Vail Valley Adventure Guide
Your Guide to Adventure in the Vail Valley
Lazy J Ranch
Embracing the Rockies many years of change, the Lazy J Ranch, home of the Vail Rod & Gun Club, combines the best of the Old West with a bit of the new.
Horseback rides, fly-fishing and sporting clays, America's fastest-growing shotgun sport, are offered.
Try the five Stand or ten Station championship sporting clay course, or enjoy any of their numerous family friendly ranch activities.
970-926-3472
www.lazyjranch.net
Bearcat Stables
Bearcat Stables offers a wide variety of horseback riding adventures for the entire family.
Beginner to advanced trail riding excursions range in length from one to six hours.
Multi-day pack trips are available with Vail to Aspen rides and for Utah’s Monument Valley.
Horse-drawn carriage rides for weddings and anniversaries also are popular.
Operated by Indian Summer Outfitters, LLC., an equal opportunity service provider under special permit from the US Forest Service, #2227
970-926-1578
www.bearcatstables.com
Vail Valley Paragliding
Your dream to fly can be a reality. You can now experience the freedom of paragliding for yourself. No experience necessary.
Certified USHPA Tandem Instructors will ease you into the air on a tandem flight that’s simple and easy. Also provided are pictures to document your experience.
Soar above the beautiful Vail Valley seated comfortably and taking in breathtaking panoramic views, then land safely after the ultimate experience of a lifetime.
Call to book tandem paragliding adventure today.
970-845-7321
www.VailValleyParagliding.com
Camelot Balloons
Vail’s oldest operating year-round hot-air balloon company invites you to experience an unforgettable fantasy in a majestic mountain setting.
Flights originate from the Vail/Beaver Creek area at sunrise.
Each flight is unique and the views are spectacular.
The complimentary post flight ceremonial champagne celebration is legendary.
FAA certified. Reservations required. Major credit cards accepted.
970-328-2290
www.camelotballoons.com
Vail Stables
Both adults and children will enjoy the adventure of guided horseback from Vail Stables.
Get face-to-face with nature up to elevations of 9,500 feet on easy trails featuring fantastic views of the Gore Range Mountains and the Vail Valley.
Conveniently located one mile from Vail Village at I-70’s Exit 176, Vail Stables also offers a variety of special programs such as Monday night’s family BBQ and trail ride, family and adult-only rides, and private group and pony rides.
Kids will especially enjoy the horse camp, pony camp, arts & crafts camp or critter camp for a kids-only day of outdoor fun and adventure. Summer Day Camps are scheduled Monday through Friday from 9:30am to 3:30pm and are open to kids ages 3 to 17.
(970) 476-6941
www.vailstables.com
Vail Stables is an equal opportunity provider operating under Special Use Permit by the White River National Forest.
Apex Mountain School
Climb with the No. 1 rated private climbing guides in the area.
Great for kids, families, singles, and couples.
All ages and abilities welcome, all equipment is provided and transportation to and from your doorstep is available.
Clients consistently say the Apex experience is “The most fun we’ve ever had in the Vail Valley!” Come see why.
970 949-9111
www.apexmountainschool.com
Leadville Railroad
All Aboard!
Ride the Leadville Railroad high up the Arkansas River Valley to see the real Rocky Mountains.
Trips run daily throughout the summer.
While on board view wildlife, wilderness and wildflowers.
Passengers are allowed to view the engine and caboose.
866-386-3939
www.leadville-train.com
Vail Rock & Ice Guides
Vail's original and most experienced climbing guides provide a safe and fun experience for individuals, families, kids, and groups as large as 50.
They supply all necessary equipment — you supply a yearning for adventure.
Beginners to advanced climbers welcome.
Make memories that last a lifetime!
970-471-1173
www.vailrockandice.com
Vail Recreation District
The Vail Recreation District offers year-round fun for all ages including golf at Vail’s only golf course, the Vail Golf Club;
children’s learning and discovery programs at the Imagination Station;
youth summer day and sports camps; adult sport leagues; running and mountain bike racing; ice skating and hockey at Dobson Ice Arena;
naturalist programs at the Vail Nature Center; tennis on some of the best clay courts in the state at the Vail Tennis Center;
gymnastics, and martial arts at the Vail Gymnastics Center; and skate skiing and snowshoeing at the Vail Nordic Center.
970-479-2279
www.vailrec.com
A.J. Brink Outfitters
Bordering the White River National Forest and hugging beautiful Sweetwater Lake, A.J. Brink Outfitters offers western experiences to remember.
Among them is a variety of horseback rides and pack trips, including half- and full-day rides complete with an authentic high-country western picnic.
And there’s much more.
Experience high-country fishing trips, multi-day wilderness pack trips, photography excursions, boats, canoes, steak frys, cowboy lunches, wine and cheese picnic rides, sunset rides with hors d’oeuvers and dinner, and dining at the lakeside restaurant with home-cooked western cuisine.
Pony rides available for cowboys and cowgirls still too short to reach their stirrups. Rent a cabin on the lake, motel room or campsite and enjoy unforgettable panoramas.
A.J. Brink Outfitters is an equal opportunity provider operating under Special Use Permit by the US Forest Service Bureau of Land Management.
970-524-7344
www.Brinkoutfitters.com
Turtle Tubing
Want to tube the Colorado River?
Splash, bounce and float on what may be the ultimate Colorado summer adventure.
Enjoy the excitement of tubing the grand Colorado River.
Float on the legendary waters that for millenniums have cut through earth’s surface to create Glenwood Canyon, one of Colorado’s best-kept secrets.
Turtle Tubing guarantees the most authentic, intimate river experience at an affordable price.
970-471-0547
www.turtletubing.com
Gore Range Natural Science School
Gore Range Natural Science School’s mission is to awaken a sense of wonder and inspire environmental stewardship through natural science education.
With the construction of a dedicated natural science education campus, the school will be able to expand the reach of programs to every child in the county.
To register for a program, please see the following contact information.
970-827-9725
www.gorerange.org
