Top Colorado Sports Lessons

Mountain Trip’s Guided Backcountry Skiing adventures stand out as a truly unique and unforgettable experience in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado. Since 1973, we’ve been trusted by adventurers seeking personalized and exhilarating journeys into untouched terrain. Our AMGA certified or trained guides bring decades of expertise, ensuring every trip is customized to your skill level, whether you’re a first-time backcountry skier or a seasoned expert. What sets us apart is our dedication to education and adventure. You’ll explore stunning areas near Red Mountain Pass, CO, featuring powder-filled glades, alpine bowls, and steep descents. Along the way, our guides provide expert instruction on backcountry techniques, avalanche safety, and terrain navigation to enhance your skills and confidence. With more than 50 years of experience, unmatched local knowledge, and a passion for creating memorable experiences, Mountain Trip offers backcountry skiing like no other. Book now!

Discover the best of the Rocky Mountain National Park on a guided full-day tour. Park entrance, along with round-trip transportation from Denver or Boulder is conveniently included. Set at a moderate pace, the hike 4-mile (6.4-km) is perfect for people with some experience who also want to take time to appreciate the scenery.

If you’re curious about climbing or just want an unforgettable way to explore Ouray’s natural beauty, this half-day guided trip is a perfect way to get on the rock. Learn new skills, challenge yourself, and enjoy epic views with a professional guide leading the way.

If you’re visiting Boulder, this is one of those experiences you’ll be glad you didn’t miss—and very likely the one you’ll end up telling people about when you get home. It’s not just a hike, and not just a yoga class—it’s a feel-good, memorable way to experience the Flatirons that blends movement, nature, and time to actually slow down and take it all in. Instead of rushing through a checklist of sights, this is about being in it—the views, the fresh air, the energy of the mountains, and those unexpected “wow, I needed this” moments along the way. It’s easygoing, welcoming, and designed for all levels, but what makes it special is how it sticks with you afterward. Most people don’t just leave feeling better—they leave talking about it. A true Boulder must-do, and often the highlight people didn’t know they were looking for.

Experience the thrill of soaring through a Rocky Mountain landscape on some of the longest ziplines in Colorado. The small group size ensures more personalized attention as you whiz through fresh air and admire the scenic landscape below on a series of cables totaling more than 6000 feet (1828 meters) in length. Soak up some of Colorado’s famous sunshine while you hike between the tracks.

There are so many great hikes in the Denver area, how can you choose? Let a local do the work—on this guided tour, you’ll get whisked off to the mountains, where you’ll hike at your comfort level (snacks and breaks as needed), learn about the flora and fauna of the Rockies, and get incredible bird’s-eye photos of Colorado. Simply put, you'll get more out of your time spent in the mountains.

Just minutes from downtown Boulder is a world class climbing area where this experience offers outdoor climbing with a climbing guide. Whether you are new to climbing or looking for a refresher, our team of guides is ready to put you at ease, keep you safe, have fun, and take in the view. Every climbing challenge allows you to stretch yourself, gain confidence, and make new memories.

Enjoy a uniquely immersive and active way to experience the sparkling wintertime beauty of Colorado’s Front Range on this half-day snowshoeing adventure. With the help of state-of-the-art snowshoeing equipment, hike through pristine pine forests and open-air alpine meadows. Your experienced guide chooses trails that match your group's experience level, and which offer impressive views.

Rock climbing is much more than the cliffhanger stereotype of doing pull-ups with your fingertips. Climbing is an artistic dance and a demonstration of musculature. Finesse meets power with the hopes of reaching the top. From beginners touching rock for the first time to advanced climbers seeking expert instruction, experience rock climbing in the Colorado mountains. We offer guided sessions for all ability levels. Individuals, couples, groups, and families with children. All are welcome for a private adventure close to our office in Silverthorne. We provide all climbing-specific gear, including helmets, harnesses, and shoes. Join Colorado Adventure Guides this summer or fall to take your rock climbing skills to the next level or simply try top-roping for the first time. Providing a safe, educational, and fun day on the rocks is our mission. Our professionally certified guides are experienced with the local climbing zones and can choose the best wall for a given group.

