COVID-19 Modified In-Person Hike Policies

In accordance with our mission to provide responsible outdoors exploration to our dedicated community, Hike For Life resumed modified in-person operations on May 30th, 2020. While balancing the rapidly changing situation during the pandemic, we are doing our best to meet or exceed the federal, state, and local community standards. Specifically, all guests and guides acknowledge the following policies:

1. Hikes will be conducted in the early morning or late evening.

2. Private groups only.

3. Max group size of 4 guests plus 1 guide.

4. No physical contact on the trail (ex. no handshakes or hugs). The only physical contact would be an emergency situation. 

5. The guide and guests will wear a face covering at introductions, anytime we are unable to maintain 6 ft separation while on the trail, and at the end of the hike. 

6. The guide will also wear a face covering anytime he or she addresses the group.

7. No guides or guests will participate in any Hike For Life events if they have experienced any of the following symptoms within the last 14 days: fever, chills, cough, shortness of breath, body/muscle aches, sore throat, or change in smell or taste. 

Hike for Life Policies

Hike for Life is an equal opportunity service provider and employer. 

All participants in HFL events must sign a liability waiver and provide, if applicable, information on health issues that could impact their ability to complete the event. Participants under the age of 18 must have a waiver and health information provided by a parent or legal guardian over the age of 18.

The following is not permitted on Hike for Life outings:

• Discrimination

• Inappropriate language or behavior that could be considered sexual assault

• Smoking, vaping or drugs

• Participating in a Hike for Life event if under the influence of drugs or alcohol

• Firearms of any type

• Playing music or other material without headphones

All Hike for Life participants will, to the maximum extent practical, apply the Leave No Trace Front Country Principles:

1. Be prepared for the trip:  bring the five fundamentals appropriate for the event

2. Stay on designated trails

3. Pack out all trash and dog waste

4. Leave the area as you find it (leave plants and rocks in place)

5. Be careful with fire

6. Keep wildlife wild—keep your distance, do not feed or interact with the animals

7. Share the trails and manage your pet

Hike for Life operates under special use permit from the USDA Forest Service, Pike National Forest; an event permit for select City of Colorado Springs Parks and follows the guidelines of all municipalities.