In 2023 and 2024, Colorado Wilderness Rides and Guides will conduct a range of avalanche classes. For several years, CWRAG has been involved in exploring and educating individuals in the backcountry. If you enjoy outdoor activities such as skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, or climbing, it is crucial to be able to […]
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Discover Your Next Summer Adventure: CWRAG’s Top 5 Recommended Trips
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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Recommend early booking to guarantee a trip. Whitewater rafting Update: 1. Upper Colorado River: The upper Colorado River is at 900 CFS and we should be rafting through October. This is a great family trip. 2. Clear Creek River is winding down as the flow rate is around 100 CFS. […]
Read MoreOrienteering
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 MoreTop Rope Anchors
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 anchors and someone says “oh can you throw a TR anchor on that?” For some reason, as climbers, we want to top rope […]
Read MoreSpring Activities In Colorado
While the majority of people visit Colorado in the summer or winter, the state is a year-round playground for outdoor enthusiasts and vacationers alike. Some of the best recreation opportunities are in the spring when crowds are at a minimum and the state is beginning to thaw. Spring can […]
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 […]
Read MoreLeave No Trace in Boulder & Beyond
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 wanna-be influencers stepping on wildflowers to get the perfect shot. Here’s a list of things to do on the trail so you do […]
Read MoreBest Snowshoe Trails in the Front Range
Colorado may be known for its world-class skiing but even if you don’t ski, you can still enjoy the beauty of a Colorado winter via a pair of snowshoes. We’ve rounded up our favorite Front Range snowshoe trails, all conveniently located for day trips from Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins, […]
Read MoreTye’s Story – The Life of an Adventure & Guide Dog
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 in the mountains. His father- owner and lead guide of Colorado Wilderness- has brought Tye on as many appropriate adventures as possible. […]
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