About Us

Welcome to Tripoli Colorado, where High Power Rocketry begins at 8,800 feet above sea level!

White buffalo at Hartsel launch siteAs Prefecture #11, Tripoli-Colorado is one of the oldest prefectures of the Tripoli Rocketry Association, a non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement and operation of non-professional high power rocketry. Host of LDRS VI, VII, VIII, IX, and XVI, the annual national Tripoli launch and meeting, Tripoli Colorado sets the standards with their impeccable safety record and vast pool of rocketry experience.

Tripoli Colorado operates as a Colorado Nonprofit Corporation, and has regularly scheduled launches sanctioned under the Tripoli Rocketry Association. The Tripoli Colorado launch site is located approximately two hours Southwest of Denver on a private buffalo ranch near Hartsel, Colorado in South Park. Our waiver, with launch windows, allows flights to 14,200 feet AGL (23,000 feet MSL).

We have a group of dedicated flyers and we'd love to have you join us. Our group is known for its team spirit and cooperation among members and visitors alike. We know how much time you put into your projects and we'll do everything we can to help your flight succeed.

Dave and the buffalo

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Many thanks to all the folks who attended our anual all Colorado Rocketry Banquet-it was a big sucess and everyone had a great time.

Our first launch of the year will be on April 19th (weather permitting). Please dress appropriately for Colorado spring weather at 8,800 feet and don’t forget sunscreen and water. Our standing wavier is up to 7,000 ft. AGL but our waiver can be extended to 14, 200 ft. AGL. Please let me know if you are planning on going high when you arrive so I can call in the launch window. We generally launch from 8AM until around 2PM or until the wind picks up. As always, please check the website and Facebook for any last minute changes or cancellations before heading to Hartsel.

Chris Cooley

Prefect  TRA# 19952

     303-408-5223

 

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