Hiking – Rise & Grind, August BIG FAST HIKE: Bear & South Boulder Peak from West Ridge, Boulder OSMP

This morning's Rise & Grind will climb Bear & South Boulder Peak from West Ridge.  The route will ascend approximately 2,549 feet over 9.5 miles round trip.

IMPORTANT: Because of the mileage, this trip will take between five and six hours, which is much longer than our usual Rise & Grind.

This hike focuses on the GRIND in Rise & Grind.  This will be a fast-paced, challenging hike without rest stops and is not appropriate for beginner hikers. You should be comfortable hiking at 2.5mph and climbing more than 1,000 feet in under one mile at a moderate (2.0 mph or 30 min/mile) pace without significant breaks. This will be a before-work hike for some participants, so it’s important that we maintain our pace and finish promptly so folks can get to work on time.  Please know your own abilities and be considerate of the rest of the group when you sign up. 

Trail Etiquette and TRIP Guidelines:

- Adhere to Leave No Trace.

- Treat everyone you meet with kindness, compassion and respect.

- Avoid sensitive, triggering or controversial topics; leave current events and politics at the trailhead.

- Refrain from recreational drug or alcohol use on the trail (allowed on overnight trips and post-trip social events).

- No dogs.  We love our four legged friends, but please leave your pets at home.  ADA service animals are welcome.

- No weapons.

- See the CMC Code of Conduct for more information.

- A reminder that the Colorado Mountain Club is a nonprofit outdoors club and its trip leaders are volunteers, not professional guides.  Participants are required to be capable and prepared and should not expect to rely on trip leaders to provide instruction, gear or supplies on a trip.