Winter Camping Gear Essentials
With the right gear and accessories, camping in the colder seasons becomes an opportunity to embrace the beauty of snow-dusted landscapes and starlit skies. Depending on the location you choose, early fall camping can be a very comfortable experience without extra cold weather gear; however, winter camping is an extra challenge, especially in the mountains. […]
How to Wildlife-Proof Your Campsite
Camping in the wilderness is an awesome adventure that teaches you many necessary and important skills. Setting up camp and wildlife-proofing your campsite is one of the most important, no matter where you are camping! Here in Colorado and especially camping alongside water like the Upper Colorado River, you will surely experience the area’s beautiful […]
8 Fire Safety Tips When Camping in Colorado
A campfire can be a fun and useful addition to your camping trip, but safety becomes paramount whenever campfires are involved, especially in Colorado. On average, over 5,600 wildfires are reported in Colorado and many of them are man-made. Follow these eight tips to keep our wilderness and yourself safe while camping or on your […]
Everything You Need for a Family Camping Trip on the Upper Colorado River
Camping is a wonderful way to get out into nature and spend some quality time with family and friends. Lucky for you, Colorado has some amazing campsites along the Upper Colorado River where you can pitch your tent for a fun filled trip. Check out BLM for established sites or pitch your tent at one […]
Top 4 Rivers to Camp at This Summer
If you’re into backpacking, fishing, or camping, then you know that spending the night 100ft from moving water is the stuff dreams are made of. There’s something instinctively calming about being near water, it could be the calling of the lapping waves on the shore or the cool humidity that comes from cold streams in […]
Our 5 Favorite Riverside Campsites in Colorado
We’re not too far away from river season here in Colorado! After the spring snow storms begin to melt, we will be blowing up boats, donning drysuits, and sending it into those icy fresh waters. With the beginning of rafting season approaching, this also marks the beginning of summer camping. Colorado has some amazing riverside […]
4 Fall Rafting Trips on the Colorado River near Breckenridge, CO
By: Lysianne Peacock The Colorado River is the perfect destination for a scenic fall float trip. While you will not be able to find big rapids near Breckenridge in the fall, that doesn’t mean you can’t spend the day on the river. Rafting in the fall is a great option for a number of reasons: […]
6 Tips for Beginners on your First Private River Rafting Trip
Written by: Katie Schneider We know the transition from commercial rafting trips over to private river excursions can seem daunting. Our team is here to help make this process as easy as possible, because what’s better than some time on the water and a night camping under the stars? Check out these 6 tips to […]
Top Camping spots along the Colorado River
When you think of a Colorado vacation you think of mountain air, wild flowers, river side camping, whitewater rafting and horseback riding. There is no better family friendly location than among the Colorado River in the Rocky Mountains. Kremmling, Colorado is a great location. The river finds itself close to Breckenridge, Vail, and Winter Park, and more spots that […]
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 […]