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.
Best Sunset and Sunrise Hikes Around Boulder and Rocky Mountain National Park Colorado is a special place to be, that goes without saying. But the Front Range truly lights up in the early morning and early evening. Especially in the spring and early summer, hikers and sightseers are treated to the sight of the dry […]
Best Late Season Skiing In Colorado with Colorado Wilderness Rides And Guides There’s a reason that Colorado is known as one of the ski capitols of the world. With a deep snowpack and hundreds of miles of backcountry, Colorado’s ski season lasts year-round for the most dedicated of backcountry enthusiasts. But for those who are […]
The Upper Colorado River Basin is one of Colorado’s least known and spectacular wilderness areas. Set near the mountains of Steamboat, the Upper Colorado plays host to whitewater rafting, fly fishing, hiking, and camping, in a breathtaking red rock canyon, with rolling hills and plains on one side, and the mountains of Grand and Summit […]
Our Boulder Colorado Hotel Partners and Vacation Packages Boulder, Colorado is one of Colorado’s fastest and most exciting cities, with an eclectic downtown, a thriving bohemian scene, and stunning mountain scenery. At the heart of Boulder’s downtown, the hotel scene is thriving, with some of the most spectacular and innovative resorts in America. From the […]
Colorado Glaciers and Snowfields of the Front Range While Colorado isn’t as blessed as the Pacific Northwest to have magnificent year-round glaciers, Colorado still has it’s own set of permanent snowfields and mini glaciers across the state. In all, Colorado has 14 named glaciers and approximately 135 snowfields. What makes Colorado’s glaciers so fascinating is […]
Colorado Wilderness Rides And Guides 2019 Summer Activities We’re getting close to one of our favorite months: Summer! It’s time for long warm days of hiking, rock climbing, fly-fishing, sightseeing, and mountain biking. It’s time for us to explore our favorite campsites, backpack through Colorado’s magnificent wildernesses, and hang out for long lazy days on […]
