We rented e-bikes to explore Garden of the Gods. Best decision I made all day! Tammy, at the desk,…read morewas friendly, efficient and competent. She clearly explained the different choices of bikes and managed our paperwork and payment quickly. Our trainer, Will, had our bikes ready and adjusted prior to our rental start time and he provided a terrific orientation to the bikes and had us practice a bit in a designated part of the parking lot. He was encouraging and very good at coaching until we got used to using the assistance from the electric motor. Once we were comfortable, he gave us thorough directions of how to route through the park. We loved our ride! The bike seats were not uncomfortable and it wasn't hard for novice riders to handle the bikes. There are bike lanes for almost the entire length of the park road. There was a lot of car traffic but the speed limit in the park is only 20mph so it didn't seem too scary. Of course biking includes risk but I felt like the risk was not excessive. And the Garden is astonishing! Beautiful scenery and it was great to see it from the bikes. And we didn't have to fight for parking spots like the cars did, many of the lots were quite full even on a Thursday in late September. If I ever come back to Garden of the Gods I am definitely doing this again!!

We rented 3 e-bikes for 2 hours on a week day at Garden of the Gods. (not a tour, just rented the…read morebikes) They are pretty efficient and thorough, although it feels like you are renting a house with all the waivers and detailed info they want and signing your life away. Everyone is very friendly. We dealt with Keith and Will. Bikes are fine. Good condition. The G of the G is a lovely place. What we didn't appreciate was the push for tipping the guy who explained the rules and got us set up - not a tour guide, mind you. We are spending nearly $250 for 3 people for just 2 hours (of us biking on our own) and you want us to tip the guy who does our required safety and information orientation? Come on. The other thing that really bugged me is that right in their own rental waiver it says they RECOMMEND helmets. Not REQUIRE. I read it several times bc we hate helmets especially when it is very hot out. It was something I made sure of when booking. But we get there and he tells us it's required for insurance? That is NOT what your waiver says! Read your own waiver, please!! Not cool.

My son and I had an awesome ride with their "single track experience" ride. Our guide, Austin, was…read morefriendly, very knowledgeable and an awesome rider. He paced us well and provided great insight to the area and trails. 8 mike climb from drop point and hours of downhill ripping. Highly recommended this tour for anyone interested in advanced single-track riding. Thank you Austin and team. Andy and Noah S., Alamo, CA

Another review: Wanted to give this place another shot…read more Started booking online and after going thru all the info pages I got to the checkout page. All of a sudden there was a $90 Service Fee! After much texting back and forth it was mostly for tips. So I asked "does this mean we are not expected to tip our guides?" She said, that the guides only get $2-4 of that. The rest goes to other locations. What other locations?? I'm tipping people that I never even see or deal with?? WHY isn't that cost shared UPFRONT? Just show some honesty please.

We took this ride at the same time last year. It was so enjoyable we booked it again this year…read more Greeted by Tini the owner is a great way to start the day she has the coffee, rolls, yogurt and fruit ready for you. Shawn and Harvey were our guides and they were most excellent! From the guides local knowledge to the stories of Pikes Peak history we couldn't have had a better time. The leaves were starting to change which enhanced the beauty of the mountainside. The 4 of us were below average in biking experience. The guys fitted our bikes, helmets gave us a quick safety briefing and provided gloves, caps and vests for us to wear. It is clear they have been in the touring business for years as Every detail is taken care of for their clients. Next time we are going on the Gold Camp Road tour. Thanks for ending the ride with lunch and a glass of wine!!

Words cannot describe the amazing experience we had at Challenge Unlimited. The experience of…read morebiking down Pines Peak is absolutely worth the money. From the top: Challenge Unlimited served a pretty decent breakfast. You read "continental breakfast" and think some crappy day old baked goods and bad coffee. Not in here... Bagels, different cream cheese, fresh bananas, regular coffee and keurig coffees, plus more. The staff is friendly and willing to accommodate the ride based on the skill level of the group. When going down hill there were a few of us who liked speed and the front can was definitely going fast so we could go faster. You make several stops along the way to take pics, relax, and catch your breath. In the end, you ride down to The Wines of Colorado where you have some basic lunch. Had an absolute blast! I highly recommend it to anyone.

Loved the tour guide. Knowledgeable. Kept us safe. Did a great job keeping our group together…read more Shaun was a professional photographer who was doing this as a summer gig. Took great photos for us on our cell phones.

Wondeful team here! My wife and I rented some e-bikes for our anniversary and loved them so much we…read morereturned in the winter to buy (2). Greg and Sam are stand-up businessmen. 5 out of 5.

Greatest day ever! Awesome, awesome, awesome! The Kona bikes are super nice. The Phantom Canyon…read moreride is all downhill and unbelievably beautiful. Do yourself the favor and DO THIS TRIP! Thanks again Jim and Emily

We took the Phantom Canyon Bike tour with Jim and Spenser. It was the best experience in every way…read morepossible. The canyon was beautiful! We visited during the 4th of July weekend, and it was pretty hot during the day but we were lucky to find really pleasant weather up in the Canyon. Jim and Spence drove us 14 miles uphill and we biked downhill all 14 miles. It was not tiring at all, the bikes were awesome and we would stop every now and then for pictures and water and cookies every once in a while. Jim even brought a drone and clicked pictures and videos for us! Both Jim and Spence made us feel very comfortable and were extremely friendly. I would totally recommend this tour to anyone visiting the area. We will definitely go back to Lost Paddle for more activities - rafting and shelf bike tour.

We did the City Tour of Colorado Springs, Old Colorado City, and Manitou with John. The trip was…read moregreat, no steep hills involved and the pace was perfect. John was very knowledgeable about the area, providing history and current events, as well as restaurant and brewery suggestions. This was definitely a lot of fun!

