Hike The Iconic Flatirons with City of Boulder Open Space & Mountain Parks

900 Baseline Road,Boulder CO 80302

16 April, 2022

Description

Join OSMP Recreation Coordinator, Dakota Anderson, to get up close and personal with these majestic rocks. This moderately strenuous hike The Flatirons serve as the iconic backdrop of Boulder and the centerpiece of Open Space & Mountain Parks. These striking formations have attracted scores of adventure seekers and nature enthusiasts for generations. Join OSMP Recreation Coordinator, Dakota Anderson, to get up close and personal with these majestic rocks. This moderately strenuous hike (2.5 miles, 900 ft elevation gain) will take us to the base of the first 2 flatirons as we explore the history, geology, and culture that encapsulates these Boulder icons. PLAN: Meet at the Chautauqua Ranger Cottage at 8AM. 900 Baseline Rd, Boulder CO 80302 This time of year brings unpredictable weather, please bring layers appropriate for the weather, at least 1L of water, and proper hiking footwear. Metal traction devices may be needed, OSMP will have extras to borrow. Difficulty - Moderate Total gain: 900ft Round trip length: 2.5 miles Dogs: Allowed Kids: Allowed Suggested Gear: Kahtoola Microspikes or other types of traction devices Water (plenty of water) (1 to 2 liters) Dress in layers and either wear or carry: Hat Warm Hat/Bennie and baseball cap Gloves Hiking Poles Hand Warmers Fleece or Wind-Block jacket Waterproof shell/jacket Hiking pants Hiking boots Smart wool hiking socks Sunglasses 30 spf sunscreen TP (in Ziploc bag) Personal First Aid Kit (team leaders will each have first aid kits) Personal Medications Important notice re COVID-19: Please note any interaction with the general public poses an elevated risk of being exposed to COVID-19 and we cannot guarantee that you will not be exposed while in attendance at the event. Eventbrite, Always Choose Adventures INC and it's Officers, Directors, Agents, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, including without limitation, all costs and expenses of defense, attorneys’ fees resulting directly or indirectly from a claim by direct first party or third party, arising is not responsible for the health and safety of this event. We encourage you to follow the safety policies, as well as local laws and restrictions, which include wearing a mask if you are within 6 feet of another attendee, and participating in social distancing guidelines. Attending this event you agreed to Always Choose Adventures terms and conditions. To view visit: https://www.alwayschooseadventures.org/terms-conditions Our mission: To help people of all ages, backgrounds, skill levels, and physical abilities to access the outdoors, get off the couch and connect with others while doing so.    With the technology-driven world we live in nowadays, it is imperative that we focus on our youth and people of all ages to increase their access to nature. With over 100 events per year, we get people off their APPS and outdoors.    Our home base, Colorado, has over 10,000 people moving to our gorgeous state every month. We aim to help those people to get off their devices to learn Leave No Trace principles, meet adventurists to explore with, learn new hobbies safely and grow as happy individuals!   We strive to provide tools, training, confidence, and assistance in order to create a solid foundation of activity, adventure, and appreciation for the outdoors for our members.   Since 2016, we've been able to help members of our tribe with cerebral palsy, cystic fibrosis, autism, traumatic brain injuries, asthma, COPD and chronic pain get off the couch and outdoors doing so for FREE or affordable rates to all. ​ We host many events every month; from hiking, backpacking, climbing, camping, canyoneering, to skiing, snowboarding, ice climbing, snow cave camping, and much more! We also host monthly socials with the goal of helping people meet like-minded adventurers. ​ Visit our website today to join our tribe, sign up for our events, and receive many other additional benefits! https://www.alwayschooseadventures.org/join ​