Education

Colorado’s wilderness offers a stunning backdrop for unforgettable family adventures in every season. Whether you’re exploring vibrant...

In January 2025, REI Experiences announced the closure of its domestic tours and guiding services, leaving countless adventurers...

In the infamous climbing documentary Free Solo following Alex Honnold’s ropeless attempt to climb El Capitan, a slab of granite in...

Avalanches occur when a mass of snow breaks loose and rapidly descends down a slope. They are violent and dangerous, like nature’s...

Colorado Wilderness Rides and Guides is holding a multitude of avalanche classes in 2022 and 2023. For years, cwrag has been exploring...

Imagine: You are halfway up a peak in the middle of winter when you suddenly realize “Uh oh….I’m in way over my head.” This is a...

It all started from the time that Tye was just a young pup. Born in Utah and raised in Colorado- Tye has spent the majority of his time...

At Colorado ski resorts, a dog riding a chair lift is not a surprise. In fact, dogs throughout the western United States and world are...

Last year, on a blue-bird day in January, while out snowshoeing with some clients in Rocky Mountain National Park, one of my clients...

What does the perfect ski tour look like to you? Chasing corn in 50-degree couloirs in the springtime? Sweet sweet deep winter powder...

As avalanche season in Colorado begins, now is a great time to be touching upon avalanche safety skills. A number of great free online...

Skiing has a vast and rich history. While its exact origins are unknown, evidence suggests that skis were first used in the last ice age...

Written by Hayley Moser. Adventurer and Fly Fishing, Backpacking, and Hiking Guide for Colorado Wilderness Rides and Guides.

Written by Hayley Moser. Adventurer and Fly Fishing, Backpacking, and Hiking Guide for Colorado Wilderness Rides and Guides.

Unstable vs Stable Cloud Basics Cirrus Nimbostratus Cumulus Often referred to as "puffy" or "cotton-candy like", cumulus are popcorn-like...

Black Bears https://coloradowildernessridesandguides.com/education/wilderness-skills-wildlife-encounters/ Mountain Lions Moose Respect...

At Colorado Wilderness Rides and Guides, you won't find guides who just specialize in one activity. We have guides who are so passionate...

Digital detox!! I bet you've heard the term, but is there any merit to it? Is it just another trendy thing to say, or is there real value...