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 […]
Countdown to Opening Day on the Colorado River!
Now that April is upon us, our Cliffside zipline is running and whitewater rafting in Granite and Idaho Springs begins on April 30th. As with most weather based activities this does not mean all rafting locations will be opening on the 30th like our Granite and Idaho Springs locations will. Our family fun Kremmling outpost will be […]
Rafting with Dogs in Colorado
The ski season may be coming to a close but summer is knocking on the door as the sun is out more and more and the weather is finally breaking out of the 30’s. As the snow begins to melt and the water starts flowing down the canyons and creeks of Colorado, rafting season is soon to […]
What Not To Do When Whitewater Rafting
Whitewater rafting in Colorado, whether it be on the Arkansas River, Clear Creek, or Upper Colorado River, is another exhilarating and adventurous way to explore the outdoors and marvel in the beauty nature affords. To make your whitewater rafting experience as fun and safe as possible there are a few things you shouldn’t be doing […]
Kayaking on the Colorado River: Why You Should Rent a Duckie
Inflatable duckies, often mistaken for the lovable, rubber duckies we played with as kids, are also known as inflatable kayaks. They are lighter, easier to transport, and often easier to paddle through the river with than their traditional hard-shelled predecessor. Kayaks began with the Inuit and Aleut tribes who built their kayaks with light driftwood […]