Testimonials & Reviews

All Around Amazing Experience and Fantastic Guide! Everything about this experience was TOP NOTCH, from ease of booking, to how customizable it was. Being from South Texas, we were nervous about the altitude and received lots of helpful information and guidance on preparing in advance of the... read moreEverything about this experience was TOP NOTCH, from ease of booking, to how customizable it was. Being from South Texas, we were nervous about the altitude and received lots of helpful information and guidance on preparing in advance of the tour. And the tour itself was just incredible! Amazing views, perfectly suited to our abilities, and our guide Joe O'Leary was FANTASTIC, such a cool guy and an amazing guide. My husband and I had a great time. We were so glad we chose this activity, and just overall impressed with the quality and value of the tour. Highly recommend, and we will definitely planning on being a repeat customer! read less

AIARE 1 Took my AIARE 1 with Jill, Cindy and Joey. It was an awesome course and I learned a lot about how to manage risk through terrain choices and how avalanches form. Very worthwhile course and would reccomend for anyone looking... read moreTook my AIARE 1 with Jill, Cindy and Joey. It was an awesome course and I learned a lot about how to manage risk through terrain choices and how avalanches form. Very worthwhile course and would reccomend for anyone looking to get into the back country. read less

Exceptional My AIARE level one exceeded expectations in every metric. 10/10. There’s no question I’ll return to these guys for my next program.

My national team attended a team building weekend in Boulder. We spent a lovely morning with Colorado Wilderness Guides. I often expect some rah-rah we love each other togetherness when it comes to team building. These guides... read moreMy national team attended a team building weekend in Boulder. We spent a lovely morning with Colorado Wilderness Guides. I often expect some rah-rah we love each other togetherness when it comes to team building. These guides were raw, energetic and brought the love. We laughed, we cried (yes, actually cried) and came together as a team. Would highly highly highly recommend!! read less

Best outdoor adventure guide and experience ever! Jill Yarger of Colorado Wilderness Rides and Guides was our guide 6 years ago and again last weekend when we were in CO for a wedding. There aren’t enough words to describe how amazing she was and is. Her commitment... read moreJill Yarger of Colorado Wilderness Rides and Guides was our guide 6 years ago and again last weekend when we were in CO for a wedding. There aren’t enough words to describe how amazing she was and is. Her commitment to safety and dedication to providing the most awesome experience is beyond excellent. Best company and guide we’ve ever had! read less

Had an amazing time on our hike Thursday Morning (9/15) with our guides Will and Jill. They were super knowledgeable, fun to talk to, showed us a great hiking route and were accommodating to guests that might not be avid... read moreHad an amazing time on our hike Thursday Morning (9/15) with our guides Will and Jill. They were super knowledgeable, fun to talk to, showed us a great hiking route and were accommodating to guests that might not be avid hikers (Read: Need lots of breaks). HIGHLY recommend them and would enlist them again for my next guided hike. read less

Our work team had an excellent time hiking Chautaugua with Will & Jill. They were well prepared and knowledgeable of the Boulder area. This was a great way for many of us to reconnect. Many of us haven't seen... read moreOur work team had an excellent time hiking Chautaugua with Will & Jill. They were well prepared and knowledgeable of the Boulder area. This was a great way for many of us to reconnect. Many of us haven't seen each other in person for 2+ years. Thank you Colorado Wilderness Guides, we'll see you next year! read less

Leveling Up!! Highly recommend. I arranged for 4 sessions with a guide this summer to train me on how to move through 3rd, 4th, and low 5th class ridge lines. We covered ropes, gear placement, anchors, and so much more. Can’t state... read moreHighly recommend. I arranged for 4 sessions with a guide this summer to train me on how to move through 3rd, 4th, and low 5th class ridge lines. We covered ropes, gear placement, anchors, and so much more. Can’t state how cool it was to be out in the mountains leading low 5th class trad ridge lines with Gal, our amazing guide, giving us direct in the moment feedback. If you’re interested in leveling up reach out to CWRAG!! read less

Wonderful experience Joe was the most amazing guide. We had a full day at RMNP and it was more than we could have dreamed. Thank you!

