Feeling shy about exploring Golden and surrounding foothills on your own? Don’t. Dozens of outfitters, guides, and group leaders are available to show you where to go and how to do a favorite activity. Whether you’ve been doing something your whole life but don’t know the area, or you’re new to a pursuit and want to try it while on vacation, Golden offers plenty of guided excursions.
GO OUTDOORS
Try hiking or snowshoeing into the pristine wilderness of Golden Gate Canyon State Park. Learn to fly fish from some of the best guides from Golden River Sports or Golden Fly Shop. Go birding with a naturalist or enjoy a nature tour. Kayak in the spring and early summer to hit the most thrilling rapids. Whatever your interest, Golden's guides can customize packages that are perfect for individuals, families, or groups.
GUIDED CLIMBING
Looking to try out rock climbing for the first time or perhaps ready to move to the next level? Golden Mountain Guides offers guided rock and ice climbing, in-depth climbing instruction, and highly customizable climbing trips throughout the Golden area. Climb frozen crystalline water, dangle 1,000 feet off the ground, or learn new skills and gain new confidence in a safe and scenic environment. You may also want to check in to upcoming events or guided climbs with the Colorado Mountain Club or the American Alpine Club. If you are looking for more practice and perhaps some instruction from others around you, check out Golden's climbing gyms: The Spot, Golden or Movement Golden.
GUIDED PARAGLIDING
Paragliding is a unique experience, and in Golden, it's all recreational fliers. A few local tandem operations offer guided paragliding. For professional tandem pilot operations on the Front Range, contact Red Tail Paragliding and witness the beauty of the Rocky Mountain foothills from above.
GUIDED HIKES
Hiking in a group or with a guide makes the experience that much more enjoyable, as you hear more about the history of the area, understand the local landscape and see the best spots. We recommend looking into the Colorado Mountain Club's guided hikes or checking out Rocky Mountain Hiking Company and Golden Mountain Guides.
