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Fantastic Trips

Have you ever wondered what it is like to take a horse pack trip, canoe among the granite cliffs of a Colorado lake, find a fossil, explore a cave, or ride a bike along mountain trails? At High Trails, you will choose among these and many more all-day and overnight adventures.

From climbing 14,000 foot peaks to rock climbing with ropes, the richness and depth of the mountaineering program at High Trails challenges both novice and experienced hikers, backpackers, and climbers. After hiking and camping at some of the 30 developed campsites on Sanborn property, you will be prepared to head into the high country for a 2-5 day adventure in Colorado’s most pristine wilderness: backpack with friends and expert leaders along the Colorado Trail, pitch your tent in high alpine meadows at the base of Mt. Sherman or Mt. Yale, celebrate on the top of a Fourteener, and slide down snowfields. You’ll practice "environmentally friendly" camping skills, learn mountain safety and gain confidence in your ability to live within the natural world.

Horseback riding is also a major program at High Trails and many girls enjoy a 2-5 day horse pack trip. These uniquely Western adventures explore the spectacular and rugged areas to the west and south of camp.


High Trails girls on a five day backpack

Whether we were experiencing the awesome wilderness of Colorado on a trip or just relaxing together in the cabin, my days at Sanborn have been so memorable. I have learned so much about myself and relationships and life. The knowledge that I gained through camp profoundly influences who I am and how I will mature into adulthood.
...........Portland, OR

  • 14,000 Ft. Mountain Climbs
  • Collegiate Peaks 5 Day Backpacks
  • Park Range 4 day Backpacks
  • Tarryall Mountains 4 Day Backpacks
  • Alpine Valley 3-day
  • Pikes Peak Bomber Hike
  • Horseback Pack Trips
  • South Park Exploration
  • Mountain Survival Course
  • Astronomy Overnights
  • Lone Vigils
  • Prospecting Trips
  • River Rafting and Tubing
  • Canoe All Days
  • Canoe Overnights
  • Desert Trips
  • Mountain Bike Overnights
  • Pioneering Overnight
  • Tipi Village Overnight
  • Cave Exploration
  • Breckenridge Trip
  • Cripple Creek Trip


We are privileged to have permits granted by the U.S. Forest Service for conducting trips in the Pike and San Isabel, and White River National Forests including the Collegiate Range, the Park Range, the Main Range, the Tarryall Mountains and Pikes Peak.

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