Lunch Ideas for the River
Whether you are spending a couple hours or a couple days on the river, food is a must. Long days make for hungry people and it’s best that you are prepared before the hunger sets in. Rafting, kayaking, swimming or fishing can certainly wear you out. However, food fuels us for more fun. With AVA’s guided […]
We Open This Weekend/Memorial Day Rentals
Memorial Day weekend is right around the corner. Falling around late May, this is a great time of year to enjoy the mountains and water. The weather will be drastically warming up and the water will be on the rise creating perfect river conditions. This will be a fun-filled weekend on the Upper Colorado River […]
10 Rafting Essentials for your Overnight Trip
Are you planning an overnight rafting trip with AVA and wondering what camping items to take along? While AVA will provide most of your gear including tents, sleeping pads, and food, here are ten rafting essentials to consider packing: Sleeping Bag: AVA Rafting offers sleeping bags for rent. However, feel free to bring your own. […]
Tips And Tricks For May Rafting
Rafting season is finally among us!! May is a great time of year to go rafting. May is when most of the snow melt occurs, which makes unique rafting conditions. The incoming snow melt feeds the river on a daily basis creating conditions of fast currents and rising water levels. The snow melt may not […]
How to get you and your friends on the river this summer
The river is a great place to spend those hot summer days, but what is even better is being able to do so with your friends. However, getting a group of friends together to go rafting can be challenging. To help you create some everlasting memories on the river take a look at these helpful […]
3 Pieces of Gear We Can’t Live Without on an Overnight Trip
A day on the river is good. A night on the river, even better! If you haven’t experienced a night of camping riverside, you are truly missing out! There is nothing like camping out on the riverside, having the sounds of rushing water put you to bed, all while falling asleep under the stars. However, […]
5 Books to Read on the River
Whether paddling alone, or with family and friends, the river can provide a peace. Finding solace and relaxation is common once on the water. With such peace and beauty in a natural environment, such as rivers, it is no wonder why this environment has been the scene for many literary works. Take a look at […]
The 5 Classes of Rapids Explained
Whitewater rafting, like any sport, has different classifications on the level of difficulty. For rafting, rapids are categorized into different classes. The classes range from I-V, with class I being the easiest and class V the most difficult. Below you will find the 5 different classes of rapids explained. Class I: Smooth water with light riffles. […]
5 Best Blogs To Follow About Colorado
Colorado is a diverse state with much to see and explore. Whether you are just visiting, recently moved here, or have lived here for years, there is always something new and exciting to see and do. However, it can be a bit overwhelming to find the time to research different things to explore and have […]
Our Top 5 Favorite Rafting Videos from 2014
We had one heck of a whitewater rafting season! With tons of snow, making for a high snowmelt, we had some raging water! With such a great season both in Colorado and worldwide we saw some great rafting reels. These are some of our top 5 favorite rafting videos from 2014. Every year during FIBArk, […]