If you want to learn more than just riding, then Star is the best. Her approach to riding is quite…read moreholistic. How to ride, how to communicate, how to take care of a horse. Even just watching my daughter and listening to Star has given me a whole new respect for horses. She's demanding but it's because she has such great love for her horses and she wants her riders to have that same love. I've seen Star with all ages and she tailors her teaching to the age and experience of each individual rider. The location at Larkspur is beautiful and all the horses are well cared for.

So glad we found this place. A beautiful scenic ride that would be hard to beat somewhere else…read more Friendly and helpful staff. Bit of a drive, but definitely worth it.

I flew out to Colorado to get my best friend back on a horse. The road to get up to the stables was…read morelong, narrow, and a bit scary, however it is worth it! We were greeted by a very nice lady and our group was small with only 4 guests. The trail was lovely. We got to see so many beautiful sights. The ranch itself is cute and perfect for photos. The cantina also had the best brisket Mac and cheese I've ever had in my life. It was so tender and flavorful. The Alabama white sauce and hot bbq sauce were a perfect addition!

I LOVED boarding my horse here! Stalls kept very clean, pasture water trough is always clean. Flies…read morenot overwhelming! Constantly making improvements to the property. Barn manager & owners are nice & approachable. No drama, no nonsense, no issues with other boarders. Two round pens, one arena, trailer parking, daily turnout, wash rack, tack storage. The ONLY reason I moved my horse was because she was there for training - she is moving closer to home. She absolutely flourished at this barn; I wish I lived closer so it would make sense to stay! I have zero complaints about Sleipnir Stables - highly recommended!

Family owned. You have to call them and make an appointment. When you get there you will go into…read moretheir office to sign a waiver, riders will get safety information, you'll ride and pay after. We just did the one session for three adults and it was $105. This would be a good activity for a big group. I did about 6 turns in the track in the time allotted for us.

Great technical track, tons of fun! Called and got an appointment same day. Had a blast, will…read moredefinitely go back.

Sometimes things just work out for a reason…read more I originally booked my hot air balloon ride with another local company (who kept my friend and I in suspense about whether or not we actually had a reservation because they were waiting to see if more people would book their tour). We found Adventures Out West on Viator and were not only able to book with them right away, but also get an immediate confirmation for our reservation. The only frustrating thing is that when booking through Viator, it requires a minimum of 2 people in order to book the reservation. I'm normally a solo traveler but fortunately I had a friend who wanted to do this excursion as well... But something to keep in mind if you are a solo traveler. You may want to reach out to the company directly to see if you can book as a party of one. The meeting place is about an hour drive from Denver. My friend and I left before dawn and made it to the meeting point by sunrise. Everybody on the team was friendly, energetic and welcoming even at such an ungodly hour. On the ride over to the departure site, they gave us a quick overview of what to expect as well as a safety briefing then we waited for them to unpack and inflate the balloon. After about 45 minutes we were ready to go. I am glad that I did this trip with a friend because it's close quarters in the basket. The basket has several compartments that each hold two people, bus compartments for the fuel tanks and another for the pilot. It's barely enough space in the compartment to turn around, so if you're going by yourself you're going to get to know a stranger VERY well by the end of the ride. The ride itself was absolutely wonderful. It was a calm, breathtaking glide across Colorado Springs. We drifted over the Colorado Springs Airport and got to watch an airplane take off right in front of us. We were about 2,000 ft up, so we were also able to see some of the local wildlife running around as we floated. It was a beautifully peaceful ride. The ground team was supposed to meet us at our landing site but unfortunately they got stuck in a ditch (we could see them from the air). They radioed the pilot of the hot air balloon (T-Dogg) to let him know what was going on and he handled the experience like the consummate professional. Our 40-60 minute ride ended up being almost 2 hours while T-Dogg figured out where to land. He kept us informed of the situation, let us know what his plan was, and never at any time did we feel uncomfortable or unsafe. Ultimately we ended up landing in the driveway of the Pikes Peak outdoor gun club. It was an adventure for everyone involved, as members drove around our massive hot air balloon to enter or exit the venue, snapping pictures and video as they went. The landing was astonishingly gentle. I expected a much more jarring experience but we touched down so softly, then gently bounced a few inches off the ground before coming to a full stop. Another testament to T-Dogg's skill as a pilot. Unfortunately the ground crew was unable to get themselves unstuck, so the staff were able to coordinate ground transportation from another vehicle in their fleet: A modified Jeep that thankfully had space for all of us. We ride by the ditch where the ground team was stuck, picked up all of our items and then headed back to the meeting point where we were welcomed back with some wonderful refreshments including mini muffins and cinnamon rolls, fruit and cheese, as well as a champagne toast, which is an integral part of the hot air balloon experience so you don't want to miss that. This has been a bucket list item for me for a while and I cannot imagine having a better experience than I did with Adventures Out West.

