Colorado Adventure Guides

Cam and Garrett were beyond amazing backcountry ski guides! I appreciated that Cam was very thorough and thoughtful when asking about my experience and ability level. They both took their time helping us with the transitions and pacing while going uphill as well. We got some phenomenal runs in and I felt safe and comfortable for the duration of the trip. I would highly recommend booking a guided backcountry ski tour with Colorado Adventure Guides, they truly went above and beyond!

Top-notch in every way. I took the AIARE Level 1 avalanche safety course and the instructors were extremely knowledgeable and helpful. Both Tico and CJ were well prepared and guided all of us safely through the backcountry and taught us so much about winter travel in the wilderness. Would highly recommend Colorado Adventure Guides!

Colorado Adventure Guides provided custom planning and service for our backcountry skiing adventure on Vail Pass. They made sure we were safe and achieved our objectives for the day. The guides were expert and personable. Highly recommended!

Forest and Katie are amazing!!! I can’t recommend enough to take any avy course or guided trip with these guys. Knowledgeable, fun and overall amazing people. Theres no reason you should go anywhere else with rockstars like this.

Chase was amazing from booking, through the tour, and follow up after. He took us on an amazing snowshoe tour up Boreas Pass and down to Bakers Tank. He gauged our skill level perfectly and we had a blast. I would suggest this activity for all activity types. The views were amazing.

We had such a fun experience! Our guide Chase was so much fun and made the whole thing so easy. It was great to experience different levels of difficulty and the views were INSANE! We can’t wait to do it again!

I took the Intro to Splitboarding one-day course with Colorado Adventure Guides this past weekend and it was outstanding from start to finish. Huge shoutout to JP and Aaron, they were exceptional instructors. The balance of education and hands-on practice was spot-on, and they went above and beyond to make sure everyone was comfortable with their gear. They were incredibly patient, especially when it came to dialing in gear, transitions, and technique. They met everyone where they were and made sure the whole group felt comfortable, confident, and supported. On top of all that, they created a fun, relaxed environment that made the day genuinely enjoyable. If you’re thinking about getting into splitboarding, I can’t recommend Colorado Adventure Guides and JP and Aaron, highly enough. Professional, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about what they do. I’ll absolutely be back for another course.

I took the AIARE Level 1 and was happy to have used Colorado Adventure Guides. The instructors were great. They had decades of experience, included personal experiences that showed the realities of avalanche terrain and so much insight to learn from. I like the way that the class was structured and covered a number of topics. This gave me a good direction in what all I need to practice (and practice consistently) and a layout to plan and execute simple trips in the backcountry. I was also stoked the instructors repeated to reach out to them after the class with questions or help with review of our tour plans as needed. They really care about keeping people safe and teaching you to be careful. Would recommend you take this course if your planning on any winter backcountry excursions.

What a great trip! Our guide tanner was not just fun but connected with all of us and had our 16 yr old classic rock granddaughter smiling and chatting! Highly recommend this business!

5 out 5 stars!! Our river guides Dustin and Tanner were phenomenal!! They helped us on a half day float down the Colorado river. It was my cousins first time in Colorado and his first time SUPing. They did an amazing job explaining things to us, making sure we were safe and prepped, answered any questions we had, and showed us where to go on the rapids. Plus they were funny!! A perfect Crush and Squirt duo - IT WAS TOTALLY AWESOME, DUDE!! If you are ever in the area and considering going on this adventure, you definitely should!! We love the crew at Rancho!

We did the beginners, as a family. Loved it. Great ride! Our guide Brandi has been great!

10/10 experience! Our river guide Brandi was amazing and our family had so much fun! Definitely will be coming back!

We booked a snowshoe tour this morning, and really enjoyed it! Jared was professional, but funny, and kept us moving at an appropriate pace. We got a great workout and some fun group photos!

This company did a fantastic job. We were in a group of 35 people. They were professional and extremely organized. Brandi our guide did an exceptional job. Highly recommend.

I had an amazing time going rafting down the river. My guides were Connor and Graham and they were professional, experienced, and funny. They made our trip memorable. I went with my family of 4 on a Thursday and we did the beginner rapids. This trip provided a thrilling experience and a great opportunity to get wet! We highly recommend rafting with this company and requesting Connor!

We did an intermediate white water rafting trip today. Collin was our guide and did a fantastic job. This was my 13-year-old son's first time white water rafting and he loved it. I highly recommend this if you're looking for a thrill. We will do this again when visiting the area in the future.

