Art & Backpacking Expeditions in Rocky Mountain National Park

PLEASE REGISTER & PAY AT COLORADO MOUNTAIN EXPEDITIONS FOR THIS TRIP.

Rocky Mountain National Park Plein Air and Camping with Melanie Damore
Dates: June 15 – 18, 2026
Location: Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado

Backpacking and Art at Sandbeach Lake with Melanie Damore
Dates: July 13 – 15, 2026
Location: Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado

Backpacking and Art at Finch Lake with Melanie Damore
Dates: July 30 – August 1, 2026
Location: Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado

Designed around meaningful time in place, theses adventures center on hiking into the backcountry, establishing a scenic basecamp, and spending dedicated time observing and drawing the alpine landscape.

Hosted by Colorado Mountain Expeditions and led by artist Melanie Damore, these trips combines guided backpacking with structured and supportive outdoor art instruction. CME guides lead the wilderness travel portion of the experience, providing support from trailhead to backcountry campsite, while Melanie guides participants through observational sketching and composition in a high-mountain environment. 

Experience

These trip welcomes participants who are comfortable with moderate hiking and want to deepen their creative practice in nature. CME guides provide hands-on support with pack fitting, pacing, camp setup, group routines, and wilderness travel skills so participants feel confident throughout the journey. Art instruction emphasizes practical field-sketching and observational techniques for outdoor conditions, with guidance on composing landscape subjects, simplifying natural forms, and responding to shifting light and weather. Guided sessions are balanced with open time for individual work and informal group discussion.

Learn more and register at www.ColoradoMountainExpeditions.com.