Backpacking

Question: Is it completely necessary for me to have a guide to backpack in the rocky mountains?

(Posted by: bufan5419 on 2008-12-01 12:16:13)

I am 19 years old planning a backpacking trip to Colorado in the spring, we have all been on other weeklong type trips in the wilderness, and I have even been to the Rockies. All other times we have had a guide, but are thinking that it would save us money, as well as allow for more freedom to be out there on our own.

Posted by: mdevietro on 2008-12-01, 15:34:45

If your in a group and on marked and mapped trails then your just fine.

Posted by: Elke B on 2008-12-01, 13:23:14

Downpours, broken legs,twisted ankles, snake bites, hornet stings....lets say an experienced first aid trained individual sounds good?