Name: Public Backcountry Hike
Start: 2025-08-29T07:30:00-06:00
End: 2025-08-29T16:00:00-06:00
Location: Mt. Thomas

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Public Backcountry Hike

Join a trained Certified Interpretive Guide, Wilderness First Responder, and trained Naturalist to discover some of the most beautiful hiking destinations in the Vail area that are only accessible via […]

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