Description: A 90-minute history and educational walking tour of Downtown Boulder covering less than 1 mile at a leisurely pace.

Itinerary: Every Saturday and Sunday morning at 09:00 am, June 26th - September 12, 2010. Our goal is to be completed before the heat of the day (for our senior and younger guests) and in time to enjoy many of Boulder's Great options: Boulder Saturday am Farmer's Market; Boulder's outdoor adventures; Pearl street shopping; tubing in Boulder Creek; or for a late breakfast or early lunch. Departure Location: TBA. Custom tours also available. Reservations: Highly recommended, but not required (capacity 30 per historian guide).

Description: Hiking in Colorado has tremendous variation. This hike is a great option for those interested in both history and exploration. Following historical hiking trails, you will arrive at the ruins of the old Crags hotel, destroyed in a 1930s fire, but once one of Colorado's great hotels that hosted such dignitaries as Teddy Roosevelt.  Anyone interested in learning about Colorado’s history, seeing 600 foot sandstone cliffs, and challenging themselves with a short but good workout will love this historic hike over rocky terrain.

Itinerary: We depart from and end at your hotel or a central meeting spot. Our brief 5 -10 minute trip to the trailhead keeps non-hiking travel time to a minimum. However, during the drive, we will cover vital safety, hiking considerations, and local natural history.  After arriving at the trailhead, we head off for a 1hr 30min great guided Boulder colorado hiking tour that is 1.75 miles in length and includes 400’ of elevation gain. At the completion, we will rejoice in our memorable experience together.   

Description: This is the quintessential Boulder Colorado hiking experience. Chautauqua Park rests of the side of Boulder and acts as the jumping off spot for hiking Boulder’s three peaks and mountain parks. This hike is a great introduction to the amazing hiking trails around Boulder. Anyone who likes views of large red rocks, rolling terrain, evergreen forests, and open meadows will love this hike.

Itinerary: We depart from and end at your hotel or a central meeting spot. Our brief 5 -10 minute trip to the trailhead keeps non-hiking travel time to a minimum. However, during the drive, we will cover vital safety, hiking considerations, and local natural history.  After arriving at the trailhead, we head off for a 1hr 30min great guided hiking tour that is 2-miles in length and includes 400’ of elevation gain. At the completion, we will rejoice in our memorable experience together.

Description: This is one of Boulder areas best easy hiking trails to a peak summit around Boulder Colorado and in Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks.

Itinerary: We depart from and end at your hotel or a central meeting spot. Our brief 20 -30 minute trip to the trailhead keeps non-hiking travel time to a minimum. However, during the drive, we will cover vital safety, hiking considerations, and local natural history.  After arriving at the trailhead, we head off for a 2.5hr - 3hr great guided hiking Boulder Coloraod tour that is 3 miles in length and includes 700’ of elevation gain. At the completion, we will rejoice in our memorable experience together. The extra time in the vehicle will include some sightseeing and extra historical and natural history information on the area and Colorado.

Description: Boulder Colorado Hiking at it best! The hiking trail to this ‘hidden Boulder gem’ will include evergreen trees, soaring raptors, and a close up view of a 1000’ sandstone rock formation. The final ascent will take you through a 50 foot sandstone arch with amazing views of Boulder and the plains 1500’ below. This hike is a good introduction to the mountain ascents right out of Boulder and is perfect for anyone that likes to work toward a goal.

Itinerary: We depart from and end at your hotel or a central meeting spot. Our brief 5 -10 minute trip to the trailhead keeps non-hiking travel time to a minimum. However, during the drive, we will cover vital safety, hiking considerations, and local natural history.  After arriving at the trailhead, we head off for a 3hr 30min great guided hiking Boulder Coloraod tour that is 3 miles in length and includes 1000’ of elevation gain. At the completion, we will rejoice in our memorable experience together.

Description: The Mesa Trail is Boulder's main north-south trail artery is is one of Boulders best hiking trails, tracing a lengthy section of its famous Flatirons, Front Range Foothills and City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks.

This popular 6.7-mile trail offers virtually everything an outdoor enthusiast could ask for: diverse terrain, 4-season utility, multiple trail connections and abundant wildlife. Some of the famous canons, mountains, and sites we will pass include: Green Mountain, Bear Peak, South Boulder Peak, Skunk Canyon, NCAR, Mallory Cave, Fern Canyon, and Shadow Canyon.

We begin at either begin the Mesa at either Boulder Chautauqua Park (north), or near the mouth of Eldorado Canyon (south) and hike 6.7 miles one-way beneath more than 1000 large sandstone formations called flatirons. The terrain in rolling and varied, but mainly through sparse forest and grassy hillsides with views to the open plains to the east and Boulders three main peak and flatiron formations that sit on their shoulders to the west.

