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Alpine Painting Trip #1: 8/31 to 9/6 SILVERTON
$2,250.00
Alpine Painting Trip #2: 9/7 to 9/13 SILVERTON
$2,250.00
Alpine Painting Trip #3: 9/21 to 9/27 WINTER PARK
$2,250.00
Arches National Park Guided Day Hikes
$99.00
ARIZONA HIKING - MOGOLLON RIM: 5/4/25-5/9/25
$1,675.00
ARIZONA HIKING - MOGOLLON RIM: 5/11/25-5/16/2025
$1,675.00
ARIZONA HIKING - MOGOLLON RIM: 5/18/25-5/23/25
$1,675.00
COLORADO HIKING - SECTION 1 - SOUTH PLATTE
COLORADO HIKING - SECTION 2 - KENOSHA PASS TO CAMP HALE -
COLORADO HIKING - SECTION 3 - CAMP HALE TO CLEAR CREEK -
COLORADO HIKING - SECTION 4 - CHALK CREEK -
COLORADO HIKING - SECTION 5 - COCHETOPA VALLEY -
COLORADO HIKING - SECTION 6A - CATARACT RIDGE -
COLORADO HIKING - SECTION 6B - CATARACT RIDGE
$1,875.00
COLORADO HIKING - SECTION 7A - INDIAN TRAIL RIDGE - 8/3/25 to 8/8/25
$1,775.00
COLORADO HIKING - SECTION 7B - INDIAN TRAIL RIDGE - 8/10/25 to 8/15/25
$1,775.00
COLORADO HIKING - SECTION 7C - INDIAN TRAIL RIDGE - 8/17/15 to 8/22/25
$1,775.00
Durango HIKING 1 - SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS - 7/30/25 to 8/2/25
$1,195.00
Durango HIKING 2- SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS 8/27/25 to 8/30/25
$1,195.00
Moab Base Camp Hiking Trip 1- 4/14 to 4/18
$1,450.00
Moab Base Camp Hiking Trip 2- 4/21 to 4/25
$1,450.00
Penitente Canyon Rock Climbing Trip 1- 6/11 to 6/14
$1,250.00
Penitente Canyon Rock Climbing Trip 2- 8/6 to 8/9
$1,250.00
Penitente Canyon Rock Climbing Trip 3- 8/13 to 8/16
$1,250.00
Rocky Mountain National Park Backpacking Trip 2: 6/24 to 6/27
$1,450.00
Rocky Mountain National Park Backpacking Trip 3: 7/8 to 7/11
$1,450.00
Winter Park Fishing Trip 1- 7/16 to 7/18
$2,250.00
Winter Park Fishing Trip 2- 7/29 to 7/31
$2,250.00
Winter Park Base Camp Hiking Trip 1- 7/6/25 to 7/9/25
$1,195.00
Winter Park Winter Sightseeing and History Tour
$99.00

Colorado Mountain Expeditions

Take a Slack-Packing Trip with CME


Are you ready to explore breathtaking trails without the hassle of heavy backpacks? Join us for a unique hiking experience with our guided slack-packing trips! Our expert guides will lead you through some of the most stunning landscapes of Colorado, Arizona, and Utah allowing you to immerse yourself in nature while we take care of your gear, food, water, and transportation.

What is Slack-Packing? Slack-packing is a hiking technique that allows individuals to enjoy long-distance trails without the burden of carrying a heavy backpack. In this method, hikers typically arrange for their gear, food, and accommodations to be transported for them, often by a service or guide. This enables them to hike with just a daypack, carrying only essential items like water, snacks, and a first-aid kit.

Slack-Packing Trips: We're currently offering slack-packing trips:

-On the Colorado Trail

-In Moab, UT (Arches and Canyonlands National Parks)

-On the Arizona Highline Trail, NRT

-In the San Juan Mountains, near Durango, CO

Whether you're a seasoned backpacker or a casual hiker looking to try something new, our slack-packing trips cater to all levels. Experience the freedom of the trail with our knowledgeable guides who are passionate about sharing their love for nature and hiking.

Types of Trips

Colorado Mountain Expeditions offers all kinds of adventures including Backpacking Trips, Guided Day Hikes, Hiking and Camping Trips, Painting Trips, Rock Climbing Trips, Sightseeing Tours, and Fishing Trips.

Featured Trip


Moab Base Camp Hiking Trip 1- 4/14/25 to 4/18/25

Come explore the Moab, UT area with Colorado Mountain Expeditions this April! Moab is one of the top adventure destinations in the world. This unique desert destination is home to 2 national parks, Arches NP and Canyonlands NP, and one of the most visited state parks in Utah, Dead Horse State Park. Planned hikes will take place in both national parks, the state park, and on BLM lands. Total hiking distances will be about 8-14 miles each day. Some days we'll take one longer hike (10-12 miles) while other days we'll hike 2 or 3 hikes each about 4 miles in length. We'll be camping on BLM land just outside of the Town of Moab along the Colorado River. This area is an International Dark Sky Community so you should expect some amazing star gazing!

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A Brief History of the Colorado Trail Trekking Program


The Colorado Trail was conceived in the 1970’s by a collaboration of private citizens and USFS personnel as a way to link the state together and give backcountry enthusiasts a way to see the best and most remote parts of Colorado.  It was completed in the 1980’s, although it is still a work in progress (as all the best things in life are).  The Trekking Program began informally in the 1990’s when Gudy Gaskill, referred to by many as the “Mother of the Colorado Trail” started to lead through-hikes.  Within a few years, this had morphed into a rudimentary supported hike program, allowing hikers to hike with only a daypack, although still quite a rugged, no-frills approach.

Run on a shoe-string, Mac & Cheese and broken down trucks were the norm for this original program.  However, the program had soon become quite popular and upgrades were made continually.  Since 2000, the Trek Program has been run by Colorado Mountain Expeditions, in conjunction with the CTF.  Improvements over the years include gourmet meals, increased dietary choices, more spacious tents and camping arrangements, and professionally trained, certified guides and support staff.  The Treks now offer all the amenities and safety standards that other professional guide services do, with a high focus on customer satisfaction and safety.

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What People are Saying:


"It was a most excellent experience! This CME trip afforded me an extended stay in the back country that I would not be able to do on my own.  CME gives aging backpackers a great alternative to remain out in the wilderness."

"Of all the vacations I have taken, the Colorado Trail trips have always been my favorite and most memorable. I look forward to seeing you next year."

"Without reservation I would recommend CME for any fit hiker. The diversity of the group was a big plus and CME does a good job of making sure that the participant hikers know what they are undertaking when they sign up."

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