HOST: Sam Troi | Colorado Ambassador

ACTIVITY: Sunday Stroll

LOCATION: Fort Collins, CO

SUGGESTED LGBT OUTDOORS DONATION: $10

ACTIVITY FEE(S): Free

DEADLINE TO SIGN UP: November 8, 2024

MINORS ALLOWED: Yes

DOGS ALLOWED: Yes on a leash.

Limit: 14

Looking to get outside and meet more members of the local LGBT+ community? Join us for this easy stroll the most popular Natural Area in town for a reason, with accessible trails, no elevation gain, beautiful views, and the opportunity to see wildlife. We'll cover about 2-2.5 miles on well packed dirt trails.

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HOST: Sam Troi | Colorado Ambassador

ACTIVITY: Outdoor Yoga

LOCATION: Fort Collins, CO

SUGGESTED LGBT OUTDOORS DONATION: $10

ACTIVITY FEE(S): Free

DEADLINE TO SIGN UP: November 8, 2024

MINORS ALLOWED: Yes

DOGS ALLOWED: No

Limit: 12

Looking to do a little yoga with a great community? Join yoga instructor and ambassador Sam for an outdoor yoga class! Class will be a gentle yoga class, focusing on breathing and stretching and is open to all including those with little to no experience, with options for higher difficulty.

Class will take place in a sunny, grassy field. Option to picnic lunch after or enjoy a local restaurant.

Sam (RYT-200) has been a certified yoga instructor since 2020 and taught yoga for the Grand Canyon community from 2021-2023. She believes yoga, with its ancient roots, can connect us on a deeper level to both ourselves, and the world around us, while being accessible to everyone.

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HOST: Stephen Soich | Colorado Ambassador

ACTIVITY: High Altitude Hike

LOCATION: Estes Park, CO

SUGGESTED LGBT OUTDOORS DONATION: $10

ACTIVITY FEE(S):

All visitors must have one of these entrance passes:

Standard Pass $15.00–$35.00

Annual Pass $70.00

America the Beautiful Pass (includes Senior Passes) FREE–$80.00

DEADLINE TO SIGN UP: November 7, 2024

MINORS ALLOWED: Yes

DOGS ALLOWED: No

Limit: 5

This is a beautiful hike in Rocky Mountain National Park!! Views of Long's Peak, Pagoda Peak, and Chiefshead on the way to Black Lake! Waterfalls MIGHT be flowing and we may see high alpine lakes as they are starting to freeze for the winter.

*9.6 miles roundtrip and approx. 1600' of elevation gain.  

Event is full. Registration is closed.

If you haven’t joined the CO FB group you can do so here!

HOST: Sam Troi | Colorado Ambassador

ACTIVITY: Horsetooth Rock Hike

LOCATION: Fort Collins, CO

SUGGESTED LGBT OUTDOORS DONATION: $10

ACTIVITY FEE(S): $10 Parking permit. Carpool option available

DEADLINE TO SIGN UP: October 10, 2024

MINORS ALLOWED: Yes

DOGS ALLOWED: Yes. Leashed

Limit: 15

Join us on a hike to one of the most iconic places in Fort Collins, Horsetooth Rock! Visible from all over town, this picturesque rock towers over Fort Collins and offers incredible views. Horsetooth Rock Trail is roughly 5 miles with an optional spur to scramble up the rock itself and really feel like the top of the world! On a clear day you can see from Pike's Peak to Wyoming and into RMNP. The trail loop is 1,400 ft elevation gain. Well marked dirt trail, rated Difficult Moderate

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HOST: Stephen Soich | Colorado Ambassador

ACTIVITY: Alpine Lake Hike

LOCATION: Nederland, CO

SUGGESTED LGBT OUTDOORS DONATION: $10 (See Below)

ACTIVITY FEE(S): $14 Parking Fee/Car

DEADLINE TO SIGN UP: September 26, 2024

MINORS ALLOWED: Yes

DOGS ALLOWED: Yes

Limit: 4

How about a bluetiful, fall hike to Blue Lake? Blue Lake in the Indian Peaks Wilderness is a short, 5 mile roundtrip hike with a fairly steady 1000' foot elevation gain topping out around 11500'.

Don't let that hold you back! I will always accommodate hikers that prefer to move a little slower. After all, we'll want to stop and soak in the bluetiful scenery along the way, including Mitchell Lake, Mt. Audobon, Mt. Toll, and Paiute Pk.

Be prepared for a rocky trail.

Let's carpool so reduce the cost. I'd be happy to drive.

