Once a rugged mining town tucked away in the San Juan Mountains of southwestern Colorado, Telluride was built on silver booms, steep canyon walls, and frontier grit. In the late... read more →
While Ryder-Walker focuses on exploring the absolute best Alpine experiences that international travel has to offer, we would be remiss not to also offer what we consider to be the best of the magical hiking in the United States, all of which happens to be in our company’s backyard in the Desert Southwest. Whether exploring the soaring peaks of Colorado or the mysterious canyons and desert vistas of Arizona, you get the chance to experience some of our country’s most sublime and untouched wilderness.
Ryder-Walker’s guided Rocky Mountain High Life: Aspen to Telluride trek adventures high into the mountains of Colorado. 13,000 feet high! The home of Ryder-Walker’s office, these mountains have been close to our company for decades and offer hiking that rivals the best the Alps have to offer. The Colorado Rockies are a stunning mountain range with craggy peaks that rise above 14,000 feet, bohemian towns tucked into the mountains such as Crested Butte and Telluride, and high alpine lakes which are a truly brilliant blue. Our journey begins in Aspen, perhaps the most famous of Colorado destinations, as we explore beneath the brooding faces of the Maroon Bell mountains and enjoy the lively village at Aspen. From Aspen, we continue to Crested Butte, a mountain town centered around The Butte, a lone mountain that rises from the Colorado plains. To this day Crested Butte is Colorado’s best-kept secret. Finally, we journey to Telluride, the home of Ryder-Walker!
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For self-guided hikers that want to explore the vibrant mountains of Colorado we recommend our Telluride: The Switzerland of America hike. This route focuses on the area surrounding Telluride Colorado, unambiguously the most dramatic and wild section of the Colorado wilderness, and the home to Ryder-Walker and many of its guides. Visitors to this magnificent region will get to experience the same beauty and western charm that have kept us in the region for decades!
Soaring spires painted red against a backdrop of snow- covered peaks and endless blue sky, characterize the magical desert scenery of northern Arizona. Our desert trek focuses on the quiet, off the beaten paths of Sedona, Arizona, a popular town with an established reputation for exquisite dining, inspired art galleries and a plethora of outdoor activities. For outdoor enthusiasts, the...
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$7700*
Majestic snowcapped peaks; golden aspen leaves; rolling alpine meadows; tumbling waterfalls and charming Victorian hotels beckon you to explore the Maroon Bells, Elk Range and San Juan Mountains of Colorado, home of Ryder-Walker Alpine Adventures. From bubbling hot springs and historic hotels, to scenic hikes and colorful towns, the Rocky Mountains offer an authentic flavor of the American West. Ryder-Walker’s...
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$8500*
Walk across the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, look out over the Pacific Ocean, and wander into the redwood forests of Northern California on a journey that takes you from the city into the open landscapes of Marin County and Point Reyes National Seashore. Ryder-Walker’s San Francisco to Point Reyes National Seashore trek is an exceptional showcase of the diverse environments...
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$2980*
Ryder-Walker’s Sausalito to Napa Valley walking tour is the perfect add-on for a trip to Northern California and a true wine-lover’s dream. This bite-sized tour offers the chance to experience some of the region’s most dramatic landscapes, from the rugged California coastline and towering redwood forests to the rolling vineyards of Napa Valley. Offering a seamless fusion of culture and...
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$2995*
Majestic snow capped peaks, expansive alpine meadows, tumbling waterfalls, and charming Victorian hotels beckon hikers to explore the San Juan Mountains of Southwestern Colorado; home of Ryder- Walker Alpine Adventures. From bubbling hot springs and historic hotels, to the outposts of bank robbers and miners gone “mad”, Colorado mountains over a mother lode of scenic hikes and colorful towns. Ryder-Walker’s...
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$2900*
Majestic snow-capped peaks, expansive alpine meadows, tumbling waterfalls, a charming Victorian hotel and more beckon hikers to explore the San Juan Mountains of Southwestern Colorado; home of Ryder- Walker Alpine Adventures. From bubbling hot springs and historic hotels, to the outposts of bank robbers and miners gone “mad”, Colorado mountains offer a mother lode of scenic hikes and colorful towns....
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$1800*
Hear It From Our Guests
“At times we felt like we were back in Switzerland. The scenery was gorgeous, the fall colors spectacular, the weather cooperative, and it was a congenial if small group. The hiking was challenging but not drop-dead challenging and we were pleased that we did okay at altitude, living as we do at sea level. Given the location of the towns and the hikes, there is absolutely no way we could have done this without guides and support.” (Rocky Mountain High Life)
“We had an outstanding Ryder-Walker experience. We did all the hikes with extensions. We are all looking forward to more hikes in the future.” (Rocky Mountain High Life)
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