Hard to believe that this is in out backyard !!…read more DEFINITE destination when in NoCo !! Can get crowded on the water so plan accordingly ;-)

Just had my second visit to Horsetooth! The first time following all of the spring rains mid June I…read morewas impressed by how much the landscape resembled part of Oregon I traveled through on a road trip (Lowell) This last time over Labor Day weekend however, with the water levels lower by a hundred feet, for a moment it occurred to me they decided to put a more traditional "beach" area there. The water had been up to the rocks near the parking area at the South Bay swim area. In the late summer, it had more of the expected high desert vibe. It's nice that they have a no-wake area for paddle boarders and swimmers. Although it is a reservoir, the ugly wall is not a prominent visual feature like ie: Cherry Creek reservoir. I enjoy how this one is situated in a valley surrounded by mountains. Next time, I am absolutely bringing a paddle board. This time however, I was amused and inspired by one man who was not immediately deterred by the fact that he fell off his again and again. When he finally gave up, he had the same problem with his inner tube. The bathrooms/showers were not disgusting but I wasn't so sure how sanitary those children's diapers were in the water. .

What a wonderful Saturday to fish on the Poudre Jake was…read moresuperb in every aspect. It was the first time to fly fish for both my daughter and I It was magical to be in the river like that. I felt safe and secure with the experience. It was relaxing and exciting at the same time Excellent! 5 stars for St Peter's Flyfishing. Our guide even gave me his cool cap he bought at St Peters : )

Loved my interaction with this shop! I called them a week ago from another country to ask if they…read morecould hold a pair of boots for me until I returned a week later. They were over the top accommodating. Also when I called today to verify that they still had them the gentleman was instantly familiar with my dealings and confirmed with me instantly! Couldn't be happier! Thank you so much!!!!

Brett and Spencer were so friendly! We showed up about 30 minutes late because of traffic and Brett…read morewas just easy going and wasn't put out at all. He brought us to our camp site to drop us off and he noticed we didn't have firewood, Spencer his employee brought us two bundles the next day when he picked us up for our boat ride. It was so Incredibly nice of him! Spencer was such a great capitan for about 7 hours! This rental company is awesome, highly recommend to anyone looking to have a great time on the lake!

My group (13 people) rented the Sweetwater pontoon boat on Horsetooth Reservoir and it was…read moreeverything we could have asked for and more!!! The boat was beautiful, clean and in great condition. It had great features like a grill onboard and a water slide that really rounded out the experience. Brett was our captain and he was funny, charming, and took great care of us. He also was so helpful in organizing details beforehand (meeting location, what we had to bring, etc.) The cost was incredibly reasonable per person, and our group is already talking about our trip next summer. I've rented from other outlets on Horsetooth before, and this experience was SO MUCH BETTER. Thank you so much Brett!!!!

Pineridge is a little natural area for hiking and mountain biking that is close to town, literally…read moreonly a few minutes off the outskirts. It is a great trail for beginner hikers or mountain bikers. It is mostly flat, with just a little bit of incline. You can do the reservoir loop which is just around the lake, or you could opt to do the timber trail as well and get in a couple more miles. The timber trail will get you up into the trees a little bit and make it feel a little more like the mountains. The reservoir trail is mostly open space around the lake. If you go with your dogs, the only poop bags available are at the trailhead. Also the only trash cans available are at the trailhead. So if your dog goes to the bathroom somewhere along the trail unfortunately you will have to carry it with you the whole way. The trailhead does have a bathroom that is open. There is also a covered picnic table there. A lot of folks come out to this area to go fishing as well. I like to come here when i am either with a beginner hiker or only have a small amount of time and want to get my dogs out somewhere they can actually enjoy some smells and go crazy seeing all the prairie dogs. There are usually a fair amount of mountain bikers here especially if you go on a weekend, so if you are a hiker, just be prepared you may have to step off the trail multiple times.

My 17 yr old son and I met Graham on the Blue River, above Silverthorne, for our guided fishing…read moretrip. Graham had all the equipment and patience needed for a couple of "rookies". We had an amazing day on the river and Graham was not only knowledgeable, but extremely personable. Gear Colorado Fly Fishing is a must for your next fishing expedition. BTW, we caught 5 hogs!, and several trees.

My wife booked Adam for a 1/2 day of fly fishing for a birthday surprise for me. Adam was top notch…read moreand I don't think she could have made a better choice! She was pretty clueless in the whole fly fishing guide experience but Adam was very quick to put her at ease with all the arrangements. Adam arrived early with a big smile on his face and off we went. We fished the tail water of the Big Thompson and the best part of it all was that we caught fish! It was a great day and I know Adam went out of his way to make sure I had an awesome time. One thing I have to mention is that Adam even went out of his way and picked me up from our rental cabin so my wife wouldn't be without a car while we were out fishing...Who does that??? Thanks Adam for the memories of the day.

Great Mom & Pop Style Gear store I loved it…read more Great vibe. Super authentic Nothing more to say ;)

JAX are the best stores in the Northern Front Range if you want high quality outdoor gear for…read morehiking, camping, fishing, paddling. My local store is the original location in N Fort Collins, so that's what I will review here. They must treat their employees well, because many of them have been there a long time, and they have a wealth of knowledge (vs that national recreation equipment store that shall not be named, where employee turnover is huge). JAX focuses on the higher end of clothes, shoes, and equipment; if that's your focus, start here as their selection is big and high quality. I do a lot of backpacking, kayaking, and canoeing, and they are the place I start first. If they think I should look at something they don't have, I've been impressed over the years that they will suggest another store such as some of the sports stores in Boulder. From JAX over the years, I've purchased sleeping pads, daypacks, packs for month-long expeditions, boots and shoes for climbing, hiking, winter mountaineering, raft trips, and general around town. They helped me get a special long fiberglass kayak paddle, and a pair of small ultra high-end binoculars needed for a specific trip. Plus climbing gear, alpine and nordic ski stuff (though their selection of skis is limited), a wide variety of flies and nymphs, and helped me figure out a super small, lightweight gun sight. I could go on and on. Bottom line - try them, you'll like them.

Soooooo much FUN! This was our 4th time rafting and it's…read moreour #1 fav so far! Did the full day session 22 miles on the river! It was beautiful, and so fun! Rapids were FUN! Def would recommend this company and we would def come back and do it again... ;) The pub they have go after ur done rafting.... Everyone there is AWESOME! Thank you again guys!

What a great experience! We had Adam as our guide. He was fabulous- provided history on the river a…read morefew jokes and a great time! Water was chilly. The trip would be good for experienced and newbies alike. We are already looking at coming back to do a different tour down the road with the whole family. Tons of fun and will definitely be back!

Great trip today with Capt Jed! Caught some great small mouth and a good sized trout.read more

My son, daughter-in-law and I had a great time and learned a lot from our fishing excursion with…read moreJed lakeside on Dowdy Lake in September. Jed was a friendly, patient teacher and we caught a few trout.