I had been wanting to do a Balloon Fiesta kayak/SUP trip for awhile now. Cody, and his wife Karen, were really knowledgeable throughout this SUP trip about anything paddleboarding, about the river, how the company came to be and its name (it's "just Mountain Standard Time"), etc. He has tours almost year round from snowshoeing/ brewery, mountain biking, birding, and photography tours. Because of traffic, we left the parking lot about 6:15 am and returned just after 11. The water levels were low, but the SUP's did just fine in most areas. The cost of the trip was definitely worth it. We had about 14 in our group. And since the tour was only running the first week of balloon fiesta, it sold out less than a week after being advertised and I didn't get a chance to ask others if they wanted to go as well (but it was totally fine solo and everyone was friendly and welcoming). I didn't want to get wet, so I didn't try standing up for a first timer, but I feel like this trip gave me more courage to try standing next time and trying something new. The highlight of the trip was being able to see a few balloons splash n'dash. Also, Cody and Karen arranged a nice little setup with a paddleboard balanced on two buckets with a tablecloth over for a little breakfast of mimosas, a fire for s'mores, assorted granola bars, and hot water in a thermos for hot chocolate and coffee while we waited and watched for the balloons. I'd definitely go again (and wake up at 4 am). 2022 #41 read more

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The booking experience was easy, and instructions to meet the day of super easy. The owner is an amazing human being. This tour is so well worth it! Not to mention seeing beautiful Albuquerque from a different perspective. read more

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I had a great time with these skilled guides/teachers paddle boarding on the river today. They were patient and made me feel comfortable. They provided appropriate feedback. They were knowledgeable on the route we took. The group size was good. Equipment was provided, including life vest. The trip was well organized. Thank you, MST! read more

Most amazing, beautiful experience paddle boarding on the Rio Grande with MST Adventures, loved every moment!! Pure heaven on earth views and experience!! I got to see coyotes, birds a plenty and learn new techniques to navigate the river. MST thank you for sharing your knowledge and the experience highly recommended!! read more

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If you haven't went SUP on the Rio Grande with MST adventures then you don't know what your missing! It's great fun. Corey was a excellent instructor and I felt very safe with him and his crew. Thank you Corey for opening this amazing business of bringing so much happiness into so many people's lives and taking the time to teach people fun activities in and around ABQ that most people don't know anything about. The river is beautiful and peaceful ! read more

MST Adventures - At the end of the paddle board trip - see everyone is still smiling (lol!) Had a great time thank you Corey and Abby! - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me

We had a great experience in our tandem kayak down the Rio grande! They were easy to book, communicate and return. We will rent again! read more

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My son attended a full day mountain bike camp with MST. He loved every second of it and is already asking to attend their summer camp in June. Definitely excited to try some of the other adventures they offer. read more

Excellent day on the River. This was a great adventure for our guys trip. Cory picked us up at our AirBnB, which made it super convenient.

I would highly recommend MST Adventures if you're looking for a fun trip down the Rio Grande! This is a family run business and they are so nice and so professional! read more

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Corey was a great guide, and I had a wonderful time snowshoeing in the Sandias!

Highly recommend this kayaking outfit. Corey was very helpful in setting us up with kayaks and rental equipment. Full of good advice and very flexible about picking up/dropping off the gear. I also think MST might be the only business in ABQ that rents out inflatable kayaks, which is what we needed. Thanks MST Adventures! read more

I took the 6 week fitness SUP clinic and it was so awesome! I learned to much and feel so much more confident on the water. Corey was a wonderful teacher and guide. And, it was wonderful to spend time on the river. Highly recommend! read more

I don't usually write reviews for services/ non food businesses but MST Adventures was really exceptional. A couple friends and I decided to go camping for a weekend in various parts of New Mexico and were looking for a way to get our hands on some camping gear that we wouldn't have to throw away when we left. After calling the REI store to ask about rentals, they suggested talking to Corey and Michael who run MST. I called and they picked up instantly and walked us through different options and were even willing to lower the price to be for 3 people instead of 4. Their customer service is excellent and they were flexible when offering to deliver our camping gear early to the hotel we were staying at before we flew in. As for the actual gear, everything was super clean (I think it was new, but I couldn't tell so that's how clean it was). Every piece of gear was high quality and worked exactly with no missing parts. Easy to use tent, super effective stove, and super heavy duty cooler meant we spent less time on logistics and more time read more

