Summary
Clear Creek Advanced
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Prices From
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USD$ $79.00
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1st Departure
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05.16.2009
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Provider
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Arkansas Valley Adventures
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Destination
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Clear Creek
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Duration
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4 hours
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Challenge
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Easy
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Avg Rating
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Not Rated
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For serious paddlers only! Blast down the Lower Canyon of Clear Creek and enjoy one of the most continuous sections of whitewater in Colorado, only 30 minutes from Denver. Rush through impressive scenery and even more impressive gradient that drops 150 feet/mile through the canyon. The trip starts off with a bang with the infamous Beavers, two steep drops that are sure to get your attention. In the canyon, the excitement is non-stop through rapids like Guide Ejector, Hell's Corner, and Corkscrew. Paddling experience recommended, good physical fitness level required. Trip availability subject to water flows.
Itinerary
Day 1
For serious paddlers only! Blast down the Lower Canyon of Clear Creek and enjoy one of the most continuous and difficult sections of whitewater in Colorado, only 30 minutes from Denver. Rush through impressive scenery and even more impressive gradient that drops 150 feet/mile through the canyon. The trip starts off with a bang with the infamous Beavers, two steep drops that are sure to get your attention. In the canyon, the excitement is non-stop through rapids like Guide Ejector, Hell's Corner, and Corkscrew. Paddling experience recommended, good physical fitness level required, minimum age 15*. Trip availability subject to water flows.
ITINERARY: Arrive at the Clear Creek/Idaho Springs office, where you will be greeted by our friendly office staff. You will let us know you’ve arrived and sign waivers (**NOTE: if you are bringing children under 18 who are not your children, please make sure to bring waivers signed by their parents! You may not sign for them). You will then head outside to receive wetsuits and splash jackets (if the weather warrants their use), life jackets and helmets. You’ll have time to change into the clothes you want to wear on the river and to lock any of your other belongings—such as wallets, valuables and extra clothing—away in your vehicle.
Take Me to the River
It’s time to go to the river! We'll put on the river across the street from out office. Your guides will give you a thorough safety talk. Then you’ll get into the boat, pick up a paddle and listen to your guide give you some paddling instruction. You’ll practice your paddling skills, and before you know it you’ll be headed straight for the whitewater! Rush through impressive scenery and even more impressive gradient that drops 150 feet/mile through the canyon. The trip starts off with a bang with the infamous Beavers, two steep drops that are sure to get your attention, just seconds after learning how to paddle. In the canyon, the excitement is non-stop through rapids like Guide Ejector, Hell's Corner, and Corkscrew. At the end of your trip, an AVA vehicle will be waiting to take you back to the AVA office.
The Post-trip Review
After you’ve changed into your dry clothes, check out the hilarious and action-packed photos from the day. After viewing your photos, you’ll have an opportunity to have them printed right there at our office or to have them burned to a disc to take home and print out yourself. Our retail shop has tons of AVA and rafting paraphernalia, from t-shirts and hats to picture frames and coffee mugs.
Gear List
AVA provides wetsuits and splash jackets free of charge if the weather warrants their use. Wearing a wetsuit is often not necessary; they are most often needed early season, if the weather is rainy, for our Class IV-V trips, or for folks who get cold easily, such as small children. In addition please bring the following with you:
- Footwear: Bring shoes that stay securely on your feet and can get wet. Tennis shoes, sport sandals (that strap on), or water shoes all work very well. NO FLIP-FLOPS ALLOWED. AVA does not have booties for rent, however we do sell water shoes in our retail store at the AVA Outpost and at the Clear Creek office.
- Swimsuit to wear under wetsuit
- Sunglasses and strap to secure glasses
- Sunscreen and lip balm with sunscreen
- Additional Layers: Lightweight, quick-drying clothing. If you don’t want to wear a wetsuit (much of the summer it is too hot to wear one), please bring swimsuits and quick-drying shorts (nylon, etc) to wear. Fleece, polypropylene or other synthetic base layers (i.e. a Dri-fit shirt) are great additional layers in case we have cold or rainy weather. We recommend that you DO NOT wear cotton on the river. It stays wet and makes you cold. Save the cotton clothing to change into after your trip.
- Water Bottle
Travel Information
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Activity Location
Idaho Springs/Clear Creek Office
1319 Miner Street
Idaho Springs, CO 80452 USA
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