Colorado - 14r - 3 Day

from $922.00

Prefer not to pay in full? Payment Plans Available! Please see DETAILS for details!

Hike a Colorado 14r in three days!

OVERVIEW:

Welcome to Colorado, home to 54 mountains rising above 14,000’ (14r)! Want a life-changing outdoor experience? Look no further.

On this 3-day journey, you will stand upon a famed fourteener, hike three days in the high mountains of Colorado, and sleep two peaceful nights in The Great Outdoors! This journey is for those who want to climb a mountain only! No hotels or hot springs included. This is the original BE journey and continues to be our most popular! If you seeking hotels and hot springs, please check out our Colorado - 14r - 7 Day! If climbing a mountain is a dream of yours - welcome! You’ve come to the right place. Backpacking gear and airport shuttles can be included at checkout. Deposits and payment plans are welcomed here!

HIGHLIGHTS:

Standing victoriously on one the highest mountains in the nation!
The route. Our custom routes allow for a more intimate and immersive experience with the mountain!
The views. They’re why we go back!
Our camps. Cozy, simple, and with the best food, coffee, and tea!

DETAILS:

Dates:
- July 26-28 (Buena Vista, CO; airport = Denver International)
- August 30 - September 1 (Lake City, CO; airport = Montrose Regional)
- Custom dates are available at checkout.

Miles = 9+
Required Skill Level = Novice
Exertion Level = Moderate
Beginning & Ending Location = Buena Vista, CO or Lake City, CO
Temperatures = High’s in the 80’s / Lows in the 40’s
Backpacking gear can be included at checkout
Shuttle to-and-from airport can be included at checkout
Registration closes 2 weeks prior to arrival
A deposit to secure your spot is welcomed here! After placing your deposit, BE will email you your preferred payment plan! To place a deposit and begin a payment plan:
- Click the Deposit page!
- Select “Domestic”
- Click “Place Deposit”
- Under “Domestic Journey”, select “Colorado - 14r - 3 Day”
- Scroll down to “Payment Plans” and select or enter your preferred payment plan.
- Submit the non-refundable $250 deposit. This deposit is applied to the overall balance.
- After BE receives your deposit, we will email you your preferred payment plan! No worries, there’s no interest or added fees. BE Simple!

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Friendly, local guides
All meals and snacks on trail

WHAT’S EXCLUDED:

Guide Gratuity (10-20% is customary)
Snacks, beverages, and souvenirs bought in town.

ITINERARY:

Day 1: It’s Go Time!

Driving? Meet BE in our mountain town at 6:00am for coffee! Over coffee, we will cover itinerary, prep gear, and divvy up food. After that, we’ll hit the super scenic trail as we cross many streams and saunter through vibrant Aspen groves. Meals included = Lunch & Dinner. Accommodations = Tent. Miles = 5.

Day 2: Upward-Bound & Summit!

Good early morning! We have a big day today as we work our way up to the summit! Standing on the top of Colorado doesn’t come too easy so we’ll take it nice and slow; enjoying a plethora of breaks and beautiful views. On the way up, keep your eye out for pika, ptarmigan, and marmots! Meals included = Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner. Accommodations = Tent. Miles = 7.

Day 3: East-Bound & Down

Good leisure morning! With the hard work behind us, we’ll sleep in, sip some coffee, eat our last breakfast, then head down the mountain. Once we’re at the trailhead, we’ll have our last lunch together and then part ways. Hey…CONGRATULATIONS on standing on top of the country’s highest mountains! You really can do anything one step at at time! Meals included = Breakfast & Lunch. Accommodations = N/A. Miles = 5.

LOGISTICS:

Flying? Depending on your chosen date, your airport is either Denver International Airport or Montrose Regional Airport. BE can meet you at the airport or your nearby hotel. We recommend booking your return flight for Sunday night or Monday, the day after our time on the mountain ends. Though we strive to be off the mountain by 3:00pm on Sunday, weather, group needs, and traffic can greatly effect Sunday’s itinerary. Remember, it’s a 3 hour drive to the airport!
Driving? Meet BE in our mountain town by 6:00am on Friday!

RENTAL GEAR:

All of your gear needs to fit inside your pack, check out the Backpacking Gear List for your comprehensive list! Renting gear? You can rent now at checkout or later via our Gear Rental page! Have questions regarding gear? Contact Us! We love talking gear.

DEPOSITS & PAYMENT PLANS:

A deposit to secure your spot is welcomed here! After placing your deposit, BE will email you your preferred payment plan! To place a deposit and begin a payment plan:

Click the Deposit page!
Select “Domestic”
Click “Place Deposit”
Under “Domestic Journey”, select “Colorado - 14r- 3 Day”
Scroll down to “Payment Plans” and select or enter your preferred payment plan.
Submit the non-refundable $250 deposit. This deposit is applied to the overall balance.
After BE receives your deposit, we will email you your preferred payment plan! No worries, there’s no interest or added fees. BE Simple!

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 journey 30 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!

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