Testimonials & Reviews

Bachelor party on the water The guide David, was very dedicated to making sure everyone had a good experience and a great time. He was very knowledgeable about the area and made the day very enjoyable.

CWG's Guides are Excellent! I highly recommend CWG. They put together a custom itinerary for me based on what I wanted to do and recommended trailheads to accomplish my goals. The guide reached out to me before the scheduled date to make sure he... read moreI highly recommend CWG. They put together a custom itinerary for me based on what I wanted to do and recommended trailheads to accomplish my goals. The guide reached out to me before the scheduled date to make sure he understood what I was looking to get out of the hike and to confirm meet-up location and other details.

The day went off without a hitch, the guide was very experienced, professional, and fun to talk to on the trail about mountaineering and other topics. read less

Dream of my life seeing in person snow covered mountains superb tour! Seeing the moumtains with snow and the waterfalls eas beyond words. Having such a highly pleasant tour guide, Will, who was extremely careful and attentive to our needs and want for this your time was a great pleasure. Working with... read moreSeeing the moumtains with snow and the waterfalls eas beyond words. Having such a highly pleasant tour guide, Will, who was extremely careful and attentive to our needs and want for this your time was a great pleasure. Working with this company that gives affordable personalized tours and even asking ahead of tour time what we want to see and about health restrictions is so valuable-thank you very much. We got way beyond what was wanted and expected on this tour with Will as our knowledgeable, skilled driver and communicator who was professional while still being fun and so very respectful, and caring! read less

Will was completely awesome!!! He took us up Longs Mountain and was so knowledgeable, friendly, and caring. We had so, so, so much fun!!! He also took us mountain biking which was totally amazing. He picked just... read moreWill was completely awesome!!! He took us up Longs Mountain and was so knowledgeable, friendly, and caring. We had so, so, so much fun!!! He also took us mountain biking which was totally amazing. He picked just the right trail for us 🙂 He was very professional and flexible and accommodating. Great experience!!! read less

Fun and educational backcountry skiing My family and I did the AIARE 1 avalanche class with Colorado Wilderness Rides and Guides in January. The guide and class were both excellent. Shortly after, we hired our instructor Josh for a backcountry ski day out of Boulder,... read moreMy family and I did the AIARE 1 avalanche class with Colorado Wilderness Rides and Guides in January. The guide and class were both excellent. Shortly after, we hired our instructor Josh for a backcountry ski day out of Boulder, it was an epic powder day. Josh is a both wonderful teacher and highly skilled and knowledgeable regarding all aspects of the mountain. I highly recommend him and his team, and we are looking forward to more adventures with them.
-Harold Johnson, Boulder read less

First time rafting experience was great! We had a group of 5 and it was the first time for all of us. It was so much fun and our guide, Chris made it that much more fun! Highly recommend Clear Creek Rafting and ask for Chris!

Fun and frolicking fishing and floating Our guide Josh was fantastic. His knowledge of fishing and ability to maneuver the raft skillfully over level 2 rapids was very impressive. A great person who patiently showed us how to fly fish and great company as well.

Best Mountain Adventure! Our climbing adventure was just what we wanted, such a great way to experience the mountains. The company was very communicative and easy to schedule with. The guides were The Best! They were knowledgeable about the area and passionate about... read moreOur climbing adventure was just what we wanted, such a great way to experience the mountains. The company was very communicative and easy to schedule with. The guides were The Best! They were knowledgeable about the area and passionate about climbing. They came prepared with all the gear necessary to keep us safe and comfortable, no matter the conditions. They were flexible and adaptable to changing weather conditions and our group’s specific needs. And they were supportive and encouraging as we learned to climb. And they picked the perfect spot where we could all be successful! I would highly recommend this adventure to anyone wanting a great mountain experience! read less

Outstanding AIARE 1 course! Finally have an understanding of the AIARE framework to use for my backcountry planning. Outstanding AIARE level 1 course! The read ahead; online materials and extensive references provided an excellent foundation of avalanche education. All pre-class coordination was very professional and timely. The zoom class was excellent and very interactive. ... read moreOutstanding AIARE level 1 course! The read ahead; online materials and extensive references provided an excellent foundation of avalanche education. All pre-class coordination was very professional and timely. The zoom class was excellent and very interactive. I appreciated both Josh and Cindy’s efforts to interact with everyone throughout the online portion and make it a very “active” learning experience. The two days of practical application in Rocky Mountain National Park were also very professional and thorough. Cindy ensured everone had an opportunity to learn and work through multiple beacon searches, probing and digging strategies. I am much more confident applying avalanche terrain mitigation; CAIC forecasts and problems to the AIARE framework for all my backcountry trips. read less

Aiare 1 Avalanche 1 course was fun, extremely informative, and well worth it. Josh and Cindy were both great teachers. Cindy was an exceptional leader in the field. The class offered a good balance of group instruction and autonomous learning. See you... read moreAvalanche 1 course was fun, extremely informative, and well worth it. Josh and Cindy were both great teachers. Cindy was an exceptional leader in the field. The class offered a good balance of group instruction and autonomous learning. See you at Aiare 2!! read less