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HOST: Troy Steadman | Colorado Ambassador

ACTIVITY: Sunset Hike

LOCATION: Golden, CO

SUGGESTED LGBT OUTDOORS DONATION: $10

ACTIVITY FEE(S): Free

DEADLINE TO SIGN UP: August 28, 2024

MINORS ALLOWED: Yes

DOGS ALLOWED: Yes

Limit: 100

Lava flow formed North Table Mountain about 60 something million years ago. This is a perfect hike in Golden, CO in the Denver Metro area with panoramic views of the city, mountains, and wildlife.

Agenda: - 6pm - meet at the trailhead - 6:10pm take a group picture - 6:15pm begin hike (hardest part of the hike is the beginning. ~300 feet elevation gain) - 6:45 - 7pm explore the sea cliffs at the top of the initial incline, get more pictures - 7pm take the Lichen Peak Trail to the highest point on the mesa (another ~85 feet) - 7:30pm reach the peak and enjoy the sunset -

Descend. Two options - 1. the way we came up, 2. around the side of the mountain. Should be back to cars no later than 8pm.

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HOST: Troy Steadman | Colorado Ambassador

ACTIVITY: Astrophotography

LOCATION: Georgetown, CO

SUGGESTED LGBT OUTDOORS DONATION: $10

ACTIVITY FEE(S): $40

DEADLINE TO SIGN UP: July 25, 2024

MINORS ALLOWED: Yes

DOGS ALLOWED: Yes. Must remain leashed.

Limit: 30

Learn to connect with nature in a curious and creative way by learning how to photograph the night sky (aka astrophotography).

This experience gives a hands on approach to astrophotography instruction where you will learn to expand your knowledge about photography skills and the universe! You will leave with your own memory card full of photographs you take!

We will be meeting our event partner Maggie Martin from Colorado Astrophotography.

On this date there is likely to be a viewable meteor shower as well!

*Carpool options available

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HOST: Troy Steadman | Colorado Ambassador

ACTIVITY: Lake Day

LOCATION: Boulder, CO

SUGGESTED LGBT OUTDOORS DONATION: $10

ACTIVITY FEE(S): Equipment rentals ($30-$55 + 20% Discount) and $12 parking fee, $10 if live in Boulder

DEADLINE TO SIGN UP: June 20, 2024

MINORS ALLOWED: Yes

DOGS ALLOWED: No

Limit: 60

Experience a perfect day on the lake with LGBT+ Outdoors where adventure meets relaxation!

Whether you're looking to kayak, paddleboard, canoe, or simply bask in the sun on the beach, something is offered for everyone.

Enjoy breathtaking views, cool waters, or a picnic on the shore. We'll bring a tent and cornhole and invite everyone to bring a snack to share. For those with your own paddle boat/board, feel free to bring it so you don't have to rent one.

We hope this event starts your pride weekend off with a dose of nature and lasting memories. Feel free to reach out with any questions!

*Booking instructions and discount code provided after registering.

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HOST: Brian Koenig | Colorado Ambassador

ACTIVITY: Chasm Lake Hike

LOCATION: Estes Park, CO

SUGGESTED LGBT OUTDOORS DONATION: $10

ACTIVITY FEE(S): National Park Fee

DEADLINE TO SIGN UP: April 25, 2024

MINORS ALLOWED: Yes

DOGS ALLOWED: No

Limit: 10

Considered a strenuous hike, Chasm Lake offers spectacular views just below the famous Long’s Peak, the highest peak in the park.

We’ll start this trail at 9,400 feet and steadily climb through a subalpine forest up to the alpine tundra. Here, you’ll cross a vast tundra meadow of rocks, and fragile plants - keep an eye out for marmots and pikas! At the Chasm Junction there is an outhouse available. We’ll get spectacular offers views into a deep gorge of Peacock Pool and Columbine Falls. After this, the trail turns to rock and you may need to use cairns to do easy rock climbing up the cirque to where the lake is located.

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HOST: Sam Troi | Colorado Ambassador

ACTIVITY: Bobcat Ridge Hike

LOCATION: Masonville, CO

SUGGESTED LGBT OUTDOORS DONATION: $10

ACTIVITY FEE(S): Free

DEADLINE TO SIGN UP: April 11, 2024

MINORS ALLOWED: Yes

DOGS ALLOWED: No

Limit: 15

Join the first activity from Ambassador Sam Troi!

Hike the Bobcat Ridge Natural Area, ~4.5 mile loop with less than 500ft elevation gain including a visit to a historic cabin.

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HOST: Troy Steadman | Colorado Ambassador

ACTIVITY: Snowshoeing & Tubing

LOCATION: Frisco, CO

SUGGESTED LGBT OUTDOORS DONATION: $10

ACTIVITY FEE(S): Free/$32 tube rental

DEADLINE TO SIGN UP: February 22, 2024

MINORS ALLOWED: Yes

DOGS ALLOWED: No

Limit: 24

Hello you wintry Coloradans! Time for a two event Saturday. Join us for one or both, it's up to you!

