Meal Planning for your Overnight Rafting Trip
So, planning an overnight rafting trip? There are a lot of important things to pack and plan, including your meals. Here are a few hacks for packing and planning for your riverside meals. Store eggs in a water bottle. Rather than packing whole eggs that could break and, not only run all over everything, but also […]
Tips for Camping in the Rain
It’s finally here—your big end-of-summer camping trip you’ve been looking forward to all year. You’ve prepped all the gear, food, and fun for the next few days. One last weather check and you’ll be ready to go. Then you see it—a big black storm cloud in the forecast. Thunderstorms can put a damper on any […]
Riverside Breakfast Recipes
When doing an overnight whitewater rafting trip or scenic float trip down the Colorado River, it can be difficult to come up with meal plans. With limited space and cookware, breakfast recipes, in particular, can be hard to come by. Here are some unique and easy breakfast ideas you can use for your next overnight […]
Spotlight: Hot Sulphur Springs
For those visiting Grand County, CO and the Rocky Mountains, a visit to Hot Sulphur Springs is usually on the bucket list. The unique history and geography of this Rocky Mountain town has been sought out by tourists for decades. Whether it’s to relax, play, or learn, the town of Hot Sulphur Springs has something […]
River Recipes for Rafting Trips
With Colorado’s beautiful summer just beginning, it’s time to start planning your overnight rafting trip. Make sure you have all of your gear, your closest friends and family, and most importantly: ingredients for all of the meals you’ll be making riverside! We have lots of meal tips and recipes to make your adventure run smoothly. Start your […]
Best Summer Camping Spots in Colorado
Whether you are looking for a secluded campsite away from your busy life or a simple spot with great views, Colorado is your summer camping destination. With all the outdoor activities such as hiking, rafting, fishing, and ziplining in these spots, there truly is something for everyone. Mount Princeton Campground Located in Buena Vista, this campground is perfect for those who can’t […]
Important Things to Remember About Spring Rafting
Now that the snow has stopped falling for the spring in the mountains and the weather has finally come out into the 40’s, the spring run off has begun! Spring runoff occurs when the snow-pack that feeds the rivers is melting at the highest rate all year, providing rafters and kayakers with tasty river lines. Spring […]
Opening Day Preview
What do you think of when you hear of the Colorado River? This massive river runs through 7 states in the United States, rising in the Central Rocky Mountains and running through the majestic Grand Canyon. The Upper Colorado River, one of the first sections of this incredible river, features mellow class I-III waters of which […]
The Worst Things about Rafting
Now that spring has sprung and weather is finally warmer than 35 degrees, the snow is beginning to melt. For skiers and snowboarders this may not be ideal as this means the mountains are closing and the skiable terrain is shrinking. For those who enjoy rafting and kayaking, this means the season is just about to begin. Here are […]
Whitewater Rafting Bucket List
Experiencing the great outdoors on a whitewater rafting trip is a once in a lifetime experience. The following list are experiences everyone should have at least once. Get your marker out and check off that box because you are one step closer to completing your bucket list with a whitewater experience of a lifetime! […]