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Best Local Canned Beers
Known for its robust craft brewing scene paired with a culture instilled in the outdoors, Colorado boasts a variety of killer local beers...
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Dec 14, 20211 min read
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CWRAG Announces Exclusive Camping, Hiking, Fishing, and Climbing Weekends in Rocky Mountain National Park!
In 2022, we are exclusively offering three weekends in Rocky Mountain National Park to spend camping and fishing, hiking, or climbing...
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Dec 7, 20212 min read
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Avalanche Rescue Dogs
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...
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Dec 6, 20212 min read
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Our Guide’s Favorite Trips
Colorado Wilderness Rides and Guides has a multitude of trip options for adventure seekers in Colorado. From a peaceful wildflower hike...
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Dec 2, 20213 min read
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The Art of Guiding
Last year, on a blue-bird day in January, while out snowshoeing with some clients in Rocky Mountain National Park, one of my clients...
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Nov 30, 20213 min read
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Ski Touring
What does the perfect ski tour look like to you? Chasing corn in 50-degree couloirs in the springtime? Sweet sweet deep winter powder...
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Nov 18, 20212 min read
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Avalanche Safety - Resources to Kick-Start Your Training and Refresh Your Knowledge
As avalanche season in Colorado begins, now is a great time to be touching upon avalanche safety skills. A number of great free online...
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Nov 16, 20212 min read
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Best Winter Hut Traverses in Colorado
The dynamic backcountry of Colorado is filled with breathtaking views, a wide range of options for all abilities, and a plethora of ski...
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Nov 9, 20213 min read
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A Brief History of Skiing
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...
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Oct 21, 20212 min read
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Colorado Wilderness Rides And Guides Announces 2021 - 2022 AIARE Avalanche Education Courses
AIARE Level 1 Course / AIARE Level 2 Course / AIARE Avalanche (Companion) Rescue Course / For any outdoor enthusiast, traveling safely in...
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Sep 20, 20213 min read
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2021 Rocky Mountain National Park Backpacking Dates Announced
Come backpack and explore the wilderness and backcountry of Rocky Mountain National Park through our custom and private backpacking...
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May 3, 20215 min read
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Ruby Horsethief Canyon Rafting Adventure
RUBY-HORSETHIEF CANYONS - Colorado River Dates:Â Â June 25-27Â Â Â Â July 23-25Â Â Â Â Â August 20-22Â Â Â Â Â Sept 17-19Â Â Â Â Â Oct...
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Apr 28, 20212 min read
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A Proposition to Reintroduce Wolves to Colorado Has Passed: How it came to be and what it means for the state's future
Written by Hayley Moser. Adventurer and Fly Fishing, Backpacking, and Hiking Guide for Colorado Wilderness Rides and Guides.
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Mar 7, 20211 min read
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Anatomy of an Upslope Snowstorm
Written by Hayley Moser. Adventurer and Fly Fishing, Backpacking, and Hiking Guide for Colorado Wilderness Rides and Guides.
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Mar 7, 20211 min read
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Wilderness Skills: Reading Weather
Unstable vs Stable Cloud Basics Cirrus Nimbostratus Cumulus Often referred to as "puffy" or "cotton-candy like", cumulus are popcorn-like...
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Mar 7, 20211 min read
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Wilderness Skills: Wildlife Encounters
Black Bears https://coloradowildernessridesandguides.com/education/wilderness-skills-wildlife-encounters/ Mountain Lions Moose Respect...
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Mar 7, 20211 min read
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Wilderness Skills: Knots
At Colorado Wilderness Rides and Guides, you won't find guides who just specialize in one activity. We have guides who are so passionate...
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Dec 28, 20202 min read
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Digital Detox
Digital detox!! I bet you've heard the term, but is there any merit to it? Is it just another trendy thing to say, or is there real value...
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Dec 10, 20203 min read
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Native American History of Rocky Mountain National Park
Tale of Two Tribes Rocky Mountain Battleground Legacy Written by Hayley Moser. Adventurer and Fly Fishing, Backpacking, and Hiking Guide...
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Nov 22, 20201 min read
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Risk Management in the Outdoors
As an individual who has spent much of my life recreating in and living near natural areas, risk management has been an invisible...
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Nov 17, 20203 min read
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