3 days, 2 nights, Class III.We realize that "fun" is sometimes defined by less than a hair-raising experience. Put life's stress on hold and join us overnight on the Arkansas River for a three-day, two-night trip through the Narrows and Brown's Canyon. A great balance between whitewater fun and incredible scenery with the details arranged by us! Hearty meals are included and prepared fresh by your guides as you relax riverside. The only thing you need to bring is a sleeping bag. Minimum age 5 yrs/50 lbs. (AVA reserves the right to change age requirements depending on water levels and individual qualifications.)
The 2 Day Advanced trip combines some of the best whitewater of the Arkansas River. You'll start with the class III-V Numbers and you'll end at the bottom of Browns Canyon. This trip provides excellent advanced whitewater with beautiful scenery before we break for camp just above Browns Canyon in the proposed wilderness area. This trip is excellent for groups looking to get away from it all for a couple of days. We'll provide lunch, dinner, breakfast, a snack and all your camping needs. You only need to bring your personal sleeping bag and a toothbrush!
Intermediate Class III, Overnight.This is an excellent weekend getaway. This trip is our Brown's Canyon Sizzler trip set up as an overnight. You'll arrive mid-afternoon the first day, raft into Browns Canyon, camp and have dinner in the canyon. A gear raft with all of your personal gear and provisions for the overnight will accompany you. You'll awake to a delicious breakfast, then paddle out mid-morning through Class III whitewater fun. You'll be back at your car around noon the second day. All necessary provisions except sleeping bags are provided.
Combine and save! Enjoy the best of our 24 Hours in Brown's Canyon overnight rafting trip and the best of our 1/2-day ziplining tour! This is a fantastic weekend getaway. Start the morning with one of the most exciting and popular Colorado mountain summer adventures - ziplining! Our zipline course is integrated into the wooded and craggy surroundings of our mountainous 43-acre Gold Camp property. Take in the views of snow-capped peaks and the Arkansas River as you zip from cliff to cliff between the pine and aspen trees. Break for a gourmet box lunch to refuel, then hit the river!This trip is our Brown's Canyon Sizzler trip set up as an overnight. You'll arrive mid-afternoon the first day, raft into Browns Canyon, camp and have dinner in the canyon. A gear raft with all of your personal gear and provisions for the overnight will accompany you. You'll awake to a delicious breakfast, then paddle out mid-morning through Class III whitewater fun. You'll be back at your car early-mid afternoon the second day.Minimum age 10, minimum weight 50 lbs.
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This trip offers something for everyone! Enjoy wildlife, serenity, and natural beauty that only the Colorado River can offer. You'll have plenty of time to take in historic cabins, scenic waterfalls, and steep canyon walls towering over 100' above your head. Bald eagles, black bears, and the endangered Colroado river otter are often seen on this fun section of the river. Radium hot springs offers an additional chance for relaxation while Jump Rock and Little Jump Rock will get your heart racing as you leap off the cliffs into the water. After arriving at camp, you'll have plenty of time for hiking, fishing, fossil hunting, or just relaxing beside the river while your guides prepare a delicious and hearty dinner. After a good night's sleep and filling breakfast, you'll be ready to head back out to the river for a morning of more fun and relaxation.Rapids on the Upper Colorado are Class II and great for all ages and ability levels. Minimum weight 30 lbs.
3 days, 2 nights, Advanced+ Class V.The ultimate overnight experience in Colorado! Your first two days are full of Class III whitewater fun. The first night you'll camp in the majestic and remote Brown's Canyon while your guides prepare a gourmet dinner for you. Hiking and fishing options abound at camp, or just relax under the stars.
Wake up to a delicious breakfast and raft the rest of the canyon through rapids like Zoom Flume, the Seven Stairs and Seidel's Suckhole. Halfway through the day, take a break as your guides prepare a riverside lunch for you. After Lunch you'll jump into Inflatable Kayaks (duckies) and paddle them to the take out. At the end of your second day on the river, we'll pick you up and drive you further north upstream to another riverside camp. But wait--the fun's not over! Spend the remainder of the afternoon rock climbing and rappelling riverside in Granite Gorge. No experience necessary; we'll teach you all you need to know.
