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AVA's Colorado Rafting
buena vista, CO
AVA's Colorado Rafting offers world-class rafting trips on Colorado's most exciting and scenic rivers. With trips on 5 rivers at 6 Outposts, we have an adventure that's just right for you. AVA offers mild and relaxing floats, fun family whitewater, and some of the most heart-pounding Class IV & V rapids in the West! FREE wetsuits and splash jackets with every trip.
From our fun and professional guides to our top-notch guest service; our convenient Outposts across the state to our award-winning website, AVA strives to set the bar for our industry. In addition to rafting, AVA also offers rock climbing, horseback riding, fly fishing, cabins and camping. Don't miss the most exciting summer activities in the mountains! Let us help you create the adventure of a lifetime today!
Check out our award-winning website at www.coloradorafting.net, where you can watch video of all of our trips and book reservations 24 hours a day. Or give us a call 7 days a week at 877-RAFTING.
Online BookingTo start building your vacation package including AVA's Colorado Rafting, enter your dates below. Browns Canyon Sizzler 9:30am Child (ages 7-12)
Brown's Canyon Sizzler
Full Day, Intermediate Class III
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! (Min. age 5 yrs/50 lbs*)
24 Hours in Browns Canyon Adult (ages 13+)
24 Hours in Brown's Canyon
Overnight, Intermediate Class III
Spend a night on the river! A spectacular weekend getaway, this trip is our Brown's Canyon Sizzler full day trip set up as an overnight adventure. We load up the first afternoon and launch into the renowned Brown's Canyon, accompanied by a gear raft carrying all of our personal gear and camp provisions. Midway through the canyon we hit shore, set up camp, and feast on a delicious dinner riverside. We'll spend the evening taking small side hikes, fishing, or just relaxing and telling stories in camp. You'll awake to the hum of the river and a hot, hearty breakfast. Paddling out of the canyon ahead of anyone else, we arrive back at base camp around noon.
24 Hours in Browns Canyon Child (ages 7-12)
24 Hours in Brown's Canyon
Overnight, Intermediate Class III
Spend a night on the river! A spectacular weekend getaway, this trip is our Brown's Canyon Sizzler full day trip set up as an overnight adventure. We load up the first afternoon and launch into the renowned Brown's Canyon, accompanied by a gear raft carrying all of our personal gear and camp provisions. Midway through the canyon we hit shore, set up camp, and feast on a delicious dinner riverside. We'll spend the evening taking small side hikes, fishing, or just relaxing and telling stories in camp. You'll awake to the hum of the river and a hot, hearty breakfast. Paddling out of the canyon ahead of anyone else, we arrive back at base camp around noon.
3 Day Mild to Wild (ages 15+)
3 Day Mild to Wild
3 days, 2 nights; Advanced+ Class III-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 to a delicious breakfast and raft the rest of the canyon through rapids like Zoom Flume, the Seven Stairs and Seidel's Suckhole. After your riverside 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 upstream to your next riverside camp. The fun's not over for the day! 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 into Granite Gorge, where you'll meet your rafts at the river 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*.
Meals included:
Day 1: Lunch & Dinner
Day 2: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Breakfast & Lunch
Browns Canyon 9:00 am Adult (Ages 13+) Browns Canyon Express 3/4 day 12pm Adult (Ages 13+)
Brown's Canyon Express
3/4 Day, Intermediate Class III
Raft America's favorite stretch of whitewater, the classic Brown's Canyon. A great trip for all ages and experience levels, Brown's delivers a dose of pulsing Class III whitewater, spectacular scenery, and a handful of the most well known rapids anywhere, including Zoom Flume, Pinball, and Seidel's Suckhole! (Min. age 5 yrs/50 lbs*)
Browns Canyon Express 3/4 day 12pm Child (Ages 7-12)
Brown's Canyon Express
3/4 Day, Intermediate Class III
Raft America's favorite stretch of whitewater, the classic Brown's Canyon. A great trip for all ages and experience levels, Brown's delivers a dose of pulsing Class III whitewater, spectacular scenery, and a handful of the most well known rapids anywhere, including Zoom Flume, Pinball, and Seidel's Suckhole! (Min. age 5 yrs/50 lbs*)
Browns Canyon Half Day 8:30am Adult (ages 13+)
Intermediate Class III, Half 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.)
