Join Blackpackers Saturday August 31st from 9am to 10:30 am for an intermediate hike in Red Rock Canyon Open Space (Located in Colorado Springs, Colorado) Our Program Manager Samir will be leading a hike on the Mesa Trail to the Red Rock Canyon Loop Location Red Rock Canyon Open Space Parking and meeting at : […]
Join Blackpackers as we work to make a difference in our community! Blackpackers adopted the Sand Creek Trail in SouthEast Colorado Springs in 2022 and we have committed to doing our part to keep it clean, well managed, and inviting for anyone that wants to enjoy it! We have some NEW details to note: Find […]
Time & Location Saturday, September 28th with our NEW TIME of 5:30pm - 7:30pm CityROCK, 21 N. Nevada Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, USA About the Event Join us for our monthly climbing clinic at CityRock Climbing gym in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Learn to belay, tie climbing knots, and get moving with Blackpackers! All rentals […]
Join Blackpackers on Sunday, September 29th for a beautiful moderate level hike Meeting at the parking lot for Ute Valley Park at 9am, our Program Manager, Samir, will take you on a 3.7mi hike that boasts beautiful mountain views, sure to reflect the beautiful Autumn colors that Colorado provides. There is minimal elevation gain […]
We Need Your Help pulling together Blackpackers NEW Office and Classroom Space On Saturday Oct 12th from 11am - 4pm If you or someone you know can come help us we are asking volunteers to: Mount a TV (experience required, kindly) Put together desks Wipe Out and Sanitize Empty Fridge Arrange Furniture Put light bulbs […]
Time & Location Saturday, November 23rd with our NEW TIME of 5:30pm - 7:30pm CityROCK, 21 N. Nevada Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, USA About the Event Join us for our monthly climbing clinic at CityRock Climbing gym in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Learn to belay, tie climbing knots, and get moving with Blackpackers! All rentals and […]
Blackpackers x Latino Outdoors: Climb Night Date: Friday, December 6, 2024 Time: 6 – 9 PM Location: CityRock Climbing Gym, Colorado Springs Blackpackers is back with another Latino Outdoors collab for a Climb Night designed to bring together our communities for an evening of going more up! This event welcomes participants of all experience levels, […]
Save the Date! Join Blackpackers on Saturday December 14th 2024 for our Open House Featuring a themed hot chocolate bar in our new Office and Classroom Space. Meet and Mingle with members of the community, Some of our Supporters, and explore our new space! If you are interested in tabling, sponsoring, or supporting this event […]
🎿 Get Ready to Hit the Slopes with Blackpackers! ❄️ Mark your calendars—Blackpackers is returning to Arapahoe Basin on December 21st to kick off the 2024/2025 Winter Season! Spaces are limited, and registration is first-come, first-served. With spots filling up fast, now’s the time to secure your place! If we reach max capacity and you […]
Join Blackpackers as we work to make a difference in our community and connect after with a drink at Stompin' Groundz! Join us for a Trail Cleanup Day on the Sand Creek Trail in Southeast Colorado Springs! Blackpackers adopted this beautiful trail in 2022, and we’re committed to keeping it clean, inviting, and enjoyable for […]