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I had an absolutely incredible experience hiking a 14er with Shelby at Ground Up Adventures! Her expertise about the mountains was incredible and her enthusiasm for the mountain was infectious, making the trip both fun and educational. I couldn't have asked for a better guide to share the fun and adventure of conquering a first 14er.

Not only did Shelby guide me up 3.5 miles to the most dreamy camp site, she provided an abundance of knowledge, supplies, made me feel comfortable and safe, and provided some of the yummiest food and warm drinks! Shelby made me feel empowered and confident so that I could take the trail on my own next time!

But what really stood out was how Shelby continued to support us after the hike. She gave us tons of resources to help us on future adventures, making us feel confident and excited to tackle more challenges on our own.

Shelby is a fantastic guide, extremely knowledgeable, friendly, helpful and empowering to talk to! I feel so much more confident after backpacking with her – and even better, the food she makes is delicious!! I mean she made dairy-free hot chocolate at over 12,000 feet, what could be better?!

Shelby was a knowledgeable, insightful & generous guide. She helped me push to the top of the tallest mountain in Colorado! The experience was life changing and I can't wait to plan another guided trip with her.

For my first backpacking and camping trip, I knew I wanted to go with an experienced guide. And Shelby was amazing from start to finish. She was able to answer any and all questions I had, and provided me with more knowledge than I could ever hoped to learn in a weekend.

On this adventure we saw beautiful mountain lakes, rivers, and even a glacier. We also discussed local plants, wildlife, geography of the land, as well as essentials for hiking. She was super friendly, not only to me but to others on the trail as she was more than happy to assist those who were unsure about their location on the trail.