Came at the very beginning of their summer season for a trail ride!…read more We booked it online. I think it was $130 per person for a 1.5 hr trail ride. We had two riders cancel last minute due to an ER visit and unfortunately their rides were non-refundable. The ride itself was a ton of fun. It was such a peaceful and nice ride. I rode on Milo who apparently is known as the lazy horse. Their other horses we rode were Montana, Winnie, Dallas and Denver. The staff was very helpful in matching a rider to a horse based on size. and the horses had a specific order during the trail ride. There were some water crossings and plenty of photo opportunities. it was such a gorgeous trail ride. My fiancé had skied in many of the areas we rode through so it was crazy for him to see it during a different season. Would recommend it to anyone looking for a summer activity!

Wrangler Paul was an incredible guide! And he even wears a tie to keep things classy…read more I'm not familiar with horseback riding and felt very comfortable the whole time. Gorgeous views!

Our experience was disappointing because the cancellation policy appears to have no exceptions,…read moreregardless of the circumstances. We were still charged even though the rest of our party of 10 attended and only one child and parent were unable to come due to a serious illness. Even more disappointing was being told, "We hear these excuses all the time." That response felt dismissive, lacked empathy, and turned an unfortunate situation into an unnecessarily negative customer experience.

The GOAT Happy Hour is the best!!! Runs from 11am- 5:00 pm. The Views from this place are just…read morebreathtaking!! I invite everyone who is passing by I-70 Vail to come up and take a rest and enjoy a great atmosphere with the mini goats. They will steal your heart!

Questions I had before the trip: Am I too old (70), Can I ride a horse (last 35 years ago), What…read moreif the weather is bad, what about the altitude. Lots of other questions. But now, in reflection these questions were unfounded. BMR is a GREAT experience and fantastic way to get close to the majestic outdoors of Colorado. Most of all a week of understanding and playing the role of a cowboy...priceless. The crew of wranglers takes care to make sure you have a great time, the entire kitchen/dining staff provides all the awesome food for the week, housekeeping is on the spot and above all the service levels provided to guests is 100% focused and quality. The entire camp got to know each other and EVERYBODY HAD A UNBELIEVABLE TIME. Bryce thanks to you Ryan and Amy for your hospitality and providing such a great team: Grace, Patrick, Kate, Ben, Matt, Brielle, Will, Maggie, Shelby and all others who I might have unintentionally missed...you were all great. Carla and I continue too to talk/rave about our experience at BMR and show all our pictures to our neighbors and now look to determining our next visit to BMR. Thanks for the wonderful experience, quality and true value. Please accept our wishes to contoured success. If you/anyone needs a reference for BMR..send the my way! With our best, Gary and Carla Parks...from Georgia

Looking for an extraordinary dude ranch experience? You might want to check out Black Mountain…read moreRanch in McCoy, CO. Family-owned and operated, with wonderful horses and staff and a variety of activities, BMR goes above and beyond. My friend and I visited again this past week, for the 3rd time over the last several years. And we will certainly return! The scenery is gorgeous and the guest cabins are beautiful, clean, well kept and rustic. The food is delicious--3 excellent meals served each day. They can accomodate various levels of riders and safety is first. The attention to detail and the kindness of the May family as well as their staff, clearly makes this a wonderful experience. We feel very fortunate to have found BMR! Robin L.

These guys are just the GOAT! Max went mountain biking with Scott, who is super experienced, has…read moregreat teaching skills and to make things fun, a great sense of humor. Max learned, grew and improved his skills in one afternoon. GREAT JOB SCOTT! TY Today Max went out with Peter for a rock climbing afternoon and had a blast. Again, Apex Mountain School is the BEST. we could not be happier.

Fantastic day in the backcountry with Scott! Extremely knowledgeable of the area. Scenery was…read morespectacular and skiing was a blast! Felt very safe in variable conditions. Will definitely be going back.

