Zip Line!

"Do not fear going slowly; fear only to stand still" – Chinese proverb

The latest addition to our catalog of adventure activities is our new ZIP LINE!

Experience the exhilaration of soaring through the air in the scenic Rocky Mountains! Great for first timers wanting to learn what the ‘buzz’ of Zipline tours is all about.

Instead of taking you over gaping canyons or swift moving rivers you will zip through Ponderosa Pines on our Idaho Springs Outpost. First a brief hike will guide you to our suspended ‘monkey’ bridge. Here you can test how firm ‘height’ knees are, as you traverse from the Rock face onto the launching platform.

Our trained guides will be there to get you clipped in, check your safety carabineer and send you off—soaring through the air. Do it once, twice, thrice or five times—graduate from first timer to zipping upside down or twisting pirouettes. Combine it with any of our other activities or stay the night for camping watching others as they fly through the air.

Zip Only

3 Zips
(our recommendation and most popular)
$59 per person (safety gear included)

5 Zips
(if you really want to impress)
$79 per person (safety gear included)

1 Zip
(just so you can say you did it)
$39 per person (safety gear included)

Combined with another activity

3 Zips
(our recommendation and most popular)
$25 per person (safety gear included)

5 Zips
(if you really want to impress)
$35 per person (safety gear included)

Clear Creek Rafting

"To put your hand into a river is to feel the cords that bind the earth together." ~ Barry Lopez

Just 30 minutes from Denver! Whether you are a first timer looking for a relaxed water tour through the historic mining valley of Clear Creek County or a seasoned paddler seeking the thrill of a lifetime, Wide Open Adventure offers your custom experience.

Wide Open Adventure professional guides are not only experienced paddlers and entertaining characters but also knowledgeable about the area. They will point out historic sights and wildlife during your trip with colorful stories.

Half Day Packages

Scenic Trip*

The perfect adventure for first-timers and families with whitewater, history and scenery; this four mile stretch of Clear Creek River floats you alongside the historic mining town of Idaho Springs to class II-III White Water including Water Wheel and Wild Wild West rapids.
Age 7 and up
$39 per person (four person minimum)

Thrill Seeker*

Looking for more adventure with face splashing action? The Thrill Seeker combines the Scenic Trip with class III-IV including Nomad and Outer Limits whitewater. Previous rafting experience recommended.
Age 14 and Up except high water
$59 per person (four person minimum)

Full Day Package

Double Dip*

Spend the day on the river. Enjoy the Scenic Trip, have a delicious lunch and then return to the river to tackle the Thrill Seeker. In addition to a full day of fun, you will learn rafting techniques and have more opportunity to see the local wildlife such as deer and bighorn sheep. Previous rafting experience recommended.
Age 14 and Up - except high water
$99 per person (four person minimum)

Adrenaline Junky*

Game On! If you want to thrill your senses with serious whitewater, then this is the ride for you. Even professional paddlers say this is the one. Brace yourself for Mother Natures mayhem. After journeying through the Scenic Trip and the Thrill Seeker you will be launched into the Canyon for a four mile 1300 ft. vertical drop. Maneuver the Ejector, Double Knife and Terminator for the ultimate RUSH! Previous rafting experience and strong swimming ability a must.
Age 16 and Up - except high water
$99 per person (four person minimum)

Rafting The Arkansas River

The Arkansas River flows 1,460 miles from the Continental Divide just outside of Leadville, Colorado to the mouth of the Mississippi River on the Arkansas border. It is the sixth longest river in America. Dropping 10,000 feet in the first 125 miles, the Arkansas River delivers some of the country’s best whitewater rafting experiences and most popular premier sections in the world.

Browns Canyon*

There is good reason why this is the most popular rafting trip in Colorado. Picture postcard scenery and great whitewater rafting define this 12 mile stretch with more than 15 rapids. The Granite Gorge has breathtaking views of the 14,000 foot Collegiate Peaks. Suitable for all skill levels. Age 7 and Up.
Half Day starting at $52 per person (four person minimum)
Full Day starting at $82 per person (four person minimum)

Narrows*

Class III-IV rapids, this section offers a 7 mile rafting experience with some technical challenges as you navigate the river. Spectacular Rocky Mountain views on this trip. Suitable for all skill levels. Age 14 and Up
Half Day starting at $59 per person (four person minimum)
Previous rafting experience recommended.

