Top 10 Outdoor Activities in Glenwood Springs, Colorado (CO)

The ONLY company that the owners actually guide the trips. Operated by husband and wife, Ryan and Molly Moyer, you'll love our unique small trips. Find us at the Sunlight Ski and Bike Shop this summer for Half day and Full day trips. "Mild" Family trips to Daring "Extreme" trips, we cover all your river adventures. Daily River Rentals available as well!

See the World From an Entirely Different Perspective With no prior training or experience you can take to the skies over Glenwood Springs with a US Hang Gliding Association (USHGA) certified instructor. An instructional paragliding tandem flight combines free-flight and breath taking views to create a totally unique, once in a lifetime experience.

Voted "Locals Choice - Best Rafting Firm" 13 times including 2013 - 2021 and TripAdvisor Hall of Fame since 2013, Whitewater Rafting, LLC offers river rafting in the heart of Colorado on the Colorado River and Roaring Fork Rivers near Glenwood Springs, Aspen, Vail, and Grand Junction! We offer trips from mild class II to full day class IV trips to our most popular Half Day Rafting trip on the Shoshone Rapids of the Colorado River. We are the largest rafting firm in the area, founded in 1974.

The Glenwood Adventure Company in Glenwood Springs stands ready to put together the adventure that is right for you and your family. We are uniquely positioned to provide activities in some of the best areas of the Rocky Mountains. We offer Whitewater rafting, Biking, Horseback Riding, ATV and UTV tours, Offroad Tours, as well as Duckies, and Paddle board Rentals in some of the most majestic terrain in the world. Our capable staff has years of experience in the outdoors and local knowledge that distinguishes us from the pack and provides a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Professionally guided whitewater rafting trips on the CO River thru the majestic Glenwood Canyon. Home of the famous Class III/IV Shoshone Rapids. An ideal setting for all ages and experience levels. Dedicated to Safety, Family Fun and Outstanding Customer Service.Enjoy our private park on the Colorado River! Parking for our guests, retail store, handicap accessible, private boat ramp, beer and wine service with our BBQ lunch, and CD's/photos following your rafting adventure.

Since 1975, Blue Sky has been offering professionally guided whitewater river trips on the Colorado and Roaring Fork Rivers. Conveniently located in downtown Glenwood Springs in the Historic Hotel Colorado and across the street from the famous Hot Springs Pool and Lodge, Blue Sky Adventures is dedicated to providing a whitewater experience that exceeds any of our guests' expectations. Dedicated to safety, service, professionalism and fun since 1975.

Glenwood Climbing Guides is ready and eager to help you get outside and climb rock or ice. All ages and abilities are welcome. Guiding half and full day climbing trips in Glenwood Canyon, Rifle Mountain Park, Unaweep Canyon and beyond. We can help you, your family or group have an exciting and memorable experience. In the winter, we offer ice climbing in Rifle Mountain and elsewhere on the Western Slope as well as rock climbing on most days, weather permitting.

Since 1990 Canyon Bikes has specialized in bike rentals and bike shuttles in and around the Glenwood Springs area. We provide the premier and original licensed shuttle service to the Bair Ranch Rest Area, in the Glenwood Canyon, 14 miles east of town. Our equipment is new, our service is exceptional, and our location just can't be beat. We invite you to join us as we help you experience the Canyon, the Colorado River, and the spectacular beauty of our area.

Tandem skydiving is one of the safest ways to experience the thrill of freefall and Roaring Fork Skydivers is the most scenic place to do it. On the ride to altitude you will experience some of the most spectacular views. Such as Mount Sopris(12,966') Grand Mesa(largest flat top mountain in the world) Capitol Peak(14,131') and Glenwood Canyon. Ready, set, arch, and out the door you go. Reaching speeds of up to 120mph. After the freefall you will glide peacefully through the Roaring Fork Valley. Watch the Colorado River and Roaring Fork River converge and gently land back at the airport. This is a thrill you will never forget.