Welcome to Adventures Out West.
Since 1973 we’ve been giving our guests the best in Rocky Mountain Adventure.
We own and operate all of our activities. As the premier recreation provider in Colorado we guarantee your time with us will be fantastic. Our staff of dedicated tourism professionals will take good care of you and are sure to show you a good time.
The Wellens Family pioneered adventure in the 70’s with the introduction of their commercial balloon operations. Captain Bruce and Crew Chief Patty chased balloons all over the west including Arizona and Colorado. The Wellens raised three boys ballooning, skiing, hunting and exploring with Jeeps and on horseback. Their knowledge of recreation is second to none. Generation 2 took over the business in 2003. Captain Gee Dub (Greg), took control and grew the business even further with the introduction of Segways, Ziplines and Bike Tours. As a certified ski instructor, Greg also books and coordinates Heli Ski Adventures and even builds snow sculptures. Greg and his wife Ellen are proud to offer recreation opportunities to all people and are proud of their track record as a good employer in the community. The 3rd generation now works in the business. Three more boys are chasing balloons, harnessing guests and booking tours. Our AOW family grows every year. In the summers over 120 team members serve our guests providing the best in the West.
Tours can be booked online or by calling (719-578-0935) to purchase your adventure tickets. Group inquiries should call our group sales team directly at 719-578-0935. Thank you for visiting and we look forward to showing you the Best in the West!
MAPS TO OUR LOCATIONS
- AOW HQ
- COS Balloon Flight Meeting Location
- Pikes Peak Ziplines - Manitou Springs
- COS Garden of The Gods Segway Tour Meeting Location
- Scottsdale Arizona Segway
- Denver/ Golden Jeep Tour
From Phoenix, Scottsdale & Points West
- Take Shea Boulevard to the Beeline Hwy (AZ 87)
- Turn Left (north) onto the Beeline Hwy
- Go past the Ft. McDowell Casino and Radisson Fort McDowell
- Cross over the Verde River
- Take your first left turn at the Fort McDowell Adventures sign onto N. Hiawatha Hood Rd
- Cross over the cattle guard and continue on unpaved road for approximately 2.5 miles
- Bear right at the fork
- Enter Fort McDowell Adventures!
From Mesa, Tempe & Points East
- Take the Red Mountain Freeway (Loop 202 East) to North Country Club Drive(AZ 87)
- North Country Club Drive(AZ 87) turns into the Beeline Hwy
- Go past the Ft. McDowell Casino and Radisson Fort McDowell
- Cross over the Verde River
- Take your first left turn at the Fort McDowell Adventures sign onto N. Hiawatha Hood Rd
- Cross over the cattle guard and continue on unpaved road for approximately 2.5 miles
- Bear right at the fork
- Enter Fort McDowell Adventures
I would like to thank you for the incredible Zipline adventure we had in Manitou last month. I never would have imagined that skiing off the zipline could be so fun! The staff was amazing and very helpful as always. I look forward to doing it again next winter. The ziplines are truly a year round activity.
I will continue to use Adventures Out West for all of my adventure needs both personally and professionally. My clients especially love the hot air balloon rides.
