Trekk for Light 2006
10th Anniversary

Have you ever heard a llama hummmmm? Listened to the early morning call of the Western Tanager? Been close enough to the stars to feel the rumble of thunder beneath your feet?  Ever feel the freshness of an afternoon rain shower upon your cheeks? Are you seeking a challenge that could be the highlight of your outdoor experiences? Then read on as Trekk for Light just might be for you!

Trekk (that’s what we all call it) is a 7-Day summer Sports for Health program run through Colorado Ski for Light. The 10th anniversary Trekk will be held August 4-11, 2006 in Fort Collins, Colorado and the Rawah Wilderness located about 60 miles west of the city. The program is a cross between backpacking, day hiking and car camping. Our program consists of two days training and preparation including introduction to llamas / llama packing, setting up and takedown of a mountain camp, food preparation and developing hiking skills between guide and VIP . These two days will also allow time for each participant to acclimatize at base camp with an altitude of 8500 ft. This is followed by 5 days of packing with llamas in which we will cover over 22 miles of rugged trails while crossing an 11,300 ft. mountain pass on our truly unique adventure.

Interested?  Then come spend 7 days making new friends while mastering the art of saddling llamas. Take time to enjoy a lazy afternoon picnicking at a high alpine lake or discovering fields of mountain wildflowers with delicate smells that overwhelm the senses. Breathe crisp, clean, and as fresh as you can get mountain air for 6 wonderful days while developing mountain skills that will last for a lifetime.

 
Trekk is looking for both visually impaired participants (VIPs) and sighted guides for this annual summer Trekk. This 7 day, all inclusive program cost $450 with some limited scholarships available for first year participants through the COSFL Board. Note: travel to and from Fort Collins not included. Space is limited so make your reservation early!

For additional information or questions about the trip contact James “Patch” Patchell at jmpatche@yahoo.com or 970-402-5832 or Kristin Anderson at javagal8703@yahoo.com.

Hope to see you there!!!

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Click here for an application.

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