My wife and I love to explore the best fisheries in North America, and one of our bucket list…read morewishes was to experience the thrill of trophy fishing for lake trout in The Rockies of Colorado. I researched the guide networks extensively before finding Will Dykstra at Tightline Outdoors, and last week we spent two days with Will on Spinney Mountain Reservoir. We picked a couple of days with challenging fishing weather, as there was a high pressure system over the The Rockies, and the skies were sunny and the water dead-flat. Challenging conditions for most fishing guides, but not for Will. His extensive knowledge of this fishing habitat had my wife and I landing monster rainbow trout within ten minutes on the water. I am not talking about the sedate 12-14" variety we catch in our Northern New Mexico backyard. These monsters that Will put us onto were 18"-25" fighters that literally took our breath away. Will is an extraordinary guide, and he knows his fisheries so well that we learned an incredible amount about high elevation fishing from him. His 21' Lund Explorer is extremely comfortable, and has all of the best marine electronics and fishing equipment. We had a fabulous two days with Will, and I could not recommend him more highly as not only a world-class fishing guide, but as a really class human being. We hope to make a pilgrimage to Colorado every year for a high-country fishing experience, and Will is the only person that we will call to help us explore its beautiful mountain fishing habitats. Doug & Joani Griffith

what an amazing group of people. Over the last couple years I've had the opportunity to participate…read morein some of tightlines fishing tournaments and now with a guided trip. Nate even held a "garage sale" of sorts a couple years back where he unloaded a bunch of fishing gear that he legit could have made a fortune off of, but instead chose to sell it for pennies on the dollar because he honestly cares about the fishing community and wants people out on the water. ANYWAYS I contacted tight line about a guided ice fishing trip and Dustin responded. He asked me what I had in mind. I told him I was trying to figure out walleye on a certain body of water. He said that wouldnt be a problem. He contacted me the day before the trip to let me know he was out scouting, Time I wasn't paying him for mind you. He said he marked several fish and didn't even fish them so as not to pressure them. Talk about discipline. When we arrived he was ready to go and we embarked on our quest to catch some walleye. Dustin put us right on the fish and explained that we had to be very specific in our presentation to entice a bite. Took me awhile but after his coaching I was pulling them them up. If they weren't biting Dustin was quick to hand you another rod with another setup to see if that would do the trick. He was especially patient and helpful to my girlfriend who is very very new to ice fishing. He answered my 2 million questions without hesitation and offered up more intel. Bottom line dude was the cats pajamas. Professional, knowledgeable, relatable, Walleye guru. Would recommend this company 1000 times over. Can't wait to get out with them again.

I had good time tubing but this big guy at the table out front named Hudson made me very…read moreuncomfortable. There was another one with curly hair who told my dad he could speak great Spanish but my Dad had no idea what he was saying. He said it felt like the guy was trying to flirt with him and it made him really mad and I agree with my father, its very unproffesional. The one short brown haired guy was extremely helpful which was the only good experience. The blond one told me it was a Lazy River and that he caught small fish but enjoyed the nature and wildlife.

Do not book with this company because there is terrible customer care. We booked 2 days with a…read moreguide and were told the guides would contact a week before the trip. One of the guides, Pete contacted us as was absolutely amazing. We learned about him taking his grandson fishing and even about his dog. Pete was in constant contact making sure we had all the info, directions as there is very poor cell service where we will be fishing. We even decided to bring special treats for his dog. The trip is scheduled for tomorrow and we are so excited, all our gear is laid out including 3 bags of dog treats. My wife and I left multiple messages with Golden River Sports saying it was for Travis explaining we were extremely happy about how wonderful Pete the guide for Wednesday is but not a word from the guide for Thursday. After days of no phone calls from Travis or GRS I called and explained we are not comfortable or happy about the lack of professional conduct from Thursday's guide or GRS so cancel Thursday but we are excited about how great the guide for Wednesday is. On Tuesday We finally get a call from Travis and he says has no clue about any of this he was just confirming our booking. I explained there is a big issue with professionalism and communication with GRS and we canceled Thursday but were very excited and were very impressed with Wednesday guide Pete. He stated " thank you for bringing this to my attention but I don't feel comfortable about sending my guide out with you. I said I'm just bringing this to your attention and love working with Pete. He said he was canceling our trip! At this point now I'm mad! I try to help this guy and tell him we have no problem with Pete and it's your company that has the problem. I then stated I better not see one penny charged on my credit card!!!so we drove here from Iowa, rented an Airbnb waiting to go on our bucket list fly fishing trip and paid all this money to squeeze in 2 days of fishing. Now I ask you would you want to trust your money or precious time with a company like this??? Buyer beware!

