Located in Boulder, Colorado, Colorado Wilderness Rides and Guides is nestled in the perfect location to reach the most pristine environments in the United States. With over 100 adventures to choose from, all fully customizable to fit you and your group, these are some of our top favorites for summer […]
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Orienteering
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 question for you: How often do you have one and not the other? Happens all the time. Fear not! With some […]
Read MoreWhy You Should Bring A Guide on Adventures
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 realization and a completely preventable situation. There are reasons only the top athletes can make it up a peak unguided and live to […]
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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 […]
Read MoreOur Guide’s Favorite Trips
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 […]
Read MoreColorado Wilderness Rides and Guides Guided Summer Colorado Backpacking Dates Announced
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 Tops Wilderness, Colorado’s landscapes range from mountain […]
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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 […]
Read MoreColorado Wilderness Rides and Guides 2018 Backpacking Dates Announced
Colorado Wilderness Rides and Guides is proud to present the 2018 Rocky Mountain National Park Backpacking Dates, exploring some of the best and most hidden reaches of the Rocky Mountains. Colorado Wilderness Rides and Guides, a concessionaire for technical alpine climbing, mountaineering and skiing in Rocky Mountain National Park, is […]
Read MoreOur Favorite Colorado Backpacking Adventures
Colorado is legendary for it’s backpacking trails, magnificent campsites, and vast wildernesses, from Rocky Mountain National Park to the Indian, James, and Flattop Wildernesses. Miles of trails weave between unforgettable mountain scenery, sparkling alpine lakes, and bustling wildlife. In the miles of wilderness across Colorado, trails take backpackers meandering through […]
Read More2017 Colorado Backpacking Trips
Colorado Wilderness Rides and Guides are proud to announce our 2017 Backpacking excursions across Colorado. Our expert guides are excited to show off our spectacular backcountry from the mountains of Rocky Mountain National Park and the Indian Peaks Wilderness, to thrilling trips across Colorado’s great ranges. Colorado Wilderness Rides and […]
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