On the third morning, after a hearty breakfast, prepare to run the most exhilarating whitewater on the Arkansas, the Class IV & V Pine Creek and the Numbers-also known as "The Gauntlet!" But first you'll rappel from your camp down into Granite Gorge, where you'll meet your rafts for this incredible day.
This trip provides the perfect progression from intermediate to the most advanced whitewater. We take care of all the details; all you need to bring is your sleeping bag. Minimum age 15 yrs. (AVA reserves the right to change age requirements depending on water levels and individual qualifications.)
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Enjoy a gentle Family Float trip on the Arkansas River while taking in the stunning Colorado scenery. This Class I & II float is intended for families with young children or those looking for just a taste of whitewater rafting. While floating past lush Cottonwood groves and rugged rocky cliffs you could encounter falcons, eagles and a variety of other wildlife. This relaxing float through Swallows Canyon is sure to be a treat!
Intermediate Class III.Only minutes from Summit County! Two miles of continuous whitewater punctuated with breathtaking views of the Gore Range. A great family trip. The Blue River has a very short season, so check for availability.
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Combine and save! Enjoy the best of Brown's Canyon and the best of our rock climbing in one convenient package! Learn the basics of climbing or expand your skills, and then experience the best of Colorado whitewater. We'll start out the morning going over belaying and rappelling. Whether you want to learn more about the sport of rock climbing so you can do it on your own or you just want to try it for the first time and experience the thrill of climbing, our programs are perfect for you. After a short break, it's time to hit the river! Excellent rafting for all ages and experience levels, Brown's Canyon delivers a mix of exhilarating whitewater and the majestic quality of a granite canyon. Minimum age 7, minimum weight 50 lbs.
Intermediate Class III, 3/4 dayRaft the nation's favorite stretch of river; go 16 miles through the famous Brown's Canyon. Supreme rafting for all ages and experience levels, this trip delivers a mix of exhilarating whitewater and the majestic quality of a granite canyon. Rouse your spirit in rapids like Zoom Flume, Pinball and many others. Minimum age 7 yrs/50 lbs.
Combine and save! Enjoy the best of Brown's Canyon and the best of our rock climbing in one convenient package! Learn the basics of climbing or expand your skills, and then experience the best of Colorado whitewater. We'll start out the morning going over belaying and rappelling. Whether you want to learn more about the sport of rock climbing so you can do it on your own or you just want to try it for the first time and experience the thrill of climbing, our programs are perfect for you. After a break for lunch it's time to hit the river! Excellent rafting for all ages and experience levels, Brown's Canyon delivers a mix of exhilarating whitewater and the majestic quality of a granite canyon. Minimum age 7, minimum weight 50 lbs.
Combine and save! Enjoy the best of Brown's Canyon with the best of our ziplining in one action-packed day! Start the morning with one of the most exciting and popular Colorado mountain summer adventures - ziplining! Our zipline course is integrated into the wooded and craggy surroundings of our mountainous 43-acre Gold Camp property. Take in the views of snow-capped peaks and the Arkansas River as you zip from cliff to cliff between the pine and aspen trees. Refuel with a hot chicken fajita lunch, then get ready for America's favorite stretch of whitewater. A great section for all ages and experience levels, Brown's Canyon delivers a mix of exhilarating whitewater and stunning scenery. Minimum age 10, minimum weight 75 lbs. maximum weight 250 lbs.
Intermediate Class III, 1/2 day. Raft the nation's favorite stretch of river, 10 miles through Brown's Canyon. Excellent rafting for all ages and experience levels, this trip delivers a mix of exhilarating whitewater and the majestic quality of a granite canyon. Blast through rapids like Zoom Flume and Pinball. This trip goes fewer miles than our Brown's Canyon Express trip. Minimum age7 yrs/50 lbs. (AVA reserves the right to change age requirements depending on water levels and individual qualifications.)
