Why Experienced Guides “Rig to Flip” and You Should Too
Whitewater Rafting is an exhilarating adventure that is sure to get your heart pumping, but when you’re out on the river, unexpected situations can happen. Flipping your raft is not uncommon, and it’s important to be prepared for it. One of the most important things you can do is secure all your gear to the […]
What the 2021-2022 Winter Forecast Means for Spring 2022 Rafting
The rafting season in Colorado goes from the cool mornings of May to the warm nights of September. This 4-month rafting season requires a lot of runoff to make it all the way through, so a good winter and heavy snowpack is essential for a full rafting season bursting with whitewater. The Farmer’s Almanac is a great […]
Tips for Winterizing your Raft Gear
The air is getting cooler, and the water levels are getting lower. It’s that time of the year everybody – winter is coming! If you’re like us, you’re not interested in river rafting in near-freezing waters. Most of us have set aside our summer rafting gear and started getting those skis or snowboards out to […]
The Top Fall Activities Near Kremmling, Colorado
Sitting at 7300ft in elevation, the small town of Kremmling, Colorado boasts beautiful early season foliage. At higher altitudes, the weather cools much sooner in the season, paired with the shorter days you’ll see fall colors present themselves weeks before they’ll be spotted at lower elevation. Not to mention that the town of Kremmling, […]
The Upper Colorado River Near Kremmling, CO: Water Level, Conditions, and More. July 2021
If you’ve never visited the Upper Colorado or the town of Kremmling, you are in for a huge surprise. This area has tons to offer in terms of off-roading, fly fishing, rafting, and just about anything you can think of doing on two feet (or four). For those of you who hear the calling to […]
Know Before You Go(CFS, Swimming Techniques and Gear)
CFS CFS or Cubic Feet per Second is a measurement used in the whitewater community. This measurement is the volume and speed of the water flowing in a river at any given point. CFS is calculated by multiplying the river’s width, depth, and speed of the water. High CFS means the water is flowing fast […]
Where Can I Raft in Colorado this Spring?
Happy Spring, ya’ll! As our snow slowly melts, our rivers will begin to fill, the Colorado outdoor experience is shifting from skiing to rafting. It is almost time to throw your skis in storage and break out your paddles. If you do not have paddles, AVA Rafting & Zipline has you covered. We have three […]
8 Tips on Planning Your Private Rafting Trip in Spring 2021
Private rafting trips in Colorado can be a ton of fun, but they can also be a bit difficult to plan, especially in the springtime where weather conditions can change dramatically by the day. So, we are going to go over our eight best tips for a spring trip! 1. Plan for any weather condition! […]
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 […]
Top 5 Most Famous Rivers to Raft in South America
A common occurance among American raft guides is heading to South America to take advantage of some warm weather and incredible rivers to navigate in their country. With beautiful cities, lush rainforests, and amazing rivers, South America is an unbeatable destination. Visitors can trek through the jungle, swim in the ocean, dive off waterfalls, and […]