High Alpine Safari is how guests experience Trinchera–seamless, personalized days shaped around your interests. Stays filled with hours of exploration across a vast and varied landscape through a range of adventures guided by experts, complemented by exceptional in-field hospitality and meals that meet you wherever the day–or overnight–leads.
Adventure Only at Trinchera
These are the unforgettable experiences that define Trinchera. Mountain climbs, hut-to-hut trekking across miles of terrain, and corners of the Reserve offer one-of-one opportunities that few others will ever experience.
Mount Lindsey Summit
Climb one of Colorado’s great 14ers on a guided ascent with commanding alpine views from the summit.
Winchell High Lakes
Discover secluded alpine lakes hidden deep in the mountains on a spectacular high-country expedition.
Blanca Falls
Hike to dramatic cascading waterfalls set beneath the towering slopes of Blanca Peak.
Baldies Ridge Bike Descent
Drop from soaring alpine ridgelines on an unforgettable downhill ride into the valley far below.
First Cast at the Pond
A relaxed guided fishing outing ideal for beginners or an easy first cast of the day.
First Light Watch
Head out at dawn to witness the Reserve come alive with wildlife and early morning light.
Apache Cabin Day
Journey to a historic backcountry cabin for an unforgettable field lunch or fireside dinner surrounded by wilderness.
Stone Cabin Overnight
Spend the night in a secluded backcountry cabin surrounded by silence, stars, and untamed wilderness.
Outpost-to-Outpost Traverse
A full-day mountain journey linking remote cabins and wild terrain across the Reserve’s high country.
Poso Cabin Overnight
Retreat to an off-grid wilderness refuge for an unforgettable overnight deep in the high country.
Snowshoe Outing
Venture deep on a guided snowshoe trek through meadows and high country snowfields.
Night Sky Session
Guided stargazing under exceptionally dark skies, with stories written in the stars above.
Start Shaping Your Adventure
Safari means journey. Here the journey follows terrain, water, weather and light–all within 172,000 acres of protected land in Southern Colorado. Guides serve as hosts who help you navigate an itinerary crafted for you with an intentional mix of backcountry expeditions, guided adventures, and activities around The Lodge to fill your days.
Backcountry Expeditions
Full-day expeditions and overnight stays at outpost cabins with high alpine dinners, and first light above the treeline. A true commitment to adventure.
Expert-led adventures to fit every pace and interest. Summit climbs, fly-fishing, mountain rides, wildlife watching, and stewardship opportunities with the conservation team.
Backcountry Expeditions venture deep into the Reserve for longer days in the field, with the option to stay out overnight. For those who want to go further and experience more.
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Guided Adventures
Guided Adventures are day trips that are core to your safari. Explore a range of adventures close to The Lodge or deep in the Reserve that climb into the high country.
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Lodge Activities
The Lodge serves as both basecamp and a place to recalibrate between more active days - suited to recovery, play, or reflection. A sauna cycle, cold plunge dip, archery session, art tour, or porch conversation as you admire the view. These hours are a quieter, more restorative way to experience the Reserve.