Trip
Hiking – Hike and Tailgate at Arapahoe Basin Ski Area.
Hike and Tailgate at Arapahoe Basin Ski Area.
Contacts
- Sat, Jul 13, 2024
- Gore Range Group
- Hiking
- Adults
- Moderate, Moderate to Difficult
- Moderate
- Mileage: 7.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,600 ft
- High Point Elevation: 12,444 ft
- Pace: 2 mph
- 6 (7 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Meet at the central Mountain Goat Plaza at Arapahoe Basin, ready to hike at 8:30 AM.
Hiking the Argentine North Fork Trail and further to Snow Plume Refuge. This is moderate trail that ascends 1600' with portions possibly on dirt service road. We will ascend to the Snow Plume Refuge above 12,000 ft. We will descend back to the base for tailgate lunch; optional inside or deck restaurant service at the 6th Alley Bar. Route variations possible. Approximately 4 hours on trail.
https://www.arapahoebasin.com/hiking/
Trail Map
https://stgabasin02.blob.core.windows.net/arapahoe/uploaded/trailmaps/a%20basin%20summer%20front%2001.4-06012023forweb.pdf
Boilerplate: Participants' email addresses may be shared with other participants, and trip images may be shared on Facebook or other media. If you have known medical conditions that may manifest themselves during this activity, please notify the leader before the trip. If you have known exposure to a COVID-positive case within 5 days of this trip, do not come. Do not come if you are sick. If applicable, bring money for ride sharing. No pets. 10 essentials and clothing appropriate for the weather, trail lunch/snacks.
Required Equipment
Weather layers, of course. Snacks, food and water. Day hike Ten Essentials. Poles helpful. Bring money in case of eating at the restaurant.