Combine and save! Enjoy the best of Brown's Canyon with the best of our ziplining in one action-packed day! Start the morning with America's favorite stretch of whitewater. A great section for all ages and experience levels, Brown's Canyon delivers a mix of exhilarating whitewater and stunning scenery. Take a moment to catch your breath, then get ready for one of the most exciting and popular Colorado mountain summer adventures - ziplining! Our zipline course is integrated into the wooded and craggy surroundings of our mountainous 43-acre Gold Camp property. Take in the views of snow-capped peaks and the Arkansas River as you zip from cliff to cliff between the pine and aspen trees. Minimum age 10, minimum weight 75 lbs. maximum weight 250 lbs.
Our full day Brown's Canyon trip is an awesome adventure for anyone! Combining the best of the Arkansas River valley - awesome whitewater and spectacular scenery - we launch in view of snow-capped peaks, drifting through some of the most dazzling mountain river country on Earth. We're thrilled by the fantastic rapids and granite walls of Brown's Canyon, including The Seven Stairs, Zoom Flume, Canyon Doors, and Seidel's Suckhole! Be prepared for an extravaganza of sightseeing and adventure enhanced with our signature sizzling fajita riverside lunch included midday! Minimum age 7, minimum weight 50 lbs.Get DRIVING DIRECTIONS for this trip.
Combine and save! Enjoy the best of Brown's Canyon with the best of our ziplining in one action-packed day! Start the day with America's favorite stretch of whitewater. A great section for all ages and experience levels, Brown's Canyon delivers a mix of exhilarating whitewater and stunning scenery, and you'll get to experience the entire canyon with a full day of rafting. You'll break mid-trip for a riverside, hot chicken fajita lunch. After returning to our Granite Outpost, you'll have time to relax or take a hike before your next adventure: a zipline tour. Get ready for one of the most exciting and popular Colorado mountain summer adventures - ziplining! Our zipline course is integrated into the wooded and craggy surroundings of our mountainous 43-acre Gold Camp property. Take in the views of snow-capped peaks and the Arkansas River as you zip from cliff to cliff between the pine and aspen trees. Follow it all with a hot, delicious dinner. Minimum age 10, minimum weight 75 lbs.
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. Minimum age 15. Trip availability subject to water flows.
Combine two of our most popular Idaho Springs activities for an adrenaline rushed day! Start the day soaring through the trees on our mountainside zipline course. Enjoy views of the Continental Divide and the Colorado Rockies. Reach speeds of up to 30 mph while sailing through our six line zip tour! Take a short break for lunch to re-energize for an afternoon full of adventure. Experience lower Clear Creek Canyon while paddling through some of the steepest, most continuous, and technical section of whitewater in the country! Conquer fourteen Class III-V rapids like Double Knife, Hell's Corner, Guide Ejector and Corkscrew as you drop 150 ft per mile! Good physical condition is required. Min age 15, max weight on zipline 250 lbs.
Full Day, Class III-V: Experience the entirety of Clear Creek with non-stop action and exhilarating Class V rapids! The perfect trip for adrenaline seekers, the advanced, full-day trip offers nearly 20 miles of thrilling whitewater. Start out the morning with advanced an Class IV+ section not available on any of our other trips. Splash down through intermediate sections, past the town of Idaho Springs, where you'll break for lunch before taking on the most challenging stretch of the river. At the end of the day, it's just 30 minutes to get back to Denver! Minimum age 15, good physical condition required.
Our whirlwind introduction to Clear Creek whitewater! This trip packs in eleven Class III rapids in just one-third of a day as your raft tumbles its way through a small scenic gorge on the Creek. We recommend the Clear Creek Beginner for all ability levels and for travelers on a schedule! Minimum 6 years & 50 lbs*.
Combine and save! Enjoy the best of Clear Creek's beginner section and the thrill of zip lining in one action-packed day. Get ready for a whirlwind introduction to whitewater just 30 minutes outside of Denver! This trip packs in eleven Class III rapids as your raft tumbles its way through a small scenic gorge on the Creek. The perfect option for all ability levels! Next, you'll head up to our zip line course, perched above our Idaho Springs office. You'll enjoy a scenic nature hike to get to the start of the course, then take on six zips of varying length through the trees and cliffs before crossing over Chicago Creek for an exhilarating finish! Minimum age 7, minimum weight 50 lbs, maximum weight 250 lbs.
*Some packages may start with the zip line portion first, followed by the rafting portion.
