Backpacking

Sleeping under the stars is evenbetterwhen you can get away and have plenty of solitude, far from the campground. Coloradowilderness Rides and Guides offers two-day and threeday backpacking trips for thosewho want to try trekking into the mountains for a night or two, in Rockymountain National Park and the Indian Peaks Wilderness. Starting at $595/person.

Coloradowilderness Rides and Guides, 720-242-9828, coloradowildernessridesandguides.com

Fly-fishing

Montana has the fame of “A River Runs Through It,” but Colorado has some amazing fly-fishing, too. Take a half-day, 3/4-day or full-day guided fly-fishing trip on one of four rivers near Carbondale: the Roaring Fork, Crystal, Fryingpan or Colorado. Crystal Fly Shop in Carbondale offers trips for all abilities of fly-fishers and includes flies and use of rods andwaders (if needed). Starting at $250/person.

Crystal Fly Shop, 970-963- 5741, crystalflyshop.com

Stand-up paddleboarding

Whether you’re just beginning or would like some help with developing your technique, 5280 Paddlesports offers 75-minute group or private SUP lessons on Chatfield Reservoir, with all equipment provided. Starting at $45/person.

5280 Paddlesports, 720-215-8900, 5280paddlesports.com

Whitewater rafting

If splashing through Class II and III rapids on a boat with a paddle in your hand sounds fun to you, Telluride Outside runs two different half-daywhitewater rafting trips on the Sanmiguel River frommay through July, aswell as full-day options. Minimum age is 12 years old. Starting at $95/person.

Telluride Outside, 800-831-6230, tellurideoutside.com