September 9-12, 2027. Includes 3 nights hotel (double occupancy), 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners, transport from Denver to Red Rocks to Breckenridge and back to Denver. Hiking a 14'er (14,000 feet) on day 3.

This 3-night itinerary is designed to give you a taste of your upcoming experience in Kilimanjaro, or for those not attending, simply a taste of Colorado and higher elevation!

Our first night will be spent in Denver, a similar elevation to that in Arusha Tanzania (5280 feet). A hotel in downtown Denver will be provided for the evening. It's incredibly convenient as you can take the train from inside the airport directly to Union Station in the heart of the city.

We'll have dinner that night as everyone settles into the long weekend adventure ahead.

On Day 2, we'll stop at Red Rocks for some stunning views. Home to one of the most iconic music venues, jaw-dropping rock formations, and tons of hiking. Next stop is Lake Dillon the cute little town of Frisco - a great spot for lunch. Then we'll head further into the mountains and sleep in Breckenridge at 9.700 feet.

It's time! Time to wake up early and make our way up to one of Colorado's famous 14ers! Quandary Peak is located under an hour from Breckenridge, so we'll be ready for the hike up in no time.

After the summit, it's time to head back into the town of Breckenridge to celebrate a summit well earned.

We have a 4 hour drive back to Denver this morning. Some may fly out that afternoon. Others may stick around the beautiful state of Colorado awhile longer to see more of those Aspens change color. Regardless, rest well knowing you are that much more prepared for the summit of Kilimanjaro that coming February!