Itinerary: We depart from and end at your hotel or a central meeting spot. Our brief 5 -10 minute trip to the trailhead keeps non-hiking travel time to a minimum. However, during the drive, we will cover vital safety, hiking considerations, and local natural history.  After arriving at the trailhead, we head off for a 3hr 30min great guided hiking tour that is 6.7-miles in length and includes 1650’ of elevation gain. At the completion, we will rejoice in our memorable experience together.

Description: Come experience one of the best mountain hikes, Green Mountain Loop. This hike is one of the training routes for local endurance athletes wanting a great blend elevation gain, terrain variety, and beautiful scenery.

Itinerary: Starting at the famous Chautauqua mountain park, this hike climbs 2700 feet to the summit of Green Mountain. Views of Boulder, 3000 feet below, and of the Continental Divide, stretching more than 60 miles north and south, reward those that do this hike. This 6.3-mile loop hike is perfect for those wanting to challenge themselves while experiencing some of the most magnificent and beautiful terrain in the flatirons of Boulder. Variation: At 1700ʼ of gain the trail comes to a junction, at this point depending upon how quickly the group is traveling, we can traverse north and shorten the hike to 4.4 miles.

Boulder’s Super Loop

Mount Sanitas

Full-Moon Guided Hike

Wild Basin (Estes Park)

Gem Lake

Bear Lake and Glacier Gorge Lakes

Full-Moon Guided Hike

Custom Trips Available (303-818-1785)

Rocky Mountain National Park:
'The crown Jewel' of the Rockies

Granite to Sandstone double-header

Andrews Glacier

Chasm Lake and below Longs Peaks Diamond

Ouzel Falls

Wild Basin

Eldorado Canyon Trail

Colorado’s Aspen and Fall Colors

Custom Trips Available (303-818-1785)

Description: 6-day Summit Series Epic Trip: 6 consecutive, high elevation day hikes.

This is a 6-day summit series (6 consecutive dayhikes) epic trip. The amazing part of this trip is you will have the opportunity to experience four amazing wilderness areas (including the national forest and national park) while returing to plush ammenities at the end of each day. We have designed this trip from our intimate knowledge of the local mountains, understanding of altitude physiology, and hiking/climbing in the high mountain chains on six continents. This unique trip is not offered by any other guide service in America and can arguably be considered one of the most unique and beautiful trips in North America and and around the globe.

There will also be an opportuntiy to learn how slope, aspect, elevation, and topography make all these hikes completely unique. The evenings will be spent in local specially chosen lodging, while the days will take you into high in the mountains. You will have the opportuntiy to summit 8 peaks (including 1 peak >8,000', 3 peaks >12,000', 3 peaks > 13,000' and 1 >14,000') in six days. The elevation gained and lost over these 6 days is impressive. This is an intermediate level dayhike summit series trip. You will be required to carry a solid daypack on each days hike. Hiking experience is recommended. This trip is designed to improve your fitness and acclimate you to high altitude hiking and climbing. This trip affords maximum recovery time by spending the evenings in the comforts of local lodging. If you have questions about your fitness level and this trip, please contact us. Included in the cost of the trip is a 8-week online custom fitness program to get you ready for the trip and maximum your opportunity for success and enjoyment. Our goal is to create safe, educational, and unique experiences that last a lifetime!

Itinerary:

Day 0: Meet and go over gear, food, and Itinerary.

Day 1: Boulder Peak (8300') and stay in Boulder. Hike is +2735' and 6.5 miles. Depending upon the group and weather, we may add one or two addtional peaks, which would make the day +4100' and 10 miles.

Day 2: Mountain in Rocky Mountain National Park (12,000+') and stay in Boulder. Hike is +3370' and 8.9 miles.

Day 3: Peak in Indian Peaks Wilderness Area (13,000+') and stay in Estes Park. Hike is +3265' and 7.2 miles.

Day 4: Peak in Central Rocky Mountain National Park (12,500+') and stay in Estes Park. Hike is +3375' and 10 miles.

Day 5: Hike three peaks (1x 12000' peak and 2x 13,000' peak) in Rocky Mountain Natinal Park and stay in Estes Park. Hike is +3150' and 7.5 miles.

Day 6: Longs Peak (14,255'), celebration and then the hotel of your choice in Boulder. Hike is +4855' and 17 miles.

Please email or call us for a trip packeet that includes all trip information on what to expect on this amazing guided hiking trip.