Known for its robust craft brewing scene paired with a culture instilled in the outdoors, Colorado boasts a variety of killer local beers for your next wilderness adventure. Brewed by outdoor enthusiasts for outdoor enthusiasts, these canned brews pair well with a long hike through Rocky Mountain National Park, a […]
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In 2022, we are exclusively offering three weekends in Rocky Mountain National Park to spend camping and fishing, hiking, or climbing with a professional guide! Dates: Thursday, June 23rd to Monday, June 27th Thursday, July 21st to Monday, July 25th Thursday, August 11th to Monday, August 15th Where: Stay at […]
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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 becoming members of ski patrol and avalanche rescue teams at astounding rates. With an extraordinary sense of smell and high aptitude, these woofers are sometimes […]
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Colorado Wilderness Rides and Guides has a multitude of trip options for adventure seekers in Colorado. From a peaceful wildflower hike to an exciting whitewater rafting adventure on the Colorado River, there is something for everyone. Have you heard the old saying “parents don’t have favorite kids” and thought that […]
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Last year, on a blue-bird day in January, while out snowshoeing with some clients in Rocky Mountain National Park, one of my clients turned to me and said, “You get to do this for a living!?” I looked around incredulously and said, “Yep!” Although it may seem like your guide […]
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What does the perfect ski tour look like to you? Chasing corn in 50-degree couloirs in the springtime? Sweet sweet deep winter powder shots in alpine bowls? 3 days of hut-to-hut trips hanging with the crew? The word “Perfection” is subjective but we are all chasing that ideal ski tour. […]
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As avalanche season in Colorado begins, now is a great time to be touching upon avalanche safety skills. A number of great free online resources have blossomed in the past few years. There are too many to list them all, but this article will point you to a few that […]
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The dynamic backcountry of Colorado is filled with breathtaking views, a wide range of options for all abilities, and a plethora of ski huts to choose from. Whether you’re new to the backcountry or a hardcore ski mountaineer chasing couloirs, Colorado has the hut traverses for you! Hut Trips for […]
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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 (115,000 – 11,700 years ago). Furthermore, the first people proposed to have skied are the Sami, the indigenous people of Scandinavia, and the first known […]
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Colorado Wilderness Rides And Guides announces 2021 – 2022 AIARE Avalanche Education Courses 2021 – 2022 AIARE Avalanche Awareness and Education (Denver, Boulder, Golden, Estes Park) AIARE Level 1 Course / AIARE Level 2 Course / AIARE Avalanche (Companion) Rescue Course / Colorado Wilderness Rides and Guides is a Colorado […]
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Did you know that a map is nearly worthless without a compass? Did you know a compass is nearly just as worthless without a map? Now here is a
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Climbers, we have all been there: You top out on a climb (whether it’s a project or just a casual Sunday afternoon) and you reach the
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While the majority of people visit Colorado in the summer or winter, the state is a year-round playground for outdoor enthusiasts and
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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 dangerous
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There are many types of people we try to avoid while hiking. Whether it is the group of college students blasting Mac Miller on the trail, or
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