Guided Adventures
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Guided Adventures
Eleven’s Water Adventures from Alpine to Ocean
Each of our lodges offers you incredible access to place-based water sports, which we will customize to you and your group. Enjoy private whitewater outings, experience the Caribbean Sea like few others can, or take our helis and SUPs to otherwise inaccessible glacial lakes. With a full fleet of equipment, we’ll get you out on the water for personalized adventures wherever you go.
Water Sports with Eleven
Kayaking
Paddle pristine waters with Eleven’s expert guides, whether you’re navigating remote fjords in Iceland, cruising past waterfalls in Patagonia, or tracing the shores of Lake Wanaka in New Zealand. Our kayaking experiences include a mix of sea kayaking in hard-shell boats and inflatable kayaking on swift-moving rivers—so you can choose the style and pace that fits your adventure. Whether it’s a relaxed paddle on a high-alpine lake or an adrenaline-fueled river run, you’ll get up close with the natural world. Available in Iceland, France, Chile, and New Zealand.
Rafting
Take on the world-class rapids of Chile’s Futaleufú River, or raft right past Taylor River Lodge in Colorado. With expert guides, top-of-the-line gear, and breathtaking backdrops, our rafting adventures bring you adrenaline-filled experiences around the world. Available in Colorado, Iceland, France, Chile, New Zealand, and British Columbia.
Stand-Up Paddleboarding
From the glacier-fed lakes of Patagonia and New Zealand to Colorado’s alpine reservoirs, Eleven’s stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) experiences offer both serenity and adventure. With a variety of heli-accessed paddling destinations and expert guides to show you the way, SUPing offers a unique way to explore some of the world’s wildest landscapes. Available in Colorado, Iceland, Chile, New Zealand, and British Columbia.
Canyoning
Slide, jump, and swim through remote rainforest canyons with Eleven’s expert guides. Navigate natural rock chutes, deep pools, and waterfalls—plus combine abseiling, jet boats, or even a heli drop in select locations. Outfitted with a wetsuit and top gear, you’ll explore wild canyon landscapes one exhilarating descent at a time. Available in France, New Zealand and Iceland.
Wake Boat Water Sports
Join us in The Bahamas and enjoy a day trip on our 24-foot wake boat, specially designed for wakeboarding, wake surfing, and tubing. This five-hour, in-harbor adventure is ideal for six to eight guests of all experience levels and includes expert guidance and top-notch equipment. Available in The Bahamas.
Surfing
There’s no such thing as “too cold” at Eleven Deplar Farm. With our super thick wetsuits, you’ll ride Iceland's best right-handers and occasional left breaks. Keep an eye out for local pro Heiðar Logi, master of these North Atlantic waters. If you’re lucky, he’ll offer some pointers. Available in Iceland.
Meet Our Team
Our Global Team of Professional Guides
Our ocean and river guides and boat captains are skilled professionals with deep local knowledge of the area.
Chris Bradley
Chris Bradley is Eleven’s Guide Operations Manager at Deplar Farm. Originally from England, he now lives in Siglufjörður, Iceland. An avid bikepacker and mountaineer, he leads Eleven’s busiest guide team, delivering world-class adventures.
Sólrún María Arnardóttir
Sólrún Arnardóttir is a multi-sport guide at Deplar Farm. An Iceland native, she brings deep outdoor expertise and a passion for sharing Iceland’s wild terrain with guests year-round.
Dave Bumgarner
Dave Bumgarner is an AMGA-certified guide with over 20 years of experience leading ski, climbing, and river adventures across Colorado and around the globe.
Josh Stupka
Josh Stupka is a river and mountain guide for Eleven, blending nearly two decades of experience with a passion for connecting people to wild places through water, trails, and shared stories.
Billy Rankin
Billy Rankin is a veteran ski and mountain guide for Eleven with 30 years of experience. Based in Crested Butte, he’s passionate about deep powder, good people, and unforgettable days outside.
