COLORADO Rafting Fast, fun rapids. Unparalleled scenery. Abundant wildlife. Multiday rafting tours are a once-in-a-lifetime experience. You’ll form deep bonds with your raft companions and never have to worry about preparing meals or keeping yourself safe thanks to the knowledgeable and seasoned guides that are integral to making these trips successful. Echo Canyon River Expeditions ’ multiday Arkansas River rafting trips take place on one of the nation’s most popular waterways amid family-friendly rapids not far from Cañon City, though you can opt for more adventurous sections of the river if you’re up for it. Along your journey, you’re likely to spot bighorn sheep, golden eagles and peregrine falcons, as well as many of our state’s highest peaks. Backpacking Echo Canyon River Expeditions in Cañon City Ready for an iconic land-based excursion? The Chicago Basin is a gloriously colorful part of one of the nation’s most remote wilderness areas — the Weminuche. San Juan Mountain Guides offers an exhilarating trek and well-rounded journey you’ll never forget. Over three days, even those with no previous backpacking experience (though some endurance and cardio prep is required) will pass cascading creeks and wildflowers galore, climb up Windom Peak, where you’ll see mountain goats scampering along cliff faces, and more. Part of the fun is getting to the basin on the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, which drops you, your guides and your gear off midway on its trip to Silverton. Opt for the meal package so you don’t have to do any extra work after a long day of soaking up mountain majesty. Mountain Biking ECHO CANYON RIVER EXPEDITIONS; GUNNISON CRESTED BUTTE TOURISM Ride through crisp alpine air and panoramic views as you descend through the Gunnison Valley’s flower-lined trails. Colorado Backcountry in Crested Butte offers mountain-biking trips for visitors ranging from first-time trail riders to singletrack experts. Make your mark on the trails at Hartman Rocks in Gunnison, known for having over 50 miles of flowy paths that rollercoaster past sweet-smelling sagebrush and tall granite boulders. Whether you’re looking for calf-busting ascents or aspen-grove tunnels, your guide can lead you to some of the best segments in the region. And they’ll help you conquer sneaky rock moves and overcome complicated features all along the way. Hartman Rocks in Gunnison COLORADO . COM 113
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