Resources
Resources
Helpful Links & References
List of Resources that will be helpful to plan your activities.
Library
Books that the group recommends that you purchase for your reference.
Hiking Safety Handbook
Every hiker should own one of these guides for your safety. Click on the image to order a copy from Amazon.
Backpacking with Children
Every family that goes camping should own one of these. Order one from Amazon by clicking on the image.
Colorado Coloring Book
Bored kids? This coloring book is for ages 5-15 ideally but anyone will enjoy bringing the pictures to life! Bring a few pencils or crayons. Order one from Amazon by clicking on the image.
Hajeetak Majeetak
Written for young chidren, this could be a good reading book for a camping trip. Moroccan-American author Sara Filali begins her debut collection with these words, as she translates folktales of the greatest storyteller she knows: Zohra Zaoui, her mother's mother. Book Author is Adventure Club Member. Click to order your copy from Amazon
Links
Helpful resources to guide the group.
- Make sure you pack these Ten Essentials for a major hike, camping trip or backpacking trip. Ten Essentials (U.S. National Park Service)
- Best Trails Guide and Mapping resource. Premium membership will get you a few more features. All Trails
- Here is where you can book a campsite at National Parks. Book at National Park
Air Quality Health Concerns
Image taken from AirNow website. Summer in Colorado has a hazard to watch for in last few years - poor air quality. CMAC typically requires- AQI must be below 50 in hiking area (includes PPM and Ozone)
Check AQI here - https://gispub.epa.gov/airnow/
Information on Air Quality https://www.airnow.gov/aqi-and-health/