Horseback/Pack/Fishing Photo & Testimonial

Horseback, Pack and Fishing Photos & Testimonials

TESTIMONIALS NOTE: The following references are provided as a courtesy to potential clients of OutWest Guides, Marble, Colorado. Their contact information is not to be used for solicitations or other invasions of their privacy.

Hi,

I speak for my whole family when I say how great of a time we had on our pack trip last week. We can't thank you enough for how much fun we had; the horses, the fishing, the food, and the camping were all incredible...not to mention the spectacular views! Riding up to Hasley Pass was unforgettable, I never would have imagined we would see the view we saw at the top. Everything about our trip was great, even the excitement the bear brought! Not many vacations leave you feeling sad that it's over the way our trip with you guys did. I couldn't have asked for a better way to experience my first trip out west, it was definitely my favorite part of our vacation. Thank you so much. I hope we'll be back to do another trip in the future!

And if you ever need summer help please keep me in mind, my mom was serious when she said "we've got your hand for next summer"! I would even love to be an intern if you would use my help. It would mean a lot to me and I know I would learn so much from you guys. I learned so much in just the short amount of time I spent with you!

Thank you again so much!

-Alison Potts

Killingworth, CT

Dan,

Thanks again for taking Clara and me on a horseback riding trip. Definitely one of the most memorable things we did on the trip. I don’t considered myself as a horse person, but I really enjoyed it. Take a look at the pictures of the baby elk and some others I have attached. The big game hunting trips you guys guide sound like about the coolest thing in world…

Thanks again and enjoy your summer,

Andrew Sullivan

1915 Sherman Ave, Apt 1

Madison, WI 53704

608.444.0236

Dear Nate and Dan,

Thank you for a wonderful experience on Saturday morning. We all had a great time! After the ride, we couldn’t stop talking about how great it was and how professional & friendly you both were. My little girl had a great first riding experience, she felt safe and even “confident” she could really do this on her own.

I know that Chad and I definitely will come back at some point and call you up. You will be highly recommended on our list! By the way, we did recommend to Avalanche Ranch that they link your website in lieu of chair mountain stables for horseback riding experiences.

Thank you.

I am attaching some photos of our trip.

Enjoy!

Cynthia P. Schembri

Nate & Dan,

Heidi and I can't thank you guys enough for such a memorable ride we had on Saturday in Marble!

From the exceptional customer service,beautiful well-mannered horses and guides, your trail selection and post ride lunch at Woody's, it was a day we will always cherish!

I plan on insisting to my clients that taking a short scenic drive to Marble to experience the expertise of the crew at OutWest guides is a "must do" on their vacation to Colorado!

Warm regards,

Scott Nichols

Aspen Trout Guides,Inc.

Colo. Outfitter Lic. #509

www.aspentroutguides.com

in business since 1981

Colorado horseback day trips Marble Glenwood Springs Aspen Carbondale

Jesse and I had a fabulous time fishing with you. Jesse has invested in getting himself set up with gear and goes up any chance he gets. I have also been several times since our trip with you (borrowing spare gear from my dad) and have even caught and landed a fish on my very own. More of a legendary feat than you can imagine, since I was previously convinced that I was cursed and could not catch fish as a karhmic condition. Thanks again and expect to see my dad up there within the next year!

Anne Koshio

Dan,

Just wanted to say another quick "thank-you". It was an experience that we will never forget and hope to do next year. (Now that we can walk again!) Here are some pictures. We are in the process of making a couple of discs that we will send to you as soon as they are completed. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Sincerely,

Krista, Corey, Cat & Georgia

Hi,

My daughter and I are still talking about the two-hour ride we went on with you last summer. It was without a doubt one of the best experiences we have had. The horses were the best and so was the company. As to the surroundings………. words fail me. I have never been anywhere that I felt was so beautiful or that I felt so connected to. The only problem was that it was that our time was way too short. We decided we had to get back there this year to spend some real time in Marble. We love to camp and we are planning a major camping trip this summer into Colorado. We hope to see you for several much longer rides or perhaps a pack trip this summer. We are up for anything that involves you and your horses. Her 13th birthday is July 7th and I would really like it to be special. I can’t think of any place more special than Marble.

Thanks,

Elaine Petrosino

Phoenix, AZ

I just wanted to thank you for the most amazing ride we had with you. My friends will never forget your hospitality and professionalism. The horses, lunch, scenery, and weather were a perfect 10!!! Thanks once again for taking us out.

Sincerely,

Ken Lane

President

Island/Def Jam Records

New York City

OutWest Guides offers the best horseback riding experience in the area. We live an hour away, and there are many other horseback riding businesses in the area, but none of them offer the reputation, staff, knowledge and seclusion as OutWest Guides. The views from the Elk Mountain Range are incredible and the horses are well-trained, magnificent animals. It was well worth the drive!!"