Ben Ammon
Ben Ammon is an IFMGA-certified guide for Eleven. Based in Crested Butte, he thrives on sharing once-in-a-lifetime experiences with guests across North America’s wildest mountains.
Michaela Jezkova
Michaela “Míša” Jezkova is a guide in Iceland with a passion for sharing nature and wellness with guests.
William Desaulniers
Will Desaulniers is a ski and adventure guide based in Iceland. A Quebec native, he combines guiding with a background in filmmaking and van building.
Tom Hoyland
Thomas “Tom” Hoyland is a guide at Deplar Farm with over 12 years of experience in mountain, water, and rope-based guiding.
Enric Llorens
Enric Alacambra Llorens is a Lead Guide at Deplar Farm. Originally from Barcelona, he’s passionate about taking guests beyond their comfort zones through outdoor challenges.
Elise Brizes
Elise Brizes is a cat skiing and backcountry guide based in Crested Butte. With a background in engineering and avalanche education, she brings both technical skill and contagious energy to the mountains. When she’s not guiding, she’s outside, writing to friends, or hanging with her two cats, Remy and Ru.
Jeff Horvat
Jeff Horvat has spent more than half his life guiding rafting, mountain biking, and hiking adventures across Colorado. He loves sharing the outdoors with guests and creating unforgettable days.
Andres Silva
Andrés Silva is a Mountain and River Guide at Rio Palena Lodge, specializing in rafting, kayaking, hiking, and heli-assisted adventures. Originally from Viña del Mar, Chile, now based in Pucón, he’s passionate about discovering remote backcountry and sharing those experiences with guests.
Nick Jenkins
Nick Jenkins is the Guide Operations Manager at Rio Palena Lodge. Originally from Wyoming and now based in Alaska, he brings years of adventure leadership and a passion for building strong teams in wild places.
Laila Marie Hausberg
Laila Hausberg guides guests at Deplar Farm, sharing her deep passion for Iceland’s nature, culture, and horses. Originally from Hamburg, she now calls Iceland home.
Harbour Island, Bahamas
Experience Water Sports with Eleven
Eleven’s Custom Adventures
From heli-fishing to cat-skiing, every adventure starts and ends with you. Our guides combine your preferences with a savvy way of making you feel like a local.
Heli-Skiing
Our heli operations access some of the world’s most pristine ski terrain. From Iceland to Patagonia, drop into untracked open faces and steeps with skilled guides.
Cat-Skiing
Experience day after day of the deepest, fluffiest powder in Colorado at our exclusive cat-skiing tenure, accessed directly from our Crested Butte lodges.
Fly Fishing
From sight fishing for browns on the South Island to targeting Atlantic salmon on the Hölkná, we deliver the best guides, gear, and access in New Zealand, Iceland, Patagonia, Colorado, and The Bahamas.
Hiking
Hiking terrain surrounds our lodges, so you can slow down and connect with nature in otherworldly ecosystems. Spot wildlife, native wildflowers, and have lunch with a view.
Biking
Our lodges offer customized cycling adventures of all kinds, from Tour de France segments to e-mountain biking and lift-served downhill. All levels are welcome.
Mountaineering
From the famed Guide’s Ridge in Crested Butte to a heli-accessed climb in the Andes, summit technical peaks with our guides safely leading you.
Wellness
Our guided wellness offerings reflect each lodge’s unique setting. Try contrast therapy with a Taylor River plunge, a Viking Sauna Ritual in Iceland, and a personalized massage in Chile.
Music
Experience music the Eleven way with private shows at our alpine huts in France, jam sessions at our recording studio in Iceland, and VIP passes at our venue in Crested Butte.
Explore the World of Eleven
From fly fishing updates to new wellness offerings, we’re here to inspire you to keep exploring. Check out our content to see all the ways you can adventure with Eleven.
