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 […]
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 […]
Gear You Need for Your Colorado Adventure this Year
If an adventure is on the books in the near future, you’ll need to make sure you’re properly geared up for Colorado’s elements. Summers yield some beautiful days, as well as rainy afternoons and chilly bonfire-weather nights. The water in the rivers is cold due to snowmelt, and you’ll want to make sure you have everything […]
Best Local Outdoor Stores in Colorado
Colorado is known for the copious amounts of outdoor adventure it has to offer. With endless activity comes a big market for outdoor gear and apparel. We love to support local here, and we’ve watched some of these companies transform into some of the best in the business before our own eyes. Check them out […]
It’s Whitewater Rafting Permit Season!
Planning a float down a popular river this year? You better be prepared! January is the month to get all your permit applications filled out, as many are due within the first two months of the year. Grab a cold beverage, sit down with your rafting crew, and dive into the tedious task of paperwork […]
What to Wear White Water Rafting in Colorado
As the weather turns warmer in the high country, the snows of winter melt and give way to the whitewater rivers of summer. The same snow that provides world-class snow skiing and snowboarding opportunities melts, rejuvenates our alpine ecosystem, and gives way to whitewater rapids in the summer in a cycle of outdoor adventure fun. […]
How to Plan a July 4th River Trip
There really is no better way to celebrate Independence Day than with whitewater rafting. The whitewater is going to be great this year, so why not spend your 4th of July rafting with Colorado River Rentals! CRR and AVA Rafting & Zipline have outposts in some of the most fun small towns in Colorado, including […]
History of Rafting
Whitewater rafting has a pretty exciting history. As far as historians know, rafting began when the Nez Perce and other Native American tribes built rafts in Oregon and Idaho. Flowing through Oregon is the Columbia River. This river and its tributaries provided abundant fishing for the many tribes living along the water. Along Columbia’s largest […]
5 Signs You Should Quit Your Job and Become a River Guide
Believe it or not, the “Daily Grind” doesn’t have to mean going to work in a stressful and unhappy environment. If work is a daily commitment that is affecting your happiness, it may be time to reevaluate. Maybe you’re making more money than you know what to do with, but if you’re still unhappy and […]
How We’re Preparing for Opening Day
Spring and summer activities are just around the corner! Who loves the sunshine and playing in water? I know I sure do. Here at Colorado River Rentals, we just can’t wait for it. In preparation for the warm weather ahead we have been making all the preparation we possibly can to go from wild to […]