All About Evergreen, CO
West of Colorado’s state capital and just south of the rich mining town of Idaho Springs lies the beautiful town of Evergreen. Formerly utilized as a hunting ground for Ute and Arapahoe tribes, Evergreen became a homestead in 1860 and has flourished ever since. Today, Evergreen has a rich cultural history and is a gateway […]
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 […]
Summer Events in Steamboat Springs and Kremmling
Taking a summer vacation out to Steamboat Springs or Kremmling, Colorado this year? Then you are in for a treat! There are endless amounts of events taking place out here in the Rocky Mountains, but there are some in particular that you will not want to miss. Here are a few events to check out: Steamboat Wine […]
What To Do On The Hottest Days of Summer
If you’re stuck somewhere where the temperatures are scorching, the humidity is at an all time high, and your AC can’t get you cool enough then you should consider visiting the Rocky Mountains. Boasting a dry climate with little to no humidity, cool mountain air, and temperatures that rarely reach over 80 degrees, the mountains […]
All Access Pass to Climbing Colorado 14ers
The state of Colorado has a total of fifty three fourteeners. They are located all over in mountain regions such as Elk Mountains, the Front Range, Sawatch Range, and Sangre de Cristo range. If part of your Colorado adventure includes summiting one of these beautiful peaks, we’ve got you covered. Make sure to bring the […]
Lunch Ideas for the River
When coming up with a packing list for full day or multi-day river trips, rafters often forget to plan for meals throughout–particularly lunch. After a long morning in the hot sun, it’s important to pack a lunch full of substance and healthy calories to keep up your energy for the remainder of the trip. Here […]
Wildlife and Foliage on the Colorado River
Are you planning a trip on the Colorado River? If so, be prepared for some of the most beautiful scenery in the grand ol‘ state of Colorado. At AVA Rafting and Zipline we offer a few different rafting experiences on the Upper Colorado River, we have full day, ½ day and overnight float trips as […]
Top 3 Rock Climbs Around Colorado
Whether you are a trad climber, big wall, sport, top rope or even a boulderer there are endless amounts of options all around Colorado. If you have never been rock climbing before but are looking for a physically and mentally demanding sport that tests your strength, endurance, balance and agility, then this is just the sport for you. Here are the Top […]
Hot Springs: Public or Private?
Whether you find yourself at a commercial hot springs resort or in the wilderness soaking, hot springs have many different benefits. The higher temperature of the water contains more dissolved minerals that can be absorbed through the skin and benefits the body in many ways. Many people claim that the hot springs can assist with allergies, respiratory problems, […]
Keystone Wine and Jazz Festival
July 16th and 17th, wine and jazz fans from across the country will visit Keystone, Colorado to taste a wide variety of wines and listen to jazz artists from across the nation. Over the course of the two days, they have many seminars to bring out your inner connoisseur. The first one is called “Pinot Envy” and allows […]