This is a review of the Garden of the Gods Foothills jeep tour. Walked in the Garden of the Gods…read moreVisitor Center and was offered this tour. Since we had the time, we said might as well try it. It was the end of February. Even though it was winter, that day was nice and temperature was not too cold. However, there were parts of the tour where the wind was strong and constantly hitting your face. If you're not wearing sunglasses or anything to protect your eyes, it would be difficult to appreciate the sights, not to mention the wind chill. Glad I brought my gloves. The seats were heated and there's a wool blanket available. The first part of the tour was Garden of the Gods. There were 10 people on this tour. We went around the Garden of the Gods and our tour guide showed us several features and shared interesting facts/stories throughout. We stopped a few times at the Garden of the Gods but you would not stop to go down and have pictures/selfies taken. This was disappointing to me; it would have been better if we did. After this part, only 4 of us remained for the foothills part of the tour. We passed through Cheyenne Canyon and went up to Helen Hunt Falls where we stopped, went down and had some opportunity to take photos and get close to the falls. After this, we went further into the railroad tunnels. The entire tour including the Garden of the Gods one took about 2 hours. Though the view was gorgeous up there, the second part of the tour was underwhelming to me. The Garden of the Gods was beautiful but you could do a tour on your own, take your sweet time, stop, go down, and take your own pictures. Overall, the tour was okay; I do not think it's worth the $100 though.

This is a fannntastic program for kids! My two (aged 10 and 13) enjoyed the week of camp with Avid…read more They were able to experience different areas in our local community and learn important safety skills related to outdoor experiences. The staff was knowledgeable, confident, and positive every day. I will definitely consider the program for next summer!

I highly recommend Avid4 Adventure if you are looking for a wholesome outdoor experience for your…read morechild. My daughter (age 5) learned how to ride a bike on the first day of introduction, (she had been riding a balance bike previously). She also experienced canoeing, hiking, and kayaking, all while bonding with a new group of peers. The teachers reminded me of Outward Bound instructors in training; kind, patient, knowledgeable, proactive.

I went zip lining for the first time here (out of peer pressure), but ended up having the time of…read moremy life. I was SO nervous, but Elena and Kevin made the experience so fun and safe. We took a shuttle to a little hiking trail, got fitted with gear, went over safety and even had a little training zip we got to do to prepare. The experience consisted of 6 courses, I believe, progressively getting longer and higher off of the ground. We had to walk across this crazy suspension bridge to access the last 2, which added to the thrill. Adrenaline was pumping through my body the entire time and it was such a fun experience! You end at 7 falls and can take a shuttle back to your car. The views were incredible and it's an amazing way to soak up the beauty of Colorado Springs. I would highly recommend zip lining here and highly recommend going with Elena and Kevin!

My wife and I were in Colorado Springs visiting some friends. On Friday 4/2 day we decided to visit…read more7 Falls (breathtaking and beautiful!!) . As we went thru the park we couldn't help but notice the Zip lines criss crossing the park. We kept hearing voices hooting and hollering in the air as they flew thru the air. It looked like so much fun I told my wife I wanted to do it. We were leaving for home the next day, but were able to book a 10 am "Woods" tour of 5 Zips. From start to finish, the experience was amazing. I had never been on a zipline and was a bit nervous. From the park looking up, the platforms looks so high and tiny perched on the edge of the canyon walls. The check in people at the Broadmoor were very pleasant and professional. My guides were Carl and Riley. They were very patient, encouraging and fun, They explained everything very well. You start out with a small practice zip to get you familiar with the process and then the Zips are progressive, from short to long. Words cannot express the fun and excitement of Zip Lining. The area is so beautiful. Being in the forest and looking down and around as you fly thru the air is something I will never forget. There was still a good bit of ice on the steam, which made the view even more special. Carl and Riley made what I had been nervous about into a fun, and adrenaline filled event. By Zip #5 (our highest and longest) I was comfortable and wished i had been able to book the Combo course of 10 Zips and 2 Suspension Bridges. I cant wait to go back and do the Combo course. This was Bucket list worthy, Definitely an experience of a lifetime

My son (11 y/o) loves it! The class for beginners (they have children and adult beginners classes…read more separately) went very well and all the children seemed very interested and engaged. They got to put on gear and learn the basic moves and even practice against one another. All in the span of an hour. The are instructors for each level of expertise. The Colorado Springs location is held in a Middle School gymnasium; 6 pm for the kiddos. It's very affordable and we're definitely going to keep it up!

Beyond thrilled with this club! As a 50-ish woman with a decades long interest in fencing, I…read morefinally decided to take the leap and try some classes. The beginner class had both teens and adults to my pleasant surprise. I have loved every minute of it! After just two months of once a week classes, my legs are stronger, my cardio improved and find myself smiling a lot during class. The classes are fun and challenging. Judith is a spectacular coach and I am continuing and nurturing my new love of fencing.