Transforming Lives Through Custom Experiential Adventures
Why Choose Us
Colorado Wilderness Rides and Guides is the premier Colorado Tour Guide adventures and provider of custom, private, and unique outdoor activities for all ages and levels of experience. With over 17 land manager permits and three state licenses, we conduct trips from our office in Boulder Colorado and the surrounding areas and Rocky Mountain National Park, Roosevelt National Forest, White River National Forest, five local state parks, and the Bureau of Land Management (Kremmling Area, Grand Junction and Moab, Utah area). Our highly experienced guides bring decades of experience plus a strong focus on outdoor knowledge and safety. Furthermore, we have cultivated unique partnerships with the St. Julien Hotel & Spa,the Boulderado, and others, to offer custom packages, which help guests see the best of Boulder and it’s surrounding landscape. in 2016, Colorado Wilderness Rides and Guides was awarded a concessionaire for technical mountaineering, climbing, and ski mountaineering in Rocky Mountain National Park, one of six guiding services nationwide to be awarded a permit. Our Custom and Private Colorado adventures are led by local, trained professional guides and our trips go out in all weather and conditions, guaranteeing a safe and unforgettable experience every time.
Our Philosophy
We believe in providing custom, safe, and unforgettable outdoor experiences and education. Colorado Wilderness Rides and Guides is committed to sustainable outdoors ethics, community education through our AIARE and Wilderness First Aid Courses, team building activities that unite a group through a common goal, and trips which are built around the clients desires, time, and location. We strive every day and on every trip not only to show you a wonderful adventure but to win your trust and friendship and look forward to you returning year after year to explore Colorado and the West with our team. Ultimately, our goal is to show our spectacular Colorado landscape in a unique, ethical, and sustainable manner with all regards to safety as our first priority.
Our Mission
Our goal is to help our guests transcend challenges and transform their lives through positive, powerful, and custom experiential adventures. As ambassadors and partners for more than 17 federal, state and local land mangers, we promote long term preservation and stewardship of these amazing wild and outdoor areas for generations to come.
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Must Know information for Traveling in Avalanche Terrain – How to Managing your Avalanche Risk Remember the #1 take-home is most accidents are related to decision making not technical skills. So make sure your group focuses your day around teamwork, collaboration, communication, and managing expectations. 1. Prepare For your trip. This should include each week, month […]
Colorado Wilderness Rides And Guides Guided Summer Colorado Backpacking Trips – 2019 Colorado’s wildernesses and National Parks are famed around the world for their scenic campsites, grand views, challenging trails, and some of the best backpacking in North America. From the splendor of Rocky Mountain National Park to the canyons and mesas of the Flat […]
