Colorado Trail Days event schedule:
Friday
What: The 5 Point Film Festival
When: Friday June 28, 6:30 PM
Where: Powerhouse Science Center
Why: to be moved and inspired by a special selection of outdoor and adventure films that will raise the spirit and dazzle the eyes, each containing a message consistent with purpose, respect, community, humility, and balance.
All Weekend
Osprey Backpack Repair Station
Bring down any pack with any problem and Osprey Packs will evaluate and perform a repair if possible. Free, and absolutely awesome.
Exped Dunk Tank Mattress Repair Station
Exped will be accessing leaky air mattresses pads and repairing them on the spot is possible. Free and super unbelievably rad.
Saturday
What: Coffee talks with the San Juan Mountain Association
when: Saturday June 29, 9:30 AM
where: Outdoor Research Tiny House, Backcountry Experience
why: to learn about the importance of education, stewardship and recreational use in sensitive places such as Ice Lakes Basin and how the OR tiny house along with San Juan Mountain Association will play a role in administering information to the public for the remainder of the summer in South Mineral Creek.
What: Ultra light Luxury with Five Pound Pete
when: Saturday June 29, 10 AM
Where: Backcountry Experience
Why: to learn how traveling ultra-light doesn’t mean sacrificing comfort. Vogt has designed and refined his own thru-hiking gear for years and has learned through experience, trail and error how and where to reduce weight, minimize complications and where to find room for improvement. Remember, his base weight is five pounds, thats why they call him Five Pond Pete.
what: Bikepacking the Colorado Trail with Brett Davis
when: Saturday June 29, 12 PM
where: Backcountry Experience
why: as self supported adventure like bikepacking is exploding, learn from a guide with years of experience about how to plan, what to bring, what you’ll need and what you wont on an excursion like the Colorado trail.
What: Outlandish: Fuel your Epic with Morgan “The Running Bum” Sjogren
When : Saturday June 29, 2 PM
Where: Backcountry Experience
Why: Sjogren has become the voice of a certain kind of adventure, one mixed with feasts heated o=n the engine block of a Jeep Wrangler. One laced with guidebook-writing adventures across the southwest (Sjogren is the author of the Best Hikes in Bears Ears). One built on endless days on the trails and rowdy campfire nights. Her new book, Outlandish: Fuel for you Epic, captures it all.
what: how to use a map and compass with Graham Coffey
when: Saturday June 29, 3:30
where: Backcountry Experience
why: Maps can be fun to look at and easy to read inside, but when your turned around in the woods or high mountains it’s good to know exactly what you’re looking at. Seasoned backpacking guide and store manager Graham Coffey teaches us how to use a map and compass for real world outdoor applications.
What: Steve House presents Training for The Uphill Athlete
When: Saturday June 29
Where: Backcountry Experience
Why: Steve House is perhaps on of the most accomplished and progressive alpinists of our time. In his new book he co-authored with other world class like Kilian Jornet and Scott Johnston, House bring an unparalleled knowledge of conditioning for mountain environments. He’ll share stories, answer questions and list training principles.
Sunday
What: Salomon Group Run and Hike Shoe Demo
when: Sunday June 30, 10 AM
where: Meet at Backcountry Experience, car pool to Junction Creek, hike out and back on CT to first bridge or Run out and back to Gudy’s and back.
why: Salomon is a leader in footwear, and this is a terrific opportunity to try out a pair of Salomon’s brand of trail shoes, plus see the southern most tip of this famous trail as the Junction Creek drainage is flowing and lush. Also, adventurer/artist Hannah Green will be joining us on the trail.
What: Society through adventure’s lens with Hannah Green
when: Sunday June 30, 1 PM
Where: Backcountry Experience
Why: Hannah Green is an adventurer on the go, an insatiable and accomplished trail runner, thru-hiker, bikepacker and artist. To her, adventure provides a unique lens in which to see the world around her. She’ll share her stories and perspective as well as showcase artwork.
What: Water filtration with MSR
When Sunday at 2 PM
Where: Backcountry Experience
Why: not all water filtration is the same. We’ll learn the ins and outs of this crucial technology and how some systems are better than others in filtering water in the backcountry.
Check back for updates and more clinic info! See you there!
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