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17/08/2024

Multi day trips are one of our fav parts of summer! These ladies came to conquer four days of hiking in the Leavenworth Basin just beneath Argentine Peak. The weather dealt a windy hand, but these four crushed the hikes despite conditions. Mornings were full with big hikes and afternoons filled with hammocks, reading, card games, and naps at base camp. What could be better?

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11/08/2024

Guides Day Off! Had a great time getting out with some birthday laps with a good friend on Lumpy Ridge in Estes Park.

We climbed Mainliner (5.9, 5 pitches) on the Sundance Buttress which is mostly a really enjoyable 5.8ish ramble with two short and very protectable 5.9 cruxes. Good slab and crack technique are sure to help but the route is more friendly for the grade than many other Lumpy 5.9s in my opinion.

We also ran up Plumb Line (5.9, 5ish pitches) a seldom climbed adventurous route on the East slabs of the Sundance Buttress. It was a bit dirty (we both got lichen in our eyes) and the 5.9 cruxes felt awkward and physical but ultimately the climbing was still enjoyable!

08/08/2024

Can anyone name this super classic rock climb in Eldorado Canyon State Park?!

We had a blast climbing with Christine from New York earlier this week. She absolutely cruised this climb despite spending a few years away from the sport. She was dropping hand and foot jams with the best of them. Nice work Christine!

Do you know the climb? It’s the Bastille Crack 5.7, 5 pitches on the Bastille in Eldorado Canyon State Park. It is about a 1 minute hike from the parking lot and starts right off the road. You can’t really get more accessible than that.

Be ready to share the route with others and climb courteously, we had at least 5 other parties on the route at the same time as us, even on a Monday!

05/08/2024

The sun ☀️ is out and we are chasing the shade! We had a great day out sport climbing with Ally and Will from Florida in Clear Creek Canyon just outside of Golden, CO.

We spent our day at the Canal Zone which is a super accessible crag with a bunch of quality routes from 5.8 to 5.11 in difficulty. The best part of this crag though is it is North facing and stays in the shade most of the day!

We found a nice flow of climbing and working on technical skills including lead climbing best practices. Will even scored his first outdoor leads! All in all it was a fantastic day out.

Have you ever considered hiring a guide for a sport climbing day? It’s a great way to make sure you get the most out of your time when visiting a new area as well as getting instruction and feedback on your technical skill set!

27/07/2024

Guides Day Off!… sort of. I was doing some scouting in the Leadville area for some upcoming programming and got to tag Mount Sherman (14,009 feet) along with two of its neighboring 13ers Gemini Peak and Dyer Mountain in roughly a 6 mile loop.

Did you know we guide Mount Sherman!? It is a really accessible 14er and great for getting into tagging these taller summits. One of my favorite parts is the catwalk ridge leading to the summit, it is plenty wide to feel comfortable but drops off steeply enough on each side to give an excellent sense of airy exposure without really being exposed 😎.

There is also a ton of mining history in the area with many old structures in various states of disrepair. It is always impressive to see just how high up and remote mining activities were conducted.

All in all a wonderful outing! Check it out!

13/07/2024

We had a great day out climbing the First Flatiron with Emma on Thursday!

We climbed the Direct(ish) East Face 5.6 (7ish pitches) taking a couple route variations for more comfortable belays and to give us space from another party. One of the fun things about climbing on the First is how many options you have for putting routes together and making your own adventure.

It was hot but not as hot as it is going to be this weekend 🥵. An early start is definitely the way to go on the E. facing route this time of year.

This was only Emma’s second time climbing outside and she absolutely crushed! Way to go!

Let us know if you have your sights set on anything big this summer!

22/05/2024

It’s finally warming up on the Colorado Front Range and the rock climbing is excellent! We had a couple of great days climbing in the Boulder Flatirons earlier this month and we are ready for more! Where are you excited to climb this summer? Let us know if you want to get out!

31/03/2024

We had a fantastic day backcountry skiing with some sweet folks from Boulder yesterday. They had solid resort skiing experience, are new to the backcountry, and they wanted an overview of how to plan a day in the backcountry and see some lower risk zones they could ski in Rocky Mountain National Park.

We started the day at the Birds Nest and spent an hour learning how to make a tour plan that considered factors like recent and forecasted weather, avalanche hazard, group objectives, travel logistics and more.