Conquer the most intense whitewater on Clear Creek! Starting high in the canyon, there's just enough time to warm up before you drop into the first class IV rapid. You will encounter 30 major rapids on this 8-mile trip dropping an incredible 1,300 vertical feet. This continuous, steep, technical section will keep your paddle moving and your heart thumping as your crash through pulsing, Class IV rapids such as Phoenix, Nomad, Falls Creek, and Outer Limits. This is a physically demanding trip requiring good physical condition and a minimum age of 15*.
Full Day, Class II-IV: Enjoy a full day of whitewater rafting on Clear Creek...from mild to wild! Start out the day on our beginner section, splashing through 11 back-to-back rapids. It's the perfect opportunity to go from novice paddler to experienced whitewater rafter in a single morning. After a break for lunch, it's time to take on the intermediate section, with rapids like Phoenix, Nomad, and Outer Limits. This steep, technical stretch will keep your heart pumping until the end of the trip! Minimum age 15 yrs, good physical condition recommended.
Intermediate Class III.Only minutes from Summit County! Two miles of continuous whitewater punctuated with breathtaking views of the Gore Range. A great family trip.
Our full day Brown's Canyon trip is an awesome adventure for anyone! Combining the best of the Arkansas River valley - awesome whitewater and spectacular scenery - we launch in view of snow-capped peaks, drifting through some of the most dazzling mountain river country on Earth. We're thrilled by the fantastic rapids and granite walls of Brown's Canyon, including The Seven Stairs, Zoom Flume, Canyon Doors, and Seidel's Suckhole! Be prepared for an extravaganza of sightseeing and adventure enhanced with our signature sizzling fajita riverside lunch included midday!
Advanced+ Class V, Full Day.Colorado's ultimate challenge in commercial whitewater rafting is only for serious paddlers. This remote wilderness canyon on the Colorado River serves up the steepest gradient drop per mile, including a vertical waterfall. Excellent physical condition required. Availability is limited, depending on water flows. Season generally runs July-September. Call for details. Minimum age 15 yrs. (AVA reserves the right to change minimum age requirement based on water flows and individual qualifications.)
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The Dolores River is one of the Southwest's best-kept secrets, offering a unique combination of solitude, scenery, wildlife, and ancient history. Start your excursion at the base of the 14,000-foot San Juan Mountains, and float through pink Navajo and red Wingate sandstone walls as the Dolores carries you into the canyon. Take in Anasazi ruins and petroglyphs, an abundance of wildlife, and spectacular scenery as you take on fun Class II and III whitewater. Minimum age 10 year, minimum weight 50 lbs.*
The Dolores River is one of the Southwest's best-kept secrets, offering a unique combination of solitude, scenery, wildlife, and ancient history. Start your excursion at the base of the 14,000-foot San Juan Mountains, and float through pink Navajo and red Wingate sandstone walls as the Dolores carries you into the canyon. Take in Anasazi ruins and petroglyphs, an abundance of wildlife, and spectacular scenery as you take on fun Class II and III whitewater. Minimum age 10 years, minimum weight 50 lbs.*
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.
Explore the upper half of the classic Grand Canyon from Lee's Ferry to Phantom Ranch. Take a paddle trip, and be part of the action every day. Take an oar trip and choose to paddle part of the time, then kick back and relax while your guide takes care of the rest! At the end of your trip, you'll hike up to the South Rim.
Note: Our Grand Canyon trips are run through a partner company, CRATE.
Explore the lower half of the classic Grand Canyon. Hike down from the South Rim to your boat and spend the next six days enjoying the unique views and rapids is you cruise in comfort on a motorized raft. Hike side canyons to discover even more of the wonders of this unique trip.
Explore the lower half of the classic Grand Canyon. Hike down from the South Rim to your boat and spend the next six days enjoying the unique views and rapids. Take a paddle trip, and be part of the action every day. Take an oar trip and choose to paddle part of the time, then kick back and relax while your guide takes care of the rest!
Experience the classic Grand Canyon in its entirety! Spend 8 days on the best-known whitewater rafting expedition in the world. This trip will take you through the entire canyon from Lee's Ferry to Lake Mead with time each day for side adventures like hiking and swimming.
