One of my college buddies started a bike touring company out of Ophir, CO a few years back and he looks to be making a go of it. Check out the NY Times write up that covers one of his choice rides:

http://travel.nytimes.com/2010/08/01/travel/01Biking.html?hpw

John is a certified backcountry guide, a boundle of positive energy and a hell of nice guy who followed his dreams and is reaping the rewards.
 
Alone in the woods, who stands to be King?

Thanks for the post Nathan. Sounds like a great life your friend leads. Sounds like awesome country to visit for a bike ride if you don't mind a week of pain. I have been to Colorado a few times and Arizona & Utah once but haven't made it to this area, yet.

Ryan