From backcountry skiing to ice climbing in the winter to horseback riding, bicycling, and rafting in the summer, find the right guide or wilderness outfitter for Aspen adventures here.
The area has many recreational guides and touring companies that are just waiting to help you make your trip into the backcountry near Aspen, Colorado an experience of a lifetime.
Scenic Flights
A hot balloon ride high in the sky on a crisp autumn day provides a thrill like no other. You can soar above the high mountain peaks and get a bird's eye view of the vast meadows and winding mountain streams. Of if you want to fly a little fast, you might want to try teaming up with a paragliding pilot.
River Rafting & Fishing Trips
Rather stay close to the ground? Then how about a wild ride down the white water rapids of any of the surrounding backcountry rivers. There are also guides for that more relaxing water sport of fly fishing.
Horseback Riding & Pack Trips
Discover vast wilderness near Aspen, Colorado on a multi-day pack trip or horseback ride. Local outfitters will do all the planning. You just need to saddle up. This is a great idea for first time backcountry experiences.
Biking & Rock Climbing
Local bike shops can also line you up with a guide or have you join a tour of other biking enthusiasts to pedal to the top of a monstrous peak or speed down a death defying downhill. There are even guides who will help you hang off jagged rock edges if you want to do a little rock climbing.
Skiing & Snowshoeing
In the winter, you might want to hook up with any of a number of adventure and tour companies that provide guides to the extensive backcountry skiing areas. In the Aspen area is an extensive backcountry hut system that allows cross country skiers, hikers and mountain bikers to head off into the middle of nowhere and still have some of the comforts of home.
