Prerequisite: None required

Minimum Age: Minimum age of 12

Time & Place:

7:00am (sharp!) at the Woodmen Park and Ride (Southwest of Woodmen Road and I-25). Please be prompt! Car pools will be formed and additional trailhead directions will be given at that time. 4X4 vehicles are recommended for carpooling.

Class Registration:

To register for a custom class, email us at info@alpenquest.com or call the AlpenQuest Office line: (719) 635-4741 or toll-free; (800) 366-4841 (please leave a detailed message – if we are not available we will return your call promptly).A 50% deposit (Visa, Mastercard, check, or money order) is required to reserve a class date.

Class Confirmation:

An AlpenQuest guide will give you a courtesy call on the evening before the scheduled class to confirm details.

Class Cancellation:

Should the class be cancelled or postponed for any reason, an AlpenQuest guide will contact you the day prior to the field session. You may choose to apply paid credit toward another class or request a full refund.

Participant Cancellations:

Participants wishing to cancel a class and requesting a refund must contact AlpenQuest at least 24-hours in advance of the scheduled class date.

Gear AlpenQuest Provides:

• Snowshoes
• Snow Shovel
• Internal Frame Backpack

Note: You are welcome to bring your own gear to use – pending guide approval

What you need to bring:

• Winter-rated Sleeping bag (0-degree)
• Sleeping Pad
• Tarp or Ground Sheet
• Fleece Jacket or Wool Sweater
• Wool or Fleece Hat
• Face Mask or Balaclava
• Wool/Synthetic Socks (2-pair)
• Down or Synthetic fill Jacket
• Synthetic Long Underwear (top & bottoms)
• Snow Gaiters
• Waterproof/windproof Shell Parka
• Waterproof/windproof Shell Pants
• Insulated Shell Gloves & Mitts
• Warm, sturdy insulated/waterproof boots
• Headlamp (w/extra batteries)
• Sunscreen/lip protector
• First-aid kit
• Bandanna
• Personal items (toothbrush, toilet paper, etc.)
• Lunch/snack items (2-days)
• Two Quarts of Water
• Emergency Space Blanket
• Multi-tool or Pocket Knife
• Firestarter (wind/waterproof matches & fire paste)
• Whistle
• Small Cookstove
• Cookset w/ extra fuel
• Food: 1 breakfast/1 dinner (Instant meals, Freeze-dried, etc.)
• Hot Drinks (Tea, Hot Cocoa mix, etc.)