The 10 Best Outdoor Activities in Grand County, Grand County

Mountain Paddlers is a family run business by Kayak Guy (father) and Kayak Dude (son). As kayakers ourselves, we want to share the joy of kayaking with everyone who wants to get on the water and experience all that Grand Lake and Shadow Mountain Lake have to offer.

MAD Adventures, Grand County's original outfitter offers beginner family friendly whitewater rafting trips on the Upper Colorado River. This scenic trip is perfect for first time rafters! We are also proud to offer Side by Side ATV Tours through our sister company Grand Adventures out of our Winter Park location.

Winter Activities: Grand Adventures is Winter Park and Grand Lake's premier snowmobile tour and rental outfitter. We offer guided and unguided adventures at 4 locations with the best terrain around. Family friendly to more adventurous options available. Summer Activities: Grand Adventures offer's Side by Side ATV tours to the top of the Continental Divide in the summer out of our Winter Park location. We also, in conjunction with our sister company MAD Adventures offer whitewater rafting on Clear Creek and the Upper Colorado River.

Liquid Descent provides a wide variety of rafting trips on Colorado's best rivers. Whether you are a first time rafter or an expert looking for class V adventure, we have the trip for you. Liquid Descent offers group discounts for parties of ten or more, and we have multiple locations for our customer's convenience.At Liquid Descent we hire only the most experienced and personable guides from all over the world. The guide is probably the most important component of an enjoyable river experience. We make sure our guides are happy so they make sure you are happy!

The Rusty Spurr Ranch offers non-nose-to-tail riding. Our guests are permitted, encouraged and given instruction on how to spread out and ride abreast instead of in a strict nose-to-tail fashion. We offer a variety of trail ride experiences, a 3-4 hour Cattle Drive and our all-in-one Saddle&Paddle activity providing the opportunity to ride and raft all in one day! We are centrally located to several top Colorado resorts. We are about an hour from Breckenridge, Steamboat and Winter Park, so wherever you stay you can easily enjoy a ride with us.

Black Tie Ski Rentals takes the hassle out of waiting in line at the traditional ski shop. We bring the shop to you with our professionally trained staff. You pick the time and place and we will be there. No need to leave the lodge. Let us help you start your ski vacation the right way. Locally owned and operated.

Whitewater Rafting trips on the famous Colorado River. Choose from scenic floats and inflatable kayak trips through mountain ranchland and canyons or the biggest Class V in the West: Gore Canyon! Our Kremmling office is located in the center of town and is convenient to Summit County, Winter Park, Steamboat and Vail. Free wetsuits. Click the red Trip Discounts button on or website for our daily deals! AVA was voted Best of Summit 3 times running!

Grand Lake Nordic Center offers 35km of groomed scenic ski trails. One of our favorite trails "River Run" is parallel and crosses the Colorado River. We also offer snow shoe trails and a tubing hill. After skiing you may relax in front of a roaring fire and enjoy a cup of hot chocolate along with a scenic panorama view of Rocky Mountain National Park.

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