The Warming House http://www.warminghouse.com Just another WordPress site Fri, 11 May 2012 19:09:34 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Inn to Inn in Alsace, France http://www.warminghouse.com/inn-to-inn-in-alsace-france/ http://www.warminghouse.com/inn-to-inn-in-alsace-france/#comments Wed, 21 Dec 2011 19:39:43 +0000 phebe http://clients.kreativekeystrokes.com/warminghouse/?p=125 Five days of hiking through the vineyards and mountains of Alsace.

Stay each night in a small family-owned inn.

French cuisine, french wines.

Croissants, rich european coffee, baguettes and cheese.

Mileages between 7 and 12 miles per day.

Carry only a daypack as luggage is transferred

October 1-6 (2012) departing on the 7th

October 8-13 (2012) departing on the 14th

Price: $1450 pp double occupancy, $1350- if you’ve taken an overseas or WTW trip

Price: $1650 pp double occupancy, $1550- if you’ve taken an overseas or WTW trip

Includes:

  • 6 nights lodging
  • 5 days hiking
  • breakfast
  • gourmet packed lunches
  • gourmet evening meals
  • luggage transfer
  • pick-up and return to Colmar Train Station
  • guide

Does Not Include:

  • drinks
  • trip insurance

For more information on our trips, go to our Footpaths website at www.footpathsoftheworld.com

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Luggage transfer so all you carry is a daypack.

Hike 7-11 miles per day.

Self-guided and guided trips available May to October.

Adventure, fun, massage, good food and good wine.

Sleep in a comfy bed.

5Night/4Day Trip-This is our original 42-mile route beginning in Estes Park and ending in Allenspark. Every day is different and every lodge is different which is what makes it fun.

Price: Double occupancy: $890 pp

Price: Single Occupancy: $1190 pp

4Night/3Day Trip- If you do not want to climb Twin Sisters the day after Storm Pass, this option is a good choice.  It provides all the ingredients of the original trip with one less day.

Price: Double Occupancy:  $820

Price: Single Occupancy: $1120

Includes:

  • lodging with breakfast
  • sack lunches on hiking days
  • luggage transfer
  • trekking poles during trip
  • map and route guide
  • Rocky Mountain National Park Pass
  • gps waypoints (for fun, not needed)
  • massage
  • last night’s celebration dinner
  • shuttling within trip and return to Estes Park if needed

Does Not Include:

  • evening meals other than the last night
  • alcoholic beverages
  • trip Insurance
  • transportation outside of trip

  • More options available plus three weeks  where you can join a guided group.  For more information on the Walter Tishma Way as well as other trips,  please go to our Footpaths Website at www.footpathsoftheworld.com

     

    ]]>     http://www.warminghouse.com/walter-tishma-way/feed/ 0     Gear Rentals http://www.warminghouse.com/gear-rentals/ http://www.warminghouse.com/gear-rentals/#comments Tue, 20 Dec 2011 21:01:40 +0000 phebe http://clients.kreativekeystrokes.com/warminghouse/?p=84 Our aim is to help you have a great backpacking, hiking or snowshoeing experience.  Our rental equipment is excellent gear and includes such names as Sierra Design, Gregory, Osprey and Easton.  Our large packs are  fitted and we carry women’s specific sizes.  If you reserve early, we’ll  have your equipment ready for you when you arrive.

    Rentals are available for pick-up the night before.

    Sleeping bags are washed after each usage.

    Rental Gear

    1 night

    Each additional night

    1 day
    Daypack

    $5
    Backpack

    $12

    $10
    Sleeping Bag3-season, 4-season

    $10

    $3
    Tent2 person/3 season

    3 person/3season

    4 person/3season

    $12

    $14

    $14

    $8

    $10

    $10
    Bear Cache

    $4

    $4
    Sleeping PadSelf-inflating, ¾ length

    Self-inflating, full length

    Equalizer deluxe

    $5

    $5

    $5

    $5

    $5

    $5
    Snowshoes (includes poles)Regular

    Demos (high-end)

    Small child

    $8

    $10

    $4
    OvershoesNeos

    $5
    Poles

    $3
    SledsPlastic sleds

    Small Softboard

    Large Softboard

    $5

    $10

    $15
    Kid’s CarrierDeuter

    $10

     

    ]]>     http://www.warminghouse.com/gear-rentals/feed/ 0     Guided Hiking/Cleating/Snowshoe Trips http://www.warminghouse.com/private-guided-snowshoe-trips/ http://www.warminghouse.com/private-guided-snowshoe-trips/#comments Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:40:35 +0000 phebe http://clients.kreativekeystrokes.com/warminghouse/?p=46 All Private Trips.

