Introduction  

Heading out to the Colorado Trail? I hope this trip planning section will help you prepare for the trail, whether you are dayhiking or thru-hiking.

There are many important things to consider when heading out to the Colorado Backcountry. They include but are not limited to:

1. How long are you going to be out?

2. What is your level of physical fitness?

3. How much food will you need?

4. How much water will you need?

5. Are you travelling alone?

6. Does someone know of your agenda?

7. What kind of weather should you expect?

8. Do you have an emergency preparedness plan if you get lost of injured?

9. What are your special needs if any?

In this guide I hope to address some of these items as well as discuss specific things I have experienced while being in the Colorado Backcountry. The gear, weather and water guides are also a supplement you might want to visit. I basically only plan to cover hiking at this time and not Mt Biking the trail.

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More to follow...