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Ultimate Bike Trip on The Colorado Trail

Ultimate High: Mountain Biking The Colorado Trail

With its high-altitude riding, spectacular vistas, and wild, remote segments, the 486-mile Colorado Trail from Denver to Durango offers mountain bikers the adventure of a lifetime. Join four riders, ranging in age from 17 to 52, who traversed the trail over the course of two summers as they discuss gear and food selection, training, and logistical challenges, as well as the rewards of tackling this incredible adventure.

Wednesday, June 5, 2013
REI Denver
6:30–8:00 pm
REGISTER (It's Free)

Wednesday, June 12, 2013
REI Boulder
6:30–8:00 pm
REGISTER (It's Free)

Wednesday, June 19, 2013
REI Westminster
6:30–8:00 pm
REGISTER (It's Free)


Hiking The Colorado Trail: Adventure for All Ages

All ages hike The Colorado TrailThink you're too old - or young - to hike the 486-mile Colorado Trail? Then you should listen to what Stan Foster of Estes Park has to say. Last summer, the retired Air Force officer took an adventurous route to his 50th high school reunion in Durango: He thru-hiked the CT, beginning in Denver and ending in time to celebrate with his classmates. Join Stan and his wife, Carol, as they describe how to plan and take on the hike of a lifetime.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013
REI Fort Collins
6:30–8:00 pm
REGISTER (It's Free)

Thursday, June 13, 2013
REI Colorado Springs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


A Family’s Triumph: Completing The Colorado Trail

Van Zweden Kids' Journal CoverKids' Journal, Great Story of their Family Hike

In 2011, Roy Van Zweden and three of his boys hiked nearly 500 miles across the Rocky Mountains on The Colorado Trail . . . quite an accomplishment. Jonas (8), Miles (10) and Eli (12) had a lot of fun and kept a daily journal.  They've shared it with us, thankfully, because it's a 'good read.'

In Fall, 2011, Roy and boys teamed up with the CTF and presented their story at REI stores in the Denver area.  Attendees enjoyed these and found them informative.  The Van Zwedens may do additional presentations in Spring, 2012.

 

 

 


Thru-Hike Video worth watching (best we've seen) thanks to Zach Hague (click image below to view):

Thru-Hike Video


CT Volunteer Trail Crew on TV:

Watch CT Volunteer Trail Crew 0111 and CBS Denver's "Colorado Getaways"


Media:

Through Hiker:

"Sore Feet. Happy Camper."
Short article: Brian Jackson, CPA, Hikes the Colorado Trail
Reprinted with permission of The Colorado Society of CPAs

Radio Webcast:

Use the controls below to listen to an interview conducted by KGNU of CTF Executive Director, Bill Manning (approx. 2 minutes)

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2012 Trail Season:

Crews – CTF 2012 Trail Crew Reports and Photos

Volunteers – CTF 2012 Accomplishments

Newsletter – Tread Lines Winter 2012


Images:

CT Trail Marker JPEG 29 KB
Guidebook: The Colorado Trail – Official Guidebook of The Colorado Trail Foundation, 8th Edition JPEG 248 KB
Databook: The Colorado Trail Databook, 5th Edition JPEG 15 KB

Facts and Information:

Volunteer Speaking Points (PDF)