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    Ken Caryl Equestrian Center

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    Great place- happy horses who are cared for really well. Fab riding school with a good selection of horses for most levels

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    Such a nice place to walk around. Grandma absolutely loves visiting and seeing all the horses.

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    Great place with great people. Well maintained and you can tell animals are cared for exceptionally well

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    Big Horn Stables

    Big Horn Stables

    4.5
    (11 reviews)
    5.4 mi

    Vacation trail rides is my son and my favorite thing to do. A few of the most important things I…read morelook for are healthy horses, happy horses and safe guides. I'm relying on them to keep my son safe. I enjoyed Big Horn. Luckily this is a location (mother in law lives close by) that I frequent so we will definitely be back. We opted for the s'mores before the ride. Great thought but terrible decision. This should be after the ride.Both my son and I had a terrible stomach ache during most of our ride. Only outhouses available. We powered through because there were 2 other people in our group and we won't be party poopers (pun intended.) If I remember correctly, this is inside a park. Budget 30 extra minutes (+ the 30 min early check in) because the line to pay to get into the park can be really long. Hopefully the horse ride and the front check in people are able to talk soon so reservations are allowed to enter for free with your service receipt. Overall, besides the tummy ache, we had a great time.

    The horses were beautiful and healthy and the long ride was great for beginners to get comfortable…read morewith the movement and handing of the horses. However I wish our guides (Skylar and Stella?) would have been more informative and interactive. We informed them we are beginner riders, 4 out of the 6 of us had never been on a horse and the other two had only been on a horse once many many years ago. I wish they would have told us (before the ride, not as it's happening) what might happen on the ride and how to handle it or how to calm a horse if it gets a little antsy. Over all I would recommend this place, perhaps maybe just ask a million questions before they have you get on and take off.

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    Colorado Xplorer

    Colorado Xplorer

    5.0
    (1 review)
    54.1 mi

    Was looking for a great adventure and Colorado Xplorer made sure we had experience we would not…read moreforget. Our group had a customized tour. Shayne had great communication making sure that every detail was to perfection. HIGHLY recommended! What a great experience.

    From the owner: Colorado XplorerTM small-group adventure tours of the Rocky Mountains blends amazing outdoor…read moreactivity options such as: Hiking Rafting Mountain Biking Horseback-riding ATV Tours Skiing/Snowboarding (winter) (Just to name a few!) With: Sightseeing Small Mountain Town Culture Natural Hot Springs Brewery Tours/Tastings Majestic Mountain Scenery All while traveling in our custom built 4X4 X-Trekker Vehicle (XTV). The small group sizes are more personable and flexible, whether it be on a day tour or week long Xcursion. Our unique XTV is small yet comfortable and allows us to Xplore areas not served by other tour companies that use large buses. On occasion our tour will trek off-the-beaten path, drive along jeep trails, over mountain passes, and through rivers. Who wants to feel like part of the herd on a large tour when you can get a more personalized adventure? The group size is small, a maximum of 10, which makes it more like traveling with a small group of friends. Colorado XplorerTM offers everything from local day tours such as the Pikes Peak Xclimb ride to the summit, to multi-day multi-activity Xcursions, and even custom designed private tours. Join us for the adventure of a lifetime; you will be glad you did!

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    Wilderness Aware Rafting

    Wilderness Aware Rafting

    4.8
    (118 reviews)
    73.3 mi

    WOW what a time. My…read morefriend and I signed up with this company to take us on a 2 day extreme class IV/V Overnight rafting trip on the Arkansas river. We both have experience with this company from rafting the Upper Salt River in AZ. Unfortunately the water levels didn't cooperate but, the rafting company modified the itinerary to give us the best possible adventure possible. Day upper upper Browns Canyon which led to class I've and the use of duckies. Operation am not a fan but, half of our group loved them. We were then driven 1.5 hours away for our dinner and tent camping (3 miles from our put in). Ryan and Eric our guides cooked a great meal and catered to the group. We awakened to a mist and heavy fog, which we were served pancakes and sausages for a warm breakfast, and let's not forget hot coffee. We then departed at 8:30 for our trip down the Royal Gorge were we hit class in rapids, lots of class 3s, great geology, good company, lots of fun and a great experience. Ryan our lead guide and Eric did a great job for 2 days of providing us a great experience and memories. You have many choices but from a personal experience this is the best company to deal with. We are already planning next year's multi day trip.

    We "dodged a bullet" with this company. They called us less than an hour before our trip to cancel,…read morenot because of dangerous conditions, but because another group canceled, and they didn't want to take 3 of us out. No integrity and no remorse for ruining our trip. Fast forward, we found an amazing company that agreed to work us in the same day and, after speaking to several people in the area, it is well known that Wilderness Aware Rafting has less experienced guides and get stuck in the river holding up "traffic" most days. Literally no one locally has anything nice to say. In hindsight, I am glad we didn't go with them.