Had an awesome trip down the Colorado river with this company! Quick, but scenic one hour drive…read morefrom steamboat. Bill was our guide and he was friendly, personable, and reassuring throughout the entire trip. They had these inflatable kayaks that they called duckies that can fit 1-2 people, and you paddle along after the raft. We switched off between all of us and our two kids ages 8 and 12 even had a go of things in the duckie, and I felt they were safe even though they were definitely not the best paddlers, given Bill's watchful eye and directions on paddling! Bill also pointed out wildlife, good spots to jump in the river and swim, and places were could float in our life vests in the current downstream. Had such a great time, even though the rapids had downgraded to only class 1-2 by the time we went in late July. The rapids still provided plenty of excitement for us all, especially in those duckies! Definitely go with this group--they were great!

Spent a beautiful morning rafting on the Colorado River with guides Jason, Jake and Boyd. They were…read moreexcellent! They were knowledgeable, helpful, friendly, even funny. We were a group of older adults and throughly enjoyed or trip down the river.

I had a lot of fun snow tubing out here for the first time. It wasn't too crazy I think around $30…read more The hard part is getting out there and hoping you don't hit traffic. (we did, there was an accident and there aren't really alternative ways to get this way so you're stuck sitting & waiting) The video you have to watch was short and painless. It still amazed me how much of other people's stuff I found laying around. Gloves, ear phones. Like people tuck your stuff away securely, lol. It's pretty simple! I'd highly recommend coming on a weekday or off peak time when you can get more slides down. I can't even imagine what it'd have been like on a peak time weekend. It takes awhile to wait in line to go down and going back up the conveyor (that you can't move or walk on, you just stand and let it go at its own speed). Really fun time and not too death defying!! Pretty views too, obviously.

We visited Frisco adventure Park on our trip to Colorado. We plan to snow tube here and we were…read moreable to due to making reservations ahead of time! You will not be able to tube or do any activities unless you plan ahead and reserve and pay for your spot in advance. I cannot stress that enough. We had fun snow tubing but i am too chicken to do it again. Fun for all ages and ample parking and bathroom facilities.

Book with caution. Some advertised claims are not accurate, and you may be on your own. Summary of…read moreour experience in late Sept 2024: We reserved a 2 person Honda Talon S2 ATV the day prior and a follow up text was provided. I let the business know we were new to the area and just wanted an easy trail to see the fall colors. I was assured that the trail recommended was a good fit and they said maps and waypoints would be provided (also stated on the website). We arrived 10 min before the appointment time (7:30 AM) and there was no one there. I texted the owner and then they sent someone who arrived just before 8:00 AM. The employee (Christian) would not provide us any maps or waypoints for the recommended trail. He said it was simple to navigate, well-marked and no maps existed. We argued about this, but he said he could do nothing. I have done many off-road trails in places like Moab, Utah and California, waypoints based on mileage or simple maps are always provided. In the end I took his word. He said it was a large loop of about 30 miles and easily done in a half day. My concerns: - The employee told us he would take 10% off for the late release at 8:20 AM and add an extra hour to the rental. I did not look closely at the receipt since we were in a rush and noticed later that we were charged full price which did not include stated discount. - The tow vehicle had an 1/8 of tank of fuel - not enough to cover the tow distance. We had to waste time to fuel it on the way to the trail head. - The ATV was not prepped for us. Dirty, dusty, muddy. - As suspected, the trail was not well marked. There were at least 4 unclear intersections with some markings (like #200, 200A) but this is meaningless without a map. I could not download a map myself the night before. One turn led us up a 3 mile dead-end spur to a radio tower. - We checked in with the person that rented the ATV to us, showed him our location on GPS and he said we were fine. - A few miles later, we ended up at a dead end at a fire road about 20 miles from start. The employee told us we were in the wrong place and told us to back track all the way back (vs. an intended loop). - We missed our return time but were not charged extra. The ATV was mechanically good, high quality and newer but clearly not prepped for a new customer. We saw amazing fall colors. The duration of trip was longer than we expected and had to rush the return since an expected loop turned into an out-and-back. We didn't feel heard when dealing with the employee. He also did not honor the discount and said to call the owner about the fuel cost and concerns. Two email attempts were made to the owner (Carlos), and he never responded. Their service did match their website or phone conversations. I find it nuts that they will send a visitor into the back country without maps and make you feel stupid by claiming 'it is easy' and 'super well marked.' These areas have limited cell coverage, and you will be on your own if you get lost or have a mechanical issue. I would not use their services again - horrible customer service.

