| Backpacking is a great way to spend a vacation. | | | | snacks to bring because they provide energy and |
| There are many places that are good for | | | | are easy to carry. The summertime is the best |
| backpackers to go. One place that is very good | | | | time for back packers to go on the trails. The |
| for backpacking is Colorado. Home to the Rocky | | | | temperature can reach up to 80 degrees. There |
| Mountains, there is are very many trails, | | | | are thunderstorms that begin in the afternoon so |
| campsites, and parks to explore. Getting to the | | | | it is important to bring a rain coat and an extra |
| Rocky Mountains is very easy. They are just a | | | | pair of socks. |
| 30 minute drive from Denver, Colorado. The | | | | Climbers looking to challenge themselves can visit |
| capital and largest city in the state. Once in the | | | | Longs Peak. It is the tallest peak in the park and |
| Rocky Mountains there will be enough trails for | | | | rises to 14,259 feet. When climbing Longs Peak it |
| the average back packer to explore for weeks. | | | | is important to begin before dawn. This will make |
| Rocky Mountain National Park has very many | | | | it possible to return to the tree line before |
| trails to backpack through. There is Bear lake, | | | | afternoon thunderstorms and lightning begin. It is |
| with a trail that circles around the lake and breaks | | | | the only fourteener in Rocky Mountain National |
| off at different points and extend up into the | | | | Park. It is important to be prepared for the |
| mountains. Fern lake is also a good place for | | | | effects of the high altitude. Taking plenty of rests |
| backpacking with many trails that stem from the | | | | along the way and maintaining good breathing |
| lake. It is important to leave no trace behind. This | | | | exercises can help avoid altitude sickness. To |
| is for the sake of wildlife and others who visit the | | | | avoid getting hypothermia it is important to bring |
| park. The types of wildlife that are found in | | | | a coat and a hat. Those who reach the summit |
| Rocky Mountain National Park are bears, elk, deer, | | | | will have a panoramic view of the Rocky |
| mountain lions, and bighorn sheep. It is important | | | | Mountains. Backpacking in the Rocky Mountains is |
| to stay hydrated and have plenty of food to eat. | | | | a very rewarding experience. Many people who |
| The trails can be easy or very hard. Bottled | | | | go will often return with good memories and have |
| water is very good to bring. Powerbars are good | | | | adventures to talk about. |