Adventures of a Life time
For over 25 years, it has been our passion to guide people in exploring Colorado’s natural wonders.
We know Colorado and all her wild extremes — join us in discovering extraordinary adventures and create memories that will last a lifetime!
White Water Rafting
From exhilarating to heart pounding, there is no greater way to experience Colorado than through our guided rafting trips on some of Colorado’s most pristine rivers.
Why AVA?
- 25 years in service
- Your safety is our job
- We set the bar high
- We have the trip for you
Ziplining
AVA offers exciting Denver, CO ziplining trips at two locations: Idaho Springs, just 30 minutes from Denver, and Buena Vista, located in the Arkansas River Valley. Ziplining in either Colorado location is a one-of-a-kind adventure!
Via Ferrata and Rock Climbing
Join us for vertical adventure that both challenges and takes your breath away. Explore the Colorado mountains from new heights tailored to your skill level and take in the panoramic views!
Explore all our Colorado adventures
Make Colorado the destination of your next adventure, and let AVA be your Colorado guide! We have over 20 years of service in Colorado whitewater rafting and activities for everyone from first-timers to outdoor thrill-seekers.
Fly Fishing
Our fly fishing trips are perfect for beginners hoping to learn basic technique through more advanced anglers looking to discover Colorado’s best fishing spots! Join us on one of our overnight and multiple day fly fishing trips for a complete outdoor adventure experience.
Colorado Via Ferrata – Granite
Adventure awaits as you conquer the cliffside on this unique mountaintop climbing experience. Feel a rush of adrenaline as you traverse across and above [...]
Colorado Scenic Float-Half Day
This wonderful Colorado River float trip is a gently flowing section that is inviting to all ages. You’ll encounter a few small rapids as [...]
Gold Rush Clear Creek Rafting Adventure
Splash down the Clear Creek mining valley on our 1/3 day Gold Rush trip. Just a short half-hour trip from Denver, this family-friendly rafting [...]
The Numbers 1/2 Day + Via Ferrata
This adventure will get your heart rate up and keep it up as you embark on our Numbers + Via Ferrata full-day excursion. This [...]
Browns Canyon Express
Experience the best of the Arkansas River on this 3/4 day trip through class III rapids and the majestic Browns Canyon National Monument. You’ll [...]
Don't just take our word for it
Laura & Dillon were great Zipline guides! Photos are few and of poor quality. Other than disappointing photos, all AVA staff were awesome!
Streamline process from start to finish. We all learned a lot about Zipline and had fun. We'll return for whitewater rafting! Thank you!
Great birthday activity! We did a package deal for Via Ferrata and Whitewater Rafting! Super Fun full day adventure. The guides, Cody and Birdie with the Via were great and lets not forget Jill! She was an amazing whitewater guide! Will comeback again for more rafting, climbing and everything else AVA offers!
Read More »Alden, Annika and Brooks were amazing. Our large family group of 18 had a lot of first time rafters and they handled us with ease and grace. We had such a blast going down the Browns Valley and can’t wait to come back again. Seriously they were the perfect guides for each of our groups and loved getting to hear part of their stories.
Read More »I took my husband and our three children ages 17, 13, and 12 and we had the experience of a lifetime. Parker was our guide and he was knowledgeable and professional, and has the best personality for what he’s doing. We booked the Browns Canyon Sizzler and we could not have been happier with our choice. We embarked on our adventure around 9am and were back at the outpost mid afternoon. Halfway through our float we stopped and had delicious fajitas prepared right there by the river by the guides. I’m so glad I decided to go with this company, we were not disappointed one bit. We definitely have AVA in mind the next time we come to Colorado, maybe I’ll try some zip-lining next time. Thanks for the awesome adventure!
Read More »Olivia, Bus, Andy, and Jess took our family out for a day of via ferrata and zip lining through the mountains. We had an absolute blast! The course was challenging and full of surprises. They really push you to the limit and then let you jump over the ledge (literally)! They made it clear from the onset that no challenge was mandatory and there’s no shame in bypassing obstacles that don’t speak to your adventure. It was such a positive experience for everyone in our family. Thank you so much for a wonderful day in the mountains!!
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