Guided Backcountry Skiing in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado stands out as a truly unique and unforgettable experience. Since 1973, we’ve been trusted by adventurers seeking personalized and exhilarating journeys into untouched terrain. Our AMGA certified or trained guides bring decades of expertise, ensuring every trip is customized to your skill level, whether you’re a first-time backcountry skier or a seasoned expert. What sets us apart is our dedication to education and adventure. You’ll explore stunning areas near Telluride, CO, featuring powder-filled glades, alpine bowls, and steep descents. Along the way, our guides provide expert instruction on backcountry techniques, avalanche safety, and terrain navigation to enhance your skills and confidence. With more than 50 years of experience, unmatched local knowledge, and a passion for creating memorable experiences, Mountain Trip offers backcountry skiing like no other. Book now!

If you are looking for a full-day climbing adventure in the San Juans, Telluride delivers with dramatic walls, colorful rock, and a variety of routes from single-pitch climbs to long multi-pitch outings. Mountain Trip’s AMGA certified or trained guides have been sharing these cliffs with climbers since 1973, and will tailor the day to your goals for an unforgettable experience high above this iconic mountain town.

If you are looking for a full day of climbing variety, Ouray offers it all. From volcanic walls and steep sport routes to classic trad lines and even rappelling into a canyon to climb above a roaring waterfall, this trip delivers challenge and scenery in equal measure. Join Mountain Trip’s AMGA certified or trained guides, who have been leading climbers in the San Juans since 1973, and experience Ouray from a whole new perspective.

If you’re visiting Telluride and looking to break away from the usual vacation routine, rock climbing is an unforgettable way to experience the mountains. Climbing with a guide gives you the chance to safely push your limits, learn new skills, and connect with the landscape in a way few ever do. Whether it’s your first time or you’re looking to level up, this is a unique adventure that will stay with you long after the trip.

Like skiing untracked powder, ice climbing is both an artistic dance and a demonstration of musculature. Finesse meets power with the hopes of reaching the top. From beginners climbing ice for the first time to advanced climbers seeking expert instruction, experience a day of ice climbing in the mountains of Summit County, Colorado, near Breckenridge, Dillon, Frisco, Silverthorne, and Vail. We offer half-day, single- and multi-pitch guided sessions for all ability levels. Individuals, couples, groups, families, and children are all welcome to hire a guide for a private adventure close to our office in Silverthorne. No gear? No problem! Rent what you need for your own excursion. Guided lessons include specialty gear, and we often have other gear for rent that you may not have brought with you. Get it at our Back Country Demo Center in Silverthorne.

Develop a solid foundation in this Beginner Climbing Skills Workshop. This engaging session focuses on essential techniques and knot-tying that every new climber needs to master. Learn to tie into the rope and belay with confidence, ensuring a smooth transition to outdoor climbing. This workshop not only builds good habits but also prepares you for advanced skills like lead climbing. Whether your passion lies in rock, ice, or mountain climbing, you'll gain the core skills necessary for your climbing journey. We offer introduction to climbing classes anytime the weather is nice. We generally recommend this as a single full day so we can cover as much of the skills as possible but more experienced indoor climbers or those with some previous experience may find a shorter day adequate.

Bugs and Brews Fly-Tying Classes Bring the art of fly-tying to your home with our Bugs and Brews Fly-Tying Classes, inspired by the craftsmanship and camaraderie of our Pagosa Springs class. Perfect for anglers of all levels, this kit includes everything you need to create up to four dry flies tailored to local hatches. What’s Inside: Materials to Craft Your Own Flies - Premium supplies for tying dry flies that match regional hatches. Expert Tips - Step-by-step instructions designed by passionate, experienced fly tiers. Bonus Indulgence - Pair your fly-tying session with a taste of Colorado, featuring recommended Riff Raff beer or Stranahan's Colorado whiskey pairings. Whether you're a seasoned angler or just starting, this kit blends tradition, skill-building, and a touch of indulgence. Create beautiful, functional flies while enjoying the spirit of craftsmanship.

If you’re looking for the most refined way to experience Boulder—this is it. This small-group experience is designed for travelers who want nature, movement, and restoration without the crowds or intensity of typical tours. We begin with a relaxed, guided hike through Boulder’s iconic landscapes, with time to take in sweeping Flatiron views and quiet moments in nature. Afterward, we return to Ember & Ice for a gentle outdoor yoga session on the creekside lawn. No experience needed—this is slow, grounding, and accessible. The experience concludes with sauna access and the option to cold plunge in the creek for those who want a deeper contrast reset. You’ll leave feeling restored, clear, and as if you’ve experienced Boulder in its most intentional, elevated form.