Article
2025-03-10
Hunting Sea Monsters
The fight to banish open-net pen salmon farms in Iceland
Video
2025-02-10
Heli-Skiing at Deplar Farm
Heli-skiing at Deplar Farm is a world of its own. Lay your edges into Iceland's maritime snowpack all the way down to the Arctic Ocean. The season kicks off in March.
Article
2025-01-15
The Many Faces of Patagonia
At Eleven Rio Palena Lodge, writer Brigid Mander discovers that heliskiing in the lesser-known Southern Andes is just the start of the adventure.
Photography by Chris Burkard
Article
2025-01-13
Ski to Sea: Behind the Scenes
Cover Photo: Bryan Gregson
Article
2024-12-12
The Drift: Issue No. 2 by Eleven Angling
Collected stories from angling adventures of the year that embrace those qualities, whether a how-to on fishing Chilean Patagonia's unique river-lake system, a biography on a Kiwi diehard chef-angler, or a backstage glimpse with the RnD team that dialed our newest Ski to Sea Experience.
Video
2024-12-11
Heli-Skiing at Eleven Revelstoke Lodge
Eleven Revelstoke Lodge is a powder mecca, with 300,000 skiable acres reserved just for Eleven. This area covers British Columbia’s big three: Central Monashees, Pinnacles, and Valhalla Mountains. It’s all the best terrain, and it’s all just for you.
Video
2024-10-16
Ski Season in the French Alps
Our French Alps chalets offer access to 7 world-class resorts within 30 minutes, with resort skiing, off-piste, sidecountry, ski touring, and heli-skiing. Watch our video and experience the adventrue.
Video
2024-09-25
Fly Fishing for Trout at Owen River Lodge in New Zealand
New Zealand's expansive wilderness, remote waters, and impressive numbers of large wild trout are among the reasons anglers travel great distances to fish this country's rivers and lakes.
Article
2024-08-30
How the Pink Sand Beaches of the Bahamas Get Their Color
Imagine a blush-colored sandy beach as far as the eye can see, bordered by the clear turquoise waters of the Atlantic Ocean. Take a swim, a stroll or a nap: You might never want to leave.
Video
2024-08-12
Rio Palena Lodge, Heli-Ski
At Rio Palena Lodge, you’ll ski untracked, pristine Andean descents, covering all types of terrain. Book this season and you’ll also get unlimited heli-ski flight time. After each ski day, spring-like conditions down in the valley offer plenty to do like waterfall hikes, mountain biking, whitewater rafting, and fly fishing. Exceptional lodging and a dedicated staff bring it all together for an adventure-packed stay.
Video
2024-07-03
Fly Fishing for Wild Trout in New Zealand at Cedar Lodge
Spectacular scenery, gin clear water, and phenomenal fishing for wild trout — New Zealand is a fly fishing destination like none other. At Cedar Lodge, an exciting heli-angling program offers anglers access to remote stretches of world-class water on New Zealand's South Island. This fishing experience is now highlighted in a new video from Todd Moen and Catch Magazine.
Video
2024-06-24
Scarp Ridge Lodge and Sopris House Fly-Through
Scarp Ridge Lodge and Sopris House, located in downtown Crested Butte, are your ultimate base for Rocky Mountain adventures. Explore endless single track, hike through vibrant wildflower meadows, fish the Gold Medal Taylor and Gunnison rivers, or tackle the rapids of the Taylor River.
Video
2024-06-05
Taylor River Lodge Fly-Through
Let's take a fly through Eleven Taylor River Lodge. Located in Colorado's picturesque Taylor Canyon, Taylor River Lodge is the ultimate family retreat. These riverside cabins pair thrilling outdoor adventures with exceptional lodging and first-rate amenities. Our expert staff and local guides craft custom itineraries, ensuring everyone in your group has an unforgettable and personalized stay.
Slideshow
2024-06-02
Picturing Patagonia: To the Ends of the Earth
Words By: Brigid Mander and Chris Burkard
Photography By: Chris Burkard
Video
2024-05-08
Bahama House Fly-Through
We're taking you to the pink sands of Harbour Island. Fly through a day in paradise at Eleven Bahama House. Experience everything from snorkeling with turtles and rays to cliff jumping to island hopping on our Scorpion RIB boat and more. Cap it off back at our private retreat with sunset cocktails overlooking the island.
