Backcountry Skiing

In January 2025, REI Experiences announced the closure of its domestic tours and guiding services, leaving countless adventurers...

One of the many draws for visitors and locals to Colorado is the access to adventure in all seasons. As the days get shorter and colder,...

In the infamous climbing documentary Free Solo following Alex Honnold’s ropeless attempt to climb El Capitan, a slab of granite in...

At its core, skiing involves sliding over snow-covered terrain, from there a number of nuances separate different disciplines into...

Put simply, avalanches are a whole lotta snow and debris falling downhill under gravity with great kinetic power and can vary wildly in...

One of the best ways to see the wilderness during snow season is by skis or splitboard. Skip the resort lifts and head for the untouched...

At the start of every new year, people from around the world create lists of goals, improvements, and things to do. Our office staff and...

At Colorado ski resorts, a dog riding a chair lift is not a surprise. In fact, dogs throughout the western United States and world are...

What does the perfect ski tour look like to you? Chasing corn in 50-degree couloirs in the springtime? Sweet sweet deep winter powder...

As avalanche season in Colorado begins, now is a great time to be touching upon avalanche safety skills. A number of great free online...

The dynamic backcountry of Colorado is filled with breathtaking views, a wide range of options for all abilities, and a plethora of ski...

Skiing has a vast and rich history. While its exact origins are unknown, evidence suggests that skis were first used in the last ice age...

Written by Hayley Moser. Adventurer and Fly Fishing, Backpacking, and Hiking Guide for Colorado Wilderness Rides and Guides.

Best Late Season Skiing In Colorado with Colorado Wilderness Rides And Guides There’s a reason that Colorado is known as one of the ski...

Colorado Skiing 14ers – An Introduction  They’re big and daunting. Colorado’s 14ers are the pride of any Colorado mountaineer, hiker,...

Classic Couloir Skiing of Colorado As well as being known for it’s tours, Colorado is famed for it’s challenging and technical ski...

Best Beginner Rocky Mountain National Park Ski Descents Rocky Mountain National Park is a backcountry ski paradise. With dozens of...

Best Colorado Multi-Day Ski Tours With Colorado Wilderness Rides and Guides To say that Colorado is legendary for it’s skiing is an...

How to Get Ready for Ski Season & Expand Your Winter Adventures As the first snow starts to fall in Colorado, our attention starts to...

Colorado Guided Exploration Adventures and Experiential Education Winter Activities Winter is coming to Colorado and Colorado Wilderness...