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Sunset Hike on the West Vail Trail

Starting in Lionshead, Vail, CO take the Gondola 19 up to the top of the mountain and head west straight out past Chair 26 and towards the Vail Mountain Wedding deck. Past the deck there will be a trail that you can follow out onto the edge of the...

2 miles 300 ft gain

Hike the Upper Piney River Trail

Beginning at an elevation of 9,397 feet, this hike provides an easy 2.8 mile (one way) trip through the gorgeous meadows against the distant aspens and alpines. Wildflowers and wildlife are abundant, which make this trip a fantastic education and ...

5.6 miles 350 ft gain

Backpack to Bubble Lake

The Gore's are a rough and remote section of the Eagle's Nest Wilderness. What this trip may lack in overall miles, it more than makes up for in elevation gain, scrambling, boulder hopping, and overall hard miles on the trail. Every trip I have ...

13 miles 3600 ft gain

Ice Climb Pumphouse Falls in Vail

To get to Pumphouse Falls take Interstate 70 toward East Vail, Colorado, get off at exit 176 S. Frontage Road headed east. At the traffic circle take the third exit and continue on South Frontage Rd. for 2.5 miles, turn right into the small parkin...

Hike to Booth Falls and Booth Lake, CO

This day hike begins as a steady climb through aspen trees for the first mile. The trail then flattens out a bit, and you reach Booth Falls at mile two. This is a beautiful 60 ft waterfall that allows for easy rock climbing and hiking through the ...

10 miles 3000 ft gain

Hike through Wildflowers on Shrine Ridge

Shrine Ridge is one of the most incredible wildflower spots in the state of Colorado. Not only is the area incredibly beautiful with carpets of flowers covering verdant mountainsides, it's only a 1.5-hour drive from Denver. The ridge summit is a s...

4.2 miles 743 ft gain

Ski Notch Mountain

What's not to love - you'll be skiing in the off season! We did this hike/ski in late June, our skis, boots, and avi gear packed with our hiking shoes on our feet. May could potentially be the most opportune time for this adventure. The hike you w...

10 miles 3000 ft gain

Climb Mount of the Holy Cross, North Ridge

Just a few miles South Minturn, Colorado, turn onto Tigiwon Road (dirt) and take it about 5 miles to the Half Moon trailhead at . Tigiwon Road is easily accessed by 2WD vehicles and the trailhead should be reachable in the Summer months after the ...

Scramble the Halo Ridge on Mt. Holy Cross

The Halo Ridge is by no means the easiest route to the summit of Mt. Holy Cross, but it is definitely the most interesting and scenic. You'll begin at the Half Moon (Tigiwon) trailhead, but instead of the popular Halfmoon Trail, you will start on ...

15 miles 5210 ft gain

Hike to Tuhare Lakes

Overview: About a 12 mile hike, with 3 alpine lakes, a significant climb and views worthwhile Photos: See all photos here. Getting There: The hike is accessed from the Half Moon pass parking lot - from the Fall Creek trailhead. The parking lot and...

12 miles 3000 ft gain

Backpack to Upper Slate Lake

Starting from the Rock Creek Trailhead parking lot, it is an up and down trek to Upper Slate Lake. The trail map states 10 miles each way, but accounting for switchbacks it ends up being closer to 14 long, hard miles.You will be among aspens and p...

28 miles 1386 ft gain

Ski to Fowler-Hilliard Hut

Fowler-Hilliard hut sits at 11,500 ft on a forested ridge of Resolution Mountain, with easy access to intermediate and expert backcountry skiing right out the door. This newer hut was built in 2010 after the original hut burned down from a lightni...

6.5 miles 2500 ft gain

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Tours

Kremmling, Colorado

Scenic Float Half Day

$32/person - 1 days
Kremmling, Colorado

Upper Colorado Inflatable Kayak Tour

$104/person - 1 days
Kremmling, Colorado

Saddle and Paddle: Horseback and Rafting

$147/person - 1 days
Kremmling, Colorado

Raft + Off-Road Adventure

$344/person - 1 days
Kremmling, Colorado

Walk & Wade Fly Fishing Trip on the Upper Colorado

$144/person - 1 days
Kremmling, Colorado

Upper Colorado 4 Hour Fly Fishing Float

$289/person - 1 days
Kremmling, Colorado

24 Hour Upper Colorado River Float Trip

$269/person - 2 days
Kremmling, Colorado

Stand Up Paddle Board Half Day Tour

$84/person - 1 days

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The Cache

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Telemark Lodge

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