Intermediate Class II & III, 1/3 dayThis beautiful remote gorge begins up in the little mountain town of Granite, Colorado. This trip is great for people on a schedule or who are just looking for a quick introduction to whitewater rafting. You'll enjoy class III rapids, with names such as Wake up, Maytag, Car Crash, Hopscotch and more. This amazing gorge can be enjoyed by all ages! Minimum age 7 yrs/50 lbs.
3-Day, Class II-III Beginner: Fed by dam-controlled flows from the Flaming Gorge Reservoir, the Green River through Lodore Canyon is a pristine, remote, river setting of unparalled beauty. Spend three days exploring as you take on exciting rapids like Hell's Half Mile and Disaster Falls, then relax between rapids and enjoy the surrounding scenery. Keep an eye out for wildlife and ancient Native American rock carvings! Minimum age 7.
Note: Our Lodore Canyon trips are run through a partner company, Adventure Bound.
Four Day, Class II-III: Fed by dam-controlled flows from the Flaming Gorge Reservoir, the Green River through Lodore Canyon is a pristine, remote, river setting of unparalled beauty. Spend four days exploring as you take on exciting rapids like Hell's Half Mile and Disaster Falls, then relax between rapids and enjoy the surrounding scenery. Keep an eye out for wildlife and ancient Native American rock carvings! Minimum age 7.
Relax and enjoy a unique view of historic Durango. Bounce through fun-filled rapids like "Smelter", "Sawmill", "Santa Rita" and "Pinball" while learning the history of the region and local traditions. First-time rafters and veterans will enjoy this river rafting trip through Durango on the Animas River. No experience necessary! Stop midday for a hearty lunch, then enjoy a relaxing float for the rest of the afternoon.
Note: Our Animas trips are run through a partner company, Mild to Wild.
Relax and enjoy a unique view of historic Durango. Bounce through fun-filled rapids like "Smelter", "Sawmill", "Santa Rita" and "Pinball"while learning the history of the region and local traditions. First-time rafters and veterans will enjoy this river rafting trip through Durango on the Animas River. No experience necessary!
Combine and save! Enjoy the best intermediate/advanced whitewater and rock climbing in one convenient package! Learn the basics of climbing or expand your skills, and then experience the best of Colorado whitewater. We'll start out the morning getting your heart pumping on the rock face. We'll get you oriented if it's your first time and help you find the more adventurous sections if you've been climbing before. You'll have the chance to try out several different climbing routes before breaking for lunch. Then it's time to hit the river and take on the notorious Numbers! Each Class III-V rapid is punctuated by continuous whitewater on this exhilarating section, including a steep ledge drop into No. 5. Good physical condition required. Minimum age 15.
Advanced+ Class V. The most advanced section on the Arkansas River begins in the little mountain town of Granite, which quickly fades away as you enter the exciting Granite Gorge. These Class III and IV rapids are merely a warm-up for what comes next. Get ready to paddle hard as you journey through the Rite of Passage, the gates of Pine Creek, where the river narrows by half. Here you'll encounter the most continuous rapids in the state. This is where the river becomes a creek and its gradient drops an astounding 200 feet with a must-make crux move. This run demands good physical condition and a minimum age of 15 years is required (AVA reserves the right to change minimum age requirements depending on water levels and individual qualifications.)
Combine and save! Enjoy the most advanced whitewater with the best of our ziplining in one action-packed day! You'll begin in the little mountain town of Granite, which quickly fades away as you enter the exciting Granite Gorge. These Class III and IV rapids are merely a warm-up for what comes next. Get ready to paddle hard as you journey through the Rite of Passage, the gates of Pine Creek, where the river narrows by half. Here you'll encounter the most continuous rapids in the state. This is where the river becomes a creek and its gradient drops an astounding 200 feet with a must-make crux move. Break for a gourmet lunch, then get ready for one of the most exciting and popular Colorado mountain summer adventures - ziplining! Our zipline course is integrated into the wooded and craggy surroundings of our mountainous 43-acre Gold Camp property. Take in the views of snow-capped peaks and the Arkansas River as you zip from cliff to cliff between the pine and aspen trees. Minimum age 15.