Testimonials & Reviews

Wild Basin Excursion Thank you CWRAG. We had a great experience backpacking the Wild Basin area. Alex was a very thoughtful and knowledgeable guide and really worked to challenge us without out pushing too far. It was great to see... read moreThank you CWRAG. We had a great experience backpacking the Wild Basin area. Alex was a very thoughtful and knowledgeable guide and really worked to challenge us without out pushing too far. It was great to see our boys excited about working hard and then being rewarded by being immersed in the wonderful natural landscape. Thanks! read less

Great experience Excellent guide, Cindy was great and very knowledgeable. This entire trip was great fun and excellent training for my upcoming trip to climb Kilimanjaro.

Awesome family experience Great guide, great location, will definitely do it again when in the area. Daniel was patient and easily adjusted to our skill level. One of the most memorable experiences during our visit to Boulder.

Wonderful experience Great experience from the initial contact several days before the hike to the hike itself. Thanks again, Chip. We really enjoyed it

Peak Ascent I had the pleasure of hiking Grays and Torreys with Gabriel August 15, 2021. Gabriel was very accommodating and we touched base a couple days before to answer questions and finalize plans to meet in a central location which was... read moreI had the pleasure of hiking Grays and Torreys with Gabriel August 15, 2021. Gabriel was very accommodating and we touched base a couple days before to answer questions and finalize plans to meet in a central location which was super helpful! He was timely and waiting for me at our meeting spot at 3:17 am while I was 2 minutes late for our 3:15 meet up🤦He quickly made me feel comfortable and we headed out to hike at 410am after a light breakfast. I set the pace and never felt like I wasn't in control of the hike. This was key for me. As an avid solo hiker I was unsure how I would feel hiking with a guide in an unfamiliar area, but Gabriel was a great hiking partner, guide and photographer☺📷 He identified and taught me about the local flora/ fauna we saw along the way including a Pika! SO cute! He answered all my questions and identified all the mountains I asked about, making me feel like I knew where I was looking! Gabriel was a great conversationalist, but also gave me time to hike in silence while taking things in and to just breathe 😂 Overall, I had a great hike and it was the perfect introduction to hiking the Colorado high peaks. I would never have thought about hiring a guide before this trip and I'm so glad I did. I would recommend it to anyone! It gave me the confidence to get out into unfamiliar territory while feeling safe doing so! Overall I have zero regrets about booking with them! read less

I had the pleasure of hiking Grays and Torreys with Gabriel August 15, 2021. Gabriel was very accommodating and we touched base a couple days before to answer questions and finalize plans to meet in a central location which was... read moreI had the pleasure of hiking Grays and Torreys with Gabriel August 15, 2021. Gabriel was very accommodating and we touched base a couple days before to answer questions and finalize plans to meet in a central location which was super helpful! He was timely and waiting for me at our meeting spot at 3:17 am while I was 2 minutes late for our 3:15 meet up🤦He quickly made me feel comfortable and we headed out to hike at 410am after a light breakfast. I set the pace and never felt like I wasn't in control of the hike. This was key for me. As an avid solo hiker I was unsure how I would feel hiking with a guide in an unfamiliar area, but Gabriel was a great hiking partner, guide and photographer☺📷 He identified and taught me about the local flora/ fauna we saw along the way including a Pika! SO cute! He answered all my questions and identified all the mountains I asked about, making me feel like I knew where I was looking! Gabriel was a great conversationalist, but also gave me time to hike in silence while taking things in and to just breathe 😂 Overall, I had a great hike and it was the perfect introduction to hiking the Colorado high peaks. I would never have thought about hiring a guide before this trip and I'm so glad I did. I would recommend it to anyone! It gave me the confidence to get out into unfamiliar territory while feeling safe doing so! Overall, I have zero regrets about booking with them! Missing Colorado already! read less

Great company and Great Guides. We had a truly memorable time fly fishing and rock climbing! Thanks for the all the skills we learned!!!

Contacted Colorado Wilderness by phone about a multi-day guided adventure for my family (wife and three older teenagers). With a crazy year, we decided to stay in Colorado for our vacation time this year. Colorado Wilderness Rides And Guides designed... read moreContacted Colorado Wilderness by phone about a multi-day guided adventure for my family (wife and three older teenagers). With a crazy year, we decided to stay in Colorado for our vacation time this year. Colorado Wilderness Rides And Guides designed us a custom six day custom backpacking three day trip and added three extra days for rafting, rock climbing, and mountain biking. Tom and Kailyn were super in communicating with us before and prior to the trip. Our guides Joshua and Alex were amazing. They went above and beyond in creating an amazing, custom and safe experience for our family. The time was important for us in bonding after a hard last year with covid and already requesting us to book another trip with you for next summer. Thank you for exceeding our expectations and taking such incredible care of our family. We will be back for sure! read less

Great company to work with They were incredibly flexible and helpful, we had a large group at a family reunion and made a lot of changes and they were very kind and easy to work with. Our guide Jessica took us to a waterfall and... read moreThey were incredibly flexible and helpful, we had a large group at a family reunion and made a lot of changes and they were very kind and easy to work with. Our guide Jessica took us to a waterfall and then on a hike near Nederland. It was beautiful and remote. We only saw two other hikers. She was very nice and fun ro be with and considerate of our big age range and experience range. I would use them again for sure! read less

Our guide, Daniel, was sooo amazing, knowledgeable, and fun! We, and our 9 & 10 year old kids, were challenged and had a super great experience! Daniel even took the time to watch videos for instructing amputee climbers so he... read moreOur guide, Daniel, was sooo amazing, knowledgeable, and fun! We, and our 9 & 10 year old kids, were challenged and had a super great experience! Daniel even took the time to watch videos for instructing amputee climbers so he would be prepared for my husband who is missing his right hand (although Baxter didn't need the extra help). Just an all-around awesome guide and a great day! read less

An amazing trip from start to finish!

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