Too bad we didn't get to utilize springs bike tour. Despite 6+ calls and an email - got no…read moreresponse. Figured we would just go to the shop - not to be. Never could find it - all addresses are bogus. The Kiowa address on google is a home, the Nevada address is the bus station and the Colorado address is a dress shop. Too bad. Expensive uber ride but great driver!

Was looking for a great adventure and Colorado Xplorer made sure we had experience we would not…read moreforget. Our group had a customized tour. Shayne had great communication making sure that every detail was to perfection. HIGHLY recommended! What a great experience.

From the owner: Colorado XplorerTM small-group adventure tours of the Rocky Mountains blends amazing outdoor…read moreactivity options such as: Hiking Rafting Mountain Biking Horseback-riding ATV Tours Skiing/Snowboarding (winter) (Just to name a few!) With: Sightseeing Small Mountain Town Culture Natural Hot Springs Brewery Tours/Tastings Majestic Mountain Scenery All while traveling in our custom built 4X4 X-Trekker Vehicle (XTV). The small group sizes are more personable and flexible, whether it be on a day tour or week long Xcursion. Our unique XTV is small yet comfortable and allows us to Xplore areas not served by other tour companies that use large buses. On occasion our tour will trek off-the-beaten path, drive along jeep trails, over mountain passes, and through rivers. Who wants to feel like part of the herd on a large tour when you can get a more personalized adventure? The group size is small, a maximum of 10, which makes it more like traveling with a small group of friends. Colorado XplorerTM offers everything from local day tours such as the Pikes Peak Xclimb ride to the summit, to multi-day multi-activity Xcursions, and even custom designed private tours. Join us for the adventure of a lifetime; you will be glad you did!

Came the next day and fixed me right up. Cost less than other mobile repair. Everyone else was…read morebooked for atleast a week. These guys fit me right in.

What an amazing experience! We could not recommend We can't recommend Ethan and Rocky Mountain Bike…read moreenough! The entire process was seamless - soo easy, convenient, and super affordable. We booked last minute for the same day, and it turned out to be one of the highlights of our trip to Colorado! Ethan went above and beyond, meeting us and dropping the bikes off right at the trailhead he recommended at no extra charge. The rates were the most reasonable we found, and the service was outstanding. If you're looking for a fun, hassle free biking experience, this is the place to go!

What an amazing zip line experience! From start to finish, everything was fun, exciting, and…read moreincredibly well organized. Dylan and Steven were outstanding tour guides, friendly, professional, and knowledgeable. They made everyone feel safe and comfortable while keeping the energy high and the experience enjoyable. Their clear instructions and encouragement helped us relax and fully enjoy the adventure. They were also great at sharing information, answering questions, and making sure everyone had a fantastic time. The views were incredible, and the zip lines were thrilling, but Dylan and Steven truly made the experience memorable. I highly recommend this zip line tour to anyone looking for an unforgettable adventure. Thank you, Dylan and Steven, for an awesome day!

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.

There are two distinct ways to reach the top of Pikes Peak, which sits 14,115 feet above sea level…read moreaccording to the monument we dutifully took a group photo in front of. You can drive yourself up a winding ribbon of mountain asphalt while wondering if the human coming around the hairpin turn possesses basic driving skills. Or you can board a train and let a red Swiss-built mechanical crawler drag you up the side of a giant rock. We chose the later. We boarded the Broadmoor Manitou and Pikes Peak Cog Railway at the base depot in Manitou Springs as part of an organized tour group. This spared us from the depot parking lot, which appeared to be a complicated test of human patience that you pay a premium to experience. The boarding process is orderly because seats are seemingly assigned by a computer algorithm. I say this, because no human would assign seats in such a manner unless they deeply enjoyed practical jokes. Our half of the train car was packed tightly while leaving the far end three-quarters empty. Spreading the riders out more evenly would seem like an obvious improvement. The seats themselves are molded high-density plastic that any rider of underfunded public transit will instantly recognize, arranged in rows facing one another. This configuration forces passengers to stare directly into each other's eyes while their legs interlock like puzzle pieces. At six-foot-three, I was deeply grateful for an aisle seat. Two of my companions, both under five-foot-six, sat across from one another and found themselves in an arrangement that surrendered all known concepts of personal space. The climb takes about one hour and fifteen minutes along nine miles of track. Our guide provided historical facts, geological context, and a steady stream of terrible dad jokes. They informed us we were on the right track, which was technically accurate. Outside the windows, the aspen trees gave way to evergreen timberline, which eventually dissolved into barren rock, sky, and absolute silence. At the summit, the atmosphere becomes thin and cold. We had just come from a week of intense heat, yet tiny snowflakes were drifting through the air in July. My lungs, accustomed to normal atmospheric pressure, spent the first ten minutes attempting to negotiate a trade agreement with the mountain air. Eventually, my nervous system adjusted. The summit visitor center feels modern, warm, and smells delightfully of their famous high-altitude freshly fried donuts. On the journey back down, the universe provided a magnificent surprise. A rainbow appeared in the canyon directly at eye-level. Every human in our car stopped talking at the exact same moment and simply stared through the glass. No digital camera could properly capture it. Some moments refuse to be translated into pixels. I would choose the Cog Railway over driving up the peak without hesitation. You must simply pack warm layers, prepare for the altitude, and accept that your knees will spend two hours making close friends with a stranger. The mountain is magnificent. The seating configuration is not.

My second time here. Love it…read more Great time riding the rails. Your guide was excellent and gave a lot of info. The railway station was clean and well organized. Pro tips: bring a sweatshirt, sun glasses, and give yourself at least twenty minutes to park. They leave on time and don't care that you're running to catch the train. Our train left someone behind.