Everything You Need for a Family Camping Trip on the Upper Colorado River
Camping is a wonderful way to get out into nature and spend some quality time with family and friends. Lucky for you, Colorado has some amazing campsites along the Upper Colorado River where you can pitch your tent for a fun filled trip. Check out BLM for established sites or pitch your tent at one […]
Why Experienced Guides “Rig to Flip” and You Should Too
Whitewater Rafting is an exhilarating adventure that is sure to get your heart pumping, but when you’re out on the river, unexpected situations can happen. Flipping your raft is not uncommon, and it’s important to be prepared for it. One of the most important things you can do is secure all your gear to the […]
Top 5 Activities on the Upper Colorado River
Colorado is the headwaters for nearly two dozen major rivers, including the Colorado River, Rio Grande, Animas River, and Arkansas River. Beginning in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado and flowing 1,450 miles (2,334 kilometers) to the Sea of Cortez (Gulf of California) in Northwest Mexico, the endangered Colorado River is a lifeline for millions of […]
What the 2021-2022 Winter Forecast Means for Spring 2022 Rafting
The rafting season in Colorado goes from the cool mornings of May to the warm nights of September. This 4-month rafting season requires a lot of runoff to make it all the way through, so a good winter and heavy snowpack is essential for a full rafting season bursting with whitewater. The Farmer’s Almanac is a great […]
The Top Fall Activities Near Kremmling, Colorado
Sitting at 7300ft in elevation, the small town of Kremmling, Colorado boasts beautiful early season foliage. At higher altitudes, the weather cools much sooner in the season, paired with the shorter days you’ll see fall colors present themselves weeks before they’ll be spotted at lower elevation. Not to mention that the town of Kremmling, […]
The Upper Colorado River Near Kremmling, CO: Water Level, Conditions, and More. July 2021
If you’ve never visited the Upper Colorado or the town of Kremmling, you are in for a huge surprise. This area has tons to offer in terms of off-roading, fly fishing, rafting, and just about anything you can think of doing on two feet (or four). For those of you who hear the calling to […]
Know Before You Go(CFS, Swimming Techniques and Gear)
CFS CFS or Cubic Feet per Second is a measurement used in the whitewater community. This measurement is the volume and speed of the water flowing in a river at any given point. CFS is calculated by multiplying the river’s width, depth, and speed of the water. High CFS means the water is flowing fast […]
Where Can I Raft in Colorado this Spring?
Happy Spring, ya’ll! As our snow slowly melts, our rivers will begin to fill, the Colorado outdoor experience is shifting from skiing to rafting. It is almost time to throw your skis in storage and break out your paddles. If you do not have paddles, AVA Rafting & Zipline has you covered. We have three […]
8 Tips on Planning Your Private Rafting Trip in Spring 2021
Private rafting trips in Colorado can be a ton of fun, but they can also be a bit difficult to plan, especially in the springtime where weather conditions can change dramatically by the day. So, we are going to go over our eight best tips for a spring trip! 1. Plan for any weather condition! […]
Don’t Forget These 4 Items on Your Next Colorado River Rafting Trip
The Colorado River is 1,450 miles long. It flows through seven different states; Colorado, Utah, Arizona, Nevada, California, Baja California, and Sonora. With an average depth of 20 feet this river is fantastic for white water rafting! Fun rapids paired with amazing mountain views makes for a great adventure for all ages! For rafting it […]