Human Footprints on Garden of the Gods

Human Footprints on Garden of the Gods

When you stand at the base of a 300-foot towering sandstone fin, the sheer scale of the Garden of the Gods hits you all at once. The geology alone—sculpted by the raw forces of nature over 300 million years—is enough to steal your breath. But at Adventures Out West,...
Gliding Through the Garden of the Gods On An AOW Segway

Gliding Through the Garden of the Gods On An AOW Segway

Imagine trading the sweat of a steep hike for the effortless hum of a self-balancing machine. In the heart of Colorado Springs, Adventures Out West (AOW) offers a way to experience the nation’s #1 city park that feels less like a standard tour and more like a scene...
How AOW Created the Most Unique Zipline Course in Colorado

How AOW Created the Most Unique Zipline Course in Colorado

Forget the cookie-cutter wooden towers and flat forest glides. In the rugged shadows of Pikes Peak, Adventures Out West (AOW) decided to tear up the traditional blueprint. By trading artificial poles for ancient granite and replacing “rides” with...
How the AOW Nickname Creates Your Best Experience

How the AOW Nickname Creates Your Best Experience

Our “Western” theme at Adventures Out West invites you to lose track of time. Not only do our dashing Tour Drivers adorn Western gear, but they have carefully chosen a name to unleash the Western spirit further! In the late 1800s, gunslingers were known for using...
How “Adventure” Needs Adventure Vehicles

How “Adventure” Needs Adventure Vehicles

The Wellens Family loved inviting their family and friends on thrilling visits through the Pikes Peak region. So it was a natural fit when they decided to start Adventures Out West in 1973 with one CJ Jeep and one balloon. Fast forward to 2026, Greg Wellens, one of...