Discover Colorado's Wild Edibles with Expert Guides
Field Mycology and Wild Foraging in the Rocky Mountains
8+ Species Per Tour
Identified in the wild
Focus Groups
Small groups, real attention
Rocky Mountain Terrain
Colorado wilderness locations
Safety Certified
Wilderness first aid on every tour
Our Foraging Experiences
Explore the Rocky Mountains with expert mycologists
Public Mushroom Foraging Tour
Join fellow enthusiasts on a guided foraging adventure.
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Private Group Mushroom Foraging Tour
Exclusive experience for your group with personalized attention.
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One-on-One Mushroom Foraging Tour
Personalized instruction and deep dive into mycology.
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Overnight Mushroom Foraging Tour
Immersive multi-day experience with camping and foraging.
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Meet The Founder
Educating and serving through mycology in the Colorado Springs community and beyond.
Christopher Vinci
Founder & Director of Mycology Education
Christopher Vinci has guided thousands of Coloradans into the world of fungi through public workshops, university programs, guided forays, and nonprofit education initiatives — establishing Colorado Foraging Company as the Pikes Peak region's most trusted voice in mycology education and wilderness-based learning.
"We provide direct access to practical, science-based training that builds real confidence in identifying, understanding, and working with fungi — whether you're a complete beginner or a seasoned forager. From sustainable harvesting to a deeper understanding of fungi's ecological role, we make mycology accessible, applicable, and genuinely transformative."
— Christopher Vinci, Founder
Led by Experts. Guided by Passion.
Certified Field Mycologists
Every guide holds professional mycology certification and has logged thousands of hours identifying species in Rocky Mountain ecosystems.
Wilderness First Aid Trained
All guides are certified in wilderness first aid and carry emergency communication equipment on every expedition.
10+ Years in the Rockies
Our team has guided hundreds of foragers across Colorado's diverse elevations, seasons, and terrain types.
Your Safety Is Our First Principle.
Every Colorado Foraging Company experience is built around one non-negotiable: you go home safe, informed, and confident.
Strict ID Policy
When in doubt, we leave it out. No exceptions.
Small Group Sizes
Maximum 8 guests ensures individual attention at all times.
Leave No Trace
We teach and practice ethical, sustainable harvesting on every tour.
Emergency Ready
Emergency comms and first aid on every expedition, every time.
Take Your Team Into the Wild.
The best team-building doesn't happen in conference rooms. Colorado Foraging Company designs custom wilderness retreats for corporate teams — fully guided, fully memorable.
Request a Corporate Quote- Groups from 8 to 20+ guests
- Half-day, full-day, and overnight formats
- Gourmet foraged meal experiences available
- Fully custom itinerary built around your team
Giving Back to the Land and the Community
Colorado Foraging Company is committed to making nature education accessible to everyone. A portion of every tour supports our scholarship program, which provides free and subsidized foraging experiences to underserved youth, schools, and community organizations across Colorado.
Leave No Trace
Every tour practices ethical harvesting and land stewardship
Scholarship Program
Free and subsidized experiences for youth and community groups
Community Science
Contributing to mycological research and citizen science in Colorado
What Our Guests Say
"
I had no idea how much was growing right under my feet. Christopher made the whole day feel like a real adventure — I came home with a full basket and a completely new relationship with the outdoors.
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We did the private group tour for my partner's birthday and it was the best decision. Incredibly knowledgeable guide, beautiful location, and we actually found chanterelles.
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The overnight experience was unlike anything I've ever done. Foraging at dawn, a gourmet dinner under the stars, and more mushroom knowledge than I could absorb in one trip. Already planning to go back.
