Time to join us on an adventure! Which ones will you experience?
FALL QUARTER 2019 TRIPS
*trip details subject to change
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Alpine Club 101 (Same trip run 2 separate days)
This first-year student only trip is your intro to all things DUAC! We're stoked to get to know you and show you all we have to offer as a club throughout your time here at DU. This trip is run two days in a row to accommodate the highest number of newcomers. We will provide most equipment that you will need to have a great experience with us! Location: Devil's Head, Salida, CO Departure Date/Time: Trip #1: Friday 9/13 @ 4pm Trip #2: Saturday 9/14 @3pm Return Date/Time: Trip #1: Sat 9/14 @ 3pm Trip #2: Sun 9/15 @3pm Cost: $25 (members) or $40 (non-members) Registration Opens: Wed 9/11 @ 9:30pm (for members) or Thurs 9/12 @ 9:30am (for non-members) Registration Closes: Thurs 9/12 @ 4:00pm |
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Decalibron Loop
This is your chance to bag 4 of Colorado's iconic 14ers in one day (a gift from the hiking gods)! Camp out for 1 night under the stars, and wake up early the next day to complete the loop, seeing the summits of Mount Democrat, Mount Cameron, Mount Lincoln and Mount Bross in an easy to moderate (and fun) 7.5 mile hike. Location: Leadville, CO Departure Date/Time: Fri 9/20 @ 4:00pm Return Date/Time: Sat 9/21 @ 4:00pm Cost: $25 (members) or $40 (non-members) Registration Opens: Wed 9/11 @ 9:30pm (members) or Thurs 9/12 @ 9:30am (non-members) Registration Closes: Thurs 9/19 @ 4:00pm |
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Day Hike - Mohawk Lakes
Another great chance to enjoy a beautiful Colorado hike - during (arguably) the best part of the year! Spend the day with us hiking through the changing aspens to a waterfall and two lakes and be back to campus all in time for dinner. Location: Breckenridge, CO Departure Date/Time: Sun 9/22 @ 9:00 am Return Date/Time: Sun 9/22 @ 7:00 pm Cost: $15 (members) or $25 (non-members) Registration Opens: Wed 9/11 @ 9:30pm (members) or Thurs 9/12 @ 9:30am (non-members) Registration Closes: Thurs 9/19 @ 4:00pm |
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Hike a 14er
Don't worry if you didn't make it on the Decalibron Loop trip, we've got another chance for you to cross "hiking a 14er" off your bucket list this Fall with a day hike of Mount Quandary or Sherman (we'll make a final decision once we can see the weather forecast for that date)! *This overlaps with the Aspen Backpacking trip - you cannot attend both Location: Mount Quandary or Sherman - weather dependent Departure Date/Time: Sat 9/28 @ 4:00am (we know it's early, but we have to in order to avoid the afternoon showers) Return Date/Time: Sat 9/28 @ 4:00pm Cost: $15 (members) or $25 (non-members) Registration Opens: Wed 9/18 @ 8:15pm (members) or Thurs 9/19 @ 8:15pm (non-members) Registration Closes: Thurs 9/26 @ 4:00pm |
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Aspen Backpacking
We love to send it in Aspen all. year. long. Join us for an amazing weekend of relaxed backpacking as we hike from Aspen to Crested Butte through the colorful aspen trees! *This overlaps with the Hike a 14er trip - you cannot attend both Location: Aspen, CO Departure Date/Time: Fri 9/27 @ 4:00 PM Return Date/Time: Sun 9/29 @ 6:00 PM Cost: $35 (members) or $50 (non-members) Registration Opens: Wed 9/18 @ 8:15pm (members) or Thurs 9/19 @ 8:15pm (non-members) Registration Closes: Thurs 9/26 @ 4:00pm |
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Professional Guided Climbing