I wanted to get 1-on-1 safety training with a 2-place inflatable kayak that I got before taking my 3 year old with me down the Rio Grande. Corey was a professional, made it super comfortable to ask any and all questions, and gave me a lay of the land (literally as well as what the sport entails). I feel confident to take my family kayaking, knowing what to look for. I'm grateful for Corey and MST Adventures. Highly recommended. read more

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I just had to let everybody know about my day tour with MST Adventures (the snowshoe edition)! I booked a snowshoe tour with MST Adventures to help me adjust to hiking in the cold and the snow, something I've never done before. I'm SO glad I did this, because I've discovered a new passion, and a great bunch of folks to help me find/take really neat trips in New Mexico. Corey was my guide on this trip and he was brilliant. He set up my tour (and promptly rescheduled it when the snow was not co-operative the first weekend), then he met me at the trail head with snowshoes, some poles, and pack full of safety gear and some snacks. We spent a few minuets in the parking lot going over the safety stuff and basic snowshoeing, until I felt comfortable heading out into the gusty, grey wilderness with Corey leading the way. We had a really nice hike that went at my beginner pace. Corey explained how to keep track of the trail, and then we chatted away about all sorts of outdoors stuff. Corey had some great suggestions for other trails I might want to try in the area and was just all around easy and fun to talk to. By the time we turned around to head back to the cars, the sun had come out and the snow was sparkling white against the purple clouds. Gorgeous! I've rented paddle boards from MST before, and I intend to do their river paddle tour during Balloon fiesta. Everyone who works there is really friendly and super knowledgeable, I highly recommend this great local company for all your outdoor adventures! **** Just an update after my SUP tour down the Rio Grande during Balloon fiesta 2018, I'm even more impressed by the friendly professional folks at MST Adventures. I had a fantastic time on my trip and one of the best views of the balloons in the whole town. I'm a very, very novice stand up Paddler, but they guys made me feel at ease and the trip was perfectly doable with my level of experience. Very highly recommended. The guys bust their butts to make sure your trip is comfortable, interesting and lots and lots of fun! They put just as much effort into trips with just one person as they do on trips with 10. Seriously, if you like the balloons/balloon fiesta, don't miss this trip! read more

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MTS is amazing and I highly recommend them! I went on a SUP tour during the balloon festival and had the best time! They make it easy to meet up as a group, took us all to the launch point where they already had all of the SUP's later out waiting for us. Their instructions and guidance are effective and great and they take the time to check in with everyone and teach us all from beginning to end. I can say enough about these guys and their company, they're GREAT!! read more

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Corey and Michael are wonderful paddle board instructors. They always make class fun and are knowledgeable, laid back, and great people who always make everyone feel included. I highly encourage you to rent equipment from them or take one of their classes! read more

My partner and I just completed the 6 session Fitness SUP series with MST Adventures. Although I had some paddle board experience, I wanted to use the series as a way to learn more and get comfortable padding in a variety of conditions. Not only are Corey and Michael experienced guides, they are also competitive paddlers with a background in wildlife biology. I learned many paddling techniques, and how to read the river. We practiced down stream, as well as up river paddling, with a head wind, and in changing weather, etc. Each session was not only a rigorous workout, but a chance to connect with the group, to enjoy the beauty of the river, and to see a lot of wildlife that you can't see from sitting on the banks. I am a stronger paddler now, and feel confident to explore our beautiful New Mexico waterways. Thank you, Corey & Michael! read more

My 9 year old granddaughter had never been on a paddle board and was a bit hesitant. Corey was great and made it a wonderful time for her!