Browns Canyon Half Day 8:30am Child (ages 7-12)
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.)
Browns Canyon Sizzler 9:30 am Adult (Ages 13+)
Brown's Canyon Sizzler
Full Day, Intermediate Class III
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! (Min. age 5 yrs/50 lbs*)
Clear Creek Advanced 1/2 day 12:30pm (ages 15+)
Clear Creek Advanced Half Day
1/2 day, Advanced + Class IV-V
For serious paddlers only! Blast down the Lower Canyon of Clear Creek and enjoy one of the most continuous and difficult 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.
Clear Creek Advanced 1/2 day 4pm (ages 15+)
Clear Creek Advanced Half Day
1/2 day, Advanced + Class IV-V
For serious paddlers only! Blast down the Lower Canyon of Clear Creek and enjoy one of the most continuous and difficult 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.
Clear Creek Advanced 1/2 day 9am (Ages 15+)
Clear Creek Advanced Half Day
1/2 day, Advanced + Class IV-V
For serious paddlers only! Blast down the Lower Canyon of Clear Creek and enjoy one of the most continuous and difficult 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.
Clear Creek Intermediate 1/2 day 10am (ages 15+)
Clear Creek Intermediate Half Day
1/2 day, Intermediate/Advanced Class III-IV
Starting high in the canyon, there's just enough time to warm up before you drop into the first class IV rapid on this thrilling stretch of Clear Creek! This continuous, steep, technical section will keep your paddle moving and your heart thumping as your crash through Class IV pulsing 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
Clear Creek Intermediate 1/2 day 1:30pm (ages 15+)
Clear Creek Intermediate Half Day
1/2 day, Intermediate/Advanced Class III-IV
Starting high in the canyon, there's just enough time to warm up before you drop into the first class IV rapid on this thrilling stretch of Clear Creek! This continuous, steep, technical section will keep your paddle moving and your heart thumping as your crash through Class IV pulsing 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
Clear Creek Intermediate 1/2 day 5:30pm (Ages 15+)
Clear Creek Intermediate Half Day
1/2 day, Intermediate/Advanced Class III-IV
Starting high in the canyon, there's just enough time to warm up before you drop into the first class IV rapid on this thrilling stretch of Clear Creek! This continuous, steep, technical section will keep your paddle moving and your heart thumping as your crash through Class IV pulsing 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
Dolores River 3-day trip (ages 10+)
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.
Dolores River 6-day trip (ages 10+)
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.
Gore Canyon (ages 15+)
Gore Canyon
Full Day, Advanced+ Class IV & V
Gore Canyon is the hardest commercially rafted section of whitewater in the state of Colorado, and one of the toughest in the world. Five pounding Class V rapids – including Tunnel Falls, a slamming vertical waterfall with a complex Class V lead-in – beckon only the most serious, the most physically fit, and the most adventurous paddlers. Winding through a steep, remote wilderness canyon, Gore challenges even the most experienced rafters. Excellent physical condition and a minimum of 15* are required. Availability is limited, depending on water flows Season generally runs July-September. Call for details. Lunch included.
Granite Gorge 1/3 day 8:30am Adult (ages 13+)
Granite Gorge
1/3 Day, Intermediate Class III
This well-concealed scenic gorge lies just downstream of Granite, CO, a sleepy mountain town on the eastern slope of the Rockies. A quick trip packed with action in a classic Colorado setting, Granite Gorge is perfect for travelers on a schedule or for folks seeking an awesome introduction to whitewater rafting. Thrilling rapids such as Wake-up, Maytag, Car Crash, and Hopscotch leave every paddler excited and wanting for a longer excursion the next time around! (Min. age 5 yrs/50 lbs*)
Granite Gorge 1/3 day 8:30am Child (ages 7-12)
Granite Gorge
1/3 Day, Intermediate Class III
This well-concealed scenic gorge lies just downstream of Granite, CO, a sleepy mountain town on the eastern slope of the Rockies. A quick trip packed with action in a classic Colorado setting, Granite Gorge is perfect for travelers on a schedule or for folks seeking an awesome introduction to whitewater rafting. Thrilling rapids such as Wake-up, Maytag, Car Crash, and Hopscotch leave every paddler excited and wanting for a longer excursion the next time around! (Min. age 5 yrs/50 lbs*)
Granite Zip Line 1/2 Day 10:00am - Adult (Ages 13+)
Join AVA 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.
