TESTIMONIALS

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT AVA RAFTING & ZIPLINE

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Stephanie B.2025-06-10

our guides Kale and Rex were absolutely amazing!!!! they made our trip worth every second!!!! Read More »

Paris C.2025-06-29

It was very cold I will say, but it also did rained and hailed​. So make sure to check the weather for that day! Though our guide Enrique, he definitely... Read More »

Zach N.2025-06-26

-bad customer service
-safety issues
-series of problems

I recently came with my 13 year old and a group of their school friends and families. The twelve... Read More »

Julie Miller2025-06-12

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!

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Paul McNulty2025-06-12

Did this 14 years ago and it was awesome. This time Unbelievable ! It is all about the guide. We probably sucked at paddling, but “stoke” made us feel we were great, had a good team, and rewarded us with attacking the challenge with fun. Worth every strike and amazing life experience. Thanks Stoke!

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Blake cochran2025-06-23

We did the rafting in the morning with Chad and Garrett and the via ferrata with Ella and Cody! It was a fabulous day of high adventure. All the guides were so experienced and safe. You could tell the attention to detail the company puts into their experiences, everything was so well thought out. I greatly appreciated the encouragement and support they gave for the scarier more adrenaline enduring portions of the via ferrata, I couldn't have done it without Ella! 5 stars all around! We will be sending people your way :)

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AVA's Unique Adventure Experience

SAFETY AS PARAMOUNT

AVA leads the field in promoting safety and expertise within the realm of outdoor exploration. Our profoundly trained guides surpass both the minimum legal prerequisites and industry standards for experience and education before they guide our guests on any venture. Our guides, certified in CPR + First Aid, have undergone exhaustive training in emergency readiness and are trained to foresee and prevent outdoor crises. Our guides are additionally equipped with extensive first aid kits and rescue equipment for every activity, and we provide top-notch, regularly inspected safety gear for all participants.

25 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE

For more than a quarter of a century, AVA Rafting & Zipline has upheld its position as a leader in Colorado outdoor adventures. Our unwavering dedication to safety, customer satisfaction, and ecological responsibility has garnered AVA a plethora of awards and acknowledgments, including the Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence for three consecutive years, the title of Best Whitewater Guide by Elevation Outdoor’s Best of the Rockies, and the Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice for two successive years. Our extensive experience spanning 25 years in orchestrating exhilarating experiences on Colorado’s rivers has enabled us to establish the benchmark for safety, professionalism, outdoor proficiency, and guest service in the industry.

A PASSION FOR ADVENTURE

AVA’s enduring passion for Colorado’s outdoor wonders, exhilarating adventure pursuits, and exceptional guest service fuels our mission to outperform industry norms, from our inception to the present day. AVA not only equips our guides with the expertise to safely lead trips, but we also insist on the highest echelons of courtesy, professionalism, and teamwork. Our guides are passionate about their roles and look forward to sharing this passion with our guests, endeavoring to offer you and your family unparalleled adventure experiences on every trip and course. Looking ahead, we aspire to challenge both ourselves and the industry by introducing unique and innovative adventure experiences that resonate with our guests and align with our dedication to low-impact recreation.

A COMMITMENT TO LOW-IMPACT RECREATION

We draw inspiration from others and our remarkable landscape to guide and inspire, espousing a vision of the natural environment as a springboard for development and connection. We remain committed to teaching ourselves and our guests about Colorado’s wilderness and the significance of sustainability efforts within our adventure offerings. We run our adventure experiences with a pronounced focus on minimal-impact recreation, partnering with Leave No Trace to curtail our environmental footprint. During our trips, we prioritize educating our guests about sustainable practices and the importance of respecting our outdoor environments and ecosystems in the context of outdoor adventure and tourism.