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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The Art of Guiding
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 […]
Read MoreSki Touring
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. […]
Read MoreAvalanche Safety – Resources to Kick-Start Your Training and Refresh Your Knowledge
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 […]
Read MoreBest Winter Hut Traverses in Colorado
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 […]
Read MoreA Brief History of Skiing
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 […]
Read MoreColorado Wilderness Rides And Guides Announces 2021 – 2022 AIARE Avalanche Education Courses
AIARE Level 1 Course / AIARE Level 2 Course / AIARE Avalanche (Companion) Rescue Course / For any outdoor enthusiast, traveling safely in a winter environment is paramount. These accredited American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE) courses (AIARE Level 1, AIARE Level 2, Avalanche Rescue, and Avalanche Awareness) […]
Read More2021 Rocky Mountain National Park Backpacking Dates Announced
Come backpack and explore the wilderness and backcountry of Rocky Mountain National Park through our custom and private backpacking trips. As the premier, local Colorado-owned, Rocky Mountain National Backpacking Outfitter, we can create an amazing trip tailored to your group’s desires to experience the park at a deeper level. All […]
Read MoreRuby Horsethief Canyon Rafting Adventure
RUBY-HORSETHIEF CANYONS – Colorado River Dates: June 25-27 July 23-25 August 20-22 Sept 17-19 Oct 8-10 Oct 22-24 A western river classic, this 3-day float trip features spectacular scenery, canyon hiking, riverside […]
Read MoreA Proposition to Reintroduce Wolves to Colorado Has Passed: How it came to be and what it means for the state’s future
On November 9th after an extremely close vote, Colorado passed a bill requiring Parks and Wildlife to create a plan to reintroduce grey wolves to their once native habitat of Colorado’s mountains. With the chaos of this recent election, a lot of the information surrounding this bill got lost in […]
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