Granite Zip Line 1/2 Day 10:00am - Child (Ages 10-12)
Join AVA 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.
Granite Zip Line 1/2 Day 11:00am - Adult (Ages 13+)
Join AVA 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.
Granite Zip Line 1/2 Day 11:00am - Child (Ages 10-12)
Join AVA 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.
Granite Zip Line 1/2 Day 12:00pm - Adult (Ages 13+)
Join AVA 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.
Granite Zip Line 1/2 Day 12:00pm - Child (Ages 10-12)
Join AVA 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.
Granite Zip Line 1/2 Day 1:00pm - Adult (Ages 13+)
Join AVA 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.
Granite Zip Line 1/2 Day 1:00pm - Child (Ages 10-12)
Join AVA 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.
Granite Zip Line 1/2 Day 2:00pm - Adult (Ages 13+)
Join AVA 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.
Granite Zip Line 1/2 Day 2:00pm - Child (Ages 10-12)
Join AVA 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.
Granite Zip Line 1/2 Day 3:00pm - Adult (Ages 13+)
Join AVA 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.
Granite Zip Line 1/2 Day 3:00pm - Child (Ages 10-12)
Join AVA 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.
Granite Zip Line 1/2 Day 4:00pm - Adult (Ages 13+)
Join AVA 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.
Granite Zip Line 1/2 Day 4:00pm - Child (Ages 10-12)
Join AVA 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.
Idaho Springs Zip Line 1/2 Day 12:00pm - Adult (Ages 13+)
Join AVA for one of the most exciting and popular Colorado mountain summer adventures - ziplining! This course is weaved into our forested, 9-acre property an easy 30-minute drive from Denver or just one hour from Boulder, Winter Park or Summit County. After a scenic nature hike to get to the start of the course, take on six zips of varying length through the trees and cliffs before crossing over Chicago Creek for an exhilarating finish!
Idaho Springs Zip Line 1/2 Day 12:00pm - Child (10-12)
Join AVA for one of the most exciting and popular Colorado mountain summer adventures - ziplining! This course is weaved into our forested, 9-acre property an easy 30-minute drive from Denver or just one hour from Boulder, Winter Park or Summit County. After a scenic nature hike to get to the start of the course, take on six zips of varying length through the trees and cliffs before crossing over Chicago Creek for an exhilarating finish!
Idaho Springs Zip Line 1/2 Day 3:00pm - Adult (Ages 13+)
Join AVA for one of the most exciting and popular Colorado mountain summer adventures - ziplining! This course is weaved into our forested, 9-acre property an easy 30-minute drive from Denver or just one hour from Boulder, Winter Park or Summit County. After a scenic nature hike to get to the start of the course, take on six zips of varying length through the trees and cliffs before crossing over Chicago Creek for an exhilarating finish!
Idaho Springs Zip Line 1/2 Day 3:00pm - Child (10-12)
Join AVA for one of the most exciting and popular Colorado mountain summer adventures - ziplining! This course is weaved into our forested, 9-acre property an easy 30-minute drive from Denver or just one hour from Boulder, Winter Park or Summit County. After a scenic nature hike to get to the start of the course, take on six zips of varying length through the trees and cliffs before crossing over Chicago Creek for an exhilarating finish!
Idaho Springs Zip Line 1/2 Day 9:00am - Adult (Ages 13+)
Join AVA for one of the most exciting and popular Colorado mountain summer adventures - ziplining! This course is weaved into our forested, 9-acre property an easy 30-minute drive from Denver or just one hour from Boulder, Winter Park or Summit County. After a scenic nature hike to get to the start of the course, take on six zips of varying length through the trees and cliffs before crossing over Chicago Creek for an exhilarating finish!
Idaho Springs Zip Line 1/2 Day 9:00am - Child (10-12)
Join AVA for one of the most exciting and popular Colorado mountain summer adventures - ziplining! This course is weaved into our forested, 9-acre property an easy 30-minute drive from Denver or just one hour from Boulder, Winter Park or Summit County. After a scenic nature hike to get to the start of the course, take on six zips of varying length through the trees and cliffs before crossing over Chicago Creek for an exhilarating finish!
