Black Canyon of the Gunnison and Mesa Verde NPs, with moderate hikes

Let's dedicate the weekend to exploring the two fabulous national parks - Black Canyon of the Gunnison with its stunning and imposing walls of schist and gneiss that were carved by the Gunnison River, and -Mesa Verde to see the largest cliff dwelling in North America, Cliff Palace, home to the ancestors of the Puebloan People.

Summer weather in this area is warm with day average temperatures 84 degree F and possible light wind. See updates of weather forecasts at:

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* 3days/2nights trip for a small group of 6 explorers.

* The starting and ending point is Durango, CO.

* Level of activities: Easy to Intermediate.

Hotel accommodations in Durango, CO. All locations in this event follow safety requirements by the state.

Clothes and gear recommended:

* good hiking shoes,

* warm jacket for evenings, be ready to layer up,

* hiking poles if you used to them,

* consider hydration bladder for hikes,

* sunglasses,

* sunscreen,

* hat,

* swimming suite, cap, flip-flops to relax at hotel's pool,

* for personal protection: mask, carry-on sanitizer, gloves (by your choice.)

TENTATIVE Cost $480.

(FINALLY UPDATED NO LATER THAN 1 MONTH BEFORE THE START DAY.)

What is included:

* 3days/2nights stay in 2-people occupancy non-smoking room (two queen beds in room.) Rooms have coffee-making machine, small fridge, free wi-fi, outdoor swimming pool,

* Breakfasts at the hotels,

* Transportation by minivan (like Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Grand or similar) covering approx. 550 mi of road-tripping total,

* Park entrance fees,

* Guided hikes in all days.

What is NOT included:

* Getting to Durango, CO,

* Meals, snacks, water.

Eating Options (up to the participants):

1. For dinners: a few days before the trip confirmed participants will be provided with a list of places nearby our location at the end of each day. Participants can decide according to their preferences and then the organizer will make reservations for dinners. Reservations in advance time are needed now because most restaurants have limited admission due to covid.

2. For lunches: it's recommended that participants have sandwiches/packed meals for lunch (driving for grocery shopping will be provided as well as for to/from dinner locations.) This will allow to save daylight time for activities in the parks instead of ordering and waiting for food.

3. Breakfasts are in hotel, starting 6am, provided in individual wrapping.

Sunrise: 6:20am. Sunset: 8:15pm. Everyday we want to start off from the hotel at 7 am or 7:30am, or 8am as the latest. If you are a nigh owl, please try to adjust yourself for an earlier getup during the trip - the purpose of it is to use more of daylight at winter time for activities.

No refunds after August 1st. But, if you (or we) are able to find other person to take your spot the refund will be given in full. We will try the best to handle personal requests and situations.

Reserve ASAP and feel free to comment/message with any questions!

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