Welcome to Northern Colorado
The wind whips wild and free through the northern reaches of Colorado. In the east you will find vast stretches of grasslands, and playful nights in the foothills college town of Fort Collins. Continue west through vertiginous canyons to the snow-capped peaks, wildflower-choked meadows and towering mountainscapes of Rocky Mountain National Park, world-class skiing in Steamboat, and more laid-back adventures in the open spaces and protected areas that keep this isolated corner of the Rockies pristine. After you pass the Continental Divide, the landscape turns from green to red, with slickrock biking excursions, river trips and dinosaur digging awaiting on the western edge.
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Fort Collins Bike and Brewery 4-Hour Tour with Beach Cruiser
Your adventure begins in Old Town Fort Collins, where you will meet up with your group and your guide. You will then ride between three breweries, either choosing from a preselected route or creating your own, learning about the history of Fort Collins and its craft brewing and cycling culture along the way. The tours are approximately 4 hours long and involve about 3 to 6 miles of riding. You will have the opportunity to sample beers at each brewery at your own relaxed pace.Helmets and locks are included, and a brewery can always be added if it is not on the chosen route. The goal is to sample beer and have a good time.
Fort Collins Craft Brewery Tour
This 4-hour excursion is the Cadillac of brewery tours in Fort Collins. We provide safe transportation cruising in our painted limo bus touring breweries beyond a comfortable walking distance. Each tour visits three or four of the following breweries on rotation. Some of these breweries include: New Belgium, Odell, Equinox, Horse and Dragon, Funkwerks, Fort Collins Brewery, Snowbank Brewing, Big Horn Brewery, Pateros Creek, and more. You will be provided with a pile of real money at the start of the tour which you can use to buy beer along the way. It’s a bit like a refund. If you are not drinking or want to spend your fun money on something other than beer, that’s completely up to you. Many of the breweries we visit offer big discounts exclusively for tour guests allowing you to purchase multiple brewskis with your fun money! Along the way you will have the opportunity to try at least 13 different beers!
The Fort Collins Trail of Terror Ghost Tour
We explore many locations including visits to several haunted chambers below ground. This tour includes two mini ghost hunts with professional detection equipment. You are also welcome to bring your own equipment. This tour lasts approximately 90 spine-chilling minutes and is offered Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:00pm departing from in front of Happy Lucky’s Teahouse and Treasures at 236 Walnut St., Old Town Fort Collins.
Big Meadows Tonahutu Trail
MORNING Meet your guide at our Grand Lake office at 8:30am Pre-trip orientation, gear check and final details Hit the road to the first section of the Green Mountain trailhead AFTERNOON Break for fresh deli lunch Return to Green Mountain trailhead, then back to shop in Grand Lake between 3:00pm & 4:00pm HIGHLIGHTS Difficulty: Easy – Moderate 6.1 miles trailhead to trailhead 1,120 feet elevation gain Highest Elevation: 9,843 ft Trail Features: Waterfall, Wild Flowers, Scenic Views MEALS A fresh deli lunch WHAT TO WEAR Lightweight hiking boots or a sturdy pair of hiking shoes Comfortable hiking socks Synthetic Wicking T-shirt Hiking Shorts (Quick-Dry, Lightweight) Rain Jacket (Hooded, Lightweight, Waterproof, Breathable) Midweight fleece/wool Jacket or Sweater WHAT TO BRING Sunglasses and Straps Sunscreen and Lip Balm Bug Spray Sun Hat or Ball Cap Reusable water bottle Healthy snacks Gratuity for your guide OTHER GEAR YOU MAY NEED Camera Binoculars Trekking poles Synthetic liner socks (these can help prevent blisters)
East Inlet Trail
MEALS A fresh deli lunch WHAT TO WEAR Lightweight hiking boots or a sturdy pair of hiking shoes Comfortable hiking socks Synthetic Wicking T-shirt Hiking Shorts (Quick-Dry, Lightweight) Rain Jacket (Hooded, Lightweight, Waterproof, Breathable) Midweight fleece/wool Jacket or Sweater WHAT TO BRING Sunglasses and Straps Sunscreen and Lip Balm Bug Spray Sun Hat or Ball Cap Reusable water bottle Healthy snacks Gratuity for your guide OTHER GEAR YOU MAY NEED Camera Binoculars Trekking poles Synthetic liner socks (these can help prevent blisters) MORNING Meet your guide at our Grand Lake office at 8:30am Pre-trip orientation, gear check and final details Hit the road to the first section of the East Inlet trailhead AFTERNOON Break for fresh deli lunch Return to Green Mountain trailhead, then back to shop in Grand Lake between 3:00pm & 4:00pm
Green Mountain Onahu Creek Loop
AVA Rafting & Zipline will provide guests everything that’s needed for your Full Day Green Mountain Hiking tour. Take advantage of the gear lists and all of our suggestions for this trip so you don’t have to scramble last minute for something you may have forgot. We want to be up front with what this hiking trip includes and how much you’ll be spending so you can be fully prepared for your adventure. MEALS A fresh deli lunch WHAT TO WEAR Lightweight hiking boots or a sturdy pair of hiking shoes Comfortable hiking socks Synthetic Wicking T-shirt Hiking Shorts (Quick-Dry, Lightweight) Rain Jacket (Hooded, Lightweight, Waterproof, Breathable) Midweight fleece/wool Jacket or Sweater WHAT TO BRING Sunglasses and Straps Sunscreen and Lip Balm Bug Spray Sun Hat or Ball Cap Reusable water bottle Healthy snacks Gratuity for your guide OTHER GEAR YOU MAY NEED Camera Binoculars Trekking poles Synthetic liner socks (these can help prevent blisters) MORNING Meet your guide at our Grand Lake office at 8:30am Pre-trip orientation, gear check and final details Hit the road to the first section of the Green Mountain trailhead AFTERNOON Break for fresh deli lunch Return to Green Mountain trailhead, then back to shop in Grand Lake between 3:00pm & 4:00pm