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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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!
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.
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!
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.
See beautiful Colorado! This ride follows and then crosses portions of Chalk Creek. You'll also follow a part of the narrow gauge railroad that went to St. Elmo around the turn of the century. This ride gives you stunning, scenic views of the Collegiate Peaks.
Our 1/2 day ride is a more challenging mountainous ride, yet do-able for all levels of experience with the help of our expert wranglers. This ride is a three and a half to four hour ride with a 10 minute break (if needed) at the two hour point. You will ride through open meadows as well as up and down hills of tall ponderosa pine trees and Colorado's famous Aspen trees. You will parallel the majestic Chalk Cliffs on Mt. Princeton and ride up to the Colorado Trail. Experienced riders are able to ride on a portion of the Colorado Trial overlooking the valley that goes to Saint Elmo. The views are spectacular - don't forget your camera!
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.
Advanced+ Class V. Add a little more excitement to the Class IV-V Pine Creek trip! Show up early and we'll let you rappel seventy-five feet down to your raft to start the trip. This is a great way to fit a little climbing into your Colorado vacation. Novices are encouraged to participate. Rappel down to the river, where you meet your raft and the rest of your trip begins:
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 by rappelling down sheer cliff walls to 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.
Our Colorado half-day rock climbing trip is a great way to follow an early morning raft trip down our Class IV or V sections of the Arkansas River near Buena Vista. After you have changed into your dry clothes, we set out for our afternoon climbing and rappelling adventure. This trip is a basic trip which will involve beginner or intermediate rock climbing and an introduction to rappelling.
We offer rock climbing lessons and guided climbing trips. We provides half-day for the beginner, or intermediate. Our guides will teach you the basics of belaying, rappelling and setting anchors. 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.
Full Day. Experience the thrill of Class III and IV rapids like Sledgehammer, Sunshine, Grateful Dead and Boat Eater while you float beneath the Royal Gorge Bridge, 1100 feet above you. Both the scenery and the whitewater will leave you breathless! This trip is appropriate for experienced paddlers and adventurous first-timers. Good physical condition recommended. Lunch included. This trip is run by our partner company, Echo Canyon, and guests meet at Echo Canyon's office near Canon City. Minimum age 15 years (Echo Canyon reserves the right to change minimum age requirements depending on water levels and individual qualifications). Free wetsuits and splash jackets not included.
Experience the thrill of Class III and IV rapids like Sledgehammer, Sunshine, Grateful Dead and Boat Eater while you float beneath the Royal Gorge Bridge, 1100 feet above you. Both the scenery and the whitewater will leave you breathless! This trip is appropriate for experienced paddlers and adventurous first-timers. Good physical condition recommended. Royal Gorge trips are run by our partner company, Echo Canyon, and guests meet at Echo Canyon's office near Canon City. Minimum age 15 years (Echo Canyon reserves the right to change minimum age requirements depending on water levels and individual qualifications). Free wetsuits and splash jackets not included.
Raft the nation's most popular stretch of whitewater! This Class III intermediate run through Brown's Canyon provides fun for everyone. Appropriate for all ages, it's safe enough for the little ones and exciting enough to entertain the experienced rafters. The perfect family trip. You'll splash through rapids such as Pinball, Zoom Flume and the Seven Stairs while admiring a beautiful and remote granite canyon. Even better, we'll pick you up in Breckenridge and drop you off at the end of the day so you don't have to worry about driving to our office.
Raft the nation's most popular stretch of whitewater! This Class III intermediate run through Brown's Canyon provides fun for everyone. Appropriate for all ages, it's safe enough for the little ones and exciting enough to entertain the experienced rafters. The perfect family trip. You'll splash through rapids such as Pinball, Zoom Flume and the Seven Stairs while admiring a beautiful and remote granite canyon. Even better, we'll pick you up in Keystone and drop you off at the end of the day so you don't have to worry about driving to our office.
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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. You barely have time to catch your breath before starting on The Numbers. Each Class III-V rapid is punctuated by continuous whitewater in between, including a steep ledge drop into No. 5. This run demands good physical condition and a minimum age of 15 years is required. Hot gourmet lunch included. (AVA reserves the right to change minimum age requirements depending on water levels and individual qualifications.)
Advanced+. Add a little more excitement to the Class IV-V Gauntlet trip! Show up early and we'll let you rappel seventy-five feet down to your raft to start the trip. This is a great way to fit a little climbing into your Colorado vacation. Novices are encouraged to participate. Rappel down to the river, where you meet your raft and the rest of your trip begins: 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. You barely have time to catch your breath before starting on The Numbers. Each Class III-V rapid is punctuated by continuous whitewater in between, including a steep ledge drop into No. 5. This run demands good physical condition and a minimum age of 15 years is required. Hot gourmet lunch included. (AVA reserves the right to change minimum age requirements depending on water levels and individual qualifications.)
Advanced Class III-V. The pioneer whitewater enthusiasts who first ran this northern section of the Arkansas didn't bother to label rapids with intimidating names describing their thrills. They are simply numbered, but you may lose track counting off the 8 rapids on this section. Each Class III-V rapid is punctuated by continuous whitewater in between, including a steep ledge drop into No. 5. The paddling demands good physical condition and a minimum age of 15 years. (AVA reserves the right to change minimum age requirements depending on water levels and individual qualifications.)
Combine and save! Enjoy the best intermediate/ advanced whitewater with the best of our ziplining in one action-packed day! Start the morning with 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.. 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.
Advanced Class III-V. The pioneer whitewater enthusiasts who first ran this northern section of the Arkansas didn't bother to label rapids with intimidating names describing their thrills. They are simply numbered, but you may lose track counting off the 8 rapids The paddling demands good physical condition and a minimum age of 15 years. (AVA reserves the right to change minimum age requirements depending on water levels and individual qualifications.)
Advanced Class IV. Half Day.Grab a friend and experience the famous Class IV Numbers section of Colorado's Arkansas River in a mini nine-foot raft! The two of you plus a guide will hit this very continuous section of whitewater. As you can imagine, the smaller size of the raft makes the waves, rapids, and holes much bigger, better, and wetter. This half-day trip is available morning or afternoon. This is a physically demanding trip. Good physical condition is recommended and a minimum age of 15 years is required. (AVA reserved the right to change minimum age requirements based on water levels and individual qualifications.)
Combine and save! Enjoy the best intermediate/advanced whitewater and ziplining in one convenient package! Spend a full day on the river navigating the notorious Numbers followed by the Narrows. You'll quickly lose track of which rapid you're on as they come at you in quick succession, but we'll make sure to find time for a hot, chicken fajita lunch along the way. After you have returned to the outpost and dried off, it's time 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. Minimum weight 75 lbs, maximum weight 250 lbs.
Advanced Class III-V. The pioneer whitewater enthusiasts who first ran this northern section of the Arkansas didn't bother to label rapids with intimidating names describing their thrills. They are simply numbered, but you may lose track counting off the 8 rapids on this section. Each Class III-V rapid is punctuated by continuous whitewater in between, including a steep ledge drop into No. 5. Lunch included. The paddling demands good physical condition and a minimum age of 15 years. (AVA reserves the right to change minimum age requirements depending on water levels and individual qualifications.)
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