Summary
Dowd Chute-Eagle River
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Prices From
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USD$ $75.00
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1st Departure
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01.01.0001
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Provider
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Arkansas Valley Adventures
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Destination
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Eagle River
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Duration
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3.5 hours
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Challenge
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Intermediate
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Avg Rating
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Not Rated
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The Eagle River (just minutes from Vail and Beaver Creek) is the home of Dowd Chute and offers some of the most intense and exciting, early-season rafting in Colorado. The quarter-mile stretch of river located in Dowd Junction is the most aggressive part of the river. The constriction of the banks creates a chute that you will blast through. The water levels are not dam-controlled and fluctuate with the weather. For this reason, each day we run the stretch we feel offers the best trip, depending on water conditions. This is a physically demanding trip. Good physical condition is recommended and a minimum age of 16 years is required. AVA and Lakota reserve the right to change minimum age requirement based on water flows and individual qualifications.
Note: Our Eagle River trips are run through a partner company, Lakota.
Itinerary
1/2 Day, Class IV-V
<P><FONT face=Verdana>Start out the day at our Eagle boathouse where you'll gear up before heading to the river. Our guides will give you a thorough safety talk, and then it's into the raft for some paddling instruction. After a bit of practice, get ready for the thrill of the Chutes! With nonstop Class IV rapids from the get-go, you won't be disappointed. </FONT></P>
Gear List
<P><FONT face=Verdana>Lakota provides wetsuits, splash jackets and booties free of charge. For these advanced trips, we highly recommend you bring additional synthetic layers (as described below). Please also bring the following with you:</FONT></P>
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<LI style="FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><FONT face=Verdana><B>Swimsuit</B> to wear under wetsuit </FONT>
<LI style="FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><FONT face=Verdana><B>Sunglasses</B> and strap to secure glasses </FONT>
<LI style="FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><FONT face=Verdana><B>Sunscreen</B> and lip balm with sunscreen </FONT>
<LI style="FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><FONT face=Verdana><B>Additional Layers: Lightweight, quick-drying clothing.</B> 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. These materials insulate you and keep you warm when you're wet. We recommend that you DO NOT wear cotton on the river. It stays wet and makes you colder. Save the cotton clothing to change into after your trip. </FONT>
<LI><B><FONT face=Verdana>Water Bottle</FONT></B></LI></UL>
Travel Information
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Activity Location
Lakota Guides Eagle Boathouse
429 Edwards Access Rd
Eagle, CO 81631 USA
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