Numbers Half Day 12:30pm (ages 15+)
The Numbers
1/2 Day, Advanced Class IV
Miners in the late 1800's viewed these eight rapids on the northern section of the Arkansas as non-navigable landmarks rather than as the quintessential Class IV classics that they're viewed as today; hence they appointed them the numbers that remain today as their names. The simplicity of their labels, however, does not reflect a simplicity in their character. This run is charged with high-intensity continuous whitewater and punctuated by the eight notorious Numbers. Paddling the Numbers requires good physical condition and a minimum age of 15 years*.
Numbers Half Day 8:30am (ages 15+)
The Numbers
1/2 Day, Advanced Class IV
Miners in the late 1800's viewed these eight rapids on the northern section of the Arkansas as non-navigable landmarks rather than as the quintessential Class IV classics that they're viewed as today; hence they appointed them the numbers that remain today as their names. The simplicity of their labels, however, does not reflect a simplicity in their character. This run is charged with high-intensity continuous whitewater and punctuated by the eight notorious Numbers. Paddling the Numbers requires good physical condition and a minimum age of 15 years*.
Numbers/Narrows Full Day 8:30am (ages 15+)
The Numbers
Full Day Advanced Class IV
Miners in the late 1800's viewed these eight rapids on the northern section of the Arkansas as non-navigable landmarks rather than as the quintessential Class IV classics that they're viewed as today; hence they appointed them the numbers that remain today as their names. The simplicity of their labels, however, does not reflect a simplicity in their character. This run is charged with high-intensity continuous whitewater and punctuated by the eight notorious Numbers. Paddling the Numbers requires good physical condition and a minimum age of 15 years*. Everyone appreciates our sizzling fajita lunch, served riverside on full day trips!
Pine Creek Half Day (ages 15+)
Pine Creek is the steepest, most technical, and most continuous section of whitewater on the entire Arkansas River! We launch in the sleepy mountain village of Granite, which quickly fades away upon entering Granite Gorge. A few miles of Class III & IV warm us up for the spectacular crux of the run, the Gates of Pine Creek, where the river narrows to half its width and drops 200 feet over the course of one rapid! The bottom portion of the rapid features a must-make move around a boat-flipping hole that demands precise paddling and expertise maneuvering! This rapid is followed immediately by the pulsing, complex Class V rapid called Triple Drop! On the full day, continue downstream through the Numbers, making this one of the greatest days of whitewater found anywhere! This run demands good physical condition and a minimum age of 15 years*.
Pine Creek Half Day with Rappel 7:45am (ages 15+)
Pine Creek is the steepest, most technical, and most continuous section of whitewater on the entire Arkansas River! We launch in the sleepy mountain village of Granite, which quickly fades away upon entering Granite Gorge. A few miles of Class III & IV warm us up for the spectacular crux of the run, the Gates of Pine Creek, where the river narrows to half its width and drops 200 feet over the course of one rapid! The bottom portion of the rapid features a must-make move around a boat-flipping hole that demands precise paddling and expertise maneuvering! This rapid is followed immediately by the pulsing, complex Class V rapid called Triple Drop! On the full day, continue downstream through the Numbers, making this one of the greatest days of whitewater found anywhere! This run demands good physical condition and a minimum age of 15 years*.
Rock Climb Half Day 12:30pm Adult (ages 13+)
Our half-day rock climbing trip is a great way to follow a morning rafting trip down our Class IV or V sections of river. After you have changed into your dry clothes, we set out for our afternoon climbing and rappeling adventure. Or do it the other way around: climb in the moring and raft in the afternoon! It's a full day of adventure! Climbing takes place only 4 miles north of the AVA Outpost on granite cliff overlooking the Arkansas River.
Rock Climbing is a great activity for groups or families looking for team-building activities. With an emphasis on trust, teamwork, and focus, learning to rock climb is an invaluable experience. Whether you are looking for a fun challenge, or to come away with valuable life lessons, rock climbing in Colorado is an activity not to be missed!
Rock Climb Half Day 12:30pm Child (Ages 5-12)
Our half-day rock climbing trip is a great way to follow a morning rafting trip down our Class IV or V sections of river. After you have changed into your dry clothes, we set out for our afternoon climbing and rappeling adventure. Or do it the other way around: climb in the moring and raft in the afternoon! It's a full day of adventure! Climbing takes place only 4 miles north of the AVA Outpost on granite cliff overlooking the Arkansas River.
