What:
Longs Peak Guided Hikes and Backpacking Trips
Duration:
1 Day Ext: 4am-5pm
2Days: 10am (D1) to 5pm (D2)
Includes:
1 Day Ext: Guide, Technical Equipment, Transportation, Lunch, Breakfast
2 Days: Guide, Camp Gear, Technical Equipment, Transportation, Camping Fees/Reservation, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast & Lunch
Where:
Rocky Mountain National Park and Golden/Boulder, Colorado
When:
March 1st – November 1st
Difficulty:
1 Day Ext: High Endurance Required. No technical climbing
2 Day: Medium Endurance Required. No technical climbing.
Add Ons:
Lodging , Additional Nights Camping Package ($69/p/n),Rental Packs ($15)
Price:
1 Day Ext: Private $299, 2 or more $199/person, Family (+4) and Groups (+10) pricing available.
2 Day: Private: $399, 2 or more $299/person, Groups (+10) pricing available.
Take one- or two- days to really immerse yourself in majestic Rocky Mountain National Park and the sport/challenge of 14-er mountaineering. Your guide will take you to some of the highest points in Colorado through technical and non technical summits.
Longs Peak 1 Day Ext: Wake up before dawn to meet your guide at the base of Longs Peak. Local transportation is also available. It will be a big day on the mountain. Begin the hike with your guide through mountain forest with a headlamp shining bright. Under the night sky you are already beginning to gain altitude. The sun rises as you hit tree line. The light at dawn is nothing short of magical. As you continue to hike 5 miles up switch backs and across mountain creeks you reach the Boulder Fields. The last mile and a half is where the excitement really begins. Here you scramble across rock, along wide ledges and up to the top of this 14 thousand foot mountain. From the top you realize the incredible achievement. After hiking back down your guide will drive you back to town and say farewell. You will never forget your summit attempt of Longs Peak. Give us a call at (303) 731-6160 to learn more.
Longs Peak in 2 days: 7/16&17, 7/23&24, 7/30&31, 8/13&14, 8/27&28
Day 1: Meet your Longs Peak guide in the morning after dawn. We will pack our backcountry packs and head out to enjoy a great day on the trail. If the group has the energy we detour to visit Chasm Lake for lunch. We soon reach an entirely different ecosystem called alpine tundra. The plants are miniature, the ground alive with amazing color and the air pure. Marmots are sure to visit as we hop from rock to rock across meandering streams that flow between boulders. When we reach the Boulder Fields the comfort of developed camp sites and outhouses await. We will cook dinner, relax under the stars and fall a sleep early in preparation for the next day.
Day 2: We leave our camp gear in the Boulder Field and begin a summit attempt at dawn traveling light and fast. As we cross to the North side of the mountain the alpine setting is instantly revealed and the magnificence and grandeur of the Rockies sinks deep into the soul. After a few hours of non technical climbing, if the mountain allows, we will reach the summit and enjoy a magnificent 360 degree view. We will be higher than the eye can see in all directions. This is an incredible place on earth. After a morning summit, we spend the day hiking back down through the transition from high alpine tundra to mountain forest. If you are staying in Boulder or Denver you will have the opportunity to cross into yet another ecosystem on the drive back into the Great American Plains.
The 2 day Longs Peak guided trip is great option but spaces are limited. Reserve Now.
This trip is designed for people with high endurance and drive to push the limits. If you have no experience rock climbing and mountaineering that is fine, we will teach you.
The ability to run 5 to 10 miles is highly encouraged. You need not be a runner but having similiar strength and endurance capabilities makes this trip great.
Wear layers so that you can shed them if you are hot and bundle up if you are cold. Bringing rain gear, a medium sized (40+ liter) backpack, and any required medications is necessary. Light hiking shoes are great for the climbing day but tennis shoes will suffice. Climbing shoes are a must. If you don’t have any we rent them for $10. On the Long’s Peak you must wear hiking shoes or boots with ankle support. Additionally carry layers for 15 degree weather and if staying the night prepare for 0 degree temperatures (Fahrenheit.) You will also need a headlamp but a handheld flash light will work.
Gratuity: The outdoor industry depends on gratuity to ensure quality in the field. Your Longs Peak guide goes to incredible lengths to keep you safe and happy on the mountain. An excellent guided experience on Longs Peak it gratuity of thirty to sixty dollars per person is recommended.
Cancellation Policy: There is a 50% refund available for trips canceled more than 2 weeks in advanced. All trips are non-refundable within 2 weeks of the trip date. In the case of inclement weather prior to the trip start you will be credited the amount paid for future use with Apex Ex valid for up to 1 year from the scheduled trip date.
Responsibility: In the case that a member of the party becomes sick or injured it is the responsibility of the group to abandon the summit attempt and assist in rescue. Additionally, if for any reason the guide determines the group is in unreasonable danger, it is the responsibility of the climbing members to stay with the guide. These situations are part of mountaineering and are non-refundable.
Ready to take it to the next level?
This 2 day trip is a great introduction to Rocky Mountain National Park. As you climb this mountain you are afford a 360 degree view of the park. You will be ready for 3-10 day back packing trips supported by Apex Ex.
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We build each trip around your goals, skill level and endurance. After you book, your guide will call to better understand your group, answer questions and help you prepare for the trip.
To sign up you can also give us a call at 303-731-6160 303-731-6160 from 8am to 10pm
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