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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Summer Update
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 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 MoreBest Local Canned Beers
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 MoreCWRAG Announces Exclusive Camping, Hiking, Fishing, and Climbing Weekends in Rocky Mountain National Park!
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 […]
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 MoreWilderness Skills: Knots
At Colorado Wilderness Rides and Guides, you won’t find guides who just specialize in one activity. We have guides who are so passionate about the outdoors that we take up all kinds of hobbies! Your mountain biking guide probably rock climbs on the weekends, or your hiking guide can tell […]
Read MoreRock Climbing Boulder’s Flatirons
Rock Climbing Boulder’s Flatirons Boulder’s Flatirons rise magnificently from just behind Chautauqua Park, providing a stark contrast to the eastern plains and giving the City of Boulder it’s trademark formations. Long known as some of the best rock climbing in the city, the Flatirons are so accessible and beloved […]
Read MoreOur Favorite Colorado Scrambling Traverses
Our Favorite Colorado Scrambling Traverses The wildest of adventures in Colorado are also the longest and most complex days. Colorado’s peaks, while spectacular in their own right, are interconnected with magnificent ridges and traverses that add an additional challenge, sense of excitement, and longer days in gorgeous high alpine terrain. […]
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