by Director Tommy | Jul 29, 2011 | Backpacking 2011 |
Hey hey hey, how you doin’ today!? Today is Friday, July 29th. About two hours ago we The Pick Pickled Raisons arrived back in Boulder after an amazing two night three day backpacking trip. We hiked through rain, sunshine, and cloudy skies. We saw lakes,...
by Director Tommy | Jul 26, 2011 | Backpacking 2011 |
Today was day two of Intro to Backpacking. Today we hiked our longest hike yet, 6.5 miles! We took the Fowler trail all the way to the Dowdy Draw trailhead. On our way we saw a big rattlesnake and loads of ladybugs. We ate lunch on the trail, during which we came...
by Director Tommy | Jul 25, 2011 | Backpacking 2011 |
Today was our first day of Intro to Backpacking! We started the day off with a few getting-to-know-you activities before fitting our packs and starting up the trail. We took Rattlesnake Gulch Trail all the way to the old burnt down hotel before turning around and...
by Director Tommy | Jul 19, 2011 | Backpacking 2011 |
Full packs, ninety degree heat, and blistering sun; none of these could dim the Purple Pandas spirit as they set forth for a five mile hike on the Fowler and Doudy Draw trail. Today was the final day of preparation before the group takes off for their three day and...
by Director Tommy | Jul 18, 2011 | Backpacking 2011 |
The Flying Purple Pandas kicked off week two of backpacking with a hot hike in Eldorado Canyon. Despite the heat, kids spirits and excitement levels were high for the ensuing week. Tomorrow we will take to the trails for a 4 mile hike with full packs, in preparation...
by Director Tommy | Jul 15, 2011 | Backpacking 2011 |
The Backcountry Monkeys returned today from three days and two nights at the Battle Mountain group site in Rocky Mountain National Park. After two days hiking in Boulder, the group was eager to hit the high country trails. Packed and ready, the group left AO base...
