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Backpacking Course for Teens - Flat Tops Wilderness Area

Youth Program

Backpacking Course for Teens - Flat Tops Wilderness Area

This summer, join the Youth Programs team and take on a 30 mile loop in the Flat Tops Wilderness Area. On this adventure you will hike miles along meadows and lakes, summit peaks, gain confidence and friendships, all while learning the skills necessary for backcountry travel and navigation.

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Hana Hamilton
Leader
The Blanco ranger District and Flat Tops Wilderness area has some iconic trails. This summer, join the Youth Programs team and take on the Arthur Carhart trail, Trappers Lake trail, Island Lake trail, Wall Lake trail, Little Trappers Trail, and the Chinese Wall trail, for one amazing backpacking loop. On this adventure you will hike miles along meadows and lakes, summit peaks, gain confidence and friendships, all while learning the skills necessary for backcountry travel and navigation. As you gain experience in leadership roles and discover how to manage a successful team, you will become competent and comfortable with life on the trail. Over the course of the week you will move from being guided by instructors to working/collaborating with your peers to guide your group. 

  • Age: For youth going into grades 9-12. 

  • Dates: July 31, 2023 (depart at 7am) - August 4, 2023 (return by 5pm)

  • Location: This is a week-long overnight camp. We will depart from the American Mountaineering Center (AMC) in Golden, CO. Transportation from the AMC to and from the trailheads will be provided.  The group will camp along the trail at designated backcountry campsites.

  • Cost: CMC Family Members - $1,150/week, Non-Members - $1,250/week. CMC Members with a Family Membership receive $100 off. Learn about all the benefits of becoming a CMC member. 
    • Please note, if you have an individual membership and wish to sign up your child, you will need to create a separate guest account with a different email. You can also choose to upgrade your individual membership to a family membership to be able to register your child on your account and receive the discount.
    • Course fee includes instruction, shared group gear (tents), transportation from the American Mountaineering Center to/from the trailheads, meals, and backcountry permits. 
    • AT CMC, WE BELIEVE THE OUTDOORS ARE FOR ALL. If you need financial assistance for our camps, click here to apply! If you would like to set up a payment plan to finance your next adventure, email us at staceyh@cmc.org.

Refund/cancellation policy: Requests made prior to 30 days before the beginning of this camp will be processed with a $20 handling fee. Requests made within 30 days of the camp will be refunded at 50% of the amount paid. No refunds will be made 7 days prior to the event unless it relates to a medical reason with a signed note from a medical provider.  If the CMC cancels the class for any reason, a full refund will be issued.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with more details and information about the camp. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us!

Program Requirements

This program has no scheduled activities.

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Required Equipment

CMC Will Provide the Following:

  • Camping Supplies (tents, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, tarps)
  • Cooking Supplies (stoves, fuel, coolers, dishes, utensils, etc.)
  • Food (all meals and snacks)
  • Medical/First Aid Kits
  • Safety Equipment (GPS devices, etc.)
  • Permits, maps, guidebooks

Participant Packing List will be provided after registration, and a few weeks before the program begins. A info packet will contain the packing list, daily itinerary, and other important information. If you have questions about these details before registering, please reach out to: yep@cmc.org 

Program Materials

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