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    AVA Rafting & Zipline

    AVA Rafting & Zipline

    4.7
    (62 reviews)
    47.4 mi

    Obviously everyone's trip experience is going to be in different. But ours was fantastic. We are a…read morefamily of 4, a 10yo Bo with lots of energy and a 12 yo girl with not so much. It's definitely a large operation. Check in for us involved a 100 people or so. But they've got it down. Don't plan to bring much/anything with you honestly. You can choose wet suits, dry jackets etc... It was 75 degrees in July here so our family split between wet suits and dry jackets. The latter was the better choice. You take a 30 minute school bus ride and some quick safety instructions (thanks Erico!) And then get assigned to your boat. Ours included 8 of us and a guide. Honestly that was too much but okay. Our guide was Tristan who was fantastic. Funny and engaging with fun facts along the way. But more importantly you could tell he was taking safety seriously. We did the browns canyon ride and it was a good mix of slightly challenging for the kids and fun for the adults. All in all it was a great way to spend half a day!

    Guides: Tim & Colleen *We went in August*…read more - W H A T T O E X P E C T - We booked ahead of time, online, for the "Cliffside Zipline Half Day" in Idaho Springs. They have multiple locations and have similar and different activities that you can do at each location. When we arrived we walked in through the building on the right (it looks like a store), and checked in. After checking in, we had to wait for a bit until our guides were ready. Once they were, we went into the building to the left and received our gear. For the ziplining portion, our equipment was a harness and a helmet. *Each of the helmets has cute and/or funny names, definitely spend the time and look through the names. For example: They have an adult one that says: Potato and a child one that says: Little Tater Once we were all put on our equipment, our guides, Tim & Colleen, double-checked to make sure we each had our equipment on correctly and securely. Snug, but not too snug. After checking our equipment, Tim started to read a disclaimer and some rules to follow while we were up on the zipline. Heads up: - NOTHING IN YOUR POCKETS IS SAFE - If you have any glasses or hats, leave them in your car. Wear contacts if you have to, or put the little ropes that can be connected to your glasses to catch them in case they fall off your face. - There is a wooden board with hooks to hang your car keys. They assured us that hanging the keys there are safe. There is only one road, and anyone that tries to steal a vehicle won't get very far down the one road before a police officer stops them. :) You are ziplining on the cliffside of the mountain. If you do not have pockets that zip/button closed, don't put anything in them. If anything falls down the cliff, no one is going to go and get it. It's too dangerous. Personally, I had prepared and worn my contacts - but I will probably wear glasses with the ropes next time. We went in August, and it was still chilly in the mountains. Some of the ziplines go pretty fast, so my eyes would water. I had a jacket with zipper pockets, so I was the designated picture taker in my group. I was able to keep my phone safe by putting it in my zipper pocket. After going through safety and the disclaimer, we jumped onto the bed of a truck, clipped ourselves in, and road all the way up to the mountain. After you get off the truck, there is a narrow trail you have to take to get to the first platform. It is a dirt trail, and it's on the side of the mountain. Important... don't be stupid. :) I'm personally terrified of falling from tall heights, so I had to take my time and not look down to my right. It was fine, it wasn't dangerous. It's just one of my greatest fears. (Hence facing them by ziplining!) - E X P E R I E N C E - If you can request two guides... Request Tim & Colleen! It is very apparent how much they love their job. Tim was the main guide, he has been doing this job for a very long time. They both made the whole experience so much fun. Their excitement, personalities, and overall energy made this a very unique and memorable experience. They were silly and fun, while still making sure we all were and felt safe. We are hoping to come back and be able to ask for both of them again. :) - P A R K I N G - They have plenty of parking spaces in their lot, the parking is a bit rough though - so be careful when driving in and out of the parking lot. - O V E R A L L - We all had a great experience, Colleen & Tim We had 5 people in our group, two of us had ziplined before, and three of us were doing it for the first time. It was an absolutely amazing time and I can't wait to do it again.

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    Browns Canyon Rafting

    Browns Canyon Rafting

    4.9
    (150 reviews)
    73.3 mi

    Our family with "kids" 17 and 24 had a blast on the full day through Browns Canyon in June 2026! We…read moreabsolutely loved the trip- the staff are all very professional, the equipment in great condition and everything is super organized. Our guide, Jeremy was amazing! He took the time to get to know our whole family and he shared what he knew about the beautiful rock formations, the river and the area. The rapids were so much fun and we felt very safe with Jeremy. It was obvious he knew what he was doing. We loved our trip to Colorado and the rafting was definitely a highlight! We highly recommend!

    If you're lucky enough to get Emma as your guide, congratulations--you've already won half the…read morebattle. She somehow managed to keep my husband and me alive while making us laugh the entire trip. She gave great instructions, knew exactly when to hype us up, and somehow stayed calm even when we... spectacularly flipped the raft. Yes, we went completely over, and honestly? It ended up being the highlight of the trip. It was equal parts terrifying and hilarious, and Emma handled it like an absolute pro. She got us back together quickly and made sure we were safe while still making the whole experience unforgettable. If you're looking for adventure, laughs, and a guide who can turn an accidental swim into an epic story you'll tell for years, ask for Emma. We'd flip again... well, maybe once.

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    Browns with Jerm in 2023
    Browns with Jerm in 2023
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    Ken Caryl Equestrian Center - horsebackriding - Updated August 2026

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