Rock Climbing is a great activity for groups or families looking for team-building activities. With an emphasis on trust, teamwork, and focus, learning to rock climb is an invaluable experience. Whether you are looking for a fun challenge, or to come away with valuable life lessons, rock climbing in Colorado is an activity not to be missed!
Rock Climb Half Day 8:30am Adult (Ages 13+)
Our half-day rock climbing trip is a great way to follow a morning rafting trip down our Class IV or V sections of river. After you have changed into your dry clothes, we set out for our afternoon climbing and rappeling adventure. Or do it the other way around: climb in the moring and raft in the afternoon! It's a full day of adventure! Climbing takes place only 4 miles north of the AVA Outpost on granite cliff overlooking the Arkansas River.
Rock Climbing is a great activity for groups or families looking for team-building activities. With an emphasis on trust, teamwork, and focus, learning to rock climb is an invaluable experience. Whether you are looking for a fun challenge, or to come away with valuable life lessons, rock climbing in Colorado is an activity not to be missed!
Rock Climb Half Day 8:30am Child (ages 5-12)
Our half-day rock climbing trip is a great way to follow a morning rafting trip down our Class IV or V sections of river. After you have changed into your dry clothes, we set out for our afternoon climbing and rappeling adventure. Or do it the other way around: climb in the moring and raft in the afternoon! It's a full day of adventure! Climbing takes place only 4 miles north of the AVA Outpost on granite cliff overlooking the Arkansas River.
Rock Climbing is a great activity for groups or families looking for team-building activities. With an emphasis on trust, teamwork, and focus, learning to rock climb is an invaluable experience. Whether you are looking for a fun challenge, or to come away with valuable life lessons, rock climbing in Colorado is an activity not to be missed!
Summit Arkansas River Full Day Adult - Breckenridge Pick-Up (ages 13+)
Raft the nation's most popular strectch of whitewater! This class III intermediate run through Brown's Canyon provides fun for everyone. The world-class whitewater is appropriate for all ages, it's safe enough for the litte 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. Minimum 8yrs./50lbs.(Minimum age may fluctuate depending on water levels and individual qualifications.) Includes transportation to and from Breckenridge and lunch.
Summit Arkansas River Full Day Adult - Keystone Pick-up (ages 13+)
Raft the nation's most popular strectch of whitewater! This class III intermediate run through Brown's Canyon provides fun for everyone. The world-class whitewater is appropriate for all ages, it's safe enough for the litte 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. Minimum 8yrs./50lbs.(Minimum age may fluctuate depending on water levels and individual qualifications.) Includes transportation to and from Keystone and lunch.
Summit Arkansas River Full Day Child - Breckenridge Pick-up (ages 7-12)
Raft the nation's most popular strectch of whitewater! This class III intermediate run through Brown's Canyon provides fun for everyone. The world-class whitewater is appropriate for all ages, it's safe enough for the litte 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. Minimum 8yrs./50lbs.(Minimum age may fluctuate depending on water levels and individual qualifications.) Includes transportation to and from Keystone and lunch.
Summit Arkansas River Full Day Child - Keystone Pick-up (ages 7-12)
Raft the nation's most popular strectch of whitewater! This class III intermediate run through Brown's Canyon provides fun for everyone. The world-class whitewater is appropriate for all ages, it's safe enough for the litte 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. Minimum 8yrs./50lbs.(Minimum age may fluctuate depending on water levels and individual qualifications.) Includes transportation to and from Keystone and lunch.
The Gauntlet Full Day 8:30am (ages 15+)
Pine Creek is the steepest, most technical, and most continuous section of whitewater on the entire Arkansas River! We launch in the sleepy mountain village of Granite, which quickly fades away upon entering Granite Gorge. A few miles of Class III & IV warm us up for the spectacular crux of the run, the Gates of Pine Creek, where the river narrows to half its width and drops 200 feet over the course of one rapid! The bottom portion of the rapid features a must-make move around a boat-flipping hole that demands precise paddling and expertise maneuvering! This rapid is followed immediately by the pulsing, complex Class V rapid called Triple Drop! On the full day, continue downstream through the Numbers, making this one of the greatest days of whitewater found anywhere! The full day also includes our delicious, hot fajita lunch. This run demands good physical condition and a minimum age of 15 years*.