Numbers*

Class III-V rapids, this section offers 5 miles of great fun for experienced paddlers looking for high intensity excitement with active maneuvering around granite boulders. Previous rafting experience strongly recommended.
Age 15 and Up.
Half Day (mornings only) starting at $65 per person (four person minimum)
Full Day starting at $99 per person (four person minimum)

Pine Creek*

Class V rapids. Experienced paddlers only. Call for details.

Overnights

For the ultimate whitewater and camping experience, Wide Open Adventure offers overnights and multi-day packages on the Arkansas. Everything is provided so that you can enjoy and create memories of a lifetime with family and friends!
Overnights on the Arkansas River starting at $289 per person.

Three Day Trips starting at $450.

Please contact Wide Open Adventure custom event planning specialists to tailor your Arkansas River trip.

*All trips are subject to water levels

Rafting The Upper Colorado

Prepare to be awestruck; rafters will enjoy a variety of wildlife such as Bald Eagle, Beaver and River Otter through the canyon. With Willows and Cottonwoods lining the river and Ponderosa Pines, Pinions, Junipers and Sage covering the slopes and an abundance of wildflowers, this truly is the most relaxing and scenic rafting trip Colorado has to offer. Highlights along the water are the Hot Springs where you can relax and Jump Rock which provides a fun experience for all ages.

half-day option*

Starting from the Pumphouse Recreation Area for class II-III fun float, these are easy rapids with fun waves for every one. Remains of historic cabins are visible as you navigate the rapids through this scenic area.

Starting at $49 per person (four person minimum)

full-day option*

After a delicious riverside lunch continue your rafting trip with a gentle float making this the perfect Colorado family day on the water.

*An additional Park Use Fee of $1.50 and 3% of the trip price per person is not included

Starting at $79 per person (four person minimum)

overnight*

The true Upper Colorado River experience includes the above first day of great rafting, fun ending the day with a riverside campout which is an event in itself. With a campfire, great camp food and your companions under a blanket of stars toasting marshmallows and talking about the meaningful stuff. The second day will begin as any great day should with a camp breakfast and real cowboy coffee. Then a scenic hike before heading back to the water for a lazy, day drift heading toward State Bridge where Wide Open Adventure vehicles will be waiting to drive you back to whence you began.

Starting at $249 per person (four person minimum)

three day*

Similar trip to the overnight option with an additional day of adventure. Wide Open Adventure guides will take you on a day hike to explore the scenic majesty of Colorado. You will have the opportunity to see dinosaur tracks, wildlife and discover the diversity of Colorados ecosystem. This is the great escape for a group looking for a real Colorado experience.

Starting at $329 per person (four person minimum)

Multi Day and week long rafting and camping trips that include hiking, rock climbing, fly fishing and horseback riding are available through our event planning services.

*All trips are subject to water levels

All or part of this operation is conducted on Public Lands under special permit from the U.S. Bureau of Land Management.

Fly-Fishing In The Colorado Rockies

"Listen to the sound of the river and you will get a trout" ~ Irish Proverb

Want to learn how to fly-fish? New in town and want to learn about the best local waters? Need a break from those meetings or just a break from the office? Important fly-fishing client coming into town?

Wide Open Adventure offers experienced guides who make your fly-fishing trip in the Colorado Rocky Mountains a perfect day and provide a variety of
fly-fishing options.

Close-to-Denver Fly-Fishing Experience

Wide Open Adventure offers many miles of productive angling for a half or full day of fly-fishing without the long drive. Just 45 minutes from Denver and you are ready to cast your line. The pocket water is beginner friendly for those new to the sport and the variety of water will challenge anglers of all skill levels.

For beginners, Wide Open Adventure professional guides offer quality custom instruction and will teach you how to read the river, casting, fly-fishing techniques and much more.