This was a great experience - the highlight of our trip to Boulder. We had the best guide - Will. He kept us safe and gave us tons of pointers about how to handle specific climbs. He was extremely knowledgeable,... read moreThis was a great experience - the highlight of our trip to Boulder. We had the best guide - Will. He kept us safe and gave us tons of pointers about how to handle specific climbs. He was extremely knowledgeable, encouraging and his efforts really elevated the experience for me and my son. I highly recommend Will and Colorado Wilderness. Thanks Will!!! read less

My partner and I had a wonderful time doing a half day hike and climb. Jennifer was THE BEST guide! I felt very safe with her: she was genuine and friendly, attentive and knowledgeable, and very easy to talk to... read moreMy partner and I had a wonderful time doing a half day hike and climb. Jennifer was THE BEST guide! I felt very safe with her: she was genuine and friendly, attentive and knowledgeable, and very easy to talk to and get along with. On the hike, Jen pointed out the Ponderosa Pine which I now deem my favorite tree because of the way it looks, feels, and smells (like butterscotch). On the climb, my partner and I felt totally safe and entrusted Jen and Tanner with our lives. The fact that it was our first time climbing outside made us nervios, but Jen and Tanner’s encouragement and feedback while climbing eased many of our nerves. They even showed us how to make a figure eight knot. Climbing was the highlight of our trip and it is all thanks to Jen and Tanner. These two deserve a raise 😉 read less

Amazing experience! This was an amazing experience for my son and me. Will, our guide, was amazing! He kept us extremely safe and had the entire half-day completely planned out. Beyond that, he was very knowledgeable about the actual climbs, gave... read moreThis was an amazing experience for my son and me. Will, our guide, was amazing! He kept us extremely safe and had the entire half-day completely planned out. Beyond that, he was very knowledgeable about the actual climbs, gave us excellent pointers and training, and was very encouraging - which was important and helpful. My son is a pretty good climber and I’m a beginner. Yet we both thoroughly enjoyed our time climbing with Will. It was the number one highlight of our trip to Boulder. I recommend this company, and especially Will to anybody thinking about climbing in Boulder. read less

Great Ride with a Great (and patient) Guide We had a great experience with our guide, Ryan. All planning and logistics were well cared for and executed as promised. Ryan was well prepared with an initial plan tailored to our experience level but was also able... read moreWe had a great experience with our guide, Ryan. All planning and logistics were well cared for and executed as promised. Ryan was well prepared with an initial plan tailored to our experience level but was also able to adjust on the fly based on our preferences and capabilities. read less

Rafting & Camping Colorado River Great trip - Joe was an amazing guide who gave us a meaningful and fun experience - cannot wait to have future adventures with CWRG

David was amazing guide! Dave was an amazing guide and my friends and I had an incredible and unforgettable time rafting. Could not have gone better. Thank you.

First time rock climbers Our climbing guides went above and beyond to make sure we felt comfortable and safe. We had a wide range of ages from late 30’s to 5 years old, family of seven. Our family had a great time enjoying the... read moreOur climbing guides went above and beyond to make sure we felt comfortable and safe. We had a wide range of ages from late 30’s to 5 years old, family of seven. Our family had a great time enjoying the outdoors together and climbing rocks for the first time. I would recommend using these guys and would use them again. read less

Excellent Colorado Adventure Noah was a tremendous guide. We appreciated him so much! Learned how to use bear canisters, where to safely place your cook spot and bear canister storage away from your campsite. How to dig a sump to clean out... read moreNoah was a tremendous guide. We appreciated him so much! Learned how to use bear canisters, where to safely place your cook spot and bear canister storage away from your campsite. How to dig a sump to clean out cooking and eating items and then rebury all the waste water to avoid attracting animals. How to properly pack & carry a 40-50lb backpack for 8-10 miles of hiking. Where and how to go to the bathroom in the forest. How to prep 5 days of meals that will keep and cook them using a little propane stove since fires are banned. How to set up tarp covers for rain shelter and to cook under - attaching para cord to roots and trunks while not hurting the trees. How to behave around moose, bears, mountain lions, elk and mule deer for safety and so as not to disturb them. What to do during a thunder and lightening storm in the forest. qhat it means to leave no trace. Where it’s safe to obtain immediately fresh drinking water and at what sources we need to filter or boil it before drinking. Thank you Noah at Colorado Wilderness Rides and Guides for a super fun, extremely challenging and very educational backpacking trip. read less

