High Mountain Hunts, LLC - Pagosa Springs, Colorado

Adam Nelms

A fun hunt with a great group! Guides were awesome. The lodging and food were top notch. Saw lots of game. HMH is an awesome outfit and I plan to hunt with them again!

Derrek Staley

Awesome Outfitter and great experience! We had this hunt planned for almost 2 years and they really delivered when it finally came. The lodge you stay in is really nice, had great food to eat every night and a lot of story telling from the day’s hunt from all the other hunters and guides around the dinner table. The Outfitter, Nick really did a good job pairing up clients with guides based on the kind of experience each hunter wants. Some of the guys wanted a more laid back hunt, my hunting partner and I said we just want to get our first elk and were willing to hunt hard to get one. We were paired with Cassidy who wanted to get us on some elk just as bad as we did and he didn’t disappoint! We saw tons of elk, deer & a few bears every spot we went to. Cassidy is one of the best spotters out there, can find game at long distances right away. Nick assigned an extra guide to us on the third day of the hunt to help increase our chances of success. He also had guides that were out looking for elk for us in other spots when they weren’t with other clients. Really multiplied our chances of success. Carlos, who had just finished up with another client went out with us on the 3rd day and we ended up doubling up elk that day! I shot a 300” bull in the morning and my hunting partner shot a nice one that afternoon. All the guides are just good dudes and fun to hunt with. I’m planning to do another hunt with HMH in a couple years when I can draw a mule deer tag there. Definitely recommend these guys!

Mark Kubasak

If you’re considering an elk hunt, I highly recommend High Mountain Hunts in Colorado. From start to finish, it was an incredible experience. The accommodations at the lodge were top-notch, offering a cozy and comfortable place to unwind after a day in the mountains. The views were absolutely breathtaking, and the food at the lodge was nothing short of 5-star quality.

Our guide, Kass, was fantastic—knowledgeable, friendly, and always eager to ensure we had the best opportunities. We saw plenty of bulls and even had shots on a few. Carlos and Brad went the extra mile, helping my buddy spot and take down his first bull elk, which was an unforgettable

Brandon

My experience with High Mountain Hunts was nothing short of amazing! I was a first time hunter, but I have been shooting rifles for a long time. This year I made the leap and finally did my first hunt. I spent a lot of time finding the right outfit that fit my needs, and HMH couldn’t have been a better fit. The owner and operator of the outfit, Nick, was extremely patient with me while explaining how the process works, in addition to the helpful info found on their website. He really took the time to get to know me, and match me up with the perfect guide for my hunts. I was lucky enough to have been matched up with Cody Kimsey as my guide, and I couldn’t have asked for a better all around match. Cody took the time to ask if I had any physical limitations and what my comfort level was for the hunt. Additionally, I purchased an Elk, Deer, and Bear tag for second rifle season, so he made a point of understanding my priorities for the hunt. Each day Kimsey had an amazing plan for remote hunting locations, and we had an overall amazing success rate. His eagle eye and passion for hunting were extremely obvious front the moment I met him. He had spent the past couple of months traversing the steep Colorado land, helping to understand where the animals had been migrating. On top of his incredible ability to spot animals, we had a great time just getting to know each other.

The day prior to the season opening all of the hunters were allowed to confirm the zero of our rifles. This turned out to be incredibly valuable, because myself and several other hunters hadn’t been able to adjust our zero for the change in altitude and barometric pressure.

I really loved the lodge setup, as it naturally encouraged getting to know the other hunters and guides. Nick and Terra were also amazing at making sure everyone felt comfortable and was having a good time. The food at the lodge was much better than all of the restaurants I ate in Pagosa Springs, and I really enjoyed eating out in the town if that says anything about the quality of the food at the lodge.

In the end, I was able to get a beautiful bull and buck. I will absolutely be back again next year, and will likely have a friend or two join me. Thank you to everyone at High Mountain Hunts for an amazing first hunt!

Emanuel Ecker

Have to thank high mountain hunts for an incredible western hunting experience. My guide Cody led me to my first elk. The entire team is willing to put in so much effort for the hunter it’s amazing. Calling family and friends to help pack out your animal. The lodging and meals are five star. Nick the outfitter has put together a truly amazing experience for his clients.

sam moore

Highly Recommend HMH & Cassidy! I have hunted 2 seasons with HMH and with Cassidy: both have been amazing! First year we harvested a great Bull Elk and Mule deer during 2nd Rifle season. This year we harvested my 1st Muzzle Loader Bull Elk! I truly enjoyed both hunts and look forward many more with HMH and Cassidy!

Tanner J Voiers

High Mountain Hunts far exceeded my expectations for my first guided hunt back in October. All the guides are top notch and very friendly. Guide Rick went above and beyond to give me the best opportunity to harvest a bull, which I did in the first 5 minutes of opening season! Not only was the hunting experience great, but the food and accommodations were 5 stars. This was a one-time bucket list trip; however, I’m already booked to go back this fall for bow season. If you’re looking for a first-class hunt with even better accommodations, HMH is the outfitter for you.
-Bill Voiers, 72

steven lucht

I can't say enough about HMH. I've done numerous guided hunts in the West and Midwest, but my hunt with HMH as my outfitter far exceeded past experiences and expectations. Prior to, during, and after the hunt, Nick, his support staff and guides were top notch, as was the food and lodging. I filled my elk tag with a legal bull(I wasnt being picky this hunt)and had many opportunities for decent mule deer bucks which I ultimately elected to pass on. I feel like I've found the team to stick with for my yearly western hunts. I can confidently recommend HMH for a quality, enjoyable hunt.
Update: I hunted again in '24 with HMH. I stand behind my previous 5 🌟 review. Top notch outfitter. Can't say enough about the lodge, food, and the support staff. The guides are amazing. Carlos, my guide for this trip, was incredible! Fun, punctual, super hard working and geez did he know the area, the animals and how to hunt them! He put me on a nice bull for the freezer and a great muley (my 1st) for the wall. Like I said in my first review, I've found my go-to outfitter for Colorado. I trust Nick and HMH to provide excellent lodging/food, amazing guides and a great opportunity for deer/elk on fair chase, mountain hunts in a game rich unit of CO. Fitness, shooting ability and positive attitude is up to the hunter! Already planning on HMH in '25!