Based in beautiful Silverthorne, Colorado Adventure Guides has been sharing Colorado’s mountains with guests since 1994. As a locally owned, four-season outfitter and backcountry education provider, we are committed to safety, learning, and unforgettable experiences in every season.
From rafting three of Colorado’s iconic rivers to hiking, climbing, skiing, and peak ascents, our passionate team creates adventures for all ages and experience levels. As Colorado’s leading avalanche education provider, we combine expert training with personal service, treating every client like family and investing in the resources and development of our guides.
A love of the outdoors and dedication to high-quality experiences has shaped Colorado Adventure Guides into what it is today. It is an honor to share our backyard with guests and act as stewards of our mountain environment. Adventure is calling- let’s go!
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 more than one adventure outing and get 15% off the second! Our experienced and friendly guides are standing by to show you a great time in the Rocky Mountains.
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.
Colorado Adventure Guides delivers a full range of avalanche safety courses and backcountry education programs in Summit County, CO. Our certified instructors create an approachable, engaging learning environment for every level—whether you’re taking your AIARE 1, AIARE 2, AIARE Rescue or an AIARE Avalanche Refresher course.
If you’re new to the Colorado backcountry, we’ve got you covered. Start with our 1-day Intro to Backcountry Skiing or Splitboarding courses, then explore our full lineup of offerings on the Backcountry Education page.
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.
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, and river gear including stand up paddleboards. We are your one-stop shop for adventure in Colorado.
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