Want to learn how to climb? New and experienced climbers both are invited to tag along to Cathedral Spires with us and get your hands (and feet, and other misc. body parts) on some rock for an entire weekend! We will have a professional guide with us from Golden Mountain Guides to show us the ropes (pun intended)! Location: Cathedral Spires Departure Date/Time: Sat 10/5 @ 8:00 AM Return Date/Time: Sat 10/6 @ 9:00 AM Cost: $40 (members) or $55 (non-members) Registration Opens: Wed 9/25 @ 8:15pm (members) or Thurs 9/26 @ 8:15pm (non-members) Registration Closes: Thurs 10/3 @ 4:00pm |
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Crested Butte Hike/Bike
Crested Butte is a BLAST, and this weekend trip is perfect for exploring it on foot, or on wheels! There are beginner and advanced bike trails throughout the area, and the price of this trip includes bike/helmet rentals! Camping is included in this 2-night adventure. Location: Crested Butte, CO Departure Date/Time: Fri 10/11 @ 2:00 PM Return Date/Time: Sun 10/13 @ 6:00 PM Cost: $75 (members) or $95 (non-members) Registration Opens: Wed 9/25 @ 8:15pm (members) or Thurs 9/26 @ 8:15pm (non-members) Registration Closes: Thurs 10/10 @ 4:00pm |
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Penitente Canyon/Sand Dunes
This hidden gem of the San Luis Valley never disappoints with its beautiful views, an awesome campsite, and climbing routes within walking distance! We'll also hit up Great Sand Dunes National Park and maybe even pop into some hot springs during this packed weekend. Location: La Garita, CO Departure Date/Time: Fri 10/25 @ 2:00 PM Return Date/Time: Sun 10/27 @ 6:00 PM Cost: $40 (members) or $55 (non-members) Registration Opens: Wed 10/16 @ 8:15pm (members) or Thurs 10/17 @ 8:15pm (non-members) Registration Closes: Thurs 10/24 @ 4:00pm |
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Cave Tours
Still got some spook left over from Halloween? These cave tours led by the folks at Cave of the Winds will give you a chance to get it out and get your spelunk-on all in a short day trip to the springs! Location: Manitou Springs, CO Departure Date/Time: Sat 11/2 @ 10:00am Return Date/Time: Sat 11/2 @ 2:00pm Cost: $15 (members) or $25 (non-members) Registration Opens: Wed 10/16 @ 8:15pm (members) or Thurs 10/17 @ 8:15pm (non-members) Registration Closes: Thurs 10/31 @ 4:00pm |
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Woodward Copper
Our last trip of the Fall always comes too soon, but we always welcome a trip to Woodward! Get stoked to land your first back flip (or just experience the thrill of Woodward) just in time to hit the slopes over winter break! This trip is best for non-beginner skiers and riders. (New to skiing/snowboarding and want to learn how to ski or ride? Check out the info on our Ellington Beginner Ski Trip each Winter Quarter on the Sunday after Week 1.) Location: Copper, CO Departure Date/Time: Sun 11/3 @ 10:00am Return Date/Time: Sun 11/3 @ 5:00pm Cost: $30 (members) or $45 (non-members) Registration Opens: Wed 10/16 @ 8:15pm (members) or Thurs 10/17 @ 8:15pm (non-members) Registration Closes: Thurs 10/31 @ 4:00pm |
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Are you 21+?
If so, you are eligible to be a driver for our trips! This means you get 50% off your registration for trips in which we need you to drive our rental cars. Email the club at alpine.du@gmail.com to find out about their driver needs and complete the steps on the Rental Vehicle Driving Requirements section to get the process started. This can take up to 3 weeks for clearance, so please start early!
If so, you are eligible to be a driver for our trips! This means you get 50% off your registration for trips in which we need you to drive our rental cars. Email the club at alpine.du@gmail.com to find out about their driver needs and complete the steps on the Rental Vehicle Driving Requirements section to get the process started. This can take up to 3 weeks for clearance, so please start early!