I went zip lining for the first time here (out of peer pressure), but ended up having the time of…read moremy life. I was SO nervous, but Elena and Kevin made the experience so fun and safe. We took a shuttle to a little hiking trail, got fitted with gear, went over safety and even had a little training zip we got to do to prepare. The experience consisted of 6 courses, I believe, progressively getting longer and higher off of the ground. We had to walk across this crazy suspension bridge to access the last 2, which added to the thrill. Adrenaline was pumping through my body the entire time and it was such a fun experience! You end at 7 falls and can take a shuttle back to your car. The views were incredible and it's an amazing way to soak up the beauty of Colorado Springs. I would highly recommend zip lining here and highly recommend going with Elena and Kevin!

My wife and I were in Colorado Springs visiting some friends. On Friday 4/2 day we decided to visit…read more7 Falls (breathtaking and beautiful!!) . As we went thru the park we couldn't help but notice the Zip lines criss crossing the park. We kept hearing voices hooting and hollering in the air as they flew thru the air. It looked like so much fun I told my wife I wanted to do it. We were leaving for home the next day, but were able to book a 10 am "Woods" tour of 5 Zips. From start to finish, the experience was amazing. I had never been on a zipline and was a bit nervous. From the park looking up, the platforms looks so high and tiny perched on the edge of the canyon walls. The check in people at the Broadmoor were very pleasant and professional. My guides were Carl and Riley. They were very patient, encouraging and fun, They explained everything very well. You start out with a small practice zip to get you familiar with the process and then the Zips are progressive, from short to long. Words cannot express the fun and excitement of Zip Lining. The area is so beautiful. Being in the forest and looking down and around as you fly thru the air is something I will never forget. There was still a good bit of ice on the steam, which made the view even more special. Carl and Riley made what I had been nervous about into a fun, and adrenaline filled event. By Zip #5 (our highest and longest) I was comfortable and wished i had been able to book the Combo course of 10 Zips and 2 Suspension Bridges. I cant wait to go back and do the Combo course. This was Bucket list worthy, Definitely an experience of a lifetime

Sometimes things just work out for a reason…read more I originally booked my hot air balloon ride with another local company (who kept my friend and I in suspense about whether or not we actually had a reservation because they were waiting to see if more people would book their tour). We found Adventures Out West on Viator and were not only able to book with them right away, but also get an immediate confirmation for our reservation. The only frustrating thing is that when booking through Viator, it requires a minimum of 2 people in order to book the reservation. I'm normally a solo traveler but fortunately I had a friend who wanted to do this excursion as well... But something to keep in mind if you are a solo traveler. You may want to reach out to the company directly to see if you can book as a party of one. The meeting place is about an hour drive from Denver. My friend and I left before dawn and made it to the meeting point by sunrise. Everybody on the team was friendly, energetic and welcoming even at such an ungodly hour. On the ride over to the departure site, they gave us a quick overview of what to expect as well as a safety briefing then we waited for them to unpack and inflate the balloon. After about 45 minutes we were ready to go. I am glad that I did this trip with a friend because it's close quarters in the basket. The basket has several compartments that each hold two people, bus compartments for the fuel tanks and another for the pilot. It's barely enough space in the compartment to turn around, so if you're going by yourself you're going to get to know a stranger VERY well by the end of the ride. The ride itself was absolutely wonderful. It was a calm, breathtaking glide across Colorado Springs. We drifted over the Colorado Springs Airport and got to watch an airplane take off right in front of us. We were about 2,000 ft up, so we were also able to see some of the local wildlife running around as we floated. It was a beautifully peaceful ride. The ground team was supposed to meet us at our landing site but unfortunately they got stuck in a ditch (we could see them from the air). They radioed the pilot of the hot air balloon (T-Dogg) to let him know what was going on and he handled the experience like the consummate professional. Our 40-60 minute ride ended up being almost 2 hours while T-Dogg figured out where to land. He kept us informed of the situation, let us know what his plan was, and never at any time did we feel uncomfortable or unsafe. Ultimately we ended up landing in the driveway of the Pikes Peak outdoor gun club. It was an adventure for everyone involved, as members drove around our massive hot air balloon to enter or exit the venue, snapping pictures and video as they went. The landing was astonishingly gentle. I expected a much more jarring experience but we touched down so softly, then gently bounced a few inches off the ground before coming to a full stop. Another testament to T-Dogg's skill as a pilot. Unfortunately the ground crew was unable to get themselves unstuck, so the staff were able to coordinate ground transportation from another vehicle in their fleet: A modified Jeep that thankfully had space for all of us. We ride by the ditch where the ground team was stuck, picked up all of our items and then headed back to the meeting point where we were welcomed back with some wonderful refreshments including mini muffins and cinnamon rolls, fruit and cheese, as well as a champagne toast, which is an integral part of the hot air balloon experience so you don't want to miss that. This has been a bucket list item for me for a while and I cannot imagine having a better experience than I did with Adventures Out West.