We had an amazing trip with Colorado Rafting Company. Our guide Conner made the whole trip a ton of fun. He kept everyone engaged and laughing. The river was getting pretty low, but Connor did a great job of keeping us moving and in the boat. The beginner half day trip was perfect for our kids' (9,10) first rafting trip. This was a highlight of our time in Colorado and we will definitely book with them when we come back. 10/10.

My boyfriend and I had the pleasure of using Colorado Adventure Guides twice this week. One day we hiked with Amanda to Chihuahua lake and it was great! She taught us a ton about the wildlife and flowers along the way. We also went white water rafting with Tanner and Corbin, they were awesome too! We had such a great time on both adventures. I would highly recommend this company to anyone coming out to Colorado. All of the guides are super friendly and knowledgeable!

My group went snowshoeing on Hoosier pass with Nate a few weeks back and it was a BLAST! He was friendly, knowledgeable, and let us choose our own adventure! He kept us on safe terrain but still made it a bit of an adventure by cutting our own path. He served as an amazing tour guide and even snapped some candid photos of our group! I'd definitely take a tour with this group again!

Had an amazing time River rafting on the Colorado river. One of the most serene experiences, surrounded by the mountains and nature. Our guide Tanner, was amazing with all his knowledge and poor dad jokes! Lol We loved him. Will definitely come back .... He made me feel so comfortable and safe, since this was my first time River rafting. Anyone looking to enjoy a yummy lunch on the banks of the river .... I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND this company and ask for TANNER to be your guide

It wasn't my first 14er, but it was my first winter ascent, and so, as a flat lander with zero avalanche or snow training, I decided to hire a guide to climb Quandary Peak. Emily was more like a coach or an escort, but that's only because it was a perfect day and nothing went wrong. The truth is, Em is a completely badass mountain chick with wicked knowledge and skills and zero ego or attitude. Pretty rare find at her level and I couldn't have been more pleased with her company on the hike. Before the hike, Dave and I had multiple conversations about the trip and what I would need to bring. He was responsive and informative. Full thumbs up on this company all the way around! BTW, tip your guides. When nothing goes wrong they've earned it more than any other time!

We had a great day rafting with Tanner! He was happy to share his expertise and knowledge with us; super upbeat & infectious attitude for rafting and life. Tanner was great ensuring everyone had a ton of fun while being safe at the same time. No surprise, but Colorado views were amazing to boot :) Hope to come back next year for the rafting and jokes!

Nate was my personal guide through the beautiful Colorado woods and mountain tops. He was very informative, polite, and patient when I needed a break. Thanks again Nate! You're the best

Had an incredible climbing day. First day since before pandemic started, first time ever outside, and the guide (Sean) did an incredible job making me feel safe, calm, comfortable, and supported. The location was spectacular! Sean explained the differences between indoor and outdoor, talked me through outdoor etiquette, and guided me from top roping to lead climbing in a half day. They supply you with what you need and discuss with you by phone beforehand - helmet, belay device, hiking sticks (the approach is no joke steep! Wear your boots!), helmet, quick draws, etc. Also, because of the times, appreciated the covid safe protocols (separate cars, vax status, probably would have taken other precautions if asked). I'm an extra cautious climber and am very picky about who I climb with. This was such a great experience. Definitely recommend!

We took a trip with 13 a little later in the season (Late September). Our Guides (Tanner and Amanda) were great. Super knowledgeable, entertaining and lots of fun. Rapids were really low this time of year, so we didn't get into any tough spots, but I would be confident going into larger rapids with Tanner.

Staff is responsive, however If you don't take safety in high regard, this place is an excellent fit. Lots of dead time in instruction where everyone is just standing around then guides jump into action without giving direction.

Yes and Yes! We did a package that included white water rafting one day and hiking the next day. So much fun, it was like hanging out with your friends (less the adult beverages). The rafting trip included a lot of good conversation (thank you Tanner, you are the man) and fun, not limited to jumping off a cliff (no worries it was not too high and optional). The hike was also a lot of fun and challenging. Our guide was super helpful and knowledgeable about the mountain and the hiking trails. We had an option of several different hikes and choose one that went above the tree line. Again, the conversation was good and Graham understood mountaineering and our abilities for more or less hiking. Of course, we made it to the top and Graham did a great job of capturing photos to document. I would do this again in a second and would recommend it to anyone with all skill levels. Well done and not forget the tasty lunch provided on the rafting trip. Spot on!

Took my AIARE Level 1 course here as a hut trip. It was a great trip, and the guides were really knowledgable. I learned a lot!