If you’re a Front Range local, you already know the drill: it’s June, it’s about to get hot, and your plan for the next few [...]
Summer in Moab is spectacular. It’s also genuinely, relentlessly hot. If you’re planning a trip to canyon country between June and August, you’re going to [...]
So you’ve booked your trip. Congrats! Now comes the question every first-timer (and plenty of returning guests) asks before heading to the river: what to [...]
If you’ve ever dreamed of hiking through a landscape that looks like it was sculpted by giants, Moab is calling your name. Nestled in the [...]
If you’re dreaming of a family trip that gets everyone off the couch and into something truly unforgettable, Moab, Utah should be at the top [...]
Winter camping in Colorado offers a unique adventure with daytime temperatures averaging 40-45°F and nighttime lows of 10-20°F. The best locations include Rocky Mountain National [...]
Colorado’s class 5 rapids are among the most technical, intense, and scenic in the United States, especially along the Arkansas River just north of Buena [...]
Colorado is famous for whitewater, but what about the adventures you’ve never heard of? After 25 years in the outdoors, we’ve discovered some of the [...]
Class 3 rapids are often considered the sweet spot in whitewater rafting: exciting enough to get your adrenaline pumping, yet manageable for adventurous beginners and [...]
Welcome to Idaho Springs: Colorado’s premier mountain adventure basecamp, where the “Adventures of a LIFETIME” begin just 30 minutes from Denver. Nestled in the heart [...]
Class 4 rapids represent advanced whitewater featuring intense, unpredictable rapids requiring precise paddle strokes and quick decision-making. These rapids demand a sharp mind, strong paddling [...]
Colorado has earned a legendary reputation among white water enthusiasts for good reason. With its towering mountains, surging rivers from snowmelt, and rugged canyon terrain, [...]
Colorado summer is a magical time when alpine peaks glow under the warm sun, wildflowers paint the meadows in vibrant hues, and rivers sparkle with [...]
Welcome to the world of Clear Creek rafting, one of the best ways to dive into a Colorado adventure! Located 30 minutes from Denver, Clear [...]
Wildflowers give Colorado a new boost of vibrant colors from May to August, with wildflower blooms starting at lower elevations in early May and higher [...]
When people think of Colorado, skiing may be the first thing to come to mind… possibly rock climbing, gorgeous mountain vistas, or a cabin in [...]
The Colorado Rockies are a great destination location for Whitewater Rafting for people visiting from all over the world. There are rivers all over the [...]
Capricorn Dates: December 22 – January 19 Element: Earth Symbol: Sea goat You are hardworking, and won’t let anything stop you from climbing to the [...]
Toiletries The number one item to bring on a rafting trip besides your rafting gear is sunscreen. The sun’s intensity multiplies the higher in elevation [...]
“Don’t believe everything you hear.” There’s a reason why that’s such a common statement in this day and age. With all the knowledge in the [...]
Best Fall Red Rocks Shows Red Rocks is one of the most well-known concert venues in the United States, up there with the likes of [...]
First things first, AVA has been nominated for a Certificate of Excellence by Trip Advisor. Thank you to all of our guests who have left [...]
It’s graduation season and we believe the gift of adventure means a lot more than an envelope of money. Kick off your graduates new journey [...]
Introduction – Welcome to America’s Alpine Playground It’s one of the most beautiful areas of Colorado, along with being one of the most traveled. 4.5 [...]
Colorado is known for its snowy winters and great skiing but no one talks about how hot it can get. The average summer temperature in [...]