For the experienced angler, Wide Open Adventure offers local water knowledge and techniques. Four and five weight rods are perfect for your Rocky Mountain fly-fishing experience with the average trout being 10 to 14 inches. The diversity of our rivers ensures lots of opportunity to hunt for browns and rainbows. Some Colorado waters bring the prospect of brook trout and cutthroats on your line.

The Rocky Mountain experience is unique with the 14,000 foot Peaks to the west. With miles of water that hosts a variety of wildlife and their habitats. You can enjoy an idyllic Colorado day on the river with Wide Open Adventure.

Easy access and the door-to-door service make it the perfect getaway with prime fishing conditions.

Private Water Option

Are you looking for a more secluded custom fly- fishing experience? Wide Open Adventure offers half-day, full-day and multi-day private water fly- fishing tours which are ideal for getting away from the crowds. These private fly-fishing waters are limited to two to four anglers per day. So, if seclusion, great fishing and an amazing Colorado Mountain setting is for you then this is your trip. Wide Open Adventure also offers custom float trips and alpine lake fly-fishing experiences.

Kids Intro to Fly-Fishing

Introduction to one of the greatest sports in Colorado.

This is the perfect kid-friendly program for the angler looking for a great day of fly-fishing and an introductory course for their kids.

WOA’s fly-guides have developed a unique parent-child experience. While you fly-fish with a professional guide, another experienced guide will work with the little anglers with a fun learning approach teaching beginner casting techniques.

2011 Prices

Fly-Fishing Half Day
1 Person starting at $199
2 Person starting at #299

Fly-Fishing Full Day
1 Person starting at $299
2 Person starting at #399

Private Waters Half Day
1 Person starting at $249
2 Person starting at #399

Private Waters Full Day
1 Person starting at $349
2 Person starting at #499

Kid/Adult Special Fly-Fishing Half Day
Limit 1 Adult/2 Kids
Starting at $199 per person

Transportation, fly-rod and reel, custom tied flies, waders, water, snacks, and lunch for full-day packages included.

For custom float and alpine lake Private Water two-day trips – please call for current season prices.

Looking for a longer fly-fishing trip, want to fly-fish another state or country, or have a larger group? Call WOA’s custom event planning specialists.

Rock Climbing

"Do not fear going slowly; fear only to stand still" - Chinese proverb

Whether you are new to climbing and are looking for an introductory course or are looking to gain the skills to go out on your own, WOA offers fun beginner and intermediate instruction.

WOA offers experienced, professional and knowledgeable rock climbing instructors who will teach you technique, lead climbing, setting protection and top roping.

Half-Day

$99 per person (2 or more).
$199 individual lesson. Climbing gear included

Ready to explore more of Colorado?
Guided Colorado rock climbing trips available that will challenge your skills and get you onto the locals choice rocks!

Full-day, overnights and multi-day rock climbing adventures are available throughout Colorado or you can combine them with another activity to make for an incredible experience. Please call our custom event planning specialists to start planning your adventure.

Mountain Biking

"Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride." - John F. Kennedy

Whether you are a regular trail rider seeking a Colorado mountain bike adventure or a beginner looking for a gentle Front Range trail, Wide Open Adventure can offer a variety of incredible trail options to meet your needs.

WOA can provide a half or full day of scenic and cultural pedals in the mountains and greenways or challenging trails with chest-heaving steep up-hills and fast descent down-hills.

Wide Open Adventure will match the perfect guided mountain bike trail for you to your ability and desire. With hundreds of miles of technical single-track, fire and logging roads to choose from Wide Open Adventure will hand pick your ideal trail for fat-tire fun.

Half-Day

$99 per person (4 person minimum)

Full-Day

$149 per person (4 person minimum)

Transportation in our natural gas vehicle, water, snacks, bike and gear included

Horseback Riding Tours

"No hour of life is wasted that is spent in the saddle."  ~Winston Churchill

Saddle up with Wide Open Adventure and ride the Colorado Rockies near historic Idaho Springs.

