COLORADO HIKING BLOG

From the Experts in Estes Park, CO

Guided Backpacking Trips Estes Park

Proper Water Treatment Methods

The crystal clear, cold, flowing waters of Estes Park may not be as clean as you believe. Small microbes, particulates, and bacteria that can lead to illness live in clear water. We know, you never worried about this when you were children, but things are different. Regardless of how wonderfully refreshing it would be to…

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Best Foods For Rocky Mountain Hiking Trips

There are a few essential items that every single hiker will take with them no matter how far a hike; great shoes, water, jackets, and food. Forgetting snacks and food can be one of the biggest mistakes that a hiker can make. Hiking, no matter the location, will use up a lot of energy and…

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How to Avoid Mosquito Bites on Your Guided Hiking Trip in Estes Park

Mosquito bites aren’t just itchy inconveniences, they can actually make you sick. West Nile Virus, which doesn’t get the attention that it should anymore, is a big problem here in Colorado, and it is especially concerning this summer since weather conditions have created the perfect storm for a robust mosquito population. Although the majority of…

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