Know Before You Go(CFS, Swimming Techniques and Gear)
CFS CFS or Cubic Feet per Second is a measurement used in the whitewater community. This measurement is the volume and speed of the water flowing in a river at any given point. CFS is calculated by multiplying the river’s width, depth, and speed of the water. High CFS means the water is flowing fast […]
Where Can I Raft in Colorado this Spring?
Happy Spring, ya’ll! As our snow slowly melts, our rivers will begin to fill, the Colorado outdoor experience is shifting from skiing to rafting. It is almost time to throw your skis in storage and break out your paddles. If you do not have paddles, AVA Rafting & Zipline has you covered. We have three […]
Top 5 Most Famous Rivers to Raft in South America
A common occurance among American raft guides is heading to South America to take advantage of some warm weather and incredible rivers to navigate in their country. With beautiful cities, lush rainforests, and amazing rivers, South America is an unbeatable destination. Visitors can trek through the jungle, swim in the ocean, dive off waterfalls, and […]
The Upper Colorado River near Kremmling, CO: Water level, conditions, and more.
The Upper Colorado River is the perfect place for rafting, kayaking, SUPing, fishing, camping, or simply enjoying the beautiful river banks. Before your next river adventure, it is very important that you get up to date information on how the river is flowing. Check out our latest river update, and subscribe to our YouTube channel […]
How to Stay Safe on the Colorado River
Whether you are rafting, kayaking, SUPing, fishing, camping, or simply heading to enjoy the beautiful waterways of Colorado; knowing the most up to date flow conditions is beyond important. We are rooted in the river and will always work to do what we can to better help others be prepared, knowledgeable, and safe while on […]
Don’t Forget These 4 Items on Your Next Colorado River Rafting Trip
The Colorado River is 1,450 miles long. It flows through seven different states; Colorado, Utah, Arizona, Nevada, California, Baja California, and Sonora. With an average depth of 20 feet this river is fantastic for white water rafting! Fun rapids paired with amazing mountain views makes for a great adventure for all ages! For rafting it […]
Most Important Gear to Rent for an Overnight River Trip
Written by Abigail Ryan Rafting overnight trips are a combination of camping, rafting, delicious meals, games, and making memories with new and old friends all on a beautiful riverside spot. With good preparation and a solid check list your overnight trip will go smoothly and you won’t have to have a single worry. Here is […]
Rafting Trips in Colorado During High Water Times
Each spring, the snow across Colorado’s mountains starts to melt and trickle down into the rivers across the state. A very popular river in Colorado is the Colorado River which begins high in Rocky Mountain National Park, flows west towards Grand Lake, Kremmling, and beyond. Water runs off the high peaks of the Continental Divide […]
5 Questions to Ask Yourself While Planning a Whitewater Rafting Trip
By: Alison Stevens Colorado is home to many excellent sections of rivers for rafting. Along with that comes many companies with the ability to take you down river. If you’re like me sometimes the number of trips they offer can tend to be a little overwhelming. So instead of stressing I have come up with […]
What Colorado Rivers are Still Runnable in November 2018?
As winter approaches in the Colorado Mountains many people forget the rivers and look to the ski resorts. It’s wonderful seeing all that fresh white powder on the peaks. However, for that very dedicated boater there is still one river option in the mountains that you can take a run on. The Colorado River The […]