Colorado Overnight Rafting Trip Gear List

Colorado Overnight Rafting Trip Gear List

It’s like camping, but you’ll be cruising along the water all day… so how do you bring everything you need?  What do you even need to bring and what can you leave behind for the weekend?  This gear list should help you know exactly what to pack for your next overnight rafting excursion. Water First […]

Why a Dry Bag is Essential for your Colorado Rafting Trip

Why a Dry Bag is Essential for your Colorado Rafting Trip

“But we’re just floating down a section of the Upper Colorado River, we definitely won’t get our stuff wet or have anything fall in.” Ah, think again. Sure it would be very difficult to flip a raft on Class II water, but you are floating in the middle of a river and should try to […]

What NOT to Bring on a Raft Trip

What NOT to Bring on a Raft Trip

So you’ve made the decision to take on Colorado’s whitewater this year (great choice, by the way), but maybe it’s your first time on the river and you don’t really know what to expect.  If you found yourself on this blog post, you may have seen some of our previous snippets on tips for rafting […]

What Size Raft Do I Need?

What Size Raft Do I Need?

With all the rafts out on the market today it can be a little overwhelming deciding what size raft you will need. When it comes to rafts there is no one size fits all; one type of raft may work great for a short trip with a small group, but you will struggle on those […]

Packing List for your Raft Trip

If you are heading out on the river for an extended period of time, it is essential to be extremely prepared. Life is always easier when you are ready for the unexpected! If you are going out on an unguided rafting trip, you should already know the necessities when packing up your gear. Sometimes it […]

Riverside Cocktails for Your Overnight Trip

Riverside Cocktails for Your Overnight Trip

If you are planning an overnight rafting trip, a tasty libation after a day of rafting is much deserved. Popping the top on a chilled Blue Moon is a great way to relax and enjoy your surroundings, but a delicious riverside cocktail may be exactly what you need. Here are some of our favorite riverside […]

Guide or No Guide: the Pros and Cons

Guide or No Guide: the Pros and Cons

“To guide or not to guide, that is the question?” Ok, so maybe it’s not a Shakespearean play but it’s a serious question! The level of fun and excitement can rely heavily on this simple choice, so see our suggestions below so you make the perfect decision. Guide – “I need help and an expert to […]

5 Things to Pack When Rafting the Upper Colorado

5 Things to Pack When Rafting the Upper Colorado

Are you planning on rafting the Upper Colorado this summer and are curious of what to pack?! Well worry no more! Here is a list that we have put together for you here at CRR of the top 5 things you will need to pack for a comfortable, successful rafting trip. What to wear? If you are going […]

What We Are Hoping To Find Under The Tree

What We Are Hoping To Find Under The Tree

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas! With that being said, it is a great time to finish your Christmas shopping. Don’t wait until last minute; the perfect gift may be sold out if you don’t get on it ASAP! This holiday season spread the joy with giving gifts that everyone will love! […]

Why You Should Skip the Vegas Bachelor Party

Why You Should Skip the Vegas Bachelor Party

Is it almost time to tie the knot? Well, you have to make sure not to forget the Bachelor Party! It is very common for the typical bachelor to resort to Las Vegas, but it is 2016… Time to be different! If you are looking for a unique, exciting, life-long memory, then explore some other […]