What we’re about
Hello and welcome to Alpine Adventurers Hiking!
We're a community of folks who love hiking!! Most of us are 50+ years young, but all are welcome. The hikes will be scheduled year-round, located in the beautiful front range mountains just outside of Denver, Colorado: extending from Ward/Nederland, to Boulder, Golden, Kittredge, Evergreen, and Pine, CO. Average length of hikes is 6-9 miles, with 1,000+ ft. elevation gain, providing a great workout, but not too 'killer'! We'll hike a variety of terrain: through pine forests, canyons, and aspen groves, traversing mountain switchbacks and trekking alongside cascading waters. Depending on the season, we'll revel in nature's gorgeous arrays of wildflowers, fall colors and sparkling snow (always bring your spikes for traction on ice/packed snow). We'll take in the incredible views from rocky outcroppings and overlooks at higher elevations, enjoying a snack break and pausing to take a few photos along the way. We'll even explore several historical sites, and discover fascinating, often obscure aspects of Colorado's history, including notable individuals who left their unique imprint on our state.
***I also enjoy organizing additional events connected to hiking/walking: enjoying live music, festivals, outdoor art shows, and community holiday celebrations, sometimes following our hike, other times stand- alone outings. Hope you'll join us for a variety of FUN TIMES! ***
After hiking, there will sometimes be lunch happening at a local eatery (outdoors on a patio or deck preferred, weather permitting) where we can enjoy great food and socializing!
When Meetup members sign up and accept the Meetup Terms of Service, they are agreeing to the Release found in Section #6 (see link below): This Release basically states that members attend events at their own risk, and releases the organizers, the assistant organizers and Meetup from any claims that may result from injury or death. Hiking has inherent risks, and each member is responsible for their own safety & well-being during outings with the group. Know your own limits and abilities, and proceed accordingly. Click on the link below to view the Meetup Release document:
https://help.meetup.com/hc/en-us/articles/360027447252-Terms-of-Service?_ga=2.162109114.741224010.1705434282-2134612776.1685471712
**CONDUCT OF ATTENDEES ON HIKES/OUTINGS:
Please remember that we hike together in the beautiful Front Range Mountains to get a great workout, socialize and make new friends, reduce stress and experience renewal in mind, body, and spirit. Demonstrating respect for others through actions and words, making an effort to contribute to the group in a positive way, ensures that we'll all have an enjoyable experience! Please keep this in mind when signing up for and attending hikes/outings. Members who disregard these conduct guidelines will not be able to retain their membership with this group.**
Always come prepared with plenty of water, sunscreen, a snack, & proper clothing/boots for the weather/elements. A CORSAR Card is highly recommended. The cost is $12 for a five-year card. This helps to fund volunteer emergency rescue crews who are on call, should you have an injury or health emergency while out on the trials. Here's a link for more detailed information:
www.coloradosar.org/
IMPORTANT: PLEASE DO NOT SIGN UP TO ATTEND A HIKE OR SNOWSHOE OUTING, THEN FAIL TO SHOW UP THE MORNING OF THE EVENT WITHOUT PROVIDING NOTICE. WHENEVER POSSIBLE, CHANGE YOUR RSVP TO 'NOT GOING' A MINIMUM OF 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE, SO THAT THOSE ON THE WAIT LIST MAY ATTEND. I UNDERSTAND THAT EMERGENCIES AND LAST-MINUTE ISSUES OCCUR, BUT PLEASE CANCEL YOUR RSVP AS SOON AS POSSIBLE! THIS SHOWS RESPECT FOR THE LEADER AND ALL MEMBERS OF THIS GROUP. AS IS TRUE FOR MOST MEETUPS, MEMBERS WHO CONSISTENTLY 'NO SHOW' (3 OR MORE TIMES) WILL LOSE THEIR MEMBERSHIP IN THIS GROUP. THANK YOU!
I am very excited to continue organizing and leading hikes, and to create special memories with my fellow adventurers!!
See you soon,
Tricia
Upcoming events (2)
See all- WOOD'S QUARRY, KOHLER MESA & SKUNK CANYON: CHAUTAUQUA PARK, BOULDER!Needs location
Discover an old stone quarry where large sandstone slabs have been rearranged into an outdoor living room by a few creative folks. This hike is approximately 5.9 miles in length, with 1,000 ft. elevation gain. It's moderate as far as difficulty. Bring a snack to take a break & fully enjoy this unique spot and amazing, panoramic views of Boulder, the Flatirons, and beyond. We'll start on Bluebell Road, then take the Mesa Trail to a fork, then go right on Woods Quarry. After enjoying the amazing views from the overlook at Wood's Quarry, we'll head back down on the loop to pass by a historic stone cabin, then continue through the pines onto the Kohler Mesa and Skunk Canyon Loops & finally follow the Enchanted Mesa trail down to the parking lot. Dogs are welcome, on leash. Please be sure to clean up after your pet! There are restrooms at Chautauqua Ranger Cottage, on the east side of the front porch, as well as at the top of Bluebell Road.