Explore Eleven Lodges
Chile
Eleven Rio Palena Lodge
Set along the Rio Palena in Chilean Patagonia, this seven-bedroom lodge is a remote adventure base for fly fishing, glacier hiking, and heli-skiing. Along with expert guides and a helipad, the lodge also offers wood-fired hot tubs and a sauna.
Iceland
Eleven Deplar Farm
Named on Condé Nast's "Best Hotels in the World" list in 2023, Deplar Farm is a converted 15th-century sheep farm in northern Iceland. With 13 guest rooms and an expansive spa, the lodge also offers guided heli-skiing, sea kayaking, and fly fishing.
France
Eleven Chalet Hibou
Perched in a French village just across from Italy, Chalet Hibou brings guests to the epicenter of the Alps' best ski resorts, cycling routes, and hut-to-hut hikes. The lodge has seven guest rooms, a terrace hot tub, and year-round adventure guides.
Colorado, USA
Eleven Taylor River Lodge
Hidden in a canyon along the Taylor River, this forested collection of eight cabins delivers the best of the Gunnison Valley's fly fishing, mountain biking, and hiking. Along with a saltwater pool in the bathhouse, the lodge has a stocked trout pond.
Canada
Eleven Revelstoke Lodge
Eleven Revelstoke Lodge offers 300,000 exclusive acres of heli-skiing in the heart of British Columbia. With central access to Revy's local scene and summer adventures, this historic lodge has 12 rooms, a next-door eatery, and a private speakeasy.
Colorado, USA
Eleven Scarp Ridge Lodge
Eleven’s flagship property Scarp Ridge Lodge delivers a rare combination of exclusive cat-skiing and guided summer adventures in Crested Butte, a small mountain town known for its local charm. The lodge has five king rooms and a kids' bunk room.
Bahamas
Eleven Bahama House
Bahama House is a hidden retreat on Harbour Island with just 11 rooms. Draped in bougainvillea and dotted with colorful cottages, the property includes a pool, rum bar, and menu of offerings like bonefishing, snorkeling, and a pink sand beach day.
France
Eleven Chalet Pelerin
Chalet Pelerin combines a quiet village setting with 360-degree access to Europe's best skiing, hiking, and biking. Tucked away in a French hamlet, the five-bedroom chalet includes year-round guided adventures, an indoor pool, and a terrace hot tub.
Colorado, USA
Eleven Sopris House
Full of historic character, Sopris House is a next-door neighbor to Scarp Ridge Lodge in Crested Butte. Along with exclusive cat-skiing and guided summer adventures, the four-bedroom home offers a private wood-paneled saloon and outdoor courtyard.
New Zealand
Eleven Owen River Lodge
Known for delivering some of the world's best sighted brown trout fishing, Owen River Lodge includes expert guides and access to nearly 30 fisheries on New Zealand's South Island. The remote lodge is made up of three riverfront cottages.
New Zealand
Eleven Cedar Lodge
Accessing some of the South Island's most remote gin-clear water, Cedar Lodge offers a heli-fishing experience complete with expert guides and exclusive access. In addition to sight fishing, jet boating and hiking adventures are also available.
Chile
Eleven Martin Pescador Lodge
With two riverfront lodges in Chilean Patagonia, this multi-destination fly fishing experience delivers an unmatched variety of full-day floats. The expertly guided, seven-day itinerary is split between two lodges and accommodates up to 10 anglers.
Alaska, USA
Eleven Winterlake Lodge
Set deep in the Alaska Range, this rustic collection of lakeside cabins offers one million acres of guided adventures like glacier hiking, rafting, dog mushing, heli-skiing, and fly fishing. Accessed by float plane, Winterlake Lodge has six cabins.