A two year old runs this business. Hung up on my husband when he asked him to remove a fraudulent…read morecharge. We rented a U-Haul out of state - rental papers stated it was to be returned to Conifer by 5/5. It was returned to Conifer on 5/4. They didn't check it in until late 5/5 and then charged a $20 late fee. Go somewhere else to rent a U-Haul and I recommend The Blue Quill Angler in Evergreen for fishing - no need to give a scam artist money for anything.

Never actually open. I've been attempting to give a local business my $$ for a couple years now…read moreand 90% of the time it's closed during business hours. They love to put a sign on the door with a phone number to call for help; call it and you get one of two responses : "we are closed" or " we are busy elsewhere". Sorry to say this is just a joke of a business. There is a good fly shop in Pine right off of 285 with an owner who engages his customers. Avoid this place.

I've rafted with Liquid Descent multiple times, and every single trip has been a 5-star experience!…read moreThe guides are not only experts at keeping you safe, but they also make sure you have an unforgettable time on the river. This year, I went early season on Clear Creek and loved it so much I came back late season for Gore Canyon- an adrenaline-packed, fun adventure! The day started with a swim test to make sure everyone was prepared before tackling Class V rapids. (Honestly, if you're not a strong swimmer, this trip isn't for you, they do test your swimming in the rapids and throughout the trip over half of the people across our 5 rafts ended up in the water at some point! Additionally this would be quite the dive into the deep end if you've never rafted before!) The trip was an incredible mix of thrills, skill, and crazy beautiful scenery you would not have guessed was there when you drive into Kremmling. Midway through, we stopped for snacks, and when we wrapped up, the crew served a delicious lunch and cold beers (NA options were there too!) such a nice touch after a big day! What sets Liquid Descent apart is the crew. Every guide I've had has been dedicated to making the trip special. I've talked to them and many of them have said they specifically choose to work here because of the company's extra training and the sense of community. I even met the owner yesterday at Gore Canyon, and you can tell the company's passion for customer experience comes directly from the top. Specifically the last 2 guides I've had, Jordan and Malia have been awesome! Yes, most rafting companies use the same put-in/take-out points and similar gear but the experience is what makes the difference. With Liquid Descent, the guides make sure it's the best it can be and their love for their job ensures you're going to have a great time. I've rafted with other companies in locations where liquid descent isnt and know: the right guide changes everything. If you're looking for an unforgettable rafting trip in Colorado, Liquid Descent is the company to go with!

I can't say enough good things about our experience with Liquid Descent. My daughter and I signed…read moreup for the beginner rafting trip... and while she was excited... I was terrified. I was so nervous walking in, but from the moment we arrived, every single staff member made us feel welcomed, safe, and supported. Our guide, Koa, was the perfect balance of fun, kind, and incredibly skilled. He guided us through the rapids with such confidence and ease while also making sure everyone felt safe and included. He checked in on us several times throughout and made sure we were having fun, asked us if we wanted to "spice it up" a bit or keep it mellow and just really let us know this was "our" trip and he's cater to what we wanted. I quickly found myself letting go of fear and enjoying the moment... something I didn't expect would happen. Koa's energy was contagious, and his calm, respectful nature made us feel like we were in the best hands possible. At one point on the river, another rafting company had a mishap and we had to pull over and wait for them to recover and get their riders back into the raft safely. Koa explained what had happened with total grace - no judgment, no gossip - just a calm and respectful explanation. He also spoke so kindly of his own coworkers and even the owner of Liquid Descent. You could tell he genuinely cares about the rafting community and takes pride in his work and LOVES his Liquid Descent family! Every employee we encountered was friendly, encouraging, and helpful - from getting us fitted with helmets and life jackets to cheering us on as we headed out. As someone who started out nervous, that kind of supportive vibe made a huge difference. They encouraged me, and they helped me push past my comfort zone in the best way possible. What a GREAT memory! We will remember this day not only for the thrill of the rapids, but for the kindness and heart of the people who guided us through it! If you are considering rafting in Colorado, go with Liquid Descent. I'm so glad we did!

Apparentlyyyy Stew, Tony, and B-Rad are the best zip line guides in Coloradooo. My friends and I…read morehad the best time doing the 6 line tour before our flight back home and we would definitely come back again for the funny guides, longest zip line and fastest! Apparentlyyy we highly recommend!! 10/10

Sometimes it's hard to impress 3 teen boys, but they loved the zipline experience, and especially…read moreStu, one of the guides. It's definitely worth it to check this out!

