Colorado rafting trips

If you picture rafting as nonstop intensity, Glenwood Canyon rafting often surprises people in the best way. Anders, a guide at Sage Outdoor Adventures, calls this stretch “Class 3… kind of right in the middle as far as rafting goes,” and he describes it as “front-loaded,” with “about seven rapids” near the start. After that…

If your Vail trip only leaves room for one river day, choosing between the Eagle and the Colorado can feel like a gamble. Anders, a guide at Sage Outdoor Adventures, keeps it simple by focusing on timing, travel, and how the day feels. Eagle River vs. Colorado River rafting usually comes down to season windows,…

If you picture rafting as nonstop intensity, Colorado River rafting in Glenwood Canyon often feels different from what you expect. Anders, a guide at Sage Outdoor Adventures, describes this stretch as “Class 3… right in the middle” and “front-loaded,” with the splashiest rapids early and a long scenic float into Glenwood Springs after. That mix…

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…