Then we headed out to the field! Our goal was to ski an area called the “Easy Alleys”which is a collection of lower angle slopes to the SW of Lake Haiyaha. About a mile and a half tour from Bear Lake, the Easy Alleys can be great fun to ski in fresh snow conditions. The standard approach does contain some exposure to steeper open slopes that can avalanche, so careful evaluation of conditions is important.

We spent our day touring and skiing through the surreal landscape around Lake Haiyaha and discussed everything from avalanche safety to good touring & powder skiing techniques to the best recipes for backcountry ski tea. (If you’re curious, 1 black tea bag + 1 ginger peach tea bag + water + honey & lemon juice to taste is our favorite.)

We ended our day descending the Mario Gully, bouncing down pillows before a boot scootin’ traverse to Nymph Lake, where we caught the summer trail back to the trail head.

All in all, it was a great day out with some wonderful people. With April just getting started, we have plenty of ski days ahead of us. Give us a shout if you would like to get out for a day!

26/03/2024

Did you know Boulder has arch you can hike to? The Royal Arch trail is a 3 mile out and back hike with options to add on longer trails around the flatirons. This group came from the Carolinas and were looking for some hiking, but after the big snowstorm across Colorado, it was tough to find any dry trails. Micro spikes and trekking poles made this hike doable. There is 1,400 feet of elevation gain, with most of that as you approach the hike. Be ready for big steps and challenging hiking but awesome views!

16/03/2024

It’s not every day that you can snowshoe around Lake Estes! With the recent 30 inch snowfall and Rocky Mountain National Park closed, we took to snowshoeing right in town. This crew was working to get a Snow Sports Merit badge in Boy Scouts and learned about snowshoeing today. They braved the deep snow and basked in the blue skies and sunshine!

By the afternoon, roads were plowed and sidewalks cleared, with hope of the National Park slowly reopening in the days ahead!

13/03/2024

What a fun day! The weather was warm and skies were blue! A snowshoe hike took us from Bear Lake up to Dream Lake and just a bit beyond. Snowballs were thrown, snowmen found, and lots of playing in the snow. It was a fun spring break adventure. Snowshoeing with the whole family night just be our favorite way to spend the day!

10/03/2024

Ski season is a highlight of the year for us and we are thrilled it’s here.

25/02/2024

Even the windy days are great days for exploring!

This snowshoe hike to Emerald Lake felt like we experienced all the seasons. We started in blasting wind, but quickly heated up as we hiked through the trees. The trees blocked most of the wind and let the sunshine peak through. Once we reached each lake, along the way, we were hit with the wind and snow again. We ventured off trail into the deep powder on our way back and got to really experience some snowshoeing!

This crew was great and braved it all! With the weather, you never know what you’re going to get! But Rocky Mountain is beautiful in it all!

17/02/2024

What a fun time snowshoeing! Winter has definitely arrived at the park and the snow falling made for a perfect adventure through Rocky Mountain Park!

20/01/2024

Brrr! It was a cold and windy day for hiking, but this dad daughter duo crushed it on a day of snowshoeing!

We chose Wild Basin for the hike to enjoy a little shelter from the wind within the trees. It was a great hike along Ouzel Creek with Hidden Falls, a popular ice climbing location, as our destination.

29/09/2023

The weather is getting cooler and we think it’s just perfect for hiking!

Our favorite hike right now takes you from Bear Lake to Fern Lake. Thanks to the hiker shuttle in Rocky Mountain National Park, it makes the logistics even easier. You’ll start at 9,500 feet, climb to 11,000 feet to enjoy lunch by a remote lake, and then spend the rest of the day descending to around 8,000 feet. You’ll pass upwards of six lakes and a waterfall along the way, and enjoy some fall colored aspen trees. It’s between 9-13 miles depending on how many side trails you wander down. And we just love all of it!

17/01/2023

These five siblings from NY braved the cold and wind for a great snowshoe hike to Emerald Lake! It’s a round trip hike of about 3.2 miles that takes you past three frozen lakes (Bear Lake, Nymph Lake, Dream Lake) until you reach Emerald Lake. When the weather is clear, you get great views of Hallett Peak and Flattop Mountain. On a windy day like this, you get to enjoy the falling snowflakes and brave the cold!

04/01/2023

Snowshoeing season is upon us! Storms have brought in plenty of snow for winter time adventures!