Absolutely fantastic experience with AVA - 5 stars! I've been white water rafting all over Colorado…read morefor years, and this is by far the best company I've ever gone through. They are truly 5 stars in customer service, safety, and overall experience. The staff was incredibly helpful and welcoming from start to finish. They went over safety instructions thoroughly, which made everyone feel comfortable and prepared--especially the beginners in our group. Our guide, Chris, made our rafting experience so much fun! He was patient, enthusiastic, and clearly very skilled--he made sure everyone, from first-timers to experienced rafters, had a great time. The entire team was professional, accommodating, and clearly passionate about what they do. We had an absolute blast, and I'm already planning to come back a few more times this summer. Highly recommended! The only downside was the booking process--the website isn't very user-friendly, and I ran into issues several times trying to reserve our trip online. I ended up calling, and thankfully the staff made the reservation quickly and easily over the phone, and I was able to pay that way without a problem. Please PLEASE do some work to the website!

Me and my family had a great experience on our vacation Our…read moretour person Mike was cool and being from our hometown made us feel even safer

Obviously everyone's trip experience is going to be in different. But ours was fantastic. We are a…read morefamily of 4, a 10yo Bo with lots of energy and a 12 yo girl with not so much. It's definitely a large operation. Check in for us involved a 100 people or so. But they've got it down. Don't plan to bring much/anything with you honestly. You can choose wet suits, dry jackets etc... It was 75 degrees in July here so our family split between wet suits and dry jackets. The latter was the better choice. You take a 30 minute school bus ride and some quick safety instructions (thanks Erico!) And then get assigned to your boat. Ours included 8 of us and a guide. Honestly that was too much but okay. Our guide was Tristan who was fantastic. Funny and engaging with fun facts along the way. But more importantly you could tell he was taking safety seriously. We did the browns canyon ride and it was a good mix of slightly challenging for the kids and fun for the adults. All in all it was a great way to spend half a day!

Phil and Tim. Phil and Tim are amazing. Tim is an energetic…read moreleader and guide, and Phil is so patient and reassuring that they make the perfect team. This was my first time zip-lining and my first time visiting Colorado! They made such a memorable experience for me. Be in Phil and Tim's group and your zip-lining experience will be elevated by a million. (No pun intended.) The route was beautiful, the weather was perfect, and the instructions were clear throughout. 100% will do again with them one day if I can. Thank you guys. And Bucket. I love Bucket.

Great experience! I had an amazing time zip lining and couldn't have asked for a better experience…read more The tour guides, Decklyn, Mattix, and Jackson did a fantastic job explaining everything clearly and made sure we felt safe and confident every step of the way. Their communication was excellent, and they kept the whole group engaged and comfortable throughout the tour. All three of them had awesome personalities and brought such great energy and vibes, which made the entire trip even more enjoyable. I'm already wanting to go back and bring my kids. Highly recommend this experience; it was fun, well-organized, and unforgettable thanks to such a great team!

Rafting::: Had an…read moreabsolute blast with Luke on our half-day gorge extravaganza! ‍ Starting with safety first, Luke quickly realized we were ready for not just a family adventure, but the paddle of a lifetime! From history lessons to hilarious jokes and endless encouragement, Luke felt like just one more member of our crazy family! Even the ride in the van was a hoot, thanks to Josie! He made going over the safety rules checklist fun and easy to remember. Also, Hank, Henry, or was it Harry? Who knows! But the photographer captured all our fun and chaos along the way. This adventure is definitely saved to the top of my list for my next trip out! Zipline::: 1-2-3, ready, zip! Today's afternoon adventure was packed with excitement, featuring hikes with no cactus grabs, Bob's wonderful splits, and Zoe's tree touches, all with a side of zipping through Mongoose Valley! If it weren't for Gabe, we wouldn't have any evidence of our epic adventure! This is a fantastic first-time course, complete with a practice round before you tackle the real deal. And get your bets ready because you'll have the chance to battle it out on the zip line with a person of your choosing. May the odds be ever in your favor! What else can I say but just do it! Take the leap off a wooden stand, soak in the stunning views of the gorge and valley, and enjoy the camaraderie of the zip-on!

DOOOOPEEEE. The advanced express was wild and hilariously fun, Atticus was a great guide!…read more Spent about an hour in the water, and the entire time was thrilling!

Another excellent experience!…read more 4 of us (including 16 yr old daughter) did the Intermediate with Guide Anthony, leaving directly from CCR. It was awesome! This time we all wore splash jackets, and had decent weather (little rain, good bit of sun). None of us departed the boat for a swim, but came close! This was my 4th time to raft Clear Creek (2nd with CCR), and it may have been the best!