Are you looking for a good way to get your family involved in backpacking? Sign up for a free overnight trip with other families on May 30th and 31st, 2015 at Purgatory Flats. This trip is suitable for kids ages 7 and up with a parent or guardian. Free rental equipment may be available for adults and larger kids. For more information, contact MK, a certified interpretive with San Juan Mountains Association, at 970-385-1288 or mk@sjma.org. This free family backpacking trip is made possible with support from the San Juan National Forest.

San Juan Mountains Association, in partnership with San Juan National Forest and the BLM Tres Rios Field Office, promotes responsible care of natural and cultural resources through education and hands-on involvement. For more information, visit our sjma.org.