Ground Up Adventures
Adventure Awaits

Guided Trips

Find your next day on the trail, first 14er or night in the backcountry. Ground Up Adventures helps you build outdoor skills and confidence, with private trips and scheduled group adventures.

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Your Trip, Your Pace

Private trips are exclusive to your party. Our team plans around your interests, experience and goals, whether you want a relaxed day hike, a summit challenge or a few days at camp.

All Meals and Gear on Backpacking Trips

Backpacking trips include all meals and gear. Summit day hikes include lunch and gear. We help with the preparation so you can spend your time learning and enjoying the trail.

Go Together

Looking for Group Adventures?

Meet new hiking friends on a GUA group trip. Explore co-ed and women-only adventures for 2027 and choose Get Notified. Dates and booking details are still to be announced.

Group Adventures
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Guided Trip Options

Backpacking Trips

Learn backpacking skills, share meals at camp and look for the Milky Way. Choose 2 or 3 days, or ask about a 4-day basecamp trip. All meals and gear provided.

14er Summit Trips

Build your confidence on a guided 14er. Explore Princeton and Shavano day hikes, Shavano camping, the Tabeguache add-on and 3- or 4-day Antero trips.

Day Hikes

A half or full day on the trails in the heart of the Rockies, with the safety, navigation and wildlife knowledge you'll use on every hike after it.

Photography Trips

Golden-hour landscapes, the Milky Way and multi-day photo expeditions. Learn in the field, with each trip quoted around your plans.

Plan Your Trip

Choose your private trip, then an available start date and your party size. Review your price and reserve with a deposit. Need help choosing or planning a custom trip? Our team can help.

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