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Outdoor Activities Information

Post-Conference Outdoor Activities

 

The District of Colorado, in conjunction with FEDADVANTAGE, is hosting post conference team building activities.  FEDADVANTAGE is sponsoring these activities, so there will be no or little cost to participants.  At this point we are trying to determine interest so we can properly prepare and fund the activities.   You can create a team to participate in these activities, or just express your individual interest. These physical activities range from difficult to easy.  Please see the descriptions noted below for the difficulty of any one activity.  For all of these activities, necessary equipment will be provided, but you will need to make sure you have the right shoes and layers of clothing/jackets/backpacks/sunscreen/sunglasses/snacks and ability to carry your own water. 

If you or your team are interested in any of the listed activities, please complete the response form at the end of this page.

 

14er Mountain

Climb a 14er! 

This will be the most difficult of all post conference activities.  Colorado is home to over 50 mountain peaks that rise over 14,000 foot in elevation.  For this activity, you will be driven to the base of Mt. Bierstadt, and be on a guided hike for 3.5 miles (2,850’ elevation gain) to reach the summit at 14,060 feet.  This is a 7 mile roundtrip hike.  Participants will leave the Marriott hotel at 5:00 am, beginning our hike around 6:30 am.   You should plan to hike for 6-8 hours.  Lunch will be provided, but each participant will carry their own.

Please check out this website for more information:  https://www.14ers.com/photos/peakmain.php?peak=Mt.+Bierstadt

Echo Lake Colorado

Hike around Echo Lake.  

Echo Lake is located about an hour from Denver, and offers numerous trails ranging from easy to difficult, along with accommodating handicap participants.  Participants can choose their course depending on their level of interest.  Participants will leave the Marriott at 8:00 am and will hike from 1-4 hours depending on the selected trail.  This can be either a self-guided or group guided hike.  Lunch will be provided.   

Please check out this website for more information:

http://dayhikesneardenver.com/echo-lake-mt-evans/

Rafting Colorado

White Water Raft on Clear Creek. 

This will be a beginner to intermediate rafting trip.  Get your team together and raft class II – IV rapids down Clear Creek.  Rafting will begin at 10:00 a.m. and end around 1:00, depending on river flow.  Participants will leave the Marriott at 8:30 for the trip to Idaho Springs to meet the rafting company.  Lunch will be provided.

Please check out this website for more information:

http://clearcreekrafting.com/trips/

Winter Park Resort

Winter Park Adventure Park. 

This trip takes you to the base of Winter Park Resort to take part in their Summer adventure park.  This can be both a team and/or individual event.  Participants will leave the Marriott at 9:00 a.m. Participants can take part in the following unlimited activities with a day pass (10 – 5 p.m.): Colorado's longest Alpine Slides, Putting Course, The Climbing wall, GyroXtreme, Leaps and Bounds Bungee, Disc Golf lift access, Bouncy Snowcat, Zephyr Express scenic chairlift (does not include bike transport and closes at 5pm), and Human Maze.  Lunch is on your own at the base. 

Please check out this website for more information:

https://www.winterparkresort.com/the-mountain/summer

 

And for those looking to do something a bit closer and in the city:

Bike Tour Denver

Mile High Bike Tour:

Participants will take a short walk to the bike rental store, leaving the hotel at 9:00 a.m. Touring by bike is the only way to visit all of Denver's must-see sites and best attractions in such a short period of time.  We will provide you with a unique and personal experience as we navigate along riverside bike paths, city bike lanes and neighborhood streets.  During the bike tour you will visit diverse public art, important government buildings, beautiful parks, distinct architecture, professional sports arenas and so much more.  The tours are approximately 10 miles in distance and 2.5 - 3 hours long on flat, easy terrain.  Lunch is on your own.

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