Grand Junction Adventures

Guided climbing trips for beginner to advanced levels anchor the offerings at Grand Junction Adventures, a full-service outdoor education and rental hub in Grand Junction, Colorado. The company guides clients through the region’s diverse terrain, while river excursions include local townie trips on the Colorado River, multi-day adventures through Ruby Horsethief Canyon, and journeys along the Gunnison River through Escalante and Dominguez Canyons. Mountain biking services feature shuttles to popular local trails such as Ribbon and Third Flats, covering beginner, intermediate, and advanced routes across permitted Western Slope locations. Hiking guides lead groups to Rattlesnake Arches, which holds the second-largest concentration of natural arches in the area. Paddle boarding options extend beyond standard tours to include lessons, SUP yoga, and full moon community paddles. For independent adventurers, the business rents a wide variety of equipment, including rafts, paddle boards, and inflatable kayaks. The operation maintains a presence at the Las Colonias Shop in Grand Junction and operates out of Highline Lake State Park in Loma. Owner Elizabeth Fortushniak, who moved to Colorado in 1997 after working as a mountain guide in Leadville, brings an environmental science background to the business.