We recently did the Bachelor Loop tour with Matt and we had the time of our lives! Matt was a…read morewonderful guide- helpful, kind and funny! Highly recommend Mountain Skillz for your next back country adventure!

We did the sunset 4Hr ride on July 16th. The ride was a blast lots of wildlife and amazing views…read more The guide, Justin, was awesome and super knowledgeable, he made the ride a lot of fun. If you do the sunset BRING INSULATED JACKETS!!! We made the mistake of only bringing a pullover and it got very cold, thankfully Justin had blankets for us! 100% recommend!!

We spent 3 days up here volunteering with some of my high school age girl scouts…read more Our experience far exceeded anything that we could have ever imagined. M:W just experienced some flooding so they were in a bit of stress and chaos when we were there. some of the fencing and structures came down and got tore up. As a volunteer camping, we needed to be there between 9 and noon. We arrived around 1030. The road to get there is a little rough. We did it in my honda pilot AWD and my coleader had her highlander. Some pot holes, ruts and jutting rocks so just be prepared. If it has been rainy the road will be even rougher to get up and down as will be slick. Cows around there dont have fences so be sure to take it easy when driving so you dont accidentally hit any animals. We were greeted upon arrival, and assigned a long term volunteer who they call staff to give us a tour. Iyla did a great job with giving us information and showing us around. Kent was doing an education talk right after that and we were all so glad that we attended. It was so informative and interesting! We did get to go meet a couple of the wolves after which was beyond anything we had imagined. After the talk, we went down to our camp area to set up. And when we were done we came back up the road and they set us up with some tasks. We worked until around 830 pm and headed back to our site. The next 2 days we did more volunteering. Also got to watch the wolves feed. And do a little more interaction with them. Everyones volunteer experience may be different but ours was absolutely amazing! It was something we had to set up in advance with them as they have limited space. You are supposed to bring your own tent, sleeping bags, etc when staying on site. We all had an amazing time and will be back next year to volunteer again! The organization really takes care of their animals and has a lot of heart and soul.

The staff was very respectful of the wolves and spent a great deal of time educating us. I was one…read moreof the lucky ones a wolf greeted. My only concern is that admission is free. With increasing cost of food, vet care and maintaining the massive grounds, even a small entrance fee would help. Please be careful not to confuse Mission Wolf with Wolf Mission which has had some negative reviews.

Kyle showed us an awesome time around the park and the preserve! He was super helpful when…read morecommunicating and planning our trip to make sure everything was what we wanted. During the excursion, he and Adrian set a casual but comfortable vibe with attention to detail! The tour started with donuts and coffee from the back of the jeep while adjusting the jeep to make my mom's spot more smooth of a ride. Kyle was very knowledgeable about the area and kept us entertained with his facts and stories our whole tour. Highly recommend booking with them--they're a great, local company!

WOW!! This tour was so much fun and a great way to learn the history of Cripple Creek and Victor…read more The tour is 90 minutes long and covers Cripple Creek, Victor and the gold mine overlook. Along the tour local historical characters, in period dress, jump on and off the trolly giving a brief and often humorous short talk. This was a great deal for only $10. They also gave us free water LOL.

What a wonderful way to learn about Cripple Creek and Victor. So much fun. Local characters…read morejoining us along the way made it very exciting. Two hours packed with information provided by our tour guides. Very reasonable and so much fun. Highly recommend you take advantage of this wonderful tour.

Board the train was easy. There were convenient restrooms and gift shops at the station. There was…read morea canteen bar for snacks and drinks inside the train, as well as restroom was also convenient. A guide was available to explain what we were seeing. The views were fantastic! There was a stop midway, for a delicious buffet lunch. There was an open car for outdoor viewing. Windows easily opened.

This was a very interesting train ride with awesome scenery and some interesting facts. The lunch…read morebuffet halfway through the ride was as good as it gets. They offered all types of food for varied diets

As a California native who recently moved to Colorado, I enjoyed the Royal Gorge Bridge and Park!…read moreIt's a huge canyon that makes you feel small and I would argue that it's an iconic landmark of Colorado. My family and I opted to take the gondola from the office / main dining hall across the gorge and then zipline back. The line seems to move slow, but it's mainly for the gondolas with the clear floors. The other line moves a lot faster. Because we were doing the zipline back, we didn't feel the need to do the gondola with the clear floor. The views are majestic! It really makes you feel small and awestruck. The zipline was super fun and an awesome experience. I feel like it's little pricey, but the experience was still breathtaking! Plus, you'll the option to purchase your zipline photos and videos. The bridge itself is very cool. Nicknamed "America's bridge," it has the flags of all the states posted up throughout the bridge so it's fun to see people find their home states and take pics with the flags. There's also a playground area for kids and a theatre showroom. The BBQ restaurant by the theatre seemed delicious, at least it was busy when I walked by. The main dining hall has some decent standard options. They also have beer and some cocktails available for purchase, which is a plus for such a family friendly park. Would definitely recommend, especially to out of state visitors

LOVE THIS PLACE! We enjoyed the bridge walk; the movie; and the visitor center. Gail was a bit…read moresour as she helped with a pre purchased season pass but overall, the people there were friendly and helpful.