***BRING YOUR SPIKES FOR TRACTION; ICE/SNOW ON TRAILS***
Check out the links below; we'll hike the COMBINED loops/trails shown on these maps:
Bluebell Trail, Woods Quarry Trail, and Enchanted Mesa - Colorado | AllTrails
Skunk Canyon and Kohler Mesa Loop - Colorado | AllTrails
Directions:
Address: 900 Baseline Rd &, 9th St, Boulder, CO 80302
From Denver, take Hwy. 36 North to the Baseline Road exit in Boulder, and head West on Baseline Rd. for 1.5 miles, to the Chautauqua Park parking lots, on your left. WE'LL MEET AT THE RANGER COTTAGE, NEXT TO THE MAIN PARKING LOT.
**PARKING IS FREE EVERY DAY OF THE WEEK FROM LABOR DAY THROUGH MEMORIAL DAY.** THERE IS A PARKING FEE DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS, ON WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS ONLY, FROM MEMORIAL DAY THROUGH LABOR DAY.
- OLDE GOLDEN HOLIDAYS CANDLELIGHT WALK & DINE @ THE TABLE MOUNTAIN INN!!Needs location
Lets get out, get festive, and enjoy a long-standing Golden, CO tradition: the Olde Golden Holidays! This has become an annual Alpine Adventurers event; it's such a FESTIVE & FUN kick- off to the holiday season! The main bridge spanning Clear Creek, multiple walkways, smaller bridges, and the trees all along the creek are ablaze with 50,000 holiday lights! We'll join fellow revelers, singing Christmas carols as we walk down Washington Ave. to the Clear Creek Bridge, where a lucky child does the honors and flips the switch, illuminating the amazing lights throughout the town. We'll enjoy hot apple cider and roasted chestnuts at the historical cabins area during our walk. Dogs are welcome at the candle light walk; of course, please pick up after your pet.
LINK FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
https://www.visitgolden.com/olde-golden-holidays/PARKING:
There is valet parking in the two Table Mountain Inn parking garages (one upper/one lower), as well as a parking lot directly across the street, and of course, on-street parking. ON-STREET PARKING IS FREE (some have time limits--see parking info. link below), & THERE ARE SEVERAL PARKING LOTS (THE GOLDEN LIBRARY & THE HISTORY CENTER LOTS NEXT TO CLEAR CREEK ARE FREE).LINK FOR FURTHER PARKING INFO.:
www.visitgolden.com/your-visit/getting-here/parkingDINNER:
BEFORE THE CANDLELIGHT WALK, WHICH STARTS AT 6:30 P.M., LETS MEET FOR DINNER/DRINKS AT THE TABLE MOUNTAIN INN, 13TH & WASHINGTON AVE., AT 4:00 P.M. (This is two blocks from the starting spot for the Candlelight Walk). The Table Mtn. Inn serves a variety of delicious Southwestern (and many other) menu choices, along with the best margs in town!***I'VE RESERVED THE ENTIRE HEATED, COMPLETELY ENCLOSED PATIO SPACE FOR 30 OF US (THE MAXIMUM # OF GUESTS ALLOWED), UNDER 'TRICIA' & 'ALPINE ADVENTURERS'. THIS SPACE WILL BE ALL LIT UP AND DECKED OUT TO BE FESTIVE FOR THE HOLIDAYS.
***IMPORTANT: DUE TO LIMITED SPACE, DINNER IS FIRST-COME-FIRST-SERVED! IF YOU ARRIVE AND THERE IS NO MORE SPACE, IT WILL BE UP TO YOU TO EITHER FIND ANOTHER SPOT IN THE RESTAURANT TO EAT, OR EAT AT ANOTHER NEARBY RESTAURANT (THERE ARE MANY WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE OF THE CANDLELIGHT WALK STARTING POINT), THEN MEET UP WITH THE REST OF OUR GROUP AT WASHINGTON AND 15TH TO BEGIN THE WALK AT 6:30 P.M. OF COURSE, SOME FOLKS WILL JUST WANT TO DO THE CANDLELIGHT WALK, NOT DINNER....AND SOME JUST COME FOR A DRINK & THE WALK. IT'S TOTALLY YOUR CALL!***##### LINK FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
https://www.tablemountaininn.com/
FYI: DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE CANTINA, BUT ARE ALLOWED IN THE ENCLOSED, HEATED PATIO SPACE.
AFTER DINNER, WE'LL GATHER OUTSIDE THE TABLE MOUNTAIN INN'S MAIN ENTRANCE AT 6:20 P.M., head two blocks up Washington Ave. to the top of the hill at 15th St. and join the crowd to walk/sing our way down to the Washington Ave. bridge over Clear Creek. After the lighting ceremony at the bridge, we'll walk the many pathways and bridges along Clear Creek, through a winter wonderland! If you want a candle to carry on the walk, the Historical Society (on Clear Creek, next to the main bridge on Washington Ave.) and other vendors throughout town will have them for sale--get there early, they sell out pretty fast.
***With 75 people attending this event, we'll need to spread out on the walk! JUST BE AT THE TOP OF THE WASHINGTON AVE. HILL (Washington & 15th) BY 6:30 P.M. TO MEET UP FOR THE CANDLELIGHT WALK!***
