A weekend of Empowerment
“Crested Beauties”
Aspen To Crested Butte 3-night Backpacking trip
July 30 - August 2, 2020 - SOLD OUT
August 20 - 23, 2020 - NOW OPEN!
Join Lindsay Gurley, Adventure-based Life Coach + Mountain Guide, and Sarah Herron, Ability Advocate and Adventurer, in partnership with Aspen Expeditions for a weekend of empowerment in the backcountry, as we backpack from Aspen to Crested Butte. Imagine hiking through fields of wildflowers, camping under the stars, and building confidence in the outdoors as we walk between two of the coolest mountain towns in Colorado. We will spend three days and two nights in the wilderness as we make our way to Crested Butte for a night to relax, have marg's and stay in town. This is for anyone who identifies as female and is ready for an epic adventure.
If you are ready to build confidence in yourself and in your adventure capabilities then this is the trip for you. If you want someone to cook your meals, carry your bag, and do all the hard work, then this trip is definitely not for you. You have to be willing to show up, carry your load, and try your best. We, as a group, will of course be there for one another and you have to be willing to face what comes up with your best effort! We will walk far, cross rushing creeks, gain a bunch of elevation, take dips in freezing lakes, laugh our asses off, be courageous, and create an epic community of women who want more adventure in life.
This is for anyone who identifies as female
and is ready to adventure!
Backpack | community | confidence
Here's the deal, we have to be real, this is not going to be an easy walk in the park, it's also not going to be as hard as summiting Denali.
In order to join, you have to be able to walk at least 8 miles a day with a 40 pound pack on. If you can't lift a 40 - 50 lb bag, there will be different adventures in the future. And if you don't already have backpacking dialed, you are going to learn how to Leave No Trace, store your food from bears, shit in the woods, cook backcountry meals for yourself, take naked dips in lakes, pace yourself... and the list goes on. The key element, you are going to be doing it! You have to be willing to learn and willing to carry your weight!
As Lindsay's father always says to her "the difference between and ordeal and an adventure is your attitude". So if you are willing to make it an adventure, join us!
Retreat Itinerary
DAY 1: Thursday
9am meet at Trailhead
Backpack to camp 1
Afternoon yoga/stretch
Day 2: Friday
Backpack to camp 2
Afternoon yoga/stretch
Day 3: Saturday
Hike into Crested Butte with shuttle to Hotel
Complimentary Happy Hour
Dinner in town
Day 4: Sunday
Shuttle back to Aspen + Farewells
*Please know that the itinerary and plan may change at anytime. When life happens, we flow with it.
What's Included:
3 days; 2 nights in the wilderness
1 night at hotel IN Crested Butte (private Or Shared options)
Happy Hour Wine + Cheese at Hotel
Two Nature Yoga/Stretch Sessions
Backpacking + Backcountry Education
Pre-Trip Package including:
Trip prep + pack plan
Pre-trip fitness plan
Professional packing list + how to guides
Professional Mountain Guides
Adventure-based Coaching
Photo's of the weekend
Return Shuttle from Crested Butte
What's Not Included:
Gear (we really encourage you to get your own, rentals available, see below)
Travel to Aspen + Transportation to Trailhead
Dinner + Drinks in CB
Guide + Shuttle Driver gratuity (suggested 20%)
Travel/cancellation insurance
Anything else not listed under "What's Included"
You will walk away with:
COURAGE AND CONFIDENCE
Through adventure, play, connection, and a wealth of tools you will find you inner courage and confidence.
COMFORT IN THE UNCOMFORTABLE
Learn to how to intentionally get out of your comfort zone and build confidence and comfort in the backcountry (yes, you might pee in the woods!)
ADVENTURE SKILLS
Expert guides will teach you the basic in's and out's of hiking, backpacking, and adventure and how to have fun and get a little wild when you do it!
ACTIVE PERSONAL WELLNESS
Gain and understanding of how to support your body with rest and food to recover from the days adventure to be ready for the next.
A TRIBE
Connect with a group of powerful, adventurous women who will build a community to support one another post retreat.
Need to Knows:
Activities: We will be walking about 5 to 8 miles per day with around a 40 pound backpack and gaining around 1500 to 3000 feet of elevation. You will need to feel fit and healthy, be accustomed to elevation (i.e. get to Aspen at least a few days before!), and be willing for some Type 2 fun moments.
Meals: You will be making your own meals, don’t worry, we got you on prep, how to’s and what to get. You are your own leader and your own chef!
Gear: You will receive a detailed pack and gear list including how to’s on packing etc. We highly suggest you purchase your own gear or rent it before you come out. Aspen Expeditions does have gear available for participants, please reach out if you need it. Again, we HIGHLY recommend you have your own gear if possible and we get that sometimes you can’t make all that happen!
Is this Retreat a good fit for me? If you don’t know if you are up to the task or questioning if it is the right fit, reach out and we can help you assess if this is the right trip for you.
Where we’ll be staying in Crested Butte
Elevation Resort
This luxury ski-in/ski-out hotel destination is located at the base of Mt. Crested Butte, Colorado, and features slope-side dining, a full-service spa, heated indoor pool, and three hot tubs. Elevation provides an exceptional setting for various events including meetings, conferences, and weddings.
*Rooms will be booked at single occupancy to comply with COVID-19 social distancing regulations.
Your Leaders:
Sarah Herron
Ability Advocate | Speaker |Adventurer
About Lindsay
Adventure-based Life Coach | Female Empowerment Leader | Entrepreneur
Please fill out the application form and then you will receive and invite to book once we look over your application. To help us create an equal opportunity experience, scholarships will be available on a sliding scale for women of color.
Investment: $1335
Adventure | Connect | Get Wild
Have Fun!
*Please see Booking Terms and Conditions