Testimonials & Reviews

La Plata Peak adventure Sarah is easy to talk to. We had fun on a long climb. I also found out that we all were a bit connected to Sarah’s family

Rocky Mountain National Park Joe was excellent. Went above and beyond to share Rocky Mountain National Park with us. Catered our journey to our interests in wildlife, photography, and level of hiking.
Thank you!

Phil, our guide, was amazing! He was great with our kids and very knowledgeable of the river. He also had great suggestions for places to see on the rest of our trip.

Rafting trip My family had a great time on our rafting trip. Our guide James was awesome, friendly, knowledgeable, and helped make sure our kids were safe but still enjoyed the experience. Highly recommended.

Great Experience Top notch experience. Would definitely recommend this company and Justin to anyone wanting an adventure in Colorado.

Great climbing experience Excellent experience for the whole family.
Dan and Dottie were a great team and did a phenomenal job of making sure everyone get on multiple climbs.

CWRAG climbing and rafting - great experience CWRAG was the perfect company to help plan our rafting and climbing trip. Throughout the entire process Tom in the office couldn’t have been more helpful in answering our questions and setting up our trip. Tom was quick to respond... read moreCWRAG was the perfect company to help plan our rafting and climbing trip. Throughout the entire process Tom in the office couldn’t have been more helpful in answering our questions and setting up our trip. Tom was quick to respond and continued to answer all my questions throughout the process. When planning a big group trip like we had, it was very helpful to have Tom and company helping us and setting everything up to ensure all of our needs and questions were addressed. Both sets of guides we were worked with during our activities couldn’t have been better; they were knowledge, fun and very helpful throughout our rafting and climbing.
Overall a great experience with CWRAG and we’re lucky we found them to help us in planning our Colorado trip read less

I was recently fortunate enough to reach the summit of Long's Peak, my first 14er to date. Thanks to favorable weather conditions and Justin Studt's expert climbing guidance, it was a heck of a day of mountaineering! I would greatly... read moreI was recently fortunate enough to reach the summit of Long's Peak, my first 14er to date. Thanks to favorable weather conditions and Justin Studt's expert climbing guidance, it was a heck of a day of mountaineering! I would greatly recommend Justin and CWRG for ensuring a safe & memorable experience! read less

Long's Peak Keyhole Ascent-July 1st (David Miller & Justin Studt) Reaching the summit of Long's Peak was truly an unforgettable experience. My climbing guide Justin Studt was amazing, helping me with route finding and the more technical aspects every step of the way. I really enjoyed viewing all the geological... read moreReaching the summit of Long's Peak was truly an unforgettable experience. My climbing guide Justin Studt was amazing, helping me with route finding and the more technical aspects every step of the way. I really enjoyed viewing all the geological features that Long's had to offer, like the iconic Keyhole formation. This thrill ride of a climb threw everything at us, from snow to ice and a dense low hanging fog that rolled in just as we reached the Boulder Field. Justin had logged our route, which made navigation easy when it otherwise would have proven very difficult to get through the Boulder Field.

Given the difficulty of the climb (class 3 scrambling), be sure bring sufficient gear (at least 3L water, warm coat, rain coat, broke in boots with good tread, lightweight snacks, crampons, backpack, trekking poles). In early July, we faced significant snow and ice, making crampons a must if you are to attempt it this early in the summer.

I can't thank Justin Studt and Colorado Rides & Guides enough for their vast knowledge and experience, providing me with the opportunity to climb one of Colorado's highest and most difficult peaks. I feel blessed and incredibly fortunate that I made it to the summit, an accomplishment that only 50% of climbers will experience. Thank you Justin Studt for being an awesome guide and thanks to the weather Gods for smiling down upon our climb.

Long's Peak is a truly amazing mountain. Summit if you can, but stay safe, for it is as treacherous as it is beautiful. Climb on! read less

Wonderful experience We did a full day trip as a family to Rocky Mountain National Park with Colorado Winderness and had a great experience. Booking was easy, and they have a lot of different programs to offer. Our guide, Jessica Bailey, was... read moreWe did a full day trip as a family to Rocky Mountain National Park with Colorado Winderness and had a great experience. Booking was easy, and they have a lot of different programs to offer. Our guide, Jessica Bailey, was wonderful. She is very experienced, cordial and shared many different ideas and tips during our day. She was also flexible to adapt the program to what we wanted to do. The park is absolutely beautiful and definitely worth hiking there. read less

Zip lining tour June 2021 We had a great time on our zip line tour! We had Mason and Alex as our guides! Super funny! Great jokes and great with the kids!

