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 […]
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), […]
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 […]
What NOT to Bring on a Raft Trip
So you’ve made the decision to take on Colorado’s whitewater this year (great choice, by the way), but maybe it’s your first time on the river and you don’t really know what to expect. If you found yourself on this blog post, you may have seen some of our previous snippets on tips for rafting […]
History of Steamboat Springs, Colorado
Steamboat Springs; the land of champagne powder, a picture-perfect Western Colorado lifestyle, and trademarked as Ski Town USA. Located on the other side of the Continental Divide as the Denver area, this mountain getaway is under 7,000 feet in elevation and yields beautiful, warm summers and fluffy snow-packed winters. The Early Years Back in the […]
The Best Camping Near Kremmling, Colorado
We’re ready for spring. Though there’s a few more flurries on the forecast, we’re already compiling our camping list for Kremmling this year. This beautiful central Colorado location is perfect for early spring activities as it is located at 7,200 feet, leaving you with sunny and warm days earlier in the season. Kremmling is not […]
Colorado Rivers to Raft this Summer
Summer is finally just around the corner! As the snow begins to melt in the Rocky Mountains, many rafting enthusiasts have begun to plan their river trips for the year. Some things to consider as you sit down and sort everything out are equipment needs and especially where to go. The Arkansas River The Arkansas River has […]
Fall Camping in Colorado
Where to go camping and what to think about before you head out for your weekend adventure. It is now August in the High Country and that means the hottest part of the year is behind us and Autumn is right around the corner. “Mud season” in the mountains, while a bit chillier than […]