(A.K.A. “Tell Me Your Friend’s Vibe and I’ll Tell You Their Perfect Colorado Wilderness Experience”) Forget mugs and socks. This year we’re gifting full-send memories, alpine air, and brag-worthy experiences. Here’s the official “What Adventure Should I Buy Them?”  guide — built entirely around your friend’s chaotic little personality traits. ❄️ 1. The Friend Who Wants to Get Into the Backcountry (But Needs to Learn How to Not Die):   AIARE Avalanche Course Whether they’re br

Visitors enjoy a guided backcountry ski trip with Colorado Wilderness Rides and Guides, following AIARE Avalanche Safety protocols. When you’re traveling in Colorado’s backcountry, what you carry matters just as much as where you go. Our snowpack is notoriously tricky — shallow, wind-loaded, and prone to persistent weak layers — which means the right tools (and the knowledge to use them) can make all the difference. So what do professional guides who work in Rocky Mountain Na

Adventure Skills Clinics in Colorado. Enhance your outdoor skills with one of our customized Outdoor Adventure Skills Clinics.

Here in Colorado, hiking isn’t just a “nice weather” pastime—it’s an all-season experience. Whether it’s crisp spring air, summer wildflowers, fall golden aspens, or a snowy winter trek, the mountains are calling 365 days a year. At Colorado Wilderness Rides & Guides, we believe every season brings something new and exciting—and we’re here to lead both half-day and full-day hiking adventures that celebrate that variety. Why All-Season Hiking Works in Colorado 1. Dramatic seas