Steamboat Bike Week
Every year, the Colorado cycling community celebrates the athleticism and culture derived from bicycling. Whether you’re a hardcore downhill guru or a skinny tire road specialist, the Steamboat Bike Week offers something for everyone. Hosted in Steamboat Springs, CO, this year’s bike week will take place Monday, June 13 through Sunday, June 19. The week […]
What is Wakayama Rafting?
When you think of a crazy whitewater rafting trip some of the things that come to mind are kayaking waterfalls or rafting big class V whitewater. This may be the case here in the states but in the Wakayama Prefecture of Japan they take high adventure rafting to a whole new level. Kitayama River, which lies deep […]
Colorado’s Most Photogenic Places
Trying to capture the perfect selfie during your Colorado summer vacation? With endless possibilities for breathtaking photos, the Rocky Mountains will give you the best lighting and backdrop for your photo of the year! Below we’ve compiled a list of places we think everyone visiting the Centennial state should check out to snag an amazing photo. […]
Where to Hike This Spring
There is nothing like getting out and exercising in the beautiful outdoors of Colorado. The Rocky Mountains are covered with endless amounts of hiking trails and breathtaking 14ers! If you love to hike and camp then come explore colorful Colorado and enjoy the pure beauty of everywhere you look. Here are some great hiking trails […]
Vail Whitewater Race Series
It is almost that time of year again for the annual Vail Whitewater Race Series hosted by Alpine Quest Sports and Vail Recreation District. This is a great time for adventurous athletes to come out and show their talent on the water! If you have what it takes to win the “Golden Paddle” then suit up and […]
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! […]
Our Summertime Wish List
Now that the ski resorts have pretty much closed for the season and the weather is sunnier and warmer, spring runoff is right around the corner. For rafting enthusiasts alike April is the time to start tracking the snowpack’s melting rates and heating trends across your favorite watersheds headwaters. April will give you the best […]
Campfire Recipes: Your Overnight Trip Cookbook
It is getting to be that time of year, where the snow is beginning to melt, the days are longer and before we know it, it will be time to dig through our storage closest for our camping gear! Summer time in the Rocky Mountains is something special and everyone who has not yet experienced this hidden secret of […]