The Gauntlet Full Day with Rappel 7:45 (ages 15+)
Pine Creek is the steepest, most technical, and most continuous section of whitewater on the entire Arkansas River! We launch in the sleepy mountain village of Granite, which quickly fades away upon entering Granite Gorge. A few miles of Class III & IV warm us up for the spectacular crux of the run, the Gates of Pine Creek, where the river narrows to half its width and drops 200 feet over the course of one rapid! The bottom portion of the rapid features a must-make move around a boat-flipping hole that demands precise paddling and expertise maneuvering! This rapid is followed immediately by the pulsing, complex Class V rapid called Triple Drop! On the full day, continue downstream through the Numbers, making this one of the greatest days of whitewater found anywhere! The full day also includes our delicious, hot fajita lunch. This run demands good physical condition and a minimum age of 15 years*.
Upper Colorado Float 1/2 Day 1pm Adult (ages 13+)
Upper Colorado Float
Easy Class I & II
AVA's "Upper C" float trips are great family getaways through spectacular Colorado backcountry! This section of the Colorado River features "junior-starter" rapids that will thrill the kids and spectacular mini-gorges that dazzle sightseers of any age. Winding through the Gore Range and mountain ranchland, you may spot bald eagles soaring overhead, stop to check out historical mining cabins, or choose to leap from Jump Rock or Little Jump Rock, perfect for all levels of bravery! This relaxing trip provides time to swim or to simply relax and enjoy the spectacular scenery. Min. 30 lbs*.
Upper Colorado Float 1/2 Day 1pm Child (ages 5-12)
Upper Colorado Float
Easy Class I & II
AVA's "Upper C" float trips are great family getaways through spectacular Colorado backcountry! This section of the Colorado River features "junior-starter" rapids that will thrill the kids and spectacular mini-gorges that dazzle sightseers of any age. Winding through the Gore Range and mountain ranchland, you may spot bald eagles soaring overhead, stop to check out historical mining cabins, or choose to leap from Jump Rock or Little Jump Rock, perfect for all levels of bravery! This relaxing trip provides time to swim or to simply relax and enjoy the spectacular scenery. Min. 30 lbs*.
Upper Colorado Float 1/2 Day 1pm Young Child (ages 2-4)
Upper Colorado Float
Easy Class I & II
AVA's "Upper C" float trips are great family getaways through spectacular Colorado backcountry! This section of the Colorado River features "junior-starter" rapids that will thrill the kids and spectacular mini-gorges that dazzle sightseers of any age. Winding through the Gore Range and mountain ranchland, you may spot bald eagles soaring overhead, stop to check out historical mining cabins, or choose to leap from Jump Rock or Little Jump Rock, perfect for all levels of bravery! This relaxing trip provides time to swim or to simply relax and enjoy the spectacular scenery. Min. 30 lbs*.
Upper Colorado Float 1/2 Day 9am Adult (ages 13+)
Upper Colorado Float
Easy Class I & II
AVA's "Upper C" float trips are great family getaways through spectacular Colorado backcountry! This section of the Colorado River features "junior-starter" rapids that will thrill the kids and spectacular mini-gorges that dazzle sightseers of any age. Winding through the Gore Range and mountain ranchland, you may spot bald eagles soaring overhead, stop to check out historical mining cabins, or choose to leap from Jump Rock or Little Jump Rock, perfect for all levels of bravery! This relaxing trip provides time to swim or to simply relax and enjoy the spectacular scenery. Min. 30 lbs*.
Upper Colorado Float 1/2 Day 9am Child (ages 5-12)
Upper Colorado Float
Easy Class I & II
AVA's "Upper C" float trips are great family getaways through spectacular Colorado backcountry! This section of the Colorado River features "junior-starter" rapids that will thrill the kids and spectacular mini-gorges that dazzle sightseers of any age. Winding through the Gore Range and mountain ranchland, you may spot bald eagles soaring overhead, stop to check out historical mining cabins, or choose to leap from Jump Rock or Little Jump Rock, perfect for all levels of bravery! This relaxing trip provides time to swim or to simply relax and enjoy the spectacular scenery. Min. 30 lbs*.
