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AVA Blog

Interested in the latest news from the rafting, zipline and adventure industry, or looking for some suggestions about which trips to take or general things to do? Look no further! The AVA blog is your resource for the most up-to-date news and suggestions. Read all about the latest whitewater rafting news, helpful information and deals on everything Colorado rafting related! With the Colorado rafting blog, you will find everything you need to plan your adventure.

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Leadville Colorado

Why You Should Visit Leadville After Your Raft Trip

The Arkansas River and the majestic peaks of the Collegiate Mountains form what is commonly known to Coloradans as The Arkansas Valley.  This valley is […]

Colorado Whitewater Rafting and Zipline Deals and Discounts

Important Don’ts of Rafting

Whether you are doing a scenic float trip down the Upper Colorado or a full day down the Gauntlet on the Arkansas River, there are […]

Colorado Zipline with Kids

Splurge or Steal: Rock Climbing Gear

Just one more thrilling sport to participate in during our beautiful Rocky Mountain Summer. Whether you are a beginner or an expert rock climber, the appropriate and correctly […]

Colorado Whitewater Rafting

Trip Planner: Activities for an Adventurous Family

Change things up this summer and opt for a mountain vacation instead of a beach getaway this summer! The Rocky Mountains, particularly Summit County, is […]

Colorado Whitewater Rafting and Zipline Deals and Discounts

Keystone Bluegrass & Beer Fest

When the smell of hops and barley hit the air and sounds of banjo music trails off into the wind, you know Keystone‘s Annual Bluegrass & […]

Colorado Landscape

What to do in Winter Park after a Day of Rafting in Idaho Springs

After a long day whitewater rafting on Clear Creek in Idaho Springs, many visitors venture off to further explore the gateway to the Rockies.  Winter […]

Fly Fishing Reel

Splurge or Steal: Fly Fishing Gear

Here at AVA Rafting and Ziplining, we have a plethora of different adventure seeking activities from whitewater rafting, to ziplining and rock climbing. If you thought that rafting was our […]

Rocky Mountain National Park Colorado Hikes

How to Avoid Altitude Sickness

I know you have heard the spiel a hundred times before but allow me to be the 101st. Altitude sickness is a very serious condition […]

Whitewater Rafting the Arkansas River, Colorado

Vertex Music Festival in Buena Vista

During your summer vacation squeeze in some much-needed summer music festival time in Buena Vista at the Vertex Music Festival! Set in the scenic Arkansas […]

Clear Creek Idaho Springs Rafting and Zipline

Upper Clear Creek Plus Zipline

With the sun shining longer and longer each passing day, now is the time to prepare for your upcoming summer adventure. Summer time in Colorado […]

Jeep Tours in Colorado

Jeep Tours

Now that the snow has almost disappeared up in the mountains and the ground is no longer three inches of mud, summer feels like it […]

Camping Colorado

Benefits of an Overnight Rafting Trip with AVA

Whitewater rafting in Colorado will be the most memorable activity you do this summer if not the entire year.  Rafting is an adventure that brings […]

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