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Guided Mountain Bike Ride: Full-Day

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Overview

Choose from an Iconic Trail, a mellow day of discovery, or a tried and true singletrack loop.

From grinding climbs, to flowy downhills, to historic mining roads, let us show you some of our favorite local rides.

Do you love riding bikes? So do we! We all have a story of showing up at the trailhead, setting out for the day, and riding the whole trail network uphill, or worse, spending a whole day planning a ride. We are here to take the guess work out of your mountain bike adventure and to show you some of our favorite rides. Choose from an iconic trail, a mellow day of discovery, or a tried and true singletrack loop. Interested in riding the famous Colorado Trail? We do that, too!

Our guides are experienced in mountain bike instruction and make it their goal to choose the correct terrain for your ability, fitness level, and overall desires. Just bought a bike, took a recent skills course, and are looking for a next level experience? Let us create a ride just for you. Half and full Day options, as well as instructional skills-focus available. Need a bike? Let us know, and we’ll help with your rental or demo!

Itinerary


We will meet at the CAG office or a convenient rendezvous point, gear up, and head to the field. We will spend the day in field instruction where we turn the backcountry into an experiential classroom where you will learn and hone your mountain bike riding skills.

Trip Package Includes

  • CAG professional mountain bike guide
  • Transportation from designated meeting place to the trailhead
  • 5:1 maximum instructor to student ratio

Trip Package Does Not Include

  • Lodging
  • Clothing and gear
  • Helmet & mountain bike (rentals available, including helmets)
  • Insurance (trip or rescue)
  • Guide gratuity

Area Info


Colorado Adventure Guides is permitted to operate in a variety of terrain in Summit and several adjacent counties, which allows us to access a variety of zones for courses. Typically we confirm our destinations about two weeks before the actual course to make sure we have the most appropriate terrain for the course. Some of our favorite mountain biking areas Include:

Breckenridge Trail Systems, Breckenridge Colorado

Experience flowy downhills, grinding climbs, and historic mining roads. Tucked in the foothills of the Rocky Mountain’s Tenmile Range is Breckenridge, a small town with big mountain biking trails and terrain. At an elevation of 9,600′ with 800 miles of track — it is also a Gold Level Bicycle Friendly Community, awarded by the League of American Bicyclists. Mountain biking and cycling are a huge part of Breck’s backbone. From adrenaline downhills to relaxing cruisy trails, the town’s incredible network of trails all boast easy access and will take you up and down Colorado’s famed terrain. Get ready for alpine singletrack, loamy forest trails, and fields of wildflowers as far as the eye can see.

Soda Creek, Frey Gulch, Horseshoe Gulch Trail Systems, Keystone Colorado

Mountain biking in Summit County is more than flumes, pine forests and mine tailings. When you get away from the Breckenridge area — home to the county’s most popular trails — things open up to reveal rolling meadows and faded ranch buildings. It’s the other side of life in the Rocky Mountains: Alpine ranching, the High Country’s last, great industry before the rise of ski tourism. On the west side of Keystone Resort is a system of trails that weaves past the fairways of Keystone golf club and then north into Frey Gulch or south into Horseshoe Gulch/Soda Creek. The systems eventually connect with the wooded routes many mountain bikers know and love — Blair Witch, Gold Run Road, the Colorado Trail — but for a few short-and-sweet miles, it’s a taste of riding not often found in these parts (unless you want to pedal high above tree line, that is.)

Frisco Peninsula Trail System, Frisco Colorado

Frisco is surrounded on three sides by national forest (75% of Summit County is public land.) It takes locals years to bike it all, so you will never be bored! The good news is that you can learn to mountain bike or fulfill all your dreams of gnarly mountain biking achievement all right here. We’ve got it all. One of the county’s most popular, early-season mountain bike trail networks is the Frisco Peninsula. For many Summit County residents, the peninsula trail system is the first place to go when the snow melts in the spring. Typically the first to thaw out, it’s a great place to warm up for the season, get used to the altitude, or just enjoy a beautiful trail ride next to Lake Dillon at any time during the summer. The network includes short interconnected trails, so get out there and explore. This is a classic lunch hour ride with incredible views and waterside riding along Dillon Reservoir. There are a lot of trails in this system, and they are perfect for exploring with little chance of getting lost on this peninsula.

Salt Lick Trail System, Silverthorne Colorado

Right out of the back door of our office in Silverthorne lies the Salt Lick Trails System. This series of trails pass through stands of lodgepole pine and aspen where you are greeted with amazing views of Lake Dillon, the Continental Divide, and surrounding areas. The Salt Lick Trail System offers intermediate routes for more novice mountain bikers, and includes Ute trail names such as “Nah-oon-kara,” the Ute name for the land where blue water meets the sky, “Too-pwech” which means rock, and “So-ov” which means aspen tree. You can take the Summit Stage to the top of Salt Lick and ride the trails down, or pedal from the bottom up to different types of loops and plenty of rolling terrain.

About Your Guides

Colorado Adventure Guides and Colorado Rafting Company, based in Silverthorne, CO, deliver four-seasons of outdoor adventure and education. With operations in seven USFS and BLM ranger districts, we serve a dynamic and growing population of outdoor enthusiasts spanning Summit and Eagle Counties to the Denver Front Range. Our all-season, guided operations Include:

  • Rock Climbing
  • Mountaineering
  • Hiking/Peak Ascents
  • Mountain Biking
  • Whitewater Rafting/SUPing
  • Backcountry Skiing
  • Backcountry Splitboarding
  • Snowshoeing
  • Ice Climbing
  • AIARE Snow Safety

We have been providing incredible experiences to visitors of Summit County and surrounding areas for over 20 years. Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned expert, let us take you on your next unforgettable outdoor adventure!

