The Ultimate Guide to Stand Up Paddle Boarding on the Colorado River
Imagine floating down the Colorado River that is also home to one of the seven natural wonders of the world, the Grand Canyon. While you take in the breathtaking scenery, listen to the birds sing and get a stellar tan you are also working your entire body for a full-body workout. Stand-Up Paddle Boarding, or […]
Everything You Need for an Overnight Rafting Trip
Now that the snow is beginning to melt and the skies are sunny longer and longer throughout the day, the time is now to secure your summer vacation plan. With the snow pack slowly starting to dissipate and more and more brown appearing around 12,000ft, now is the time to book your multiday rafting trip with […]
Doing the Doo on a Raft Trip: The Lowdown on our Friend the Groover
So you’re looking for a little adventure and solitude in the wild? In order to prepare for the fun and outdoor adventure Colorado has to offer, read up on some helpful tips from those who have navigated these waters and overnight camping trips for a while. Before your overnight or multiday trip begins, try to […]
Items to Leave at Home when Planning your next Rafting Trip
Get excited – you are about to embark on one of the most exciting vacations of your summer! The Arkansas, Blue, Clear Creek, and Colorado Rivers are home to some of the best rafting and beautiful views. Packing for a vacation can be a bit overwhelming. Below is a list of items you can be […]
10 Things Every Outdoor Enthusiast Needs
Having trouble finding the perfect gift for that person in your life who eats, breathes, and lives anything outdoorsy? Are you planning some epic adventures rafting rivers, hiking fourteeners, camping amongst the stars, or just spending time outside in fresh air surrounded by natural beauty? Take a break from your Facebook newsfeed, emails, and text messages […]
River Rafting Etiquette
While navigating a whitewater section during high-water season, tensions can run high especially when the waterway is busy and children are involved. You don’t want to end up with a brawl at the take out and you definitely don’t want to end up in the drink in a class IV section! Avoiding situations like this […]
Skills & Qualities Necessary for Class IV Rafting
As the snow begins to melt and the sun burns hotter and hotter during the afternoons, you know summer is right around the corner. Summers in Colorado offer picturesque scenery, warm weather and never ending slew of amazing outdoor activities. While hiking and camping tend to be the most popular outdoor activity amongst visitors, whitewater […]
Gore Canyon Trip Highlight
When spring has sprung and the birds begin the chirp, the snow starts slowly dissipates into a muddy mess. Spring in the High Rockies, during late April early May, isn’t always the most fun, as the snow is patchy and the normally beautiful mountains are slushy mess of mud. This time of season is referred to […]
Rafting for Beginners: Info & Tips to Prepare for Your First Raft Trip
So, you’re ready to take the next step of your outdoor comfort zone and attack the rapids….Well, we love that idea! So, strap on your life jacket and listen up; you are about to find out everything and anything you will need to make your first rafting trip an amazing life memory! CHOOSE WISELY Make […]