Public restrooms for the win! Great place to rest and stretch our feet. Lots of place to sit, walk…read moreand beautiful views! Also, they have a restaurant here.

We had a great time renting a pontoon boat and getting out on the water at beautiful Dillon Lake…read more With the lower water levels shore access is a little more difficult than usual but the staff at Frisco Bay Marina was very friendly and accommodating for a last minute boat rental. I would highly recommend for any paddle or pontoon boat needs. Their prices are very reasonable and the lake is still gorgeous despite the lower water levels.

We are visiting the Grand Lake area and really wanted a challenging rafting trip. Our Airbnb host…read moresuggested Mad Adventures Clear Creek. I'm so glad they did. Expert guides with over 130 years of river experience between their crew. Now on to the water. Starts off a little slow but once it gets going it is on. Several category 3 rapids followed by a bunch of 4's with awesome drops all while navigating big rocks. You end with a nice comfortable float through a neighborhood in Idaho Springs Co. We were on the water for a good hour and half, so I suggest getting the wetsuit package as the water is always 38 degrees. Thanks Mad Adventures Clear Creek for a rafting trip we won't forget!!!

We had a spectacular day out in the water at Clear Creek. In town from TX visiting and we really…read morewanted class 4 rapids we had to settle for the beginner journey. They have a strict age requirement of 14 and our 12 year old made that a challenge. Having done class 3-4 at Royal Gorge I would say this did not disappoint. It was constant and continuous adventure. I would have loved to kept going longer but like all good things they do come to an end. The 1.5 hours was mot too short either don't get me wrong. If you are scared of the cold don't cheap out--get the extra gear to make your experience better. My wife and kids did the gear. Since we were here in July in the water at noon I toughed it out. Don't vet me wrong it was cold and at times what I would have done to be warm. I feel the cold splash is a part of the experience. Sitting in the front I was also glad for a pair of sunglasses. They say this is some of the best rafting they have had in awhile. What really made this exemplary was the staff. They made you all feel like family. Zak in particular was our favorite. He gave the right balance of safety and firmness needed for a guide. He also helped my 70 year old mother in law work through her fears and continue with getting in the raft. She was reluctant as she only has one hand. Zak calmed her and gave her options. My kids also loved the bus driver Max. Not so sure they loved him ao much it was more his dog Willow. If you want a great and safe experience do it with Mad Adventures where they make you feel like family.

We were first timers, but the staff was amazing and they did a great job of explaining everything…read more We went from nervous to ready to go. If you go, ask grace to be your guide, she was fun and knowledgeable. 10 out of 10 recommend.

I had a blast white water rafting down the Colorado River with Mad Adventures. When you arrive to…read moretheir store location it's about 30 minutes of admin stuff before you load the buses to head for the launch point. You fill out the wavier paperwork, get a speech from one of the workers, and go through the line to your life jacket and paddle. They also have shoes for rent if you need them. The bus ride to the launch point is about 30 minutes. The staff do their best to keep everyone entertained while your on the bus; telling jokes, telling you facts about landmarks, and the local area. When you get to the launch point it's about another 15 minutes before you get on your raft. They go through another 5-7 minute speech about the water, how to maneuver, and all the safety stuff (just in case crap goes wrong). Then they split you up into groups and you load the raft. We truly had a blast on the raft and I never felt like I was at risk of injury, or unsafe through the entire ride. From start to finish it was about a 2 hour trip; but it went by really fast. I could have rode the river for at least another 1-2 hours. It was super chill and some of the rough waters (class II and III) didn't last long but made the ride very exciting. We did stop for about 30 minutes at a point where you can jump off a cliff. There is a 25 foot cliff as well as a small jump spot for kids (my 4 year old jumped from the small spot). I did go up to the 25 foot jump (along with about 30 other people). Jumping was not a problem at all because you walk up to the edge and simply walk off for the jump. They don't give you anytime to look around, think, or get scared. 30 people jumped off in less than 7-8 minutes. It felt great!! The ride back to the main store was much shorter; about 15 minutes. Overall we had a great time and it was well worth it.

Enjoyed a thrilling family snowmobile adventure exploring the Rocky Mountains winter terrain with…read moreVail Backcountry Tours. What an exhilarating experience speeding across snow-covered landscapes. The grand kids loved playing in the snow at every stop. Jake, our tour guide was the best! Very friendly easy-going, and offered to take plenty of pics for us.

