About Us
Do you want to explore camping or backpacking in Colorado? But you don't want to pay $1500 or more for a 3 or more day adventure? Are you looking for shorter, more budget friendly adventures to experiecne camping or backpacking?
Let us help you plan your adventure. We can provide a custom, curated itinerary and plan for your adventure, we can guide your adventure or you
Mission: Transcending Typical Adventure Co. aspires to help everyone (all abilites and budgetary levels) to experience the joys of connecting with and learning from nature. We work to support the connection between physical and mental health with our custom adventure services.
How do we do this? What is our vision?: We help research adventures and curate custom itineraries for those without the time or experience to safely plan and prepare. We provide opportunities for educational and self growth experiences in nature. We work to make the wilderness accessible to all, no matter what your ability level or budgetary constraints.
**Development of itineraries for solo and group planned hiking, backpacking and camping (tent and RVs in National and State parks, off grid in National forests and BLM land) in Colorado, Nevada, Utah, California, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, Florida, Virginia for over ten years.
**Self taught navigation and planning for backcountry exploration to camp, backpack and hike portions of the Colorado Trail, Appalachian Trail and Continental Divide Trail.
**Full time RV living in Florida 2 years and in the Rocky Mountain foothills (2024 will be my sixth winter!)
**JeffCo Colorado Trail Stewardship Team 2019-2021
**Certified Colorado Secondary Science teacher with local ecosystem knowledge.
**Master’s Degree from Adams State University in STEM Curriculum & Instruction through the NASA Endeavor Certification
** Master’s Degree from Adams State University Special Education- in progress
**Missouri Stream Team member, Wentzville School District, Missouri
**Nature's Classroom Hillsborough County Public Schools, Florida
**Outdoor Lab JeffCo Public Schools, Colorado, 2019 to 2024
Our experience with custom itinerary planning (hike, backpack, camp, atv ride, RV trips) includes:
- Creating personalized itineraries that include hiking, backpacking, tent camping, atv ride
Destination Research:
- Researching and identifying destinations based on the client's preferences, interests, and level of adventure seeking.
Logistics and Coordination
- Handling all logistical aspects of the trip, including transportation, accommodation, permits, and any other necessary arrangements.
Documentation Assistance
- Assistance with travel arrangement, permits, and any other necessary documentation required for adventure travel destinations.
Local Insights
- Offer insights into the local history and culture and geology of the land, enhancing the overall travel experience.
We offer experience in equipment evaluation, gear advice or rental arrangements
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Recommendations, rentals, gear set up and tear down
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Advising clients on the appropriate gear and equipment needed for specific adventures, and helping them source or rent these items.
Our #1 goal is to expand our custom adventure services to be more inclusive and diverse, catering to individuals of all ability levels interested in nature experiences and embracing their comfort zone.
What's coming in 2025?
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We are open to so many ideas! Contact us to collaborate on projects such as summer camps, shoulder-season weekend solo or family camping and hiking excursions.
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Accessible adventures- for those with special physical or cognitive needs, led by trained and licensed educators.
These experiences will focus on sharing knowledge of local ecosystems, history, and geology, while embracing the healing powers of nature and offering opportunities for personal growth and connection with self.