Overall a good experience but one bad apple can ruin it. Would have given 5 stars if it wasn't for…read morethe jerk employee, Ryan. He tried to make us and the other groups checking in feel like idiots. He was rude and not helpful at all whenever we had questions. Not sure if he was having a bad morning or if that's just his personality, but he definitely needs a lesson on customer service..Especially whenever you're spending $450+ on the day. The owner, Carlos was SUPER nice and helpful and made up for it but he needs a new employee checking people in. The trails and UTV ride were amazing! We thoroughly enjoyed the day after we got checked in and got going. But again one person can ruin the whole morning!

I have been enjoying high-altitude trekking for five years. Early on, I made the mistake of booking…read morea solo trek (with a guide and porter but without a group) through a company in Kathmandu. It was not a good experience. Fortunately, that setback didn't stop me from pursuing my dream adventures--Everest Base Camp, Kilimanjaro, and the Inca Trail. That's when I discovered Ian Taylor Trekking (ITT), and everything changed. By chance, I learned that Ian lives near me. I picked up the phone, and to my surprise, Ian himself answered. We soon met for drinks, and after meeting Ian and Laura, I knew right away that these were people I could trust with something as important as a trek to Everest Base Camp. Everest Base Camp turned out to be unforgettable--the magic of the Sherpa culture, the breathtaking scenery, the friendships formed, and of course, Ian's presence on the trip. While ITT's guides, porters, and support staff are absolute professionals, what stood out most was Ian himself. His deep knowledge of the Khumbu (everyone seems to know him!), professionalism, and sense of humor made the journey even more special. From that first trek onward, ITT has continually exceeded my expectations. After Everest Base Camp, I thought nothing could top the experience. But then came Kilimanjaro--and later, the Classic Inca Trail. Each adventure with ITT only got better. One of the most important lessons I've learned in the mountains is that success is never guaranteed. Illness, weather, and other factors can change everything. On one trek with a different company, I fell acutely ill after five days of exhausting effort. My guide made the right call to turn us back, even though I was devastated at the time. That experience underscored the importance of choosing the right guide--and how grateful I am to have found Ian Taylor Trekking for my next expeditions. I've witnessed Ian and his team handle every type of situation with compassion, professionalism, and encouragement. Some clients arrive underprepared. Others, like me on Kilimanjaro, may doubt themselves at critical moments. At less than 100 meters from the summit, I was struggling silently. Ian didn't need me to say it--he noticed. Without turning around, he calmly reminded me of proper breathing technique. That simple guidance carried me to the summit at age 65. That moment changed my life, and I know it wouldn't have happened without such talented, capable, and caring guides. What makes ITT so exceptional is their philosophy of safety first, modest pacing, and proper acclimatization. This approach not only reduces risks but also increases the likelihood of success. And yet, ITT also understands that trekking isn't just about the summit--it's about the experience along the way. From carefully chosen campsites to passionate, knowledgeable guides (like Miguel on the Inca Trail, who brought history to life with every story), every detail reflects thoughtfulness and care. The ultimate compliment to any business is when clients return--and bring others with them. I'm about to embark on my next adventure with ITT: climbing Mera Peak. Five members from my Everest Base Camp trek are joining me. That says it all. As a former business owner, I can say with certainty: Ian Taylor Trekking is doing something truly special, and they're doing it right.

He and Taylor tracking is undoubtedly a superstar among a field of "OK" competitors. We did the…read morefive day Inca Trail Trek, and it so enormously, so vastly exceeded expectations that I really struggle for adjectives. The people, the warmth, the caring, the organization, the food, the experience... The efforts that the crew went to to make the best possible experience for an unbelievably diverse group was absolutely magical. 10 out of 10 not just would, but will, trek with again!! Nobody else comes close.