Colorado IS an open carry state.
Mr. Ruger, Mr. Wesson & his partner Mr. Smith, Wesson’s brother Dan, Mr. Colt, and others are always close at hand when a helping hand is needed in a defense situation. They are your friends.
Hike with a ‘friend’ and hike safely.
Colorado has a bunch of critters, like mosquitoes and chiggers, that bite exposed body parts. Chiggers itch like crazy. I hope those “nature lovers” use bug spray.