Lunch Ideas for the River
Whether you are spending a couple hours or a couple days on the river, food is a must. Long days make for hungry people and it’s best that you are prepared before the hunger sets in. Rafting, kayaking, swimming or fishing can certainly wear you out. However, food fuels us for more fun. With AVA’s guided […]
We Open This Weekend/Memorial Day Rentals
Memorial Day weekend is right around the corner. Falling around late May, this is a great time of year to enjoy the mountains and water. The weather will be drastically warming up and the water will be on the rise creating perfect river conditions. This will be a fun-filled weekend on the Upper Colorado River […]
10 Rafting Essentials for your Overnight Trip
Are you planning an overnight rafting trip with AVA and wondering what camping items to take along? While AVA will provide most of your gear including tents, sleeping pads, and food, here are ten rafting essentials to consider packing: Sleeping Bag: AVA Rafting offers sleeping bags for rent. However, feel free to bring your own. […]
Tips And Tricks For May Rafting
Rafting season is finally among us!! May is a great time of year to go rafting. May is when most of the snow melt occurs, which makes unique rafting conditions. The incoming snow melt feeds the river on a daily basis creating conditions of fast currents and rising water levels. The snow melt may not […]
What National Monument Status Means for Brown’s Canyon
We are excited to celebrate Brown’s Canyon on the Arkansas River becoming a National Monument. But, first off lets begin to discuss what a National Monument means. A National Monument means the U.S. government is going to protect this area of land. Any National monument is managed by at least one of many federal agencies. […]
Kremmling Outpost Opens May 22nd!
Are you the type of person that would rather raft privately without a guide? If you’re visiting the scenic Colorado high country without any gear, but know you want to raft and camp on your own, we have you covered at Colorado River Rentals. Our outpost is located in Kremmling on the beautiful Colorado River, […]
The Rundown On Our Overnight Rentals
Are you looking to privately raft through the scenic Colorado high country? Are you interested in rafting the river and camping out overnight to raft again the next day? The Upper Colorado River outside of Kremmling is a low-key, relaxing river that anybody can privately raft without a problem. That’s why we provide rental gear […]
How To Support Rivers This Earth Day
Earth Day (or Arbor Day as some people like to call it is) coming up on April 22nd. Earth Day started in 1970 advocating for the modern movement for conservation of the natural lands, rivers and lakes. Here in Colorado we need to make an effort to conserve our rivers. The state’s demand for water […]
Upcoming Swiftwater Rescue Classes in Colorado
Just like you wouldn’t think about going into the backcountry without proper knowledge and safety training, you would not get into a raft or kayak without proper training. Swiftwater Rescue classes are a great way to gain in-depth knowledge about whitewater and safety. Swiftwater Rescue classes are specific to whitewater river conditions. With the added […]