Outdoor adventure in Colorado is around every bend of the trail. With activities such as skiing, hiking, snowshoeing, climbing, rafting and so much more, there is little chance for an outdoor lover to get bored. Be it the outdoor activities or the incredible scenery, you’ll be constantly entertained.

Adventure travel encompasses a wide array of experiences for adrenaline junkies and nature lovers alike. Ski or snowboard world-class resorts like Aspen, Vail, or Breckenridge, with powder-packed slopes from November to April. Hike or mountain bike the iconic trails of Rocky Mountain National Park, Maroon Bells, or Durango’s Colorado Trail, showcasing alpine meadows and 14,000-foot peaks, best from June to September for mild 60-80°F weather. Whitewater raft the Arkansas River’s Class IV rapids in Browns Canyon or paddle the Colorado River through Glenwood Springs, with peak flows from May to August. For a unique experience, hot-air balloon over Boulder’s Front Range at sunrise or rock climb Eldorado Canyon’s sandstone cliffs. Explore cultural gems like Denver’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre or Mesa Verde’s ancient Ancestral Puebloan cliff dwellings, adding depth to your adventure.

Colorado offers a diverse selection of game fish. Our clients regularly catch rainbow trout, several subspecies of native cutthroat trout, cut-bows, brown trout, brook trout, northern pike, Kokanee salmon in the fall, and even do so fly fishing for carp. We are excited to offer top-end Colorado fly fishing guides on some of Colorado’s premier public and private trout water.

Colorado presents itself as a hunter's utopia, catering to those interested in hunting elk. In terms of elk, the state boasts the highest population of this game compared to any other region. As a result, Colorado proves to be an appealing destination for both self-reliant hunters seeking to purchase elk licenses without the requirement of prior application and for those who have last-minute outfitted hunts bookings. It is imperative to note that over-the-counter licenses for certain units and seasons are only available for archery pronghorn hunts and white-tailed deer in specific units. In the case of most hunts, you'll have to draw a tag.

In addition to elk, Colorado offers a range of other huntable game, including whitetail deer, mule deer, moose, pronghorn antelope, bighorn sheep, mountain goats, mountain lions, and black bears. To acquire a hunting license in Colorado, hunters must provide their Hunter's Safety card as evidence. Colorado hunters must also wear 500 square inches of blaze orange while hunting.

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