I had a solid 4-star experience renting from this place! We stopped by here to pick up some wooden…read moresandboards before heading into the national park for a day of sandboarding on the dunes. The service we received was very nice, welcoming, and friendly, which made for a great start to the day. On top of that, the entire process was an easy transaction, and it was super convenient that they take credit cards for payment. The rental prices were also somewhat reasonable for a quick day activity. The only downside was that the boards themselves were not particularly great quality; they were kind of hard and thick, which made navigating the sand a little bit clunky. However, since these are rental boards and I am sure people beat them up constantly out on the dunes, we were totally okay with that. Overall, it's a super convenient stop right by the park entrance, and it definitely gets the job done for a fun day on the sand!

Cute little spot that serves as a restaurant, gift shop, and sandboard rental all in one! We…read morestopped by for breakfast and ordered the 2 egg breakfast and the breakfast burrito. The food and service were both perfect--really hit the spot! There were a few pesky flies around, but considering it's a multifunctional space, I think they're doing the best they can. Overall, a charming and convenient place to fuel up before or after hitting the dunes! We did rent a sand board and that was totally worth it!

A Magical, Mind-Opening Night Under the Stars…read more We arrived not quite sure what to expect--just a hunch that Crestone would be the ideal setting for some UFO-gazing. What we experienced with The Sky Experience was so much more than we imagined! From the very beginning, Nate was an exceptional host and guide--warm, knowledgeable, and deeply tuned in. He made sure we were completely comfortable, even relocating us to a better spot to avoid the seasonal mosquito swarm (a thoughtful touch that didn't go unnoticed!). What really set this experience apart was Nate's storytelling and insights. They were grounded and accessible, yet filled with a sense of curiosity and awe that made us feel both humbled and inspired. As we looked up into the vast sky, surrounded by the natural magic of Crestone, it felt like we were tapping into something bigger than ourselves. We saw so much activity in the night sky--it's hard to even describe--but Nate's guidance helped us interpret and truly appreciate it all. I'll absolutely be returning the next time I'm in the area. If you're even remotely curious about the cosmos, consciousness, or just want to do something unique and unforgettable, don't miss this experience.

This was an amazing experience! Nate was so helpful and knowledgable AND... we saw many UFOs! We…read morecame to Crestone primarily to have this sky experience and he delivered! We will be back.

An outstanding experience…read more I was skeptical: it's a train ride. And an old one. How good can it be? Answer: a near-religious experience. So much to discuss, so I guess I'll take the experience in order. It can be a little hard to spot the entrance; there are multiple signs, and there are loads of locomotives and train equipment around, but it can initially be a little hard to see exactly where to turn in. When you do, though, there is plenty of parking and signage. Check-in staff had our reservation and got us through easy. The train itself is awesome. It runs just like old trains do: steam power, all that. It's not the smoothest ride, but it's not rough. The train is in good shape, clean, and well-kept. There are bathrooms on the train. There are four packages to choose from: the cattle-car gondola, a booth-style car (just like modern trains, but with bench seating), a deluxe car with a table and access to complimentary soft drinks and a dedicated attendant; the parlor car with chairs facing out the window. We did deluxe, but it was such a great day, we spent most of our time out on the gondola. That said, it was nice to have drinks handy and a place to camp. And if it was not a pleasant day, it would have been nice to be inside (the windows can be put down). The gondola car lets you look all over, and the views on the train are best seen outside (be sure to wear sunglasses and closed-toed shoes). The train doesn't really run that fast; I wore a cap, and it never blew off, though you probably should still have a drawstring or wear a cap you don't mind losing just to be safe. You can also bring your own snacks and drinks onboard in a pack, which is nice. Point is, while I really enjoyed deluxe, if the weather is nice and you pack well, there's nothing hurt with the gondola. Food and drink is available on board, and lunch is included. Lunch is pretty good. It's a cafeteria-style buffet, and a pretty good one at that. Not spectacular, but plenty good. The second-strongest part of this trip was the staff. There are docents available, and our attendant, Kathy, was fantastic. Very knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive. The train staff was welcoming, too. The strongest part of the trip are the views. Antonito is a lot of scrubland with a harsh beauty, but getting up into the mountains with gorges and aspens is fantastic. Glorious stuff. Can't speak highly enough of it. Also loads of beautiful rock formations. They supplied my kid with an activity book and the opportunity to complete tasks in the book for a junior engineer badge. He liked it. It's a long day (leave at 10 AM, return about 5 PM), and it can feel long. Sometimes I was grateful for the activity book for my kid, and sometimes I didn't want it because it was distracting him from the glories of the trip. Great company, great trip. So glad I did it. Prepare yourself well, and you'll have a terrific day and a great memory.

Wow! What a great trip. We started on the train in Antonita. Got the Parlor car B. Boarded at…read more9:45 and we were off at 10:00. Great chair by the window with a bar area for you. Very comfortable. Windows opened. They had donuts and gifts for us when we got on. Seats 1-10 are on the east side and sunny, but we got the best views as we got into the mountains. The car had a bathroom, drinks, and the wonderful Darlene to take care of us and fill us in on the history. Beautiful views. Just awesome. Stopped up top somewhere for a nice lunch. Salad bar, several soups, turkey dinner or meatloaf. The sweet green beans were unusual and delicious. Several desserts, warm peach cobbler was good. Very nice people up there doing the lunch. The train trip took about 6 hours with 45 minute stop for lunch. You can walk thru the cars and there is an open car for better views. Went thru 2 tunnels. We bused back from Chama to Antonito. Took around an hour and pretty views also on the ride. So glad we finally took the trip.