Kim Terry

Aspen Skiing Company

“My wife and I had a fabulous adventure-filled honeymoon thanks the crew at OutWest Guides. Their thoroughness, attention to detail, and experience kept us feeling safe and secure on the edge of our excitement. This was truly one of our all-time favorite moments.” Eric Hungate, Austin, Texas

Our horse meadow on a gorgeous October morning." As the youth program coordinator for the City of Glenwood Springs Parks & Recreation Department I would like to commend OutWest Guides. The OutWest Guides Company provided the participants in our Outdoor Adventure Camp with a safe, educational and fun horseback riding experience. They spent ample time providing information on the basics of horsemanship and geared the discussion to the level of comprehension of our participants, which ranged in age from 7 to 14 years old. This informational discussion enhanced the children's experience during the ride and was a valuable addition to the experience. The horses were top notch and were cycled through to enable the 72 participants in our Outdoor Adventure Camp to have a fresh and happy horse to ride."

Thanks,

Eric Brendlinger

Youth Program Coordinator

Parks & Recreation Department

City of Glenwood Springs

970-384-6311

ericb@ci.glenwood-springs.co.us

My family and I so much enjoyed the two hour ride we took with you last Thursday at 4 p.m. that I have e-mailed the Redstone Inn recommending you. I sent the Redstone Inn this note:

"Last week my family and I spent 3 nights at the Redstone Inn. I just want to let you know how much we enjoyed our stay there. It is a splendid place and I've been telling all my friends about it.

One of the highlights of our trip was taking a 2-hour horseback ride in the mountains. We used "OutWest Guides" just outside of Marble. They are a well run outfit, very professional, courteous, and their horses are in excellent shape. I thought you could recommend them to your other guests. I didn't see

any of their flyers in your lobby, however. We found them just by chance.

Thanks again for giving us a great trip. We hope to return some day."

Maybe you could drop off some of your brochures for their lobby? Thanks again for the great ride.

Sincerely,

Elizabeth Kay

Lyle Bates and Tommy Thames fishing their way up the North Fork of the Crystal into our Love’s Cabin camp. " OutWest Guides not only know the most productive and consistent fisheries, they have a way of maximizing the outdoor experience. The guides' ambience and personal knowledge make the fishing trip a pleasure for the novice and veteran."

J. H. Thames, Jr.

Park Development

Jackson, MS

We apologize for the delay in sending to you our heartfelt thanks for what proved to be the highlight of our trip out to Colorado- the day ride with "OutWest Guides". We loved every minute of that day-long ride up toward the Maroon Bells- you all were terrific in selecting the right horses and saddles for each of us, letting us know what you expected from us re safety and the "tricky' parts of the paths, explaining to us about what we were seeing, and just having fun and enjoying the beautiful scenery above Marble, CO. Even with us being "city slickers" and having a long hard ride up to 13,000 ft. we felt invigorated and not very sore the next day.

We'd love to serve as a reference if you ever need it- which I doubt you will. It truly was a magnificent ride on a wonderful day.

Our thanks again and our best to "Out West Guides".

Diane Hedgecock and Val, Julie and David Mezainis

Washington, D.C.

I just wanted to thank all of you, especially our guide, for one of the most enjoyable, and most beautiful trail rides I have been on. It definitely exceeded my expectations. Marble is such a beautiful place and something about seeing it all on horseback really does make it a little slice of Heaven. I didn't really get the chance to thank our wrangler, he is a really great guy. The views were amazing but he made the trip very enjoyable. So THANK YOU! I had such a wonderful time and I can't wait to come back and experience it again.

Sincerely,

Britney Wever

Sutherland, NE

w_britney@hotmail.com

Hello,

Remember me, the one with all the questions??

Well, we just got back home and I wanted to write to thank you for such a wonderful time on our 2 hour trail ride a week ago Sat. All your workers there are so friendly. Our guide was a very nice young man and showed us a wonderful time. Your horses were excellent, they were so responsive, very light with their cues, VERY well behaved. They took very good care of us on the trails.

So a huge THANK YOU for such a great time and we will sure recommend you.

Mitch & Geri Hurst

bambi336@aol.com

The trip I took this summer of 2004 with OutWest Guides into the wilderness above Crystal with two lady friends and three girls was an ideal experience. It was highlighted by the delight of riding Missouri Trotters. Smooth, swift and easy, they left us with no soreness after three days of riding.

We had misty rainy weather going in but the pre-set up tents gave us a place to dry out and settle in on arrival. Meals were good, hearty and tasty. The fire was warm even in the drizzle while we watched elk graze high above us on the mountain rim. The horses and mules entertained us with their antics and the weather slowly came around. We hiked the steam bed and skinny dipped in the shallows when the sun came out. Riding up to the pass gave us views and wild flowers galore. All of us filled our senses and our souls with the grandeur of the Rockies when the sun smiles and the breezes lift the spirit. Everyone should be so lucky as to have such a moment when God holds you in the palm of His hand.

Julia Jitkoff

Aspen, Colorado

SUMMER HORSEBACK RIDES

This was a wonderful horseback riding trip! Beautiful views combined with great horses added up to a great time. Our two-hour riding trip was filled with horsemanship tips, variety and relaxation. It was hard to think of anything that wasn't positive about this trip …I highly recommend this outfitter!!!

Claire Ballinger

New York