We had a fantastic Ski-Doo tour yesterday with Beau as our guide. I can't recommend this business…read moreenough. We were picked up on time and taken to their location on the mountain to begin our experience. All the employees affiliated with Backcountry Tours were professional and efficient at getting us processed and out on our ski-doos with a thorough safety briefing and general instructions on driving the ski-doo. About a third of the way through our tour we stopped at a yurt for homemade sweet snacks and a warm drink as well as a potty break! The views were breath taking and we have some of the most memorable photos. I highly recommend Vail Backcountry Tours if you are looking for an amazing outdoor experience off the slopes!

My husband and I booked a jeep tour in Vail, and Jon was our guide and driver. I can't say enough…read moregood things about our experience. It was the most breathtaking and adventurous rock crawling we've ever done. Jon was incredibly knowledgeable about the terrain and surroundings, teaching us a lot about the land and its history. He allowed us to immerse ourselves in nature with quiet moments to enjoy the ride and scenery. We drove a raised Jeep along a deserted road, and in the four hours, we didn't see a single person. I highly recommend this tour if you want to see the mountains up close.

We took a great trip with Tyler. He fun And engaging. We all enjoyed our excursion. we went to…read more10th army base forest area.

We did not have a good experience with Jane at High Country Activities. We called to book an ATV…read moretrip on Vail Pass. We found that they offered them through their website. She gladly made the reservation and stated she would send the confirmation and directions by email. She did do this; however, the confirmation and directions were for an ATV trip at Camp Hale. This was not what we wanted so I called her the next day to correct this. I cannot believe how rude and condescending Jane treated me on the phone. She said that I could not possibly have booked a trip at Vail Pass because they did not offer them. When I told her that I saw this on their website, she told me it wasn't there and I obviously did not read. When I asked her to contact the company that she did make a reservation with, she told me to do it herself. To Jane, the customer is not right, she is. We did do a trip and unfortunately, she will probably get a percentage of what we spent. She was horrible and will not get any additional money from us. We are local and will make sure to tell our friends and visitors to avoid using High Country Activities. There are plenty of excellent tour vendors!

I booked a shuttle through High Country Activities for a 6 day point-to-point backpacking trip in…read moreEagles Nest Wilderness. Jane was fantastic to work with! She arranged the suv and driver to a couple of hard to find trail heads, communicated very well ahead of time, got us a very fair price, and was overall a great help with area information. I'll definitely use High Country again when adventuring in the area. Thanks Jane!

This is the best guided outdoor adventure you'll ever have. Whether you're an avid hiker who just…read morewants more context and information about the lands you're hiking on or if you're a family that is uncertain about the best outing for a mixed-ability crew, Kimberly will make sure you have a top-notch experience. Our day with her was the best part of our trip, and we can't wait to go back for another day of exploring!

WOW! What a great experience! A friend and I did a 2 hour private snowshoeing tour a few weeks ago…read morewith Kimberly and Georgetown Outdoor Discovery. We learned about the area, the environment, and of course, how to snowshoe. I had SUCH a FABULOUS time! She was friendly, helpful, funny, and very knowledgeable. I highly recommend Georgetown Outdoor Discovery and the snowshoe tour!! Need a fun mini-adventure? You cannot go wrong with Georgetown Outdoor Discovery!!

Arapahoe Basin was an easy stop on our trip. It was early in the season so only one run was open,…read morebut it was still a solid place to get some laps in. Parking was simple, free, and close enough that the shuttle to the main area was quick. Even with the limited terrain, the mountain had a relaxed vibe and was an easy way to warm up for the season.

First time in CO and this mountain did not disappoint!! The runs are very very long, and the…read moreterrain is very back country-esqe. Loved the fact that runs are super spaced out so you never really are running into people. Each run is about 1-1.5 miles, according to my tracker app, so I do believe that this mountain is for midlevel/intermediate skill level and up. I can see a beginner struggling here, mainly because of the terrain. I also love the peacefulness of the mountain, not loud in any way and you can really just ride and soak up the nature, just be prepared to get tired lol Staff is friendly, and there's lots of parking available...came @1130 and snagged a spot in the free parking lot. We came on a weekday, so it was just first come first serve and free parking.