25/07/2022

A successful summit day!! Congrats to these five who spent three days hiking in Rocky Mountain National Park as they prepare to climb Kilimanjaro in a few weeks. They are climbing Kilimanjaro to fundraise money for multiple myeloma cancer research.

They visited Mills Lake, Black Lake, Ouzel Falls & Lake, and completed their trip with a summit of Mount Ida. Mount Ida is one of our favorite hikes in RMNP! This 12,874 foot peak is accessed from a 9 mile out and back trail that begins at the Milner Pass parking area. The first few miles climb steeply, but the rest of the terrain is nice rolling hills until you reach a rocky climb to the summit. We have often seen moose, big horn sheep, and plenty of marmots!

30/06/2022

A stellar crew of hikers on our Sole 2 Soul training hike. These outdoor enthusiasts are also passionate about finding a cure for MPN, a type of cancer many of them have. MPN affects your blood cells and results in an overproduction of red or white cells, platelets, or all of the above. They are all heading to Canada later in the summer for three big hikes to help raise funds and awareness for MPN. Our training hike took us to Ouzel Lake. It’s a beautiful out and back hike that starts at the Wild Basin trailhead. It’s 10 miles round trip and has quite the views along the way. You’ll pass Copeland Falls, Calypso Cascades, and the remarkable Ouzel Falls. Past the falls, you’ll take a left hand turn for the final two miles of trail alongside the Ouzel Creek. This hike gives great views of the backside of Longs Peak and Mt. Meeker. If you’re bold enough, the final destination of Ouzel Lake can be a great place to cool off in the alpine lake.

07/06/2022

Rock climbing season is one of our favs! Whether you’re a first timer or looking to improve your skills, we offer climbing for all skill levels.

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23/04/2022

Always a fun day when the whole family is involved! We spent the morning rock climbing at Performance Park in Estes Park, Colorado and had the whole place to ourselves. There’s a great variety of routes from beginner to advanced and these guys crushed it!

12/04/2022

Tunnel Vision in Red Rock Canyon, Nevada is a spectacular climb and definitely one of a kind. It’s a 5.7 six pitch climb with one standout pitch that takes you between two rock slabs. This “tunnel” pitch feels like a combination of rock climbing and caving all in one. We would 10/10 recommend!

29/03/2022

How quickly the warm weather has brought rock season upon us!

We spent the day in Eldorado Canyon in Boulder, CO. The Great Zot was the route of the day—a four to five pitch 5.8 route close to the more popular route Rewritten. It’s not the highest ranking climb, and we agree with the less than five star reviews, but it was good to be out on rock!

As we topped out on the route, we noticed smoke plumes not far off, the start of the NCAR wildfire in Boulder. Eldorado Canyon State Park is now closed as fire crews work to contain the fire.

27/03/2022

These guys are the coolest! It was a great day of snowshoeing, snowballs, cart wheels, and Mary’s Mountain cookies. Nothing beats this.

16/03/2022

A hike to Black Lake and a snowy snow day indeed. We were quite surprised to find the company of some bighorn sheep!

13/03/2022

What a great day of snowshoeing to Fern Lake! These two crushed it! 💪

The trails look a little differently this year. After the East Troublesome wildfire jumped the continental divide, the landscape has changed dramatically. The trees are marked by fire and the views opened up through the downed trees. The hike is beautiful but is now paired with firsthand learning about Colorado wildfires.

22/02/2022

A pretty exciting day snowshoeing to Emerald Lake today! The weather was stellar, but a surprise proposal was a bigger hit. She said yes! What a celebratory day!

19/02/2022

Noticing a theme to winter hikes? Frozen alpine lakes!

16/02/2022

Such a phenomenal day. crushed this hike to Sky Pond! After a fresh snowfall, the snowshoeing was great. The beginning of the hike can be easily done in micro spikes, but as we climb higher, snowshoes are helpful. The approach to Sky Pond climbs up a waterfall that is flowing in the summer, but well frozen over in the winter months. With all the snowfall, you almost don’t notice the waterfall, but rather enjoy a steeper section of hiking. Atop the waterfall is Lake of Glass. A little further and you’ll reach Sky Pond. One of our favorites is the glissade down the waterfall on our way back.

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808 Rocky Road

80521

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Monday	08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 17:00
Thursday	08:00 - 17:00
Friday	20:00 - 17:00
Saturday	20:00 - 17:00

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+19704300585

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