We're meeting up in Summit county's Frisco - a small mountain town coming in at over nine thousand feet with a population of just over three thousand for a snow shoe/microspike excursion. It's a popular moderately challenging 2.6 out and back route with about 800 feet of elevation gain. This is a free event and we can have any number of people attend.

After the hike, we will break for lunch nearby. and meet for the second activity - tubing.

Meet up for this activity is 1:15pm. This activity costs $32 and has a separate waiver (for the adventure park) that needs to be signed ahead of time.

*There are limited tubing spots.

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HOST: Lauren Carter | Colorado Ambassador

ACTIVITY: Trekking Garden of the Gods

LOCATION: Colorado Springs, CO

SUGGESTED LGBT OUTDOORS DONATION: $10

ACTIVITY FEE(S): Free

DEADLINE TO SIGN UP: January 21, 2024

MINORS ALLOWED: Yes

DOGS ALLOWED: No

Limit: 14

LGBT Outdoors is working on a promotional video for 2024. Join us for a classic Colorado Springs experience and hike the Garden of the Gods.

We would like to do a scene of traversing Garden of the Gods and need all the help we can get for the video to encourage others in the community to join LGBT Outdoors.

Please keep in mind that we will not be doing a full hike. This will be all for video, and will consist of several take of the same scene/actions. No need to have any experience.

A brunch will follow the event. Details provided after registering.

*Event is weather dependent. You will be updated throughout the process.

To sign up, click the “Register Here” button below and follow the steps.

If you haven’t joined the CO FB group you can do so here!

HOST: Josh McNabb | Colorado Ambassador

ACTIVITY: LGBT Outdoors Promotion Video - Showshoeing Bear Lake

LOCATION: Denver, CO

SUGGESTED LGBT OUTDOORS DONATION: $0

ACTIVITY FEE(S): TBD

DEADLINE TO SIGN UP: January 20, 2024

MINORS ALLOWED: Yes

DOGS ALLOWED: No

Limit: 25

LGBT Outdoors is working on a promotional video for 2024.

We would like to do a scene of snowshoeing and need all the help we can get for the video to encourage others in the community to join LGBT Outdoors.

Please keep in mind that we will not be doing a full hike. This will be all for video, and will consist of several take of the same scene/actions. No need to have any experience!

Please bring snowshoes if you have them or you can rent through REI.

*If you need help getting snowshoes let Josh know. The plan right now, is to meet at Bear Lake, but that could change due to whether or unforeseen circumstances.

To sign up, click the “Register Here” button below and follow the steps.

If you haven’t joined the CO FB group you can do so here!

HOST: Lauren Carter | Colorado Ambassador

ACTIVITY: Ski Trip to Monarch

LOCATION: Salida, CO

SUGGESTED LGBT OUTDOORS DONATION: $10

ACTIVITY FEE(S): Market price. Details sent after registration.

DEADLINE TO SIGN UP: January 31, 2024

MINORS ALLOWED: No

DOGS ALLOWED: No

Limit: 10

Join us for a day shredding the slopes together and lunch at the Monarch Lodge! Experienced skiers and snowboarders, welcome!

First-timers may wish to register for a class online in advance. Rentals are also available on site.

Drivers will be required to carry snow cables or chains to make it up the mountain pass and should know how to use them.

Bring or purchase lunch in the Gunbarrel Grill Cafeteria with us at 1:00pm.

To sign up, click the “Register Here” button below and follow the steps.

If you haven’t joined the CO FB group you can do so here!

HOST: Brian Koenig | Colorado Ambassador

ACTIVITY: Twin Sisters Hike

LOCATION: Estes park, CO

SUGGESTED LGBT OUTDOORS DONATION: $10

ACTIVITY FEE(S): RMNP Entrance Fee ($15/day)

DEADLINE TO SIGN UP: December 14, 2023

MINORS ALLOWED: Yes

DOGS ALLOWED: No

Limit: 10

Ready for a pre-holidays hike with snowy trails and epic views?

The hike to Twin Sisters Peak, at ~7 miles roundtrip and around 2300 ft of elevation gain, is both challenging and rewarding.

This hike features a forested trail, the traverse of a landslide, and steep switchbacks leading to a breathtaking view. The final push to the summit requires an exciting rock scramble to the top of Twin Sisters Peak East. From the peak, hikers can enjoy wonderful views of Longs Peak, Mount Meeker, Estes Cone, and the Continental Divide.

Note: Weather conditions this time of the year in the Rocky Mountains are erratic. If snow or cold pose a danger, this event will be postponed.

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