We went yesterday June 24th and used the 4 seater rzr with Shawn! It was absolutely amazing! We…read moreloved the trails they were up down and all around! We got up in the mountains and even had a snow ball fight! It was small but for Texans we will take all the snow we can get!!! Shawn was absolutely amazing! He stopped and pointed out everything he could and went into the history of the location! It was great to learn everything we did about the area! You could tell he enjoys his job and loves to continue to learn more! We also went to another location today the 25th let me tell you the equipment did not compare and the trails were not as good. We met someone who had just finished and they were quite disappointed we pointed them to elk mountain!! Honestly I would have booked a second tour immediately with Shawn had he had openings!

Worst experience ever . We made the most of the situation but these people are unprofessional,…read moreuncooperative, uncoordinated & on some type of ego trip . Would never return .

Andy was an amazing guide for our trip. We went on a 1/2 day trip for my 9 year old son's…read morebirthday. Great experience, Chris the owner even brought cupcakes to celebrate at the end. Very knowledgeable about the river, you should definitely take your guide up in any offer to surf!

Chris was an incredible tour guide--so patient, fun, and made us feel completely safe the entire…read moretime! We had an absolute blast on the Slaughterhouse run. And a huge shoutout to Trevor, the hidden photographer, for capturing all the excitement along the way--such a sweet surprise to relive those moments! If you're looking for an unforgettable rafting experience, Thunder River Adventures is the way to go. These guys are the best!

Had an amazing time with Zach, Leeland, and Adrian (i think that was his name i forgot I'm so…read moresorry!) ! They had all the best dad jokes and made the experience a great time. The views were SPECTACULAR! I can't wait to come back when is nice out!

I went zip lining for the first time ever a few weeks ago while on a solo vacation from Texas. All…read morethe guides were super friendly and safety oriented. I absolutely loved the fact that there were two lines and automatic braking for safety - as an engineer I know those steel cables are tough but having the redundancy was extremely reassuring for a first-timer! Looking back, the drive up to the first zip line honestly seemed more dangerous than anything else haha! They even saw I was taking a GoPro and gave me a helmet with a GoPro mount, and I got all sorts of cool video! The photographer's photos were excellent too. If I'm ever back in the Colorado mountains with my friends next time, I'm definitely taking them to this zip line!

Where does a person even start when we are speaking of the Maroon Bells! Wow! If you love beauty,…read morewilderness, mountains, nature, hiking, photography we have found your spot. We have been here a few times and there is just nothing like it. If you're planning on going you need to shuttle or look into the limited parking. Whatever it takes the journey is worth getting to the adventure exploring this beautiful country!

We hiked the Four Pass Loop, which was a very challenging trail with rewarding views. We did a…read morethree-night backpacking trip and camped at sites along the trail. There was a hefty amount of elevation gain. There were plenty of streams to filter water from with several river crossings as well as sketchy snow crossings where we lost the trail. Navigation was a challenge at times as there was limited signage. Even in July, which is the most recommended month to hike, the weather was dicey with some heavy afternoon thunderstorms. You do have to reserve your permits online far in advance and book bus tickets from Aspen as park parking is very limited. WAG bags were recommended, but not required when we went.

Montgomery Reservoir is a slice of Colorado at its best…read more At 10,873 feet, it's a calm and serene place, where you can sit, relax and enjoy a plethora of picturesque views. A trail is located a short walk from the parking lot. It's a nice and easy walk around the southeast part of the lake. Novice and casual hikers will enjoy it. If you're looking for something a little more challenging, research tells me the Wheeler Lake Trail is on the other side of the lake. From my casual investigation, this trail looks a little more difficult than the basic trail I hiked. It looks fun, however I recommend looking into it a little more in depth to make sure you know what you're getting into and to ensure you have proper supplies. Some notes: The reservoir is located south of Breckenridge, between Hoosier Pass and Alma, just to the west of Highway 9. It's probably easier to locate by its coordinates, 39°21′20″N 106°04′33″W, than it is by its address. Any kind of boating is prohibited. So is swimming and wading in the water. Overnight camping is also prohibited, however camp grounds are located nearby. Licensed fishing is permitted from the shore. Bagging and possession limits apply.

A definite hidden gem in the Leadville area for sure. If you have come to Colorado to experience…read morethe outdoors and are passing through/staying nearby, you should definitely put this on your list. They have some great, simple/short trails to the left of the main hatchery buildings. Being more of a nature trail, it is not as involved as some of the other hikes you can encounter in Colorado, so to me this is a great option for families with kids or anyone not wanting to commit a full-day to a hiking trip. There are some mild inclines, but nothing over-the-top. I think the trail we took ended up taking an hour, but we were in full-on exploring mode and reading/looking at everything. There is a lot of educational signage on the trails and around the hatchery property, and the setting around the area is beautiful. The hatchery is cool, too - but for me, the highlight is everything else.