Best avalanche instruction I could've hoped for Fantastic, A+ instructor (Toni Leskela) for AIERE Level 1 avalanche course. He covered the full curriculum and then gave so much more. Effective combination of seriousness to instill respect for the hazards but with humor and levity appropriately sprinkled throughout... read moreFantastic, A+ instructor (Toni Leskela) for AIERE Level 1 avalanche course. He covered the full curriculum and then gave so much more. Effective combination of seriousness to instill respect for the hazards but with humor and levity appropriately sprinkled throughout to make the full-weekend course a LOT of fun. Extremely knowledgable with deep personal experience and a variety of tips. read less

What an incredible learning experience! Learning from highly experienced guides! The class at night and the 2 days in the field were engaging and inspiring.

I took the AIARE 1 with Cindy and had a ton of fun. She is very knowledgeable, and you can tell she is passionate about her job. The trip was very organized and I learned a ton of new skills.... read moreI took the AIARE 1 with Cindy and had a ton of fun. She is very knowledgeable, and you can tell she is passionate about her job. The trip was very organized and I learned a ton of new skills. Highly recommend. read less

Best Class We Could Ask For! My SO and I took the AIARE Level I class through CWRAG and had Jill as an instructor. They were extremely organized and informative during the lecture portion and it truly felt like they were there for us - not... read moreMy SO and I took the AIARE Level I class through CWRAG and had Jill as an instructor. They were extremely organized and informative during the lecture portion and it truly felt like they were there for us - not the other way around. Jill was great and you could tell she thoroughly enjoyed teaching as well as being out with a group as well and sharing her experiences. It was a great learning experience as Jill not so much told us what to do but had us learn it and lead ourselves, which made the learning that much more fulfilling and impactful. I definitely recommend booking through CWRAG and personally we are coming back for the Level II class. read less

I took the aiare course with Josh, Jill, and Joey. They were very knowledgeable and great to learn from! They had varying degrees of risk tolerance it seemed, and it was neat to hear how they make safe decision making... read moreI took the aiare course with Josh, Jill, and Joey. They were very knowledgeable and great to learn from! They had varying degrees of risk tolerance it seemed, and it was neat to hear how they make safe decision making within those ranges. read less

Aiare 1 awesomeness I had a super great time in my Aiare 1 course! Jill and Joey were awesome guides and I learned so much! Really inspired me to get out more and find more awesome classes

Amazing Avalanche Course We had a fantastic weekend with our instructors. They were both very knowledgeable and it’s obvious they love what they do! We had an incredible two days outside- making observations, practicing rescue drills, setting up snow pits AND skiing some... read moreWe had a fantastic weekend with our instructors. They were both very knowledgeable and it’s obvious they love what they do! We had an incredible two days outside- making observations, practicing rescue drills, setting up snow pits AND skiing some fresh powder! Thank you for sharing your expertise with all of us! read less

Highly Recommended! The guides were great. I ws really impressed with their facilitation of the online AIARE 1 and the field days was top notch. Guides really knew their stuff AND how to teach it well. Highly recommend!

Great Course Fantastic and knowledge crew. Had a wonderful time learning how to continue to keep it cool while keeping it safe out in nature. It's a must if a person wants to progress their skiing/riding and venture out into the backcountry.

Best in the West A must for anyone with a desire to shred the gnar in the backcountry. Entire crew was phenomenal from start to finish!

We wanted a guide to help us find wildlife in the early ”off season” of November and Sarah was terrific! We also got some insight on trails we hadn’t yet tried. Wish we could have stayed longer to learn how... read moreWe wanted a guide to help us find wildlife in the early ”off season” of November and Sarah was terrific! We also got some insight on trails we hadn’t yet tried. Wish we could have stayed longer to learn how to fly fish too. read less

James peak Great trip. It was a good moderate hike, guide was knowledgeable and very friendly. Overall good experience and would recommend.

Hooked For my 40th birthday, Alex took my dad, brother, and best friend out fly fishing. I have always wanted to do it and it didn't disappoint. We caught 1 brook trout but honestly, the experience, knowledge gained, fellowship with awesome... read moreFor my 40th birthday, Alex took my dad, brother, and best friend out fly fishing. I have always wanted to do it and it didn't disappoint. We caught 1 brook trout but honestly, the experience, knowledge gained, fellowship with awesome people, and being out in nature was worth it. I am hooked and will be fly fishing many more times. read less

Awesome First Time Fly Fishing Alex did a great job of helping us with our first fly fishing trip. He supplied all the food/snacks, picked us up and dropped us off, provided all gear and ready let us enjoy the experience by helping us with... read moreAlex did a great job of helping us with our first fly fishing trip. He supplied all the food/snacks, picked us up and dropped us off, provided all gear and ready let us enjoy the experience by helping us with knot tying. Would def do again for sure! read less