FAQs


How physically fit do I need to be to participate in this course?

Colorado Adventure Guides’ priority is keeping our patrons and students safe. Our instructors are trained to recognize potentially hazardous situations in the backcountry. This can be a physically demanding activity, and your ability to enjoy the adventure depends on your health and fitness, thus it’s recommended that you are in good physical condition.

What kind of bike do I need?

All of our mountain biking trips will be operated on dirt trails with varying length and difficulty. We strongly encourage that all participants are on full suspension or hard-tail style mountain bikes with disc brakes and flat footed pedals.

Are rentals available?

We partner with local mountain bike rental shops, and the rental cost is $80 per bike. We take the stress away and get the reservation all set up for you. Mountain bike rentals are typically full suspension bikes with flat pedals and disc brakes, and are sized to the individual.

When is the best time of year to go mountain biking?

The best time to go mountain biking in Colorado is whenever you can get out! Our biking season can vary yearly and by location, but here in the high elevations of Summit County, our biking season typically begins mid to late May and lasts through September and some years into October.

Should we tip our guide?

Your guide/instructors work hard before, during, and after your course to provide you with a great experience, and while not expected, gratuities are always highly appreciated. If you had a safe, educational, and fun experience, gratuities typically range from 15-20%.

Meeting And Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Meeting point

Street: 204 Ryan Gulch Rd.

City: Silverthorne

Country: US

Postal Code: 80498

Province: CO


Additional Info

Your Upcoming Adventure with Colorado Adventure Guides

Thank you for booking with Colorado Adventure Guides! We’re excited to share an unforgettable adventure with you in the Colorado outdoors. Please read the information below to help you prepare for your trip.

Itinerary

Pre-Trip – Your guide/instructor will contact you 24–48 hours before the start of your activity with final details, conditions, and meeting instructions.

Day of Adventure – Meet your guide at the CAG Basecamp or trailhead at the scheduled time. Your day will begin with a brief orientation and gear check, followed by your guided trip experience.

Liability Waiver & Emergency Contact Policy

All participants must sign a liability waiver. Guests under 18 must have a waiver signed by a parent/guardian. Emergency contacts must be over 18 and not participating in the same trip. The waiver link is in this confirmation email. Please contact our office at 970 893 8007 or email us at info@coloradoadventureguides.com if you cannot find it.

What’s Included

Professional CAG guide(s) or instructor(s)

Activity-specific equipment is provided
(mountain bike rentals available for an additional fee)

Access to discounted rental/demo gear if needed

A safe, fun, and educational experience

What’s Not Included

Lodging

Meals/snacks/water (unless otherwise noted)

Personal clothing/footwear

Trip or rescue insurance

Guide gratuity

What to Bring

Comfortable clothing appropriate for weather

Sturdy footwear (hiking shoes, approach shoes, biking shoes)

Backpack with snacks, water, sunscreen, sunglasses, lip balm

Hat and layers (weather can change quickly)

Area Info

Colorado Adventure Guides operates across Summit County and surrounding areas. Please plan to arrive early and allow extra travel time, especially if driving on I-70.

FAQs

How fit do I need to be?
Activities range in difficulty; your guide will ensure the right fit for your group. You are at 9,000 feet. Please be sure to stay hydrated, avoid alcohol which can dehydrate you, get good sleep, and eat foods that are carb heavy and will keep you full while giving you energy.
When and how will I meet my guide?
Your guide will contact you directly 24–48 hours prior with details.
Can I rent gear?
Yes, we provide rentals and demo gear for climbing, biking, and hiking.
Do guides accept tips?
Tips are not expected but always appreciated. A typical range is 15–20%.


Cancellation Policy

Cancellation Policy

Refunds for Guided Trips - Refunds will be honored for cancellations of more than 48 HOURS PRIOR notice to guided adventure start date. An administrative fee of 10% will be assessed for all cancellations.

Refunds for Courses - An administrative fee of 10% will be assessed for all cancellations. Refunds will be honored for cancellations more than 14 DAYS PRIOR to a course or a camp start time. If you need to cancel within the two week period, and we are able to fill your spot, we will refund your payment less a 10% fee. If we cannot fill your spot, you will be charged the full amount. Notice of cancellation more than 14 days in advance will receive a full refund less a 10% administrative fee.

Rescheduling Policy

An administrative fee of 10% will be assessed for all rescheduling. Rescheduling will be honored 48 HOURS PRIOR to guided adventures and 14 DAYS PRIOR to any course or camp start date. If you need to reschedule within the two week period, and we are able to fill your spot, we will reschedule your booking with a 10% fee. If we cannot fill your spot, we will be unable to reschedule our booking.

No-shows will be charged the full price.

All activities are Rain or Shine. In case of operator cancellation due to adverse or unsafe conditions prior to start time, first the operator will attempt to reschedule. If rescheduling is not possible, the client will receive a full refund. Operator, including guides in the field, reserve the right to shorten or reroute activity in the case of unmanageable hazards or inability of guest to complete the objective. Completion of objective-based routes is not guaranteed.

Contact us by phone (970) 893-8007 or info@coloradoadventureguides.com to inquire about a cancellation or reschedule.