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Professional backcountry outfitter & guide service in Colorado

Locally owned and operated, Colorado Adventure Guides has been providing incredible backcountry experiences to the visitors and locals of Colorado for over 20 years. Our team is made up of individuals who live, work, play, and call this our home. We are a tight-knit crew and at the core our passion has always been to provide intimate and unforgettable experiences to others in the Colorado backcountry.

We operate year-round and are your one-stop shop for guided activities and backcountry educational courses. Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned expert, let us take you on your next unforgettable outdoor adventure!

Colorado Backcountry Guides

Colorado Adventure Guides, locally owned for over 20 years, offers year-round guided adventures and backcountry courses. Our passionate, tight-knit team lives and plays here, sharing unforgettable Colorado experiences with everyone from first-timers to seasoned pros.

Summer Activities

Guided Adventures in Colorado

Colorado Adventure Guides offers a wide variety of guided summer adventures in the Central Colorado region. Paddle down one of the most scenic stretches of the Colorado River, turn some dirt up on a mountain bike trail, top out on a local climbing rock crag, enjoy a hike to one of our many alpine lakes, or summit a mountain on one of our guided peak ascents.

Choose your favorite adventure or check out one of our packages for multiple days of fun in Colorado. Our experienced and friendly guides are standing by to show you a good time in the Rocky Mountains!

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Guided Mountain Biking Tours & Lessons

Mountain Biking

Whitewater Rafting on the Colorado River

Rafting

Guided Rock Climbing Tours & Lessons

Rock Climbing

Guided Hiking Trips in Colorado

Hiking

Guided Mountaineering Tours in Colorado

Mountaineering

Guided Fourteener Summit Hikes

Peak Ascents

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Avalanche Courses

AIARE Level 1,2, & Rescue Courses

Colorado Adventure Guides offers a variety of avalanche safety courses and education programs based in Summit County, CO. Our team of certified instructors make acquiring your AIARE I Avalanche Course, AIARE II Avalanche Course, and AIARE Avalanche Rescue Courses a truly enjoyable experience.

New to the Colorado backcountry? No problem. Check out our 1-day Intro to Backcountry Skiing and Splitboarding Courses. Check out our Backcountry Education page to view all of the courses we offer.

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Free Winter Backcountry Clinics

Backcountry Clinics

Skiing & Splitboarding

Intro to Backcountry

Avalanche Safety Course

AIARE Level 1

Companion Avalanche Rescue

AIARE Rescue

Analyzing Snowpack and Hazards

AIARE Level 2

Bridge The Gap

Backcountry Mentorship

Colorado Avalanche Safety Education Video

Winter Backcountry Trips

Guided Backcountry Adventures in Colorado

Colorado Adventure Guides are the premier outfitter for winter backcountry adventures in Colorado. Winter in Colorado is a magical time and we want to show you how to experience it the right way, outside of the ski resort! Live life beyond the resort and join us for an unforgettable backcountry ski or splitboarding adventure.

We offer activities that fit the whole family from mellow snowshoeing to winter peak ascents. Our team of knowledgeable and friendly backcountry guides are here to show your group a true Colorado backcountry experience.

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Guided Backcountry Skiing Tours

Backcountry Skiing

Guided Ice Climbing Tours & Lessons

Ice Climbing

Backcountry Splitboarding Tours

Backcountry Splitboard

Guided Snowshoeing Tours

Snowshoe

Guided Colorado Hut Trips

Hut Trips

Guided Peak Ascent Tours

Peak Ascents

Outdoor Rentals & Demos

Winter and Summer Gear Rentals

Colorado Adventure Guides offers top of the line backcountry gear for year round adventures. We have established relationships with premier backcountry partners to bring you the best rental gear for your adventure including backcountry ski/splitboard rentals, ice and rock climbing gear, river gear including stand up paddleboards, inflatable kayaks, cold weather layering and more! We are your one-stop shop for adventure in Colorado.

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