PHC Hike of the Week -Tuesday, September 1st

Sopris and Brady Lakes -

An unmaintained trail leads to these less visited lakes in the Holy Cross Wilderness. Approximately 6.5-7 miles round trip. Call 926-5299 for more information or reservations.

PHC Hike of the Week -Tuesday, August 25

PARAGON GUIDES WILDERNESS HIKING CLUB

AUGUST 25 HIKE: Bighorn Creek with LLAMAS

Join Paragon Guides and the 'Boys' (llamas) for a Full Day hike with Llamas into the Eagle’s Nest Wilderness Area.

An established trail climbs out of East Vail following Bighorn Creek to an old miners cabin. Further unmaintained and off-trail hiking leads to a remote upper basin.

Starting elevation: 8608’ / High point: 11,000’

Round Trip mileage: 6.5, adding approximately 1.5 miles for the upper basin hike. Llamas will have packs to help carry extra gear / lunches.

Transportation provided, meeting at Meadow Mtn. parking lot or hotel pickup at 8:00am / returning by approximately 4:00pm

Join our Hiking Club on Tuesday, August 25 for a day in the mountains with the help and companionship of our Llamas. For more details and sign-up please call 970.926.5299.

PHC Hike of the Week -Tuesday, August 18th

Paragon Guides Hike of the Week: Lower Cross Creek -

Holy Cross Wilderness.

An established trail winds its way up the Cross Creek Valley. Our destination will be one of the beautiful beaver pond meadows beneath Mt. of the Holy Cross. Approx. 9 miles round trip. Call 970-926-5299 for more information.

Paragon Guides Hike of the Week - August 11

Homestake Peak 13,200’ - Holy Cross Wilderness.

Towering above the 10th Mountain Memorial Hut near

Tennesse Pass this classic peak ascent climbs to the

Continental Divide. Approx. 7-8 miles round trip.

Call 926-5299 for more info.

Mount of the Holy Cross Ascent

Ever wanted to make an ascent of Mount of the Holy Cross, but didn't want to take it on alone? Paragon has a

3-day Holy Cross Ascent

August 16-18, 2009

The Mount of the Holy Cross, 14,005', has become one of the most popular 14er's in Colorado. With its mysterious Cross of Snow and the Bowl of Tears Lake, experienced hikers can enjoy the beauty and serenity of a special place. From a Base Camp at 11,000' we will climb the North Ridge route (difficult class 2, off-trail hiking).

Llama assisted to carry gear to a base camp and then opportunities to make the peak on the mornings of the second or third day according to weather and other conditions.

Bring 2 people and receive a 20% discount on both trip fees.

Call 970-926-5299 for more information or reservations.

PHC Hike of the Week -Tuesday, August 4th

Fancy Lake to Mulhall Basin - Holy Cross Wilderness.

Fancy Lake trail climbs to this beautiful alpine lake.

The Fall Creek Trail contours to the seldom visited Mulhall Basin.

Off-trail hiking into the basin provides scenic mountain views and alpine lakes. 9-10 miles round trip. Call 970-926-5299 for reservations, transportation included.

Next week's hike: Homestake Peak!

Hike of the Week July 28

Our Paragon Hiking Club Hike of the week for July 28th is:

Grouse Lake and Beyond

Grouse Lake and Beyond - An established trail leads to this alpine lake nestled in Spruce and Fir forest. Going ‘beyond’ accesses a high alpine meadow and the base of Grouse Mountain. Approximately 9 miles round trip to lake.

Beyond may add 1.5 miles

Call to make a reservation: 970-926-5299

Special blog rate:

$69 per person. Bring 4 people and pay for only 3!