The 5 Best Kayaks on the Market in 2018

The 5 Best Kayaks on the Market in 2018

Kayaking is the perfect relaxation mechanism or thrilling extravaganza based on your personal preference.  It doesn’t matter if you are on the beautiful mountain rivers or mellow lake, kayaking offers a wonderful experience for floaters with minimal to maximum effort. Here’s a list of the 5 best kayaks on the market today by popular opinion. […]

How Inflatable Kayaks Take Rafting in Colorado to the Next Step

Posted by on Jun 22, 2018 in Colorado River, Kayaking
How Inflatable Kayaks Take Rafting in Colorado to the Next Step

Inflatable kayaks, also known as “duckies”, can make a normal trip down the river more exciting. They typically hold one or two people and are operated like a normal hard-shell kayak with a double-sided paddle, making them great exercise. Here’s why inflatable kayaks can take rafting in Colorado to the next step.  If you’re taking […]

It’s Whitewater Rafting Permit Season!

Planning a float down a popular river this year?  You better be prepared!  January is the month to get all your permit applications filled out, as many are due within the first two months of the year.  Grab a cold beverage, sit down with your rafting crew, and dive into the tedious task of paperwork […]

Kayak or Paddleboard?

Posted by on Apr 15, 2017 in Kayaking, Stand Up Paddle Boarding
Kayak or Paddleboard?

The choice is yours, but the popular water sport of kayaking is a pretty common activity while paddle boarding is new and popular on the scene. The appeal is that you can paddle board on almost any flat body of water. Anything with a fast current, high waves or white water is almost impossible on […]

Best Kayaking in Colorado

Posted by on Mar 10, 2017 in Destinations, Kayaking
Best Kayaking in Colorado

I’ve always felt very lucky to be living in Colorado. With spring and summer fast approaching I can’t help but think of everything I want to do in the upcoming seasons. Kayaking has been a favorite of mine for more than a few years and, growing up right outside of Denver, I was able to enjoy […]

Things To Do When You Raft the Upper Colorado

Things To Do When You Raft the Upper Colorado

Coming out to Colorado this summer and searching for to do?! Check out the Upper Colorado Float Trips from Colorado River Rentals, located out of our Kremmling Outpost. It is going to be an experience of a lifetime that you can share with your friends and family! Here are some things that you can enjoy while […]

How to Wrap a Kayak for Christmas

Posted by on Dec 10, 2016 in Gear, Holidays, Kayaking
How to Wrap a Kayak for Christmas

Ever wondered how in the world you were going to gift wrap that kayak you’re gifting for Christmas?

Gifts for the Lover of the Great Outdoors

With Christmas right around the corner, it’s time to start thinking of what type of gifts you can get for family and friends. As someone who spends the majority of their time outside, most of the gifts I receive and buy for others have something to do with an outdoor hobby. Depending on the type […]

Facts About the Colorado River

The Colorado River is world-renown for many reasons, including the Grand Canyon, rafting, fly fishing and more. While you have more than likely heard of the Colorado River and possibly experienced it, there are a lot of things about this great body of water that you might not know. The Colorado River is the most important […]

Intro to Whitewater Kayaking

Posted by on Sep 22, 2016 in Destinations, Gear, Gear Rentals, Kayaking
Intro to Whitewater Kayaking

The whitewater season in Colorado runs from mid-April to late September. Colorado is known as one of the best areas in the world for whitewater kayaking. The reason Colorado is so well-known for its whitewater is it is a very diverse river dynamic with micro creeks that max out at 300cfs and major river systems that […]