S+B Special Section: 2020 Experience + Adventure Guide
Originally published in the Summer 2020 issue of SPOKE+BLOSSOM.
A-Lodge Boulder, Lyons
+ Adventure Vans
The Boulder Adventure Lodge (A-Lodge for short) was founded in 2014 and located just five minutes from Boulder up Boulder Canyon. The A-Lodge caters to outdoor enthusiasts who want to be close to town but stay in a more natural setting to hike, bike, climb or fish right out their door. The A-Lodge has gone through extensive renovations, and also just opened its second location in downtown Lyons — strategically located between Boulder and Rocky Mountain National Park. A-Lodge also offers its Adventure Van program, featuring custom-built vans for rent that include an induction stove, plus-size sink, outdoor shower, mini-fridge, queen size plus bed, solar power, fan, furnace, lighting, racks for bikes inside the vehicle, storage and all the goodies from Mercedes Sprinter.
Boneshaker Adventures
Boneshaker Adventures empowers individuals and celebrates the joy of mountain biking through instruction, youth programs and adventures. Boneshaker Adventures believes the mountain bike is a powerful tool to build confidence and community. They offer instruction and mentorship programs for youth and adults, giving riders the skills necessary to overcome obstacles, on and off the trail. Riders build resilience and strengthen relationships, while joyfully cruising along Western Colorado’s world-class singletrack. Boneshaker Adventures also offers mountain bike clinics — perfect for those who want to brush up on a specific technique or acquire a completely new skill. Complete beginners are welcome at the clinics, and will receive a great intro to helpful riding fundamentals from highly qualified coaches. Be sure to stay in the loop on all the upcoming summer camps and programming for riders of all ages and abilities.
Moab 2020 Yoga &
Adventure Weekend
In Your Element hosts its 7th annual Moab retreat! Thursday afternoon through Sunday morning, October 8-11, 2020. Spread your toes, take a deep breath in, and get ready for the most empowering adventure of the fall season. Join In Your Element for good times around the fire at Moab’s Goose Island campsite. Navajo Sandstone cliffs and the Colorado River provide the backdrop for morning and evening yoga and meditation practices. Enjoy gourmet camping cuisine for breakfast and dinner, and free time during the day to explore Moab’s world-renowned trails, rocks, rivers, rejuvenating spas and unique and funky downtown — just four miles from your tent. Exploring Earth, Fire, Water and Air through daily practices and inquiry will leave you In Your Element. $495
Lizard Head Cycling Guides
Lizard Head Cycling Guides specializes in fully supported mountain bike vacations to the most remote and scenic landscape in the American West. This summer join them in their backyard of Colorado, where they are offering safe, family-friendly, kid wilding tours.
Western Slope SUP
Western Slope SUP specializes in stand up paddle adventures, from lessons to multi-day river tours. Based in Hotchkiss, their signature SUP river trip tours the Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area. Check them out for rentals, whitewater rafting and SUP tours.
RockyTrax Adventure Rentals
RockyTrax offers camper and dual sport/dirt bike rentals and guided off road bike tours in Western Colorado. RockyTrax has established federal permits to deliver and set up campers on nearby public lands — just let them know your needs!