Hiking & Backpacking

Climbed a tree and picked apples. Made applesauce and apple pies. Got some local Palisade, CO peaches and canned those up. My boss gave me some cucumbers out of his brother’s garden; made some pickles. Baking lots of pies!! Put a coat of paint on our concrete stairs. Phil got pretty good tomatoes this year. You’ll also see pictures of the wheat crop.

Date: 4/27/2011
Event Location: Westminster REI
Event Fee: Free
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (MST)
Presenter: Phil Magistro and Apryle Craig

Description: Join husband and wife team Phil Magistro and Apryle Craig as they present photos and stories from their 29 day thru-hike of The Colorado Trail. The 486-mile trail starts in Denver and ends in Durango, passing through some of the most spectacular scenery in Colorado. In addition to photos and stories, Phil and Apryle will discuss different ways you can get involved with The Colorado Trail and provide tips on packing light and planning food rations. The Colorado Trail is right out our backdoor – whether you’re considering a weekend mountain biking trip, a month long hiking expedition, or volunteer trail work come see how you can take advantage of this amazing trail!

Click here to pre-register:   http://www.rei.com/stores/121

UPDATE: Due to my schedule change, these locations/dates are being presented by a different couple – sorry for any inconvenience.  We will be attending the Westiminster program. 

Join us as we present photos and stories from our 29 day thru-hike of the Colorado Trail.   The 486-mile trail starts in Denver and ends in Durango, passing through some of the most spectacular scenery in Colorado.  In addition to photos and stories, we’ll discuss different ways you can get involved with the Colorado Trail and provide tips on packing light and planning food rations.  The Colorado Trail is right out our backdoor – whether you’re considering a weekend mountain biking trip, a month long hiking expedition, or volunteer trail work come see how you can take advantage of this amazing trail!  Book signing and sales to follow program. 

May 2 -REI, Lakewood… FREE!

Can’t make it on Monday? Check out the following dates and locations:

May 4 -REI, Englewood

Email us at: philandapryle@elevatedattitude.com to schedule a program at your venue.

Mark your calendar for these fee-free days in 2011… click here for more info!

• January 15-17
  (Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday weekend)
• April 16-24
  (National Park Week)
• June 21
  (First day of summer)
• September 24
  (Public Lands Day)
• November 11-13
  (Veterans Day weekend)

Join us as we present photos and stories from our 29 day thru-hike of the Colorado Trail.   The 486-mile trail starts in Denver and ends in Durango, passing through some of the most spectacular scenery in Colorado.  In addition to photos and stories, we’ll discuss different ways you can get involved with the Colorado Trail and provide tips on packing light and planning food rations.  The Colorado Trail is right out our backdoor – whether you’re considering a weekend mountain biking trip, a month long hiking expedition, or volunteer trail work come see how you can take advantage of this amazing trail! 

You may want to register in advance in case the program fills up!  See below for registration links.

Wed, April 20 – REI, Denver… Register here: http://www.rei.com/event/18684/session/23001

Can’t make it on Wednesday? Bummer.  Check out the following dates and locations:

April 22 – REI, Boulder (Happy Earth Day!) Register: http://www.rei.com/event/19644/session/24235
April 27 – REI, Westminster, Register: http://www.rei.com/event/18038/session/22118
May 2 -REI, Lakewood, Register: http://www.rei.com/event/19650/session/24322
May 4 -REI, Englewood, Register: http://www.rei.com/event/19589/session/24196

Late last month Jim Neville organized a rowdy crew of REI staff, family, and friends on a ten mile snowshoe hike to Black Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park. Turned out to be a blizzard; I couldn’t even see the Black Lake slabs from the middle of the lake (sorry, no conditions report!) but it was a strong crew and a good workout nonetheless. Cold temps, highs were in the single digits up high…and we broke trail through nearly two feet of fresh snow, with more every hour.

Join us on one the following dates, at an REI location near you, for a free program about our experiences on The Colorado Trail.  Book signing and sales following program.

April 20 – REI, Denver
April 22 – REI, Boulder (Happy Earth Day!)
April 27 – REI, Westminster
May 2 -REI, Lakewood
May 4 -REI, Englewood

Hiking the Colorado Trail
Join husband and wife team Phil Magistro and Apryle Craig as they present photos and stories from their 29 day thru-hike of the Colorado Trail.   The 486-mile trail starts in Denver and ends in Durango, passing through some of the most spectacular scenery in Colorado.  In addition to photos and stories, Phil and Apryle will discuss different ways you can get involved with the Colorado Trail and provide tips on packing light and planning food rations.  The Colorado Trail is right out our backdoor – whether you’re considering a weekend mountain biking trip, a month long hiking expedition, or volunteer trail work come see how you can take advantage of this amazing trail!