Best Overnight Rafting Trips in Colorado for Beginner Paddlers
While day trips out on the river can be a fun experience, overnights truly bring the rafting experience to the next level. Even if you have never rafted before, you can find yourself fully emerged in the beauty and outdoor fun Colorados Rocky Mountains have to offer. Getting out on the river paddling and exploring […]
All About Spending the Night Along the Colorado River Near Kremmling
Rafting on an overnight trip can be the adventure of a lifetime. From the seclusion of sleeping riverside, to the surprising luxury afforded by having rafts along to haul supplies, this is a favorite of many. On an overnight rafting trip, you get all the seclusion and quiet that you may on a backcountry backpacking trip, but you don’t […]
Everything You Need to Know About an Oar and a Paddle
Every rafting trip requires the use of paddles and/or oars. Guests will help us steer and power our rafts through rapids and around rocks, as we navigate the river. Proper paddling technique is essential to a successful rafting trip, particularly on more advanced sections of whitewater. Large rafts, particularly framed rafts, require oars to steer […]
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 […]
The 5 Best Kayaks on the Market in 2018
Kayaking is the perfect relaxation mechanism or thrilling extravaganza based on your personal preference. It doesn’t matter if you are on the beautiful mountain rivers or mellow lake, kayaking offers a wonderful experience for floaters with minimal to maximum effort. Here’s a list of the 5 best kayaks on the market today by popular opinion. […]
How Inflatable Kayaks Take Rafting in Colorado to the Next Step
Inflatable kayaks, also known as “duckies”, can make a normal trip down the river more exciting. They typically hold one or two people and are operated like a normal hard-shell kayak with a double-sided paddle, making them great exercise. Here’s why inflatable kayaks can take rafting in Colorado to the next step. If you’re taking […]
8 Great Coolers for an Overnight Rafting Trip
A quality cooler is essential for an overnight rafting trip. Whether you are keeping your food or beverages cool, a cooler that is not well insulated could ruin your trip. Rafting offers the ability to bring along large amounts of weight perishable weight, while leaving you stranded during the nighttime (as opposed to car camping), […]
5 Tips for a Successful Stand Up Paddle Board Excursion
Stand up paddle boarding is a fast-growing, popular sport. Paddle boards (a.k.a. SUPs) look similar to surf boards, but are more versatile. Used in the ocean, on lakes and in rivers, it’s no surprise paddle boarding is a sport that is taking Colorado by storm. The fact that the sport is relatively new leaves a lot […]
The Best Meals to Pack for Your Colorado Rafting Adventure
Whether you are going out on the river for just a day or for the entire weekend, the rapids require copious amounts of energy and it is of the utmost importance that you properly refuel yourself. The difficult part of packing food for your trip is you must also be aware of the limited space […]
The 5 Things You Can’t Forget on Your Overnight Rafting Trip
There are a lot of moving parts that need to come together to make a perfect overnight river trip. Forgetting one important piece of gear can have severe consequences. We’ve put together a list of 5 essential things you need to have the best trip possible. Sun Protection / First Aid Kit For most overnight […]