Our two-week introductory mountain biking adventure is filled with wonderful rides and spectacular scenery. High in the Rockies, we'll bike around famous ski towns, raft two exhilarating whitewater rivers, and spend a day learning to rock climb some Colorado granite. Then we'll ride the spectacular slickrock trails of Moab and Fruita.
Whitewater Raft the Arkansas River
After meeting in Denver, we'll begin our adventure with a fun day of whitewater rafting on one of North America's finest stretches of spectacular whitewater. We'll navigate Class III and IV rapids through Brown's Canyon on an adrenaline-filled whitewater run while learning to develop group team building skills.Mountain Bike Telluride
From the Arkansas, we will be off to Telluride for more great riding fun. In each of these historic mining towns, well known for their epic winter conditions, we'll spend 2 days riding spectacular singletrack trails high above green forested valleys, through garden-like meadows, with snowcapped peaks surrounding us. Of course we'll have time to explore these unique towns before heading to our next adventure.Rock Climb Telluride's Granite Walls
Before departing Telluride, we'll all participate in a fun day of beginning rock climbing instruction where we'll learn to belay and rappel amidst the beauty of this high mountain valley.Whitewater Raft the Colorado River
From Telluride, we'll run the Colorado River's spectacular Westwater Canyon. In whitewater paddle rafts we'll continue building our team skills as we spend a day navigating the same rapids that explorer John Wesley Powell powered through a century before. This will be a great bonding experience as we work together to guide our rafts through challenging and thrilling whitewater.Mountain Bike Moab and Fruita
Continuing our mountain biking adventure, our next stops are Moab and Fruita, world-famous for off-road mountain biking and slickrock. For 2 days, we'll ride in these incredible high desert environments through red canyons in the early morning hours. Then, as the temperatures rise, we'll swim, hike, and relax in the afternoons as we explore the beauty of Arches and Canyonlands National Parks.Mountain Bike Breckenridge
On our final day, we'll travel to the mountain town of Breckenridge for our final alpine ride. Here we'll ride lifts to the tops of the famous ski runs for a rewarding and exhilarating descent. That evening we'll celebrate with our traditional end-of-summer banquet before we board our flights home.
Important Information:
This van-supported trip is open to both beginners and experienced cyclists. Daily mileage varies from 15 to 30 miles per day. Wilderness Ventures supplies all mountain bikes and helmets.
Teachers/Group Leaders: This adventure or a variation of it can be offered as a private/custom trip with your own departure dates. Please contact our group desk at 800-533-2281.