Wide Open Adventure horseback tours will take you on a private tour with spectacular views around abandoned mines and down memory trails of 19th Century Colorado that is only accessible via horseback mountaintop rides. The Central City peaks are rich with beautiful scenery and Colorado gold rush history.

Horseback is a great way to experience the serenity and splendor of the Colorado Rockies. Travel the trails with local, professional and knowledgeable guides.

Half day / One Hour Ride

$99 per person (4 person minimum)
Transportation in our natural gas vehicle
Water, snacks and the use of daypack included

Overnight camping and horseback riding options are available. Please call Wide Open Adventure custom event planning specialists for more details.

Glacier & Lake - Hike & Snowshow Tours

"A bird does not sing because it has an answer. It sings because it has a song." ~ Chinese Proverb

Year-round glacier adventures in the Colorado Mountains.

Enjoy a hike or snowshoe tour of St. Mary's Lake and Glacier. This is a perfect day hike for both beginners and seasoned outdoor enthusiasts.

Wide Open Adventure transports you to the trail head and provides you with all the necessary tools for a self-guided adventure. The well- marked trail will lead you across the wide open alpine tundra and then up to the summit of the glacier. This hike takes you through spruce and fir forests, past streams to the impressive glacier lake, where you will see magnificent views of James Peak, Mount Bancroft and the Indian Peaks mountain range.

Want to keep going? The trail continues to the summit of James Peak, This climb is recommended for experienced hiker and mountain climbers, with a strong foothold. The wind gusts and views from the top are known to "blow you away".

Wide Open Adventure offers complimentary transportation in 100% Natural Gas vehicles, lunch, water, snowshoes and the use of a daypack.

$129 per person (4 person minimum)

Rocky Mountain National Park
Hike and Explore

"One step at a time is good walking" - Chinese proverb

Rocky Mountain National Park is a rare form of freedom. Step into the wilderness and escape the crowd!

With Wide Open Adventure's guide, you will see why Rocky Mountain National Park is one of the country's top wildlife watching destination. This is a day hike for all levels of skill whether you are a beginner or an experienced hiker. You will witness first hand the abundance of wildlife such as Elk, Deer and Big Horn Sheep and maybe even hear the Moor call or Elk bugle. The Park is also home to 280 bird species and claims 900 species of wild flowers.

Enjoy the breathtaking views of jagged mountains, alpine meadows, tundra, cascading stream, dense Lodge Pole Pine and Engelmann Spruce forests beneath the snow capped peaks of the Rocky Mountains as then rise above the valleys and pristine lakes. Explore the park with Wide Open Adventure and truly experience the diversity of its ecosystem.

Just an hour and a half from Denver is Estes park; the gateway to your Rocky Mountain National Park adventure.

Don't forget to bring your camera!

$99 per person (4 person minimum) 3/4 Day Trip

Transportation in our natural gas vehicle, water, snacks and use of a
day pack included.

Groups: Families - Friends

Families

All our adventure can be tailored to maximize outdoor fun for kids!

Kids of all ages love the outdoors and the exploration nature can bring. They also enjoy the bonding time with their family without interruption of schedules and the demands of reality.

Call our custom event planning specialists to start planning your best Colorado family outdoor adventure!

Friends

Do you have a group of buddies ready to kick back for a few days in the Colorado Mountains? Call us, tell us what you want to do and wen we will start planning your most hassle free and fund adventure!

Camping in the Colorado Rocky Mountains

"The journey is the reward" - Chinese proverb

Add camping to any Wide Open Adventure activity to make for a great overnight or multi-day escape in the mountains.

Wide Open Adventure's camping overnight or multi-day options are perfect for the family getaways, a gathering of friends, parties, reunions or any special group event. The longer you stay, the more you will enjoy your trip!

Add camping to an activity or book a camping trip, please contact Wide Open Adventure's custom even planning specialists.

Corporate and Custom Adventures

"Be brilliant at the Banks" is Marriott's motto. WOA's is: Let us help with the rest.

Are you an event planner? WOA can be your one stop shopping for team building, corporate outing, social responsibility, "thank you" to great clients, class reunions, clubs and social networks or youth.

