (double occupancy)

• Hot springs resort on the back-end (double occupancy)

• Shuttle to-and-from airport

• All hiking and camping fees.

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED:

• Guide gratuity. 10-20% is customary

• Snacks, beverages, and souvenirs bought in town.

ITINERARY:

Sunday, Day 1: Denver Arrival!

Let the acclimatization begin! Flying? BE can meet you at Denver International Airport! Driving? Meet BE at our Denver hotel by 4:00pm. This evening we will have team welcome dinner, discuss our itinerary, prep gear, and divvy food. Tonight’s goals? Prep and rest. Welcome to Colorado! Included meals = Dinner. Accommodation = Hotel. Miles = 0.

Monday, Day 2: Waterfalls!

Good morning! After breakfast at our hotel we will drive three hours to our super rad Arkansas River Valley fourteener! Once there, we’ll leisurely hike to our first camp, near rushing waterfalls! Feel free to take a dip! Included meals = Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. Accommodations = Tent. Miles = 3.

Tuesday, Day 3: Alpine Lake!

Good leisure morning! Today, we’re going to work our way up to a breathtaking alpine lake but not before we sip coffee at our cozy camp and soak up the sun’s warmth! Included meals = Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. Accommodations = Tent. Miles = 3.

Wednesday, Day 4: Mount White!

Today is a fun day! We’ll get to summit our fist mountain, the beautiful thirteener Mount White! Bonus, we’ll get to do it with light packs since we’ll first set up camp on top of a pass! 360 degree views? Yes please! Included meals = Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. Accommodations = Tent. Miles = 7.

Thursday, Day 5: Mount Antero!

Good summit alpine morning! Today, we begin our descent but not before we sunrise summit our famed fourteener - Mount Antero! CONGRATULATIONS on summiting not one but TWO Colorado mountains! Today is our highest elevation but with our lightest packs then all down hill! After our summit, we'll take a little nap then pack up camp and start our descent! Tonight we sleep creekside. Included meals = Breakfast & Lunch. Accommodations = Hotel. Miles = 6.5.

Friday, Day 6: East-bound & Down

Good last morning on the mountain! After a very leisure morning filled with delicious coffee in the sunlight, we'll walk our final few miles down the mountain. Afterward, we'll have a celebratory dinner and soak in the hot springs! This is what it's all about! Included meals = Breakfast & Lunch. Accommodations = Hot springs resort. Miles = 3.

Saturday, Day 7: Departure

Well, all good things must come to an end. We sure wish they didn’t though. Sip some coffee, eat a nutritious breakfast, and take one last dip in the hot springs. Post-breakfast and checkout, we’ll drive back to Denver International Airport. Remember that it’s a 3-hour drive to the airport so book your return flight for no earlier than 4:00pm. Until next time, my friends. What a magical journey to 14,000’!

LOGISTICS:

• Flying? BE can meet you at Denver International Airport by 3:00pm.

• Driving? Meet BE at our Denver hotel by 4:00pm.

RENTAL GEAR:

All of your gear needs to fit inside your pack so check out the Gear Page for your Gear List! Renting gear? You can rent now at checkout or later via Rental Gear. Feel free to Contact Us with any questions! BE love’s talking gear!

CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY:

• Journeyers who cancel their journey 90+ days before the start date will be refunded the total amount minus processing fees and the $250 non-refundable deposit.

• Journeyers who cancel their journey30 to 90 days before the start state will be refunded half the total amount minus processing fees.

• Journeyers who cancel their journey less than 30 days before the start date will not be refunded.

• Participants who choose to leave an active journey for any reason are not entitled to a refund. Due to the nature and heavy costs of operating permits, BE must adhere to the above itinerary and refund policy.

FINE PRINT:

Above itinerary is subject to change per guide’s discretion. Although beginning & end points do not change, daily mileages may be manipulated to better meet groups needs.

QUESTIONS? Feel free to Contact Us! We love talking about all things BE related!

PRICE:

• Journey = $2,144

• Gear = $312

SEE YOU IN COLORADO!