July 2022 Pear Lake Backcountry Expedition

Friday, July 21st to Monday, July 24th (three nights).

Rocky Mountain National Park, Wild Basin Trailhead, 1st Night Finch Lake, 2nd & 3rd Night Pear Lake

$250 too $570 (details below)

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What is Deep Water?

We believe adventures in the outdoors allow people to connect in ways we’ve never connected before. The wilderness offers the chance to unplug from the busyness of our culture and find solitude for healing and reflection.

We believe in experiential learning, a kind of “learning by doing” where our shared experience leads to reflection, discussion and discovery.

We believe in caring for each other’s souls. Internal Family Systems is a gentle, therapeutic modality that involves listening, asking questions and carefully walking with someone into the deeper areas of their life.

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The Experience

On this four-day expedition, we will enter the national park on the morning of July 21st at the Wild Basin Trailhead. Our first day’s moderate hike is just over five miles, during which we will gain 1,695 feet of elevation with stops at Copeland Falls, Calypso Cascades, and Ouzel Falls.

We will set a base camp at the spectacular Ouzel Lake, which sits just above 10,000 feet. In the following days, guided reflections will lead our discussions while we share meals, explore surrounding attractions, and take in Rocky Mountain National Park’s astonishing landscape.

We will hike down and exit the park no later than 4:00 p.m. on July 24th.

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Cost: Sliding scale of $250 to $570. Food and tent rental are included. We are a non-profit that seeks to make IFS and the outdoors accessible for everyone. If you have a tight budget please feel free to pay $250. ($250 does not pay for all the expenses of the trip) IF you are able to pay more please do so. Either way there are no questions asked.

Price does not include travel to Colorado. Reserve your spot today with a $200 non-refundable deposit.

Gear: You will need a 65 liter or larger backpacking back pack, appropriate layers, 30 degree or warmer sleeping bag, sleeping pad, hiking shoes/boots and eating utensils. A full packing list will follow your registration.