Why go bad?
All about Bad Adventures
Have you lost yourself on a trip? Have you found that elusive headspace of actually living in the moment? We run meaningful adventures to incredible destinations with amazing people. Come get lost.
Our name is always a topic of conversation! It’s tongue-in-cheek, impossible to forget, and causes people to do dramatic double-takes. Bad Adventures celebrates “getting out there” and never taking ourselves too seriously.
To be 100% clear: our trips aren’t bad. In fact, we work hard to make them quite good! Check out our reviews. Or, better yet, join an adventure to see for yourself!
We're based in beautiful Colorado, USA and lead adventures in Colorado, Utah, Florida, Pennsylvania, and Switzerland. We kayak, backpack, and hike in locations that combine incredible views with unique, off-the-beaten-path adventures.
Love the idea of a kayak expedition or backpacking trip, but don't know where to start? Many of our adventures are beginner-friendly. You bring a base level of fitness and we'll bring the specialized skills instruction. Our guides love teaching.
Prefer to travel with an international mega-corp? Better look elsewhere. We're proud to be a small operator. We get to know everyone who travels with us and we wouldn't have it any other way.
Don't let the ironic name fool you. Operating fun adventures is serious business. Our guides have extensive training and years of experience. We carry proper safety gear, medical kits, and satellite phones in the backcountry.
Our adventures attract the most amazing people. Whether you're traveling solo (all our trips are solo-friendly), with a partner, or with friends - it's likely you'll enjoy your fellow travelers.
Life's too short to miss out on adventures. You'll look back and only regret the trips you didn't take.
Go bad! Register today for your next trip-of-a-lifetime!
When not guiding, studying, or working on projects with Engineers Without Borders, you'll find Natalie in her element on a long-distance thru-hike. She loves world travel and helping people expand their comfort zones.
Katie loves paddling, backpacking, and canyoneering. She’s always game for a good mountain scramble! While originally from Ohio, Katie loves sharing western adventures with others.
When not backpacking, kayaking, or mountain biking, you'll find Sarah curled up with a dystopian novel. She loves teaching outdoor skills and introducing people to the trails and rivers she guides. Sarah is a Wilderness First Responder and has AIARE 1 avalanche training.
Ross guides special programs, including the incredible Schuylkill River Sojourn. He's an avid trail runner and adventure racer.
Matt is the founder of Bad Adventures. Over the past 15 years, he has led more than 2,000 people on kayaking, canoeing, hiking, and backpacking trips. Matt is a Wilderness First Responder and Leave No Trace Master Educator. He has AIARE 1 avalanche training.
Bad Adventures hold permits to guide in some of the most spectacular adventure destinations on Earth, including Rocky Mountain National Park, Arches National Park, and Canyonlands National Park.
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