Join Kylie Yang (Outdoor Asian) and Bianca Garcia (Latino Outdoors) for a shakedown hike before backpacking season starts! In part two of our Backpacking 101 series, we'll start to apply what we learned in part one of this series. We will meet to: assess pack contents, weigh packs, make sure packs fit correctly, and make any adjustments before heading out to see how our packs feel on a hike. Didn't make it to part one of the series and still want to join for the shakedown hike? Please do! This event is open to all levels. 

Meeting Place: We will meet at the Arc'teryx Boulder store at 9am, do intros, assess pack contents and fits, and after will drive to our hike trailhead from there.

Hike Details: Table Mesa and Bear Canyon Loop: NCAR. 4.5 miles, with 900 feet of elevation gain, and is considered moderately challenging.

Hike Max Elevation: 6,400 feet

Trail Type: This trail is mixed with sections varying from wide to narrow, with steep and rocky sections at times, and is unpaved.

Trail usage: The trails utilized on this hike are open to both pedestrians and dogs off leash.

Pets: Dogs are allowed on-leash for the shakedown hike.

Facilities: There are bathrooms at the start/ end of the hike, and at the Arc'teryx store.

Cell Phone Service: This is cell phone service for the majority of this hike.

Part 1 Event Details