About Us

Family-owned, 45 years in business, almost 60 years of experience, next-generation in transition to take over and carry on the family tradition.

A. J. Brink outfitters

Get to Know Us

We are a local small business, family-owned and operated, own and have raised a majority of our horses/mules. A.J. Brink Outfitters has been in business since 1975 and Jim and Adrienne worked for the outfitter for years prior to purchasing the business.

We provide all custom trips and we’ll take one rider on a trip or larger groups as booked. Our terrain allows for a different experience on each ride we offer, you could ride here many times and never see the same landscape!

We are surrounded by the White River National Forest and Flattops Wilderness, as well as BLM on all sides.

What our guests say...

What a diamond in the rough! We booked the day before, over the phone. Super service and beautiful ride. Our guide, Bass, was so sweet and took so many pictures for us. Horses are well cared for and happy. Booking another trip soon. Thanks!!

Brink Outfitter guide Bass did a great job making an enjoyable ride for our family, including a 10 year old. Bass was professional, polite, and knowledgeable. The one hour ride she took us on had beautiful views of the mountains and lake. The horses were well behaved and well kept. Perfect for beginners and first timers.

very cool trail around the lake up the mountain to a cave we did the cave tour with this group. Very nice people, clean and obedient horses all really enjoyed. #3 of us were brand new riders and they made us very comfortable. Great place to enjoy and the restaurant had homemade pie that was delicious

We just had lunch at the restaurant and it was fantastic! The biggest chicken fried steak ever...and delicious. The view of the lake is very nice and the giant herd of hummingbirds are a delight. It's certainly worth the drive up the Colorado River Road to find it.

How to Get Here

A.J. Brink Outfitters is located right at Sweetwater Lake.

***An important note: You will be changing counties about half way up Sweetwater Rd. At that point the addresses start over in numerical order. Many people believe they have gone too far and turn around. They have not, which is why we explain the “full 10 miles” thoroughly.***

Directions from Vail or Avon:

Take I-70 West to exit 133 Dotsero (Right turn off interstate ramp onto Hwy 6)
Follow along Hwy 6 almost 1 mile to roundabout
Take first Right turn out of roundabout on to Colorado River Rd
Drive 7 miles on Colo. River Rd
Left turn on Sweetwater Rd.
Drive a full 10 miles on Sweetwater Rd (until you see the large Sweetwater Lake Resort & AJ Brink Outfitters sign)

Directions from Glenwood Springs:

Take I-70 East to exit 133 Dotsero (Left off interstate ramp)
Take the second Right turn out of the roundabout onto Colorado River Rd
Drive 7 miles on Colo. River Rd
Left turn on Sweetwater Rd.
Drive a full 10 miles on Sweetwater Rd (until you see the large Sweetwater Lake Resort & AJ Brink Outfitters sign)

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