This was the first time I have ever seen a hatchery, and this was pretty awesome. The information…read moreavailable was very good, and being able to feed the fish and see them up close in their different stages of development was very interesting and educational. The grounds overall were very clean and well maintained, and the hiking trail that went around to the other ponds has easy to read signs and was easy to follow. Got to learn about not only the fish, but the pants and flowers that were in the area on the way to see the fish.

Came out to volunteer today and met some wonderful people and of course fantastic horses!read more

If you are looking for a truly unique trail riding experience, you should absolutely visit Platte…read moreRanch!! As an experienced rider, I was looking for a trail ride that would not be the stereotypical nose-to-tail walking trail ride that is so commonly offered, and this trail ride did not disappoint! We were able to ride in a pack, side-by-side each other. We rode from the ranch, out through a pasture, and up a hillside to the top of the butte. On the butte, they let us experienced riders do more than walk on our horses. Amy, Josh, and Josh were so warm and welcoming and shared some history about the area. Fantastic tour guides, and amazing humans. My friend and I were visiting Colorado for about a week, and Amy gave us some recommendations of additional things to do/see while we were in the area, as well. Next time I make it back to Colorado, I would absolutely go back and visit Platte Ranch again. Cannot recommend this place enough for those looking for a truly awesome riding experience in the mountains!!

Beware: bad business practices; borderline false advertising. "Highway robbery" would not be too…read moreinaccurate to describe this outfit. Multiple layers of false pretenses. For starters, the company "South Park ATV" promotes a website showing ATV'ers in a deeply wooded and mountainous area, fording a shallow stream. This is NOT what you will do. South Park ATV will immediately sub out ATV booking to another company, "American Safari Ranch" which this review is mostly based on. Once reservations are solidified, they do not tell you your time is the start time of your ATV tour. This is misleading, because if you pay for 90 minutes, there is about 30 minutes of liability waiver paperwork, helmet fitting, ATV familiarization to do before the tour actually begins. They don't tell you your ATV tour time includes this administrative necessity. Upon arrival at our reservation time, our group arrived at a very authentic looking "dude ranch". Our group wasn't greeted by anyone who could check us in and complete the paperwork or check out helmets or take payment. Instead, some of the tour group leaders were just mingling around and nonchalantly went to get the manager who could start our check in. Pay attention to the negotiated price. Online and on the white board behind the counter, 90 minute tours are listed at $85. The manager told us the price was $95. When initially rebutted citing the website price and price told to us over the phone, again, he said the price was $95. When we pointed out the board behind him said the 90 minute tour was $85, the manager didn't apologize, however stated he was just a simple cowboy and doesn't work a cash register very much. This is the only person allowed to work the register, and concerning. While our credit cards were being ran, the ranch hands/tour leads began cleaning our goggles. Again, something one would expect to have been ready to go for an appointment. Understandable if we had been a "walk in" group, but this was not the case. Once all the admin was complete and everyone was escorted to the ATV's, take note of the last inspection date. Most ATV's will be last inspected in 2013, with anywhere between 3000-6000 miles on them, and every one will display the "oil change" reminder light. After a familiarization ride inside the ATV corral, that will probably take 10 minutes, you will depart for your tour. This is where things get fun. You will not be led anywhere that even closely resembles anything on South Park ATV's website. Instead, you will be led in a couple laps in the field around the dude ranch, at speeds not to exceed 10 mph, in a single file line, with a ranch hand tour guide in the front and in the rear. After these painfully boring laps, you will be led across the road into the field across from the dude ranch. Nothing else changes, and you will still not exceed 10 mph, nor venture out on your own along the ATV trails. The entire ride will only take around 15 minutes, and the remainder of time is spent on a loop that you will get very familiar with that takes about 5 minute to complete. After five or six laps on this loop, you might get lined up for a photo op. Again, you might get a couple more laps on this loop, all following the leader at 10 mph max, even on smooth flat terrain. At a couple points, some ATV's stopped working, and ranch hands had to tend to their maintenance. One completely ran out of fuel and needed to be abandoned. Then your ranch hands will lead you back to the ATV corral and call it a day. Since our appointment was for 3:30pm, and a 90 minute ATV tour, we were returned to the ATV corral at just before 5pm. After pointing out we had paid for a 90 minute ATV tour, and several rounds with the main tour guide about how he can't authorize any time past 5pm, despite only riding around in what would bore an 8 year old to death for less than one hour, he conceded, and consulted his manager. Since one ATV was abandoned on the trail, and was in need of fuel, they agreed to let us accompany them to retrieve it and fulfill the remaining 30 minutes we had paid for. All things considered, the underhandedness of the management of these companies cannot be ignored. From taking up tour time with nonchalant administrative paperwork, to blatantly trying to overcharge, these cowboys are only concerned with taking as much money from you for as little effort as they can get away with.

tour was excellent, guide Derrick was phenomenal. We covered a lot of ground in 3 hours, all types…read moreof terrain and varied levels of difficulty. Had a blast. Highly recommend!