Colorado offers some of the best river rafting in the country and has the most 14,000ft peaks in the lower 48.This trip was for everyone. The group base camped in beautiful Chaffee County, surrounded by snow capped peaks. We went on daily adventures and in the evenings relaxed in peaceful surroundings. To see what it's like to hike a 14er visit our 2017 Mt. Harvard story.

 

To learn more about how this trip went, here's our story

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Deposit:

    $100 per person due December 9, 2017 (to secure rafting trip)

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Balance:

   $750 per person due April 1, 2018 (includes rafting equipment/guide, rafting trip meals, all lodging, BAT shuttle and BAT courtesy fee of $50). Travel to Colorado and some meals are not included in this price.

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Rating:

   Moderate rafting

   Difficult hiking

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Age:

   12+ (must be in above average physical condition to hike peak)

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Tentative Itinerary:

Trip will run from August 4 - 12, 2018.

Day Zero:

Saturday August 4

Arrive at Denver International Airport. Stay overnight at Microtel.

Day One:

Sunday August 5

BAT picks up participants at hotel. 

Downtown Denver site see (shop, lunch etc)

BAT shuttles participants to base camp at Arrowhead Resort in Buena Vista area. 

Day Two:

Monday August 6

Full day of rafting, overnight on the Arkansas River.

Day Three:

Tuesday August 7 

Half day of rafting, evening dinner and fun in Buena Vista. Overnight at Arrowhead Resort yurt style.

Day Four:

Wednesday August 8

Half day hike (test day for Pikes Peak) and overnight at Arrowhead Resort yurt style. 

Day Five:

Thursday August 9

Leave camp and arrive at Pikes Peak Trailhead around 7am. Hike approximately 7 miles ending at Barr Camp. Dinner provided by Barr staff. Overnight at Barr Camp in Upper Cabin.

Day Six:

Friday August 10

Start hiking at 4am. Hike a total of 14 miles (approximately 7 miles each way) from Barr Camp to the summit of Pikes Peak and then hike back to Barr Camp. Overnight at Barr Camp in Upper Cabin.

Day Seven:

Saturday August 11

Breakfast, hike 7 miles back to trailhead.BAT shuttles hiking group to Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort in Manitou Springs. Celebration Dinner at Cliff House.

Day Eight:

Sunday August 12

BAT shuttles group to Denver Int.Airport.

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***More details coming soon in the Trip Packet. In the meantime, visit the below links for information on the Barr camp, Pikes Peak railway and Pikes Peak.

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