About Blazing Adventures
Blazing Adventures has been guiding outdoor excursions in the Aspen Snowmass area for over fifty years, making it one of the longest-running adventure outfitters in Colorado's Roaring Fork Valley. What started as a small rafting operation in 1973 has grown into a full-service adventure company that leads thousands of guests each year through the spectacular landscapes surrounding Aspen. Their base of operations on East Durant Avenue puts them steps from the Aspen Mountain Gondola and the heart of town.
The lineup of activities spans every season. Summer highlights include whitewater rafting trips on the Roaring Fork, Colorado, and Arkansas Rivers, with sections ranging from mellow scenic floats to Class IV rapids. On land, Blazing runs guided Jeep tours over Independence Pass and through the backcountry above Lenado, horseback rides through alpine meadows, guided mountain bike tours, and their popular sunset dinner excursions — a Jeep ride to a scenic overlook followed by a catered BBQ with live music and s'mores around a campfire. Winter offerings include snowmobile tours, snowshoe treks, and sleigh-ride dinners.
What makes Blazing Adventures stand out is the breadth of experiences under a single operator combined with genuine local expertise. Guides hold minimum CPR and First Aid certifications, many are Wilderness First Responders, and river guides are annually certified in swift water rescue. The company also partners with the Aspen Center for Environmental Studies to keep their naturalist knowledge sharp. For visitors looking to fill every day in Aspen with a different outdoor adventure, Blazing is the one-stop shop that can make it happen.
