Testimonials

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.