Every one of my Whitewater Kayaking experiences with the MST team has exceeded my expectations. I've worked with one of the owners, Corey Spoores, over the last six months to develop my kayaking skills and I couldn't have asked for a better instructor. As a beginner, I worked extensively with Corey at both pool and lake sessions to develop my Kayaking fundamentals as well as open water day trips within New Mexico on class II-III rapids. Corey's expertise, patience, humor and unwavering support makes the sport incredibly enjoyable, especially for beginners. Corey is a committed teacher and coach; his love for the outdoors is contagious- I can't wait to continue our work together and take some mountain biking instruction from them. MST's rates are very competitive, and they have consistently delivered a great value on all of their services. read more

We were looking for way to rent snowshoes for the day and MST made it super easy. Michael met us with the rentals and provided a map and suggestions of where to go. The rentals were very reasonable. Great way to get out in the foothills of the Sandia Mountains! read more

I took the SUP Balloon Fiesta tour this week and have to say, Corey and Michael are awesome! They take care of everything from the SUP equipment and dry bags to snacks and drinks to river knowledge and bird watching. We were lucky enough to experience the splash 'n dash during the balloon fiesta - it was like nothing I've ever seen before, and probably the most amazing thing I've ever experienced! Absolutely incredible. Corey and Michael are so knowledgeable and expertly guided us down the Rio Grande, even though the water levels were low - they knew the river well enough to keep us on our boards and we were able to avoid getting stuck in the shallow areas (would definitely not have been able to do it without them). They let you go at your own pace and are helpful and accommodating, whatever your needs are. Their main concern is that everyone has a good time and stays safe. Balloon fiesta or not, these guys are awesome and you should definitely check them out for all of your adventure needs! I'll definitely be back next year! (Check out their Facebook page for more information and photos/videos - another bonus, they take photos and videos during the tour and share them to Facebook.) read more

I rented two inflatable stand up paddle boards to take to the lake for the day and I was very pleased with the equipment, price, and customer service. Corey was very accommodating and knowledgeable. I will definitely be renting from this business again and so should you! read more

My friend Suzette and I went out on a snowshoeing bird tour with Michael and Corey last week. We had no idea it was going to be as much fun and as educational as it was. We rented all of our equipment from MST (snowshoes, poles, and gators) and met the co-owners at a designated spot up on the crest. These guys are amazing guides! They are knowledgable about the bird population of the area, but also about ecology and eco-systems and geology. They had lots of bird books to share with us . They enjoy what they do, and never intimidated or made us feel like total goober snowshoers! It was so much fun! They create the environment for a safe, enjoyable adventure. Both are experienced in many outdoor adventures, and they are comfortable and capable guides. We were out for about 3.5 hours.They adjusted the pace to our needs, and provided a midway snack of healthy foods and warm drinks. I had dropped my phone somewhere in the very deep snow, and they successfully tracked it down !!! You get two cool dudes with tons of knowledge and experience, who can provide the necessary environment for you to have a fun, safe experience. Whether you go with them, or just rent the equipment and go out on your own, they are open to give you tips and information about how to make it great. I would not hesitate to call them again, for a paddle boarding trip in the Spring! Thanks Corey and Michael! read more

Took the Rio Grande SUP tour and it was great. Guides were very knowledgeable and entertaining. The trip was beautiful and a lot easier than I thought it would be- quite a few first timers on my trip and they were pros in no time with the help of Corey and Michael. It's close to home, easy to book, and a lot of fun. I can't wait to go again!! read more

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I can't recommend MST Adventures highly enough. Michael and Corey are not just enthusiastic about what they do, they are extremely knowledgeable about the wilderness and gear. The trip down the river was part adventure, and part outdoor classroom, with a liberal sprinkling of Michael's corny jokes. I would highly recommend MST whatever your level of experience as long as you are looking to enjoy yourself. I am hoping that they will offer some overnight SUP trips next summer. read more

The guys at MST Adventure are great instructors. They are so patient. I've been stand up paddle boarding with them twice and each time they've been fun and professional. We not only learned technique but how to read the river. (I just need more practice). Can't wait to go again. read more

Corey and Michael are excellent instructors! Prices are very reasonable. We've learned to river kayak with several lessons and water time on the Sandia lakes. We had a fun trip going down the Rio Grande and feel pretty good about going on our own now. You will find great support at MST! read more