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Featured River: The Arkansas River

Whitewater rafting has always been outstanding here in the Vail Valley and across Colorado, and we’d like to introduce you to another one of our favorite rivers. In case you missed our previous featured rivers, go back and check out our profile on the Shoshone rapids through Glenwood Canyon – Shoshone rafting is great for…

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August 12, 2021

Rafting Glenwood Canyon’s Shoshone Rapids

Who’s ready for some of the best whitewater rapids in Colorado? Every year, we look forward to rafting the Colorado River through Glenwood Canyon. Known as the Shoshone Rapids or simply Shoshone, this stretch of river provides a double punch with outstanding whitewater and a jaw-dropping setting. Many looking for Colorado whitewater rafting trips seek…

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June 23, 2021

Stay Cool, It’s The Perfect Time for Colorado Rafting Adventures

We are enjoying warm summer temperatures in our fine state and it’s a perfect time to be out on the water. When it’s hot in town and on the mountain, you know it’s time for a Colorado river rafting adventure!  Whitewater Rafting Options Rafting conditions throughout central Colorado continue to provide great opportunities this year….

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August 15, 2020

The Upper Eagle River: The Ultimate Colorado Whitewater Rafting Trip

When it comes to whitewater rafting in Colorado, many folks immediately think of the Arkansas River – and for good reasons. The Ark is the state’s most well-known rafting destination because it offers consistent conditions all summer long, for awesome Colorado white water rapids. But what if we told you that some of the best…

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May 21, 2020

Different Types of Rafts and Why We use Them

If you’ve been on a guided rafting trip, you may have noticed that rafts come in a variety of different setups. Some rafts have the guide using oars in the center. Others place the guide and oars in the back. And some rafts are paddle boats with no oars at all. Each type of boat…

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April 30, 2019

Not To Be Missed: Catch Peak Rafting Season on the Eagle River

When is whitewater rafting season in Colorado? Although we can raft from as early as April to as late as October depending on the weather, the months of May and June are peak season on the Eagle River. If you’re going to be in Colorado during these months, this is a rafting opportunity that you…

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April 18, 2019

Colorado River Rafting 1-Day or Half-Day Trips to Get On Your Radar

Take it from your favorite paddle junkies: we’ve had the opportunity to explore rivers all over our home state. Colorado rafting adventures are unlike any other. If you haven’t had the opportunity to explore many of them, let us fill you in on how great a Colorado whitewater rafting trip can be. Here are the…

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April 9, 2018

Reserve Your Summer Whitewater Rafting Trip

Looking for white water rafting in Vail? Well, spring temperatures are arriving in the Vail Valley, and that means water levels in the region will rise! As runoff progresses, we’re looking forward to an awesome season of Vail whitewater rafting. It’s no secret that when the snowpack is well above average, an epic rafting season is just around the corner. Check out this regularly updated national snow survey to see what conditions you can expect! If there are prime weather conditions, you can bet whitewater enthusiasts are already busy planning summer adventures. Prime dates will fill up fast, so if you have a trip in mind, we recommend reserving your summer rafting dates early! We offer a wide range of rafting experiences to suit different ages and ability levels, which is one of the reasons why we consider ourselves one…

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April 21, 2017