Couch To Trail: Trail Etiquette & Leave No Trace with City of Boulder OSMP

1850 Table Mesa Drive,Boulder CO 80305

15 May, 2022

Description

Proper hiking etiquette helps instill respect for other trail users, and it promotes stewardship of the land. Yet sometimes it can feel over Proper hiking etiquette helps instill respect for other trail users, and it promotes stewardship of the land. Yet sometimes it can feel overwhelming trying to learn the ins and outs of responsible hiking. Join Open Space & Mountain Parks Recreation Coordinator, Dakota Anderson, for a morning exploring proper trail etiquette, Leave No Trace principles, and other aspects of maintaining a positive atmosphere on the trail. In order to participate in this event you must be a paid ACA Member, and subscribe to our Couch To Trail program. https://www.alwayschooseadventures.org/couchtotrail PLAN: Please meet us at 8:00AM at the NASCAR Trailhead Lot. Address: https://goo.gl/maps/Y5Km3s3iuaEfyJ696 Difficulty - Moderate Total gain: 500ft Round trip length: 2.5 miles Dogs: Allowed Kids: Allowed Suggested Gear: Water (plenty of water) (1 to 2 liters) Dress in layers and either wear or carry: Hat Warm Hat/Bennie and baseball cap Hiking Poles 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 ​