    Get the Full Experience No Matter What Level.

    Hiking/Cleating/Snowshoeing.

    Great Gear

    Lunch

    Group Rates

    A great snowshoeing or hiking adventure takes time.  That is why you don’t see any 2 hour trips on our site.  Try to give yourself a good part of the day- at least 4 hours- and we’ll do our best to give you a great experience.

    **As spring continues, the mountains offer the opportunity to hike, cleat or snowshoe depending on weather conditions and destination.  This is a fun time of year with good sliding and warm weather.

    Price: $160  1-2 people ($25 each extra person up to 4)

    Includes:

    • private guide
    • demo snowshoes
    • poles
    • lunch
    • hot soup
    • Neos Overboots if needed
    • backpack if needed

    Does Not Include:

    • Rocky Mountain National Park Pass (can be purchased at the gate)
    • guide gratuities always appreciated

    Group Rate:  $35 per person with a group of 5+

    • Group rates include hot chocolate, but not lunch

     

    ]]>     http://www.warminghouse.com/private-guided-snowshoe-trips/feed/ 0     The Place for Real Boots http://www.warminghouse.com/the-place-for-real-boots/ http://www.warminghouse.com/the-place-for-real-boots/#comments Tue, 06 Dec 2011 22:04:57 +0000 phebe http://clients.kreativekeystrokes.com/warminghouse/?p=18 The Warming House believes that boots are the most important piece of gear you will purchase and has built a reputation on selling high quality leather boots. The outdoor industry works hard to promote lightweight, junky, sneaker-style footwear.

    Don’t fall for this.  A solid, over-the-ankle boot may weigh slightly more, but there is no comparison to the protection it will give your feet, ankles and joints.

     

     

    Below are several of our best boots. Boot prices have gone up. The Warming House has taken as many ordering discounts as possible and passed them on to the consumer. We want you in real boots. Fitting is also important. Just because a boot is right for one person doesn’t mean it’s right for another. Feet are different.
    When you’re ready for real boots, come and see us. If you have favorite socks or wear an orthotic, bring them. Make sure you have time- it takes time.
    Lowa Baffin Pro
    As far as we’re concerned this German-made, full leather boot is the best boot on the planet.  It is slightly taller which makes snugging it around the ankle much easier and more comfortable.  There is a rand around the base and toe box for durability and protection.  Although this is a heavy-duty boot, it has surprising flexibility across the toe box and seldom has a difficult break-in.  We can’t say enough about the mid-sole which protects the feet.  This is the boot of choice for the Warming House staff.  I have over 2,000 miles on each of my two pair, both of which have been resoled and are ready to go again.  My boots are so comfortable that I wear them to church.
    Price: $329  (Suggested Retail $340)
    Asolo TPS 535
    The Asolo TPS 535 is the best value boot in our store and is one of our best sellers.  It has a cambrelle synthetic lining which accounts for its lower price-tag.  This boot  has a full, one-piece leather outer with a good Vibram resolable sole.  This boot is lighter than you would expect and fits a wide variety of feet.  Price: $225
    Lowa Trekker and Lady Sport
    The Lowa Men’s Trekker and Women’s Lady Sport is a full-leather, leather-lined stitched boot.  If you’re hard on footwear and do a lot of off-trail hiking then a one-piece leather is preferred.  But for people who stay mostly on the trail and are looking for a high quality boot with an easier flex, give this a try.  We carry 3 widths.  Price: $265 (Suggested Retail: $280)
    Lowa Women’s Albula
    When purchasing a good pair of boots, try on as many different styles as possible.  It will help make you see the differences and make a better  choice.  This Lowa women’s boot is not our best seller, but it is a solid boot with a leather-lining and a good Vibram sole and every now and then it fits the bill.  Price: $260  (Suggested Retail: $275)
    Lowa Renegade
    We sell lots of these.  Keep in mind that the Renegade is not in the same catagory of heavier-duty boots as the boots listed above, but it deserves special mention.  We get new hikers and light hikers who are making their first hiking boot purchase and are probably coming from a low-cut.  The Renegade had all the good stuff: leather, leather-lining, over-the-ankle support, Vibram sole.  All this in a lighter, easy-to-break-in boot.  Price:  $210
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