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Tours & Treks

Rocky Mountain Originals: The Nuche (Ute) Trek

Postponed

This event is being rescheduled. New date TBD.

Overnight Trek = Ambitious

History Colorado’s Ute Indian Museum reopened in 2017. With expanded exhibits and one of the nation’s most complete collections of Ute artifacts, it provides us with inspiration for a wider tour—searching out the ancient and ongoing story of the Utes. We’ll also see Fort Uncompahgre, once a hub for trade in the region, and the Shavano Valley petroglyphs, dating back more than 3,000 years. Though many signs of the region’s earliest inhabitants are gone, experts in the history and culture of the Ute people will share their insight and appreciation for these true Colorado originals.

Includes three nights’ lodging, bus transportation, guides, all entrance fees and six meals, including a Welcome Dinner.

Itinerary:

Wednesday, May 13
Depart History Colorado Center, Denver
Fort Uncompahgre Interpretive Center, Delta
Welcome Dinner & overnight, Montrose
D

Thursday, May 14
Shavano Valley Rock Art Site
Montrose County Historical Museum, Montrose
Ute Indian Museum
Overnight in Montrose
B, L

Friday, May 15
Ouray County Museum, Ouray
Southern Ute Cultural Center & Museum
Overnight at Sky Ute Casino Resort, Southern Ute Indian Reservation
B, L

Saturday, May 16
Chimney Rock National Monument
Disembark at History Colorado Center
B

B = Breakfast included
L = Lunch included
D = Dinner included