Interested in Team Building? Custom designed packages start with outdoor adventures to create and deepen group trust spiced with additional indoor enhancements:

• Laser Tag
• Paint Ball
• Ropes Course
• Indoor Sky Diving
• Hot Air Balloon Rides
• Scavenger Hunts
• Brewery Tours
• Specific Team Building Exercises

Team Building Options: Start the day with lower challenge elements and move into more challenging initiatives. Our full day involves more in depth initiatives, lunch as well as a trip to our low ropes course element in Idaho Springs.

Half Day $99 (4 person Min) Full Day $149 (4 person min)

Corporate Social Responsibility: Rafting and cleaning up the riverbed, hiking and trail clearing/clean up and a scenic drive plus tree planting are a few of the corporate responsibility activities in which your team can participate.
For full days, we go to Rocky Mountain National Park and assist with current
park projects.

Half Day $119 (4 person min) Full Day $169 (4 person min)

Multi-Sport Adventures

“Wheresoever you go, go with all your heart” - Confucius

Wide Open Adventure offers so many incredible outdoor activities in Colorado. Why make a single choice? With Wide Open Adventure you can combine your activity desires into a great adventure of fun and exploring from a single-day to a two-week trip.

Popular Colorado Day Trips

Idaho Springs Rafting and Mining Tour
$129 per person (4 person minimum)

Saddle & Paddle Horseback Tour and Whitewater Rafting
$149 per person (4 person minimum)

Rock ‘n’ Water Rock Climbing and Whitewater Rafting
$139 per person (2 person minimum)

Popular Colorado Multi-Day Adventures

Colorado Bonanza

Day One – Mountain Biking, Mining Tour, Scenic Mountain Hike
Day Two – Horseback Ride, Thrill Seeker Rafting

Colorado Experience

Day One – Rock Climbing, Mining Tour, Idaho Springs - Indian Hot Springs
Day Two – Horseback Ride, Scenic Rafting

Prices vary depending on camping or hotel option.

All professionally guided tours include transportation, equipment, lunch, water and use of daypacks. Camping trips include all meals.

Colorado Yoga: Union with Fire, Earth, Air & Water Women Only trips available!

Experience meditation, beach yoga and self awareness. Enjoy river floats, hot springs and more with this amazing adventure for the spirit. Overnight and multi-day adventures available. Please call our custom event planning specialists to learn more and start planning your trip today!

Mile High and Front Range Eco-Guided Tour

Guided Denver Tours

See the Mile High City the eco-friendly way. Choose from a 100% natural gas vehicle or bike for your guided tour.

Wide Open Adventure has local, expert and knowledgeable guides that are eager to show you a Mile High experience.

Denver has a long and unique heritage. WOA will share the Wild West history, famous buildings such as the gold domed Capital and the Denver Mint which stores the largest gold reserve outside of Washington, D.C. and reveal the secrets that only locals know.

Half Day Guided Tours Starting at $59 per person (4 person minimum)

Scenic Guided Front Range Tour

This is a perfect day for the entire family. Enjoy the hassle free highlights of the Front Range with a Wide Open Adventure guided tour.

WOA starts your private, expert and knowledgeable guided tour with a visit to Red Rocks & Amphitheater which was once listed as one of the Seven Wonders of the World. You will see Ship Rock and Creation Rock tower 300 feet above the Amphitheater. These sandstone Monoliths are taller than Niagara Falls. This amazing Park and open-air Amphitheater is a Colorado natural beauty with views of Denver and beyond for 200 miles. After your guided tour and hike of Red Rocks you will continue to Dinosaur Ridge which is a favorite for kids of all ages. You will be able to see and feel 150 million year old dinosaur bones and 100 million year old dinosaur tracks. There are interactive exhibits at the museum that are educational and fun. Making your way up Lookout Mountain with magnificent Front Range and Mountain views you arrive at Buffalo Bills Grave and Museum which offers a great historical look at one of the Wild West’s greatest characters.

$99 per person (4 person minimum)
Includes entry to Dinosaur Ridge & Buffalo Bill’s Museum