Danny D. Rules Was able to schedule a last minute, half day climb with Danny and I was happy with the experience. He was kind, knowledgeable, positive and altogether fun to be around. Highly recommend booking a trip with Danny if you can.... read moreWas able to schedule a last minute, half day climb with Danny and I was happy with the experience. He was kind, knowledgeable, positive and altogether fun to be around. Highly recommend booking a trip with Danny if you can. Give that guy a raise! read less

Great tour guide and climb! Always great to go climbing on vacation. Kristin had a great understanding of our groups comfort level climbing. Would highly recommend to anyone on vacation that brought no equipment with them and would like a tour guide that is friendly... read moreAlways great to go climbing on vacation. Kristin had a great understanding of our groups comfort level climbing. Would highly recommend to anyone on vacation that brought no equipment with them and would like a tour guide that is friendly and has a great knowledge of the area read less

Seeing the mountains with snow and the waterfalls is beyond words-a dream come true. Taking this tour in Boulder, Colorado with Colorado Wilderness Rides and Guides that gives affordable, "personalized private tours" gave us way beyond what was expected and... read moreSeeing the mountains with snow and the waterfalls is beyond words-a dream come true. Taking this tour in Boulder, Colorado with Colorado Wilderness Rides and Guides that gives affordable, "personalized private tours" gave us way beyond what was expected and more than we would have thought could be reasonably asked to be given. This company even asked, after we booked the tour, what things we wanted to see, also asked to know if we had any health and food restrictions. This is personal care and was so valuable - we thank this company very much for caring! Will Yermal our tour guide was also extremely careful and att5entive to our needs and wants for our entire time spent on our tour and was a great pleasure. We are senior citizens and he kept watch where we were, staying close enough to help while allowing privacy and then he knew just when to join in talking with us which ended in a close feeling and so much more fun. He is also knowledgeable about the area, a skilled, safe driver and communicator, and perfectly professional while still being fun and so respectful and caring! read less

Excellent and Impactful Team Building for Our Organization First, what a wonderful organization you have! It’s one thing to offer curated outdoor adventures in this beautiful state, but what you all are doing is inspiring individuals (and teams) to look inward for opportunities to improve in ways that... read moreFirst, what a wonderful organization you have! It’s one thing to offer curated outdoor adventures in this beautiful state, but what you all are doing is inspiring individuals (and teams) to look inward for opportunities to improve in ways that make the world a better place while reinforcing those new “agreements” with accomplishment and positivity. Your team quietly guided our team with care and an obvious passion for the intended outcome: a group which saw growth where it matters most, in our hearts and minds.On behalf of our organization, thank you for an exceptional team building experience, and selfishly, thank you for making me look good as the event organizer for our side. read less

Excellent Rock Climbing Outing Our son went on a one on one rock climb with Daniel Delany in Estes Park and had an amazing experience tailored around his skill level. It was his favorite day of our Colorado vacation. Daniel was a wonderful... read moreOur son went on a one on one rock climb with Daniel Delany in Estes Park and had an amazing experience tailored around his skill level. It was his favorite day of our Colorado vacation. Daniel was a wonderful guide in safety, education, experience, and also fun! Highly recommend the outing and Daniel as your guide! read less

Just the nature immersion I needed Walking along the river was perfect. Wildflowers shade rest benches. Just trying to recoup strength to hike after 6 month of recovering from cancer. What a great guide with Virginis

I just hiked up and down Pikes Peak via the Barr Trail with Will Yermal as my guide. We started at 12:30 am and got down by about 3:30 pm. Will was an excellent guide who continued to... read moreI just hiked up and down Pikes Peak via the Barr Trail with Will Yermal as my guide. We started at 12:30 am and got down by about 3:30 pm. Will was an excellent guide who continued to make sure I was doing well throughout the hike. He kept us at the pace I wanted to go, and he made sure we took the needed breaks along the way. He and the others I worked with at the company were professional, accommodating, and encouraging. This was a Mt Whitney training hike for me, and Will’s efforts and guidance helped give me the confidence I needed to tackle Mt Whitney soon! read less