Event Description
Trail season, commence! It’s that time of year when the days grow longer and the mountains are calling to be climbed. We’ve partnered up with Jaybird to give you a good reason to keep moving all summer long. Our trail tromp series is a monthly meet up group that lets you choose either 1 part running or 1 part hiking. The Trail Tromp gives you an opportunity to run with Jaybird athletes and Cotopaxi ambassadors all while pushing yourself and exploring our public lands. We want our series to bring individuals together through a mutual appreciation of our trail systems and the outdoor access we have right in our backyards. We welcome all abilities and age levels, but please be conscious of the trail difficulty and length to make sure it is fitting for you. Join us in making new friends, celebrating comfort in the discomfort, checking new hikes off the list and score some rad gear while you’re at it! A big shout out to all of our community sponsors for making this happen - Jaybird, Traeger Grills, SEEK Studio, and Discrete Cirque Series.
Please read carefully to ensure you have a clear understanding of the series + hike information:
—> Our third trail tromp is June 26th, 6-9pm. The Brighton Lakes Trail is a 6.7 miles loop, located at Brighton Resort in Big Cottonwood Canyon. With a moderately difficult trail rating, the trail has an elevation gain of about 1,800 ft. We will be catching the sunset and hiking down at dusk, please *BRING A HEADLAMP OR FLASHLIGHT. Meet at 6pm in the parking lot of Brighton Resort near Millie lift. 8302 S Brighton Loop Rd, Brighton, UT 84121
Schedule:
5:45-6:00: Hikers + Runners Arrive
6:05-6:20: Intro to trail running
6:20-6:35: Groups will leave from the base of Millie lift.
6:35-8:00: Groups are out on trails (running or hiking)
8:15-9:00: A Cotopaxi staff member will stay at the trailhead cooking up some brats + veggie dogs to refuel afterward! Giveaway prizes from Cotopaxi, Jaybird & Traeger. (Vegetarian options available)
SPOTS ARE LIMITED:
*When registering, it's important to select if you are running or hiking/casual running to gauge availability*
—> Hikers + Running group 1: Run/Hike the Brighton Lakes Trail : 6.7 Miles - Elevation Gain 1, 814 ft. | *Bring a headlamp + Reusable Water
—> Running group 2: Brighton Trail Loop : 6.7 Miles - Elevation Gain 1,814 ft. (Intermediate/Advanced Runner Level)
Being mindful of our impact on the trail, space is limited so please register via Eventbrite so we can be sure to save you a spot and tasty food. Water, snacks and the proper gear will make your hike that much more enjoyable! Check this page out for essentials you may need: https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/ten-essentials.html
Ways to win Cotopaxi + Jaybird gear:
—> Whether your passion lies in trail running or you’ve never quite had the chance to do so, we want all levels here! When you come to each session, you also get that much closer to winning a free entry into the Discrete Cirque Series.
—> Bring new friends
—> Complete challenges throughout the series that will bring you closer to your goals.
