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Are you ready for some whitewater rafting? Spring is here, temperatures are on the rise and the rivers are starting to run! The month of April brought a lot of snow, which equals a lot of water on our rivers. Now is the time to get out there and enjoy the beautiful scenery and exciting whitewater Colorado has to offer.
We are pleased to announce the opening of our Kremmling outpost running trips on the Upper Colorado River. With everything from
beginner class II float trips to the thrill and adrenaline pumping rapids of class V Gore Canyon, we are sure you will find something to fit the needs of your family or group. We also offer inflatable one person kayaks for that person in your group who wants to be in control of their own boat. And new this year, you can test your skill and core strength on one of our stand up paddle boards. Journey down the river on a gigantic surf board and even try out a rapid or two!
Bring the family and enjoy one of the most beautiful stretches of river in Colorado!
Posted in Industry News for Colorado Rafters
With the arrival of Memorial Day Weekend, the Colorado 2013 Summer Season officially begins. Restaurants, stores, and towns all across Colorado’s high country will reopen for business after most were closed for the months of April and May. With the exception of legendary Gore Canyon, all of AVA‘s river trips are now running daily. With the forecast for Memorial Day Weekend reading into the 70′s in both Buena Vista and Idaho Springs and both rivers running at near perfect levels, all the elements are present to make this holiday weekend one of the best for Colorado rafting we’ve seen in YEARS! Whether it’s a refreshing 3 hours on the Clear Creek or an extreme full day on the Arkansas River with zip line and rafting, AVA has options available to ensure your Memorial Day is memorable. Call in today and speak to any of our knowledgeable booking agents to start planning your unforgettable holiday excursion!
Posted in Colorado Activities & Events • Industry News for Colorado Rafters • Whitewater Rafting Blog
Rafting season is here and in full effect. Our Granite, Idaho Springs, and Kremmling locations are all open and ready to help meet your rafting needs. With the sunny weather we have been receiving lately the water levels are ideal and the rivers are all running great. Whether you are a first time rafter or you are a battle tested Class V river runner, AVA has the perfect trip for you!
The snow is melting and filling up our rivers. Clear Creek, located in Idaho Springs, is running especially well now with water levels steadily increasing. The Clear Creek Beginner trip is the perfect trip for first time rafters. It provides rapids that are fun but will not overwhelm a whitewater rookie.
For those of you that have been rafting before, look into the Numbers/Narrows full day trip. The Class IV rapids you will find are some of the best around. The water on this section of the Arkansas is running great and will be ideal for the intermediate rafter looking to elevate their rafting experience.
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Experienced rafters will enjoy either The Gauntlet full day or the Pine Creek half day trips. These trips offer some gnarly Class V rapids that will challenge even the most experienced river rats. Right now, the water in these river sections is running well and waiting for you.
Come visit AVA where WE GUIDE COLORADO!
Posted in Colorado Activities & Events • Industry News for Colorado Rafters • Whitewater Rafting Blog
The outdoor and resort areas of Colorado have 4 distinct seasons: Summer, winter, and our shoulder seasons, locally referred to as “mud season.” The true mud season runs
from the time the ski resorts close until the official start of the summer season. This time frame has been dubbed mud season because this is when it finally starts to get warm again and all the snowpack that has accumulated throughout the Rockies begins to melt. Although most of the major ski resorts are closed, mud seasons is arguably the best time to find discounts and deals all over the high country. For example, many of the restaurants and bars offer food specials most commonly including 2 for 1 meals or half price appetizers. A conscious shopper can capitalize on mud season retail sales abound. You may have known about these high country deals, but did you also know mud season is the best time to book a rafting trip with AVA Rafting for the summer? It’s true. Here’s a quick list of what mud season specials we are currently offering:
-20% off all full day and overnight trips, Monday-Thursday, scheduled before June 21st. This discount expires May 31st.
-Buy One Get One 50% off Zip Line tours in Idaho Springs for trips Monday-Thursday until May 23rd. This discount expires May 23rd.
-Buy One Get One 50% off on Upper Colorado River Float full day trips in August. This discount expires May 31st.
Remember, all AVA Rafting trips include a free wetsuit and splash jacket to keep you warm in the possibly chilly Coloradan “Spring”.
Posted in Colorado Activities & Events • Industry News for Colorado Rafters • Whitewater Rafting Blog
If you have ever been rafting before you probably remember a lot about your trip. The adrenaline rush after hitting your first set of rapids, maybe falling off the raft, and everyone remembers their guide. Guides are an integral part of the rafting experience serving dual roles as an entertainer and lifeguard. Without a guide your rafting trip would have been very different.
With rafting season kicking off, we here at AVA are starting to teach future guides at our Guide School. AVA takes pride in the quality and experience of our guides. Good experienced guides not only make your rafting trip fun and entertaining but they keep you safe as well. The average guide at AVA has eight years of experience but every now and then we need to hire some rookies and our guide school trains them to be the best in the business. Our intensive three week school trains guides with all the critical information to be safe on the river and to provide guests with a great experience that will not be soon forgotten. Our rookie guides are required to log three times more training hours than required by the state of Colorado. With that in mind, when you raft with AVA you can rest easy knowing your guide is one of the best in the business.
Posted in Colorado Activities & Events • Industry News for Colorado Rafters • Whitewater Rafting Blog
How does snowpack affect rafting in the Colorado Mountains? Snow in the mountains is considered ‘white gold’!! The more snow in the winter, the better rafting in the summer. As the slow spring run-off begins, rivers are rising and becoming more and more fun. As of May 6th, Copper Mountain has a 39” snow base, according to Department of Agriculture. 
This is considered an average snow pack, however with 15” of snow melt since May 1st the water is beginning to run. National Weather Service’s states that April was the wettest on record placing Summit at 151.7” for the season and the average is 153”. May is already at 17” of positive moisture, which is 7.9” above average. What does this mean for rafters? Water, rapids, and lots of fun!!!
With weather in the 70’s this week, the snow melt is certainly beginning and the mountains are fading to black for another season. All this means for us is some awesome rafting!!!! Rafting for all levels is in full affect on the Arkansas River and Clear Creek, so come check us out!!
By the end of May, rafting will be in full gear. Come join AVA rafting for a life time of experiences!!!
