2022 Colorado
Quick Facts
Dates: July 17-25
Co-Leaders: James & Ali
Location: Colorado
Itinerary
Saturday, July 16
(If you are spending the night at the Annex) Arrive at the Annex at 5 PM and discuss the trip
Go to the store and shop at HEB for everything needed before Saturday, July 23rd
Eat dinner at Annex
Organize Crew camping gear, getting everything we need from the closet
Lights out at 9 PM
Sunday, July 17
Wake up at 5 AM
Pack the trailer and eat breakfast
Depart from the Annex by 6 AM
Stop at [TBD] for lunch
Arrive at [TBD] and set up camp
Cook dinner, eat, and clean before 10 PM
Lights out at 10 PM
Monday, July 18
Wake up at 6 AM
Break camp and eat breakfast
Depart from [TBD] by 8 AM
Arrive at Blue Lakes Trailhead
Eat lunch and prepare for the hike
Start hiking by 5 PM and arrive at Lower Blue Lake by 7:30 PM
Set up camp and eat dinner
Lights out at 10 PM
Tuesday, July 19
Wake up at 7 AM
Eat breakfast and prepare for the day hike
Hike to the Blue Lakes Pass, eat lunch during the hike, and be back at camp by 3 PM
Rest at camp
Lights out at 10 PM
Wednesday, July 20
Wake up at 6 AM
Break camp and eat breakfast
Start hiking back to the Blue Lakes Trailhead by 8 AM, Arriving to the car by 10 AM
Depart from Blue Lakes Trailhead when we get to the car
Arrive at Mt. Massive Trailhead Parking Lot by 4 PM
Prep for the hike
Start hiking to the Mt. Elbert Treeline by 5 PM, arriving by 8 PM
Set up camp and eat dinner
Lights out at 10 PM
Thursday, July 21
Wake up at 6 AM
Break camp and eat breakfast
Start hiking to the Mt. Elbert Peak by 8 AM, arriving by 10:30 AM
Start hiking all the way back to the Mt. Massive Trailhead Parking Lot, arriving by 3 PM
Eat lunch
Start hiking to the Mt. Massive treeline by 5 PM, arriving by 7 PM
Set up camp and eat dinner
Lights out by 9 PM
Thursday, July 22
Wake up at 5 AM
Break camp and eat breakfast
Start hiking to the Mt. Massive Peak, arriving by 10:30 AM
Start hiking all the way back to the Mt. Massive Trailhead Parking Lot, arriving by 3:30 PM
Eat lunch
Depart from Mt. Massive Trailhead Parking lot by 3:30 PM
Stop at [store in Twin Lakes] and shop for everything needed for the rest of the trip
Arrive at Lakeview Campground
Set up camp, cook dinner, and clean before lights out
Lights out at 10 PM
Friday, July 23
Wake up at 7 AM
Cook breakfast
[fun activity]
Head back to camp by 6 PM
Cook dinner and clean before lights out
Lights out at 10 PM
Saturday, July 24
Wake up at 7 AM
Break camp
Depart from Lakeview Campground by 9 AM
Eat lunch at [TBD]
Arrive at [TBD] by 5 PM
Set up camp, cook dinner, and clean before lights out
Lights out at 9 PM
Saturday, July 25
Wake up at 5 AM
Break camp
Depart from [TBD] by 6 AM
Eat lunch at [TBD]
Arrive at the Annex sometime around 9 PM
Part ways
To Do List:
Departure Itinerary
Departure/Arrival times
Locations/Activities
Mealtimes and locations
Meal Plan
Detailed Recipes
Car Plan
Estimated Price
Acquire Accurate Headcount
Make any necessary reservations
Weather
Training
Hyperthermia
Lightning
Altitude Sickness
Blisters, Bruises, and Sprains
Equipment