This is a review of the Garden of the Gods Foothills jeep tour. Walked in the Garden of the Gods…read moreVisitor Center and was offered this tour. Since we had the time, we said might as well try it. It was the end of February. Even though it was winter, that day was nice and temperature was not too cold. However, there were parts of the tour where the wind was strong and constantly hitting your face. If you're not wearing sunglasses or anything to protect your eyes, it would be difficult to appreciate the sights, not to mention the wind chill. Glad I brought my gloves. The seats were heated and there's a wool blanket available. The first part of the tour was Garden of the Gods. There were 10 people on this tour. We went around the Garden of the Gods and our tour guide showed us several features and shared interesting facts/stories throughout. We stopped a few times at the Garden of the Gods but you would not stop to go down and have pictures/selfies taken. This was disappointing to me; it would have been better if we did. After this part, only 4 of us remained for the foothills part of the tour. We passed through Cheyenne Canyon and went up to Helen Hunt Falls where we stopped, went down and had some opportunity to take photos and get close to the falls. After this, we went further into the railroad tunnels. The entire tour including the Garden of the Gods one took about 2 hours. Though the view was gorgeous up there, the second part of the tour was underwhelming to me. The Garden of the Gods was beautiful but you could do a tour on your own, take your sweet time, stop, go down, and take your own pictures. Overall, the tour was okay; I do not think it's worth the $100 though.

Seven Falls was absolutely, positively beautiful in every way. Words can't even describe it, but…read morehopefully these photos can convince you. Seven Falls started out with a semi-short shuttle ride to the actual scenery. From there, it just got more amazing. I understand how the steps could be strenuous for many, and it definitely wasn't easy, but a little stop to catch your breath is provided about midway through. I saw a couple people who didn't feel up to finishing the steps stopping at the rest point, taking some photos, and coming back down. The views were still stunning from that height. Heck, they're stunning from any height or viewpoint. There was also a little shop with delicious popsicles located before the steps. Clean bathrooms along the way as well. It all just seemed very well-thought-out. This was also partially due to the employees, who were all very helpful and pleasant. To put it simply, Seven Falls has it all-it's beautiful, clean, and unique. Amazing in every aspect, stunning from every angle. I felt immersed in the mountainscape from the first step out of that shuttle.

The parking is difficult to get to and it is 20 minutes away then you wait for a shuttle. That…read moresaid absolutely gorgeous and well kept!

Great trip down the Arkansas. Great views and an awesome guide. Would love to see it when the…read morewater is a little higher. GO DIEGO GO!

Briley was great today on our afternoon whitewater rafting trip. Thanks for the memories!read more

Didn't know what to expect coming here and was pleasantly surprised!…read more Entrance is basically free however if you would like to go on the rides you can get an unlimited pass for $38 per person - definitely worth it as the kids went on multiple rides for hours! The place lets you bring your own food in - however they do also have a take out place there selling nuggets / fries / mac and cheese. We also took pictures with Santa - hoping to use that for our holiday cards. Oh also don't forget the magic show which was fun and entertaining to watch!

The entire park was beautifully decorated with sparkling lights, festive displays, and so much…read moreholiday magic. The atmosphere was joyful and welcoming, and there was something fun for everyone to enjoy. It's a wonderful place for families, friends, and anyone who loves the Christmas season. We had such a great time and would definitely come back again. Highly recommended!

Highly recommend The Adventure Company. They worked us in last minute when another rafting company…read morelet us down and cancelled on us less than an hour before our trip. Stone was our guide, and he was very friendly and knew a lot about the area. Despite the lower water, he kept us going down the river when other groups were getting stuck.

Enjoyed a half day rafting tour with Troy and Paige. Water was a little low, but the guides made…read moresure it was a great trip.

The team at Liquid Descent was great!! We had a group of 36 and from the booking over the phone,…read moreemail communication, and actual trip, everything went perfectly! Our group had a great time. Next trip, I will book with Liquid Descent!! 10 for 10 recommend.

Angie was an amazing guide. Very knowledgeable and personable. Made everyone feel at ease to enjoy…read morethe day on the river. Recommend anyone wanting to raft near Denver to choose Liquid Descent and request Angie for their guide.

My husband and I did our first rafting experience this August 2017 and we had a memorable…read moreexperience. From start to finish, everything went smoothly with adequate instructions to make us feel comfortable. We chose to do level 3-4 half day rafting and then ATV. The level 3-4 was actually perfect even though it was our first time, due to not wanting it to be too easy. Alex was our rafting guide who did an amazing job!! We almost wished we did a full day. For the ATV, Karen was our guide who also did a a great job and led us up some beautiful trails. Highly recommend this company.

Great experience with RGR. Garret was an awesome guide, pulled me right back into the raft after I…read morechundered in sunshine! And Drew got the shot of just my feet sticking out of the water. Great guides, new equipment, and beautiful views of the gorge.