We had an excellent private tour around the Roaring Fork Valley, guided by Matt who was super…read morefriendly and shared a lot of the history around the area. The horses are so happy and well taken care of and the scenery just stunning. The whole operation was top notch, and this is definitely a highlight of our Aspen trip. Highly recommend!

Don't hesitate. My daughter and I did the private two hour ride with Tadpole and it was truly epic…read more The perfect amount of time for a city slicker in the saddle. The ride and views are truly inspiring. The process was easy and mellow. Trail and horses super approachable, even for beginners. Tadpole gave a great history of the Roaring Fork Valley and the ride was well above what we expected. You will not regret.

Flat Tops Wilderness Guides is totally GOOD TO GO! Cliff and his crew are great guys and you will…read moreexperience the wildness beyond expectation! We stayed 3 nights there and it was great fun. Highly recommended.

Cliff took our group on an awesome adventure, culminating with a summit of Shingle Peak. We had a…read morepretty mixed group in terms of experience and fitness and Cliff did a great job of challenging everyone while keeping us safe. I was impressed with the way he modified routes and timelines based on weather and our group's performance. This was truly a custom adventure and not a generic "one size fit all, take it or leave it" trip. Camp food was at least 2 tiers above what I was expecting. Great way to experience the Colorado Flat Tops!

This is an excellent hunt on a beautiful ranch. Owner and…read morestaff were very professional and a pleasure to be around. I will plan on returning next year. Tom, Larry, Ralph, Gus and Custer and everyone on the property made this hunt a first class experience!

I purchased a car in Nevada and decided to drive it back to Chicago. On the way back i decided to…read morestop at Steam Boat Springs Colorado!! I've been there in the winter so i was anxious to see this place during the summer. Such a beautiful place !! I decided to call Pack Country Outfitters to see if they would take us on a last minute Horseback Riding Tour. Jenny answered my call and said no problem even though it's last minute since it's only two of you we can do a two hour ride for $65 a person ! What an amazing deal!! This ranch is family owned and operated which is great i love those business because they take pride in everything they do. Jenny greeted us when we arrived ! She was very friendly and trained us on riding the horse so we would know exactly what to do along the ride. This ride was by far the best one I've ever been on. The scenery was breathtaking and unforgettable! Jenny was a great tour guide and she even showed us the cabins that they rent out as well! I'll definitely be coming back here with my family! Check out my photos haha! Thank you Jenny for the great hospitality and don't change a thing! They offer different types of activities as well! If anyone's in town i highly recommend checking this establishment out! Yeeehaaaaaaw lol

From the owner: Pack Country Outfitters is a family owned and operated business located in Yampa, CO. We partner…read morewith Fish and Cross Ranch, a 5,000 acre working cattle ranch with over 80,000 acres of leased US National Forest. We take pride in providing high quality, affordable recreational services for individuals or groups, for Elk Hunting, Deer Hunting, Family Retreats, Corporate retreats, Horseback Riding and Cattle Drives.

This place is a total scam. My buddy and I paid $15,200 for an elk hunting experience where we were…read moreguaranteed AT LEAST 80-90% chance of finding elk. Total lie! Jeff took us to the worst possible location, where there was no sign of ever being elk. We asked him to take us to another area and he refused, saying we just had to wait for elk to show up. Jeff had no trouble asking for more and more money though... even to the point of threatening to sell my spot to someone else if I didn't send him money by a certain time and day. You'll see all the great review raving about this place on his site... he gets to choose what he wants to show after all. We were lied to and robbed of our money. Worst experience we have ever had. Jeff is. I professional and ruins the hunting game by continuing to be in business. Don't waste your time or money going there. Jeff Musgrave is a huge scammer.

Scheduled a 5-day elk hunt, only to be fed a bunch of lies to get us excited. Our guide claimed the…read morehunting area was teeming with game and fresh tracks, but it was all a load of garbage. The truth came out on the first day when he admitted he had no idea why his boss, Jeff, sent us there because our chances of spotting elk were slim to none. The whole experience was a complete letdown, with our guide constantly changing his story and losing all credibility. Absolutely terrible.

This beautiful private ranch is only open to advance overnight or special event reservations. They…read morehave a wonderful executive chef on staff as well as seasonal visiting chefs who specialize in a variety of cuisines. The menus vary every time, but my favorite is anything with wild elk or the western style BBQ nights! Pair that with the full service bar or fabulous wines from CA, Australia & New Zealand (the ranch owners' vineyards), the incredible views from every location at the lodge, and the superb western hospitality of every single staff member...and you've got the perfect combination for one of the best meals you will ever experience. Anywhere. As an overnight guest you may even get a chance (weather permitting) to join a Jeep tour to their gazebo on the mountain. The views are absolutely epic, and they bring apps & drinks for you to enjoy while up there! It's a pricey experience, but worth every penny and minute. Just book it!

From the owner: Branded Rock Canyon is a private ranch retreat located on the western slope of the Colorado Rocky…read moreMountains. The ranch is just about an hour's drive east of Grand Junction and two hours west of world-famous ski resorts. BRC is an outdoor sportsman's paradise with a large variety of recreational opportunities, including fishing, wing shooting, big game hunting, hiking, and hunting/long range shooting schools. We can also accommodate corporate group retreats.

I have been hunting the area for the last Decade and have used the folks who ther for my game…read moreprocessing needs for all of those years except for 2021 when they were full and couldn't get my deer in but they did do my elk that year and 2023 when they were closed after the bad winter kill Great people and servic.

Called them last year while I was still in the mountains after I got my elk out 2nd day of 1st…read morerifle and asked them if they could process my elk and do a European mount and have it ready for a couple days later when I'd be leaving back to Wisconsin. They said they would get it done and they did. Very nice and friendly to work with especially being this was my first elk and had no idea what to get done. Italian sausage is amazing!!!! European mount was done Really nice and they even installed a mounting hook and I didn't even ask for it. Meat was all packaged nicely and frozen for my trip home. It was so nice to get home and have everything taken care of after driving 20 hours. Hope to see you again this year.

Marie runs an authentic, skilled outfitting company with heart. My children have participated in…read moreher sleep-over horse camps for years. There is nothing cookie-cutter or contrived about the learning that takes place in one short week at Horse Crazy Camp. The groups are kept small, personal, and safe with old-fashioned fun being the emphasis! Each camper cares for and enjoys the use of their own, hand-picked horse for the week. The experience often includes a camp-out, high country trail rides, horse-related crafts and homemade meals. The area is gorgeous, pristine, National Forest land full of creeks, mountain meadows, and abundant wildlife. Elk and deer hunters come from all over the US to participate in fully guided hunts with JML's experienced staff.

From the owner: Your year 'round vacation spot…read more We are located roughly 30 miles east of Meeker, CO and just off the Flat Tops Scenic Byway, hidden high in the White River National Forest, in some of the most remote and beautiful country of northwest Colorado. The White River National Forest is famous for its many outstanding recreational opportunities.