Left Hand Reservoir

Trip

Basic Snowshoe – Left Hand Reservoir

Basic Snowshoe to learn Snow Skills for Winter Camping.

  • Sat, Feb 21, 2026
  • Denver
  • Snowshoeing
  • Adults
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 4.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 615 ft
  • Pace: casual

Do not sign up for this trip without approval from Kim Thornberry

Meet at CO 93 and Golden Gate Canyon Rd. (dirt parking lot on the left after you turn onto Golden Gate Canyon Rd) a little before 7:15 am.

Route/Place

Left Hand Reservoir



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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

  • Ten Essentials
  • Snowshoes are required
  • Snow shovel is required
  • Hiking poles are highly recommended
  • Stove and Fuel are required
  • A meal to cook and/or a hot drink to make/insulated cup
  • Snow tools that you have (saw, probe)
  • Water to drink and lunch/ snacks 
  • Sit pad
  • Layers, gloves, hat (be prepared for cold winter conditions)
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