Our Favorite Rafting Videos

Posted by on Jan 11, 2016 in Colorado River Trip Stories, Rafting
Our Favorite Rafting Videos

What’s more fun than watching some amazing footage of white water hijinx and all around river madness? Nothing when it’s not you, am I right?! So strap on your helmet, wetsuit and personal couch GoPro as you enjoy the wet and wild sometime (mis)adventures! Tubing the Upper Gauley There is more to life than just […]

How to Pick Your Perfect Raft Trip

Posted by on Jan 11, 2016 in Rafting, Scenery, Summer, Travel, Trip Planning
How to Pick Your Perfect Raft Trip

It’s time to start planning your summer extravaganza on the white waters of Colorado! There are many factors to consider when picking the correct rafting trip; below you will find how and why to pick the best and most unforgettable trip of your lifetime…and yes, it’s time for a “paddle five”! KNOW YOUR ROLE We […]

Ullr Fest

Posted by on Dec 30, 2015 in Events, Travel, Winter
Ullr Fest

Ullr Fest, a mountain party like no other, returns to Breckenridge on January 13th – 16th, 2016. The winter festivity started when, in 1963, some of Breckenridge’s Norwegian transplants brought their tradition of celebrating the Norse God of Snow, Ullr, to the Rockies. Back then locals would create 12 foot tall plywood cut-outs of Ullr, […]

Happy Holidays from Colorado River Rentals!

Posted by on Dec 23, 2015 in Events

Happy Holidays from all of us at Colorado River Rentals!

Summer Planning Guide

Summer Planning Guide

This year’s winter season is now in full effect and you have probably already booked your 2016 ski trip. If you haven’t, it isn’t too late to do so but you will not want to wait any longer, as lodging is almost booked through the season and transportation is filling just as quickly. For those […]

How to Prepare for 2016 Rafting Season

Posted by on Dec 12, 2015 in Rafting, Summer, Travel, Trip Planning, Zipline
How to Prepare for 2016 Rafting Season

When preparing for your 2016 summer vacation out to Colorado, there seems to be an endless number of activities to partake in and sites to see. Some of the most popular places to visit here in Colorado are the Rocky Mountain National Park, Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve, and Dinosaur National Monument. The […]

Holiday Gift Preview

Holiday Gift Preview

Halloween costumes are already packed up, and the turkey and stuffing of Thanksgiving is certainly long gone. The holiday season is officially here! Holiday shopping can be expensive, stressful, and there’s always a chance you buy a gift that won’t fit, they won’t like, or they already have. Avoid the stress of holiday traffic and […]

What to Give Your Favorite Rafter This Holiday Season

Posted by on Dec 1, 2015 in Gear, Rafting, Summer, Travel, Trip Planning
What to Give Your Favorite Rafter This Holiday Season

It’s our second favorite time of the year, only inferior to the start of rafting season of course! It’s time to get that special someone the gift that keeps giving. With so much gear for today’s whitewater enthusiast, don’t just settle for an ordinary gift, get them something useful and unique. So, time to get shopping […]

How to Cope with the End of Rafting Season

Posted by on Nov 18, 2015 in Rafting, Scenery, Travel, Winter

Well, the wonders of the Rockies and the soul saving rivers and rapids have been covered with the promise of a white winter, but that is no reason to stop “playing”. The beauty of this wonderful place is the fun never stops, nor does the excitement of a new adventure. So below we will tell […]

Must See and Do Items for Your Colorado Road Trip

Must See and Do Items for Your Colorado Road Trip

If you have a taste for adventure and appreciate scenic beauty, a Colorado road trip is a smart choice. You’ll have little time to think between rafting on a river, climbing up rocks and mountains, scoping out the many breweries, and oohing and aahing at the majestic scenery. Must do #1: Climb the highest peak […]