Upper Colorado Float 1/2 Day 9am Young Child (ages 2-4)
Upper Colorado Float
Easy Class I & II
AVA's "Upper C" float trips are great family getaways through spectacular Colorado backcountry! This section of the Colorado River features "junior-starter" rapids that will thrill the kids and spectacular mini-gorges that dazzle sightseers of any age. Winding through the Gore Range and mountain ranchland, you may spot bald eagles soaring overhead, stop to check out historical mining cabins, or choose to leap from Jump Rock or Little Jump Rock, perfect for all levels of bravery! This relaxing trip provides time to swim or to simply relax and enjoy the spectacular scenery. Min. 30 lbs*.
Upper Colorado Float Inflatable Kayaks 1/2 day 1pm (ages 10+)
Upper Colorado Inflatable Kayaks
Explore the Upper Colorado while splashing through the riffles in your own inflatable kayak! Paddle one of these super-stable yet tiny boats through scenic mountain ranchland and canyons. A guide will accompany your group but you'll have control of your own course downstream! No experience required. Available in full or half day trips.
Upper Colorado Float Inflatable Kayaks 1/2 day 9am (ages 10+)
Upper Colorado Inflatable Kayaks
Explore the Upper Colorado while splashing through the riffles in your own inflatable kayak! Paddle one of these super-stable yet tiny boats through scenic mountain ranchland and canyons. A guide will accompany your group but you'll have control of your own course downstream! No experience required. Available in full or half day trips.
Wyldride 1/2 day 12:30pm (ages 15+)
Wyldride
1/2 Day, Advanced+ Class IV
Grab a friend and paddle the notorious Numbers in a mini nine-foot raft! The two of you and one guide hit this very continuous section of whitewater in the most exciting way. The smaller raft makes every portion of the river - the waves, the hits, and the holes - seem even more enormous than it does in the standard commercial boat. This is a physically demanding trip, requiring a minimum age of 15 years*, good physical condition, and being ready for anything!
Wyldride 1/2 day 8:30am (ages 15+)
Wyldride
1/2 Day, Advanced+ Class IV
Grab a friend and paddle the notorious Numbers in a mini nine-foot raft! The two of you and one guide hit this very continuous section of whitewater in the most exciting way. The smaller raft makes every portion of the river - the waves, the hits, and the holes - seem even more enormous than it does in the standard commercial boat. This is a physically demanding trip, requiring a minimum age of 15 years*, good physical condition, and being ready for anything!
- Address
Idaho Springs, Buena Vista, Breckenridge, Keystone, Kremmling, Glenwood Springs, Canon City
buena vista, CO 81211
- Directions
- We have trips departing from Idaho Springs, Buena Vista, Breckenridge, Keystone, Kremmling, Glenwood Springs and Canon City. You will receive a map, office address and directions in your email confirmation.
*Map location is approximate and should not be
trusted for navigation. Please contact us for detailed directions.
- Cancellation
- All trips depart as scheduled regardless of weather conditions.
For groups of less than 10 people: Cancellations made prior to 14 days before trip, money will be refunded less a 10% service charge. If cancellations are made within 14 days and outside 2 days before the trip, money will be refunded by 50%. Cancellations made within 48 hours of the trip are nonrefundable. For groups of 10 or more: Cancellations outside of 2 weeks are 90% refundable. Cancellations outside of one week and inside of two weeks are 50% refundable. Cancellations inside of one week are nonrefundable. NOTE: Cancellation policy applies to the full amount of your trip.
Change policy: Inside of two weeks of the trip, changes made to the date of the trip will result in a $10 change fee per person. Changes inside of 48 hours are not available/nonrefundable.
With Cancellation Insurance: If you have purchased cancellation insurance, you can cancel up until 12 hours before your reservation and receive a 90% refund. You can change your trip day up until 12 hours before the trip free of charge. The date change must be in the same year as the original trip date.
FOR ALL ROYAL GORGE TRIPS: These trips are run by our partner company, Echo Canyon River Expeditions. The cancellation policy for all Royal Gorge trips is as follows: A full refund, less $15 per person per day, will be made on any reservation cancelled in writing and received at our office via certified mail no later than fourteen days prior to your departure date. Groups and overnight trips require thirty days. All trips depart as scheduled regardless of weather conditions. CANCELLATION INSURANCE IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE ON ROYAL GORGE TRIPS. If you purchase cancellation insurance for a Royal Gorge trip, it will not be
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