A Day on the Colorado with CWRG Colorado Wilderness Rides And Guides (CWRG) is a full service, full fun outfit!! My wife and I got a private rafting tour down the Upper Colorado. It was spectacular! Josh, KK and Dot were fantastic, fun people... read moreColorado Wilderness Rides And Guides (CWRG) is a full service, full fun outfit!! My wife and I got a private rafting tour down the Upper Colorado. It was spectacular! Josh, KK and Dot were fantastic, fun people and made the whole day a blast. From the very first contact to make reservations the whole process was smooth and easy. Tom, the business mgr, really communicated well. CWRG took care of everything so we could simply enjoy the wonderful views as we wound our way through the canyons and rapids. Josh told a lot of stories and history of the area as we navigated our way down river. It was a wonderful day with wonderful memories. A+ CWRG!! Thank you. read less

Day Trip RMNP We had a wonderful family trip in Rocky Mountain National Park with day hikes led by Gabriel. He was very in tune with our goals for the trip and helped us have a very memorable and enjoyable experience. ... read moreWe had a wonderful family trip in Rocky Mountain National Park with day hikes led by Gabriel. He was very in tune with our goals for the trip and helped us have a very memorable and enjoyable experience. Thanks to his planning we could just enjoy the hikes and scenery! He took us to many gorgeous spots that were off the beaten path and matched the terrain perfectly to our hiking abilities as a family with teenagers! read less

Great morning driving tour with infant We booked a morning driving tour of Rocky Mountain National Park leaving from Estes Park with our 11 week old baby. Everything was as promised or better! Jessica, our tour guide, called and emailed us prior to the trip... read moreWe booked a morning driving tour of Rocky Mountain National Park leaving from Estes Park with our 11 week old baby. Everything was as promised or better! Jessica, our tour guide, called and emailed us prior to the trip and gave us very detailed instructions and personalized tips. On the morning of the tour she promptly picked us up from our hotel and efficiently navigated the roads and park system ensuring for a relaxing and fun filled morning. I would highly recommend this company and especially Jessica to any family looking for a hassle free and insider look at RMNP! read less

A total blast The website description of the Switzerland Trail ride was spot on. Phil was very knowledgeable of the trail and aware of each of the riders in our group to make sure that everyone was comfortable and safe the whole time.... read moreThe website description of the Switzerland Trail ride was spot on. Phil was very knowledgeable of the trail and aware of each of the riders in our group to make sure that everyone was comfortable and safe the whole time. It was the perfect day, we couldn’t have asked for a better guided adventure. read less

3 Trips, great adventures Our favorite part was your great guides. Very friendly, professional and knowledgeable. All of our trips were well organized and easy to locate. My only negative would be the mountain biking trip. I’m 61 years old and a biking novice.... read moreOur favorite part was your great guides. Very friendly, professional and knowledgeable. All of our trips were well organized and easy to locate. My only negative would be the mountain biking trip. I’m 61 years old and a biking novice. The trail choice was way too difficult. Justin did his best but the physical demands were much higher than an easy trail. read less

Took AIARE I with CWRAGS in March 2021 and was very happy with the course. The classroom sessions were well organized over Zoom. Jill was my instructor on the field days -- she's a great teacher, great hands-on demonstrations of... read moreTook AIARE I with CWRAGS in March 2021 and was very happy with the course. The classroom sessions were well organized over Zoom. Jill was my instructor on the field days -- she's a great teacher, great hands-on demonstrations of theory, and guided us well through the decision-making process and group dynamics that factor into avalanche safety. I had a great time and learnt a ton! I will look to CWRAGS for my future avy training. read less

I took AIARE 1 with CWRAG and had an amazing experience. They adapted their curriculum to Zoom very well, and I enjoyed learning the classroom material from the comfort of my home. The two days in the backcountry were informative... read moreI took AIARE 1 with CWRAG and had an amazing experience. They adapted their curriculum to Zoom very well, and I enjoyed learning the classroom material from the comfort of my home. The two days in the backcountry were informative and fun- my instructor, Jill, was extremely knowledgeable about snow science, safety, decision making, and rescue, and overall an excellent teacher. I learned so much and had a really great time doing it! I would recommend CWRAG to anyone looking for avalanche education!! read less

Great AIARE Level 1 Training I took my AIARE Level 1 course with Colorado Wilderness Rides and Guides this March. I really loved the training I received and think so highly of Colorado Rides and Guides! I actually really liked the two day online... read moreI took my AIARE Level 1 course with Colorado Wilderness Rides and Guides this March. I really loved the training I received and think so highly of Colorado Rides and Guides! I actually really liked the two day online sessions since they were so accommodating to busy schedules and I learned a lot during the training courses and pre-class reading. The two day field experience was amazing! I learned so much from Jill and had a great time doing so! I would recommend CWRAG's to anyone interested in learning more about Avalanche safety and science. I will definitely be taking more courses next year with them! read less

Fly fishing Fun fly fishing trip in Estes Park. Fish weren’t biting but had a knowledgeable guide that taught about the sport.

Great Patient Guides Jill was an excellent guide for our two field days of avalanche training. She was super eager to help, very knowledgeable, and there were no dumb questions a person could ask. I'm already looking forward to my AIARE II at... read moreJill was an excellent guide for our two field days of avalanche training. She was super eager to help, very knowledgeable, and there were no dumb questions a person could ask. I'm already looking forward to my AIARE II at some point. read less

CWRAG is an amazing company with awesome guides! Book them for your next mountain adventure & you will be super happy that you did!

AMAZING COMPANY! CWRAG is an amazing company that provides an unbelievable experience. I can & will highly recommend them to any/all friends looking for courses or experiences.

Great AIARE Level 1 Experience I really appreciated the entire course and experience. Our guide was very knowledgeable, and very receptive to all questions. She encouraged our group dynamics to be unified and for everyone to have a voice. We learned more than just content... read moreI really appreciated the entire course and experience. Our guide was very knowledgeable, and very receptive to all questions. She encouraged our group dynamics to be unified and for everyone to have a voice. We learned more than just content related to avalanche safety, but also group dynamics and functioning as a team. read less