COME TO LIFE old mines and more. You can also choose from two-hour, half-and full-day tours, which can include a ride on the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad . Did you know llamas can carry up to 30% of their body weight? This is just one reason they make exemplary hiking companions — they’ll carry everything you need for overnights in Colorado’s forestland, freeing you up to simply soak in the beautiful scenery as you mosey along. Paragon Guides ’ Llama Treks, including the popular Vail-to-Aspen route, are three-to five-day excursions through lush mountain landscapes. Daily distances range from 5 to 8 miles, and the llamas will keep you company as well as free you of the burden of your food, water and other gear. Treks include professional guides, transportation, meals, sleeping bags and camping equipment. Find other backpacking trips that take care of the heavy lifting at Colorado.com/ LightenYourLoad. Hut trips are one of the best ways to embrace the true essence of Colorado high-country winter, offering the perfect and coziest reward at the end of an invigorating day of trekking and tracking through remote landscapes. Colorado’s 10th Mountain Division Hut system provides a framework that’s considered the apex of these kinds of excursions. The huts were built to house WWII soldiers training to fight in high altitudes, and while they’re well-equipped to provide warmth and rest after a day in the sun and snow, making your way between them requires knowledge of the area, maps and superior navigation skills. Aspen Expeditions can provide a complete escape into the wilderness for those of all ages and abilities. Their all-inclusive experience takes care of the food, hut reservations, sleeping bags, backpacks and avalanche-safety equipment — leaving you to focus on making your way to the campfire and hearty meal waiting inside these alpine cabins. Near Vail 10th Mountain Division Hut 130 1-800-COLORADO FROM TOP: PARAGON GUIDES; C2 PHOTOGRAPHY
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