Rocky Mountain National Park is situated at a high altitude in the country, offering stunning views of mountains, aspen forests, and alpine lakes, as well as more than 300 miles of hiking trails. Immerse yourself in the tranquil environment during a multi-day vegan excursion through the Rocky Mountains. Along with hiking in the park, there are excellent opportunities for observing wildlife and participating in various lake activities. You'll also have the chance to learn how to prepare delicious oil-free, whole-food plant-based meals with Chef Mark.
Itinerary
On Day 1, we’ll start our trip with a 2.5 hour drive from the Denver airport to our two adjacent houses on Shadow Mountain Lake, where we’ll have a welcome dinner. Please plan to arrive at the airport before 5pm to make it in time for the welcome dinner. We will have an airport pick up in the late afternoon and will then drive 2.5 hours to our houses near Grand Lake.
Meals included: Dinner
Day 2 and 3 of our trip will include some light hiking and wildlife watching in Rocky Mountain National Park. Depending upon the interest and skill level of our participants, we may have two “tracks”–an easy hike and a moderate or difficult hike, and don’t worry there’s plenty to see and plenty of trails (over 300 miles) to choose from!We will bring packed lunches with us. We will also seek out opportunities to see wildlife, including elk, antelope, moose, marmots, and bighorn sheep. We’ll enjoy dinner at our lakeside house. After dinner options include some board games, nightlife in Grand Lake, or just relaxing.
Meals included on each day: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
On Day 4 of our trip we’ll enjoy a four hour pontoon boat ride on a historically significant body of water. Once called Spirit Lake by the Ute Tribe, Grand Lake was formed from glaciers thousands of years ago and is Colorado’s largest and deepest lake.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
On Days 5 and 6 of our trip, we’ll have the option to do more hiking, but there will be the opportunity, if you wish, to rent (at your cost) kayaks or stand up paddleboards on Grand Lake. We will keep a flexible schedule to accommodate the interests of everyone.
Meals included on each day: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
On Day 7 our tour will end after breakfast on the last day. We will make an airport drop off depending upon flight times, but please keep in mind we need to vacate the house at 10 am, and the house is about 2.5 hours from the airport. Please book your departing flight for mid-afternoon or later.
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch (leftovers to take on the road with you).
Meals included: Dinner
Day 2 and 3 of our trip will include some light hiking and wildlife watching in Rocky Mountain National Park. Depending upon the interest and skill level of our participants, we may have two “tracks”–an easy hike and a moderate or difficult hike, and don’t worry there’s plenty to see and plenty of trails (over 300 miles) to choose from!We will bring packed lunches with us. We will also seek out opportunities to see wildlife, including elk, antelope, moose, marmots, and bighorn sheep. We’ll enjoy dinner at our lakeside house. After dinner options include some board games, nightlife in Grand Lake, or just relaxing.
Meals included on each day: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
On Day 4 of our trip we’ll enjoy a four hour pontoon boat ride on a historically significant body of water. Once called Spirit Lake by the Ute Tribe, Grand Lake was formed from glaciers thousands of years ago and is Colorado’s largest and deepest lake.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
On Days 5 and 6 of our trip, we’ll have the option to do more hiking, but there will be the opportunity, if you wish, to rent (at your cost) kayaks or stand up paddleboards on Grand Lake. We will keep a flexible schedule to accommodate the interests of everyone.
Meals included on each day: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
On Day 7 our tour will end after breakfast on the last day. We will make an airport drop off depending upon flight times, but please keep in mind we need to vacate the house at 10 am, and the house is about 2.5 hours from the airport. Please book your departing flight for mid-afternoon or later.
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch (leftovers to take on the road with you).
Tour Includes
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Whole Food Plant Based Oil Free | Sample MenuChef Mark will add 2-3 regional dishes to each menu which are whole-food plant based prepared with no-oil. Breakfast - Blueberry Pancakes with Maple Syrup - Apple Pecan Oat Bake - Steel Cut Oatmeal Bar - Blueberry Bliss Bowl - Shakshuka - Irish Breakfast Beans - Tofu Scramble, "Sausage," Hash Browns - Costa Rican Breakfast Bowl with Plantains - Seasonal Fresh Fruit Assortment - Artisan Whole Grain Bread with Seasonal Fruit Compote Lunch - Taco Salad - "Tuna" Burritos - Lebanese Salad Wrap - Fresh Kale and Cranberry Salad - Freekeh Salad with Cherry Tomatoes - Smoked "Turkey" Sandwiches - Applesauce Oatmeal Cookies - Dried Fruit and Nut Cup - Assorted Fresh Fruit - Afternoon Snack - Regional Charcuterie Boards - Cauliflower Hummus - Ranch Dip or Buffalo Dip with Crackers and Veggies - "Feta", Red Peppers and Kalamata Olives with Cornichons - Seasonal Fresh Fruit Dinner - White Bean Andouille Sausage, Greens and Corn Bread Dumplings - Orange Crusted Tofu Stir-Fry with Soba Noodles - Tri-Bean “Brisket” with Sweet Pickle Chips, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy - “Parmesan” encrusted Vegetable Lasagna & Artisan Whole Grain Sourdough Bread - Mac and "Cheese” & Green Apple Salad - Mushroom Etouffee & Glazed Balsamic Carrots - Fresh Organic Salad Greens & Herb Salad Dressing Dessert - Seasonal Fresh Fruit - Sweet Potato Mousse - Brownie Bites - Blueberry Muffins - Lemon Bars - Fruit Cobbler with Seasonal Local Fruit - Cinnamon Roll “Ice Cream” - Ridiculously Luscious Chocolate Cake |
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