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Overnight Rafting Trips Colorado

Overnight Rafting Trips in Colorado

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 […]

Idaho Springs Colorado Fall

Head to Idaho Springs, Colorado for Your Fall Mountain Getaway

Headed to Colorado this fall? The town and area around Idaho Springs has fantastic possibilities for a vacation. There are numerous activities that one can […]

Two tents next to the river with the morning sun shining over the mountain in the background

What Essentials to Pack for an Overnight Rafting Trip

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 […]

Arkansas River Colorado Whitewater Rafting

What Current Snowpack Levels Mean for the 2018 Colorado Rafting Season

“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 Colorado Eateries Near AVA’S Outposts

Here at AVA Rafting & Zipline we love food almost as much as we love outdoor excursions.  Whether you’re spending your morning fly fishing outside of Kremmling, ziplining along the […]

Best Fall Red Rocks Shows

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 […]

Overnight Rafting Trip in Colorado

The 5 Best Rafting Trips Near Denver, Colorado

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 […]

Colorado Zipline Tours

The 5 Best Colorado Adventures to Gift Your Graduate

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 […]

Mountain sunset with a river flowing through the center

Top 4 Ways to Escape Summer Heat of the Front Range

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 […]

Starlight Zipline Adventure Colorado

Haunted Colorado

Haunted Colorado With Halloween fast approaching, we are all getting into the spooky spirit of the holiday.  This year we recommend trying a more paranormal […]

Guided Hiking in Colorado

AVA can be your Colorado Mountain Vacation Planner / Travel Guide

WE’RE MORE THAN RAFTING. With so many different outdoor recreation options in Colorado, planning what to do can be daunting at times. Rafting, fishing, hiking, […]

Leadville, Colorado Boom Days

6 Reasons You Should Visit Leadville

6 Reasons You Should Visit Leadville Known for being the highest city by elevation (10,152 feet) in the United States, Leadville seems like a popular […]

Clear Creek Whitewater Rafting Colorado

How Much is a Multi-day Rafting Trip?

Multi-day rafting trips can run from a 2-day weekend adventure to multi-week journeys through the Grand Canyon. They come in all shapes and sizes, with […]

Eldorado Canyon State Park

Top 5 Best State Parks in Colorado

Colorado is home to 4 national parks, including one of the most popular in the country – Rocky Mountain National Park.  The grandness of these […]

Rocky Mountain National Park

Colorado Guided Hiking Trips in Rocky Mountain National Park

The ever-so-popular past time of hiking is always on to-do lists even throughout the winter season.  It may seem easy for some to pack up […]

Winter Zipline Tour

Thanksgiving 2018 Activities in Colorado – there are still a few adventures with AVA you can book for your holiday!

Ziplining is nearing the end for the 2018 season, so why not take the family on a zipline extravaganza near Denver! It is a great […]

Countdown to AVA’s Colorado Cliffside Zipline

Here in Colorado’s Rockies when the snow begins to melt and colors start to bloom across the mountains is when AVA Rafting & Zipline comes […]

Whitewater Rafting the Arkansas River, Colorado

The History of Whitewater Rafting

White water rafting has a much longer history in the U.S.A. than most people probably can imagine. Tales of navigating the swift moving rivers out […]

Arkansas River Rafting

Why You Should Raft the Arkansas River This Year

It’s opening month for our Buena Vista outpost.  That means whitewater season in the Rocky Mountains is just around the corner.  Beginning in late April […]

Inflatable Kayak Adventures in Colorado

Steps on Finding Your Perfect River Trip in Colorado

With so many awesome looking options out there for rafting, it’s hard to decide which trip to choose. Which class? Full day, half day or […]

Buena Vista Colorado Cabins

AVA’s Buena Vista Outpost Opens THIS SATURDAY!

The time has finally come! Though we’ve been indulging in aerial adventures in Idaho Springs since the beginning of March, our Buena Vista outpost is […]

Thanksgiving in Breckenridge, Colorado

Thanksgiving in Breckenridge

Fun Thanksgiving Ideas in Breckenridge If you will be heading up to beautiful Breckenridge for turkey day this year, there will be no shortage of […]

Colorado Whitewater Adventures

June 2018 Colorado River Updates

If you are looking to get more in tune with your outdoor enthusiast side, be sure to get out on the river in the next […]

Upper Colorado River Overnight Rafting Trip

How Much is an Overnight Rafting Trip?

It may be hard to wrap your mind around committing the time to an overnight rafting trip, as well as the money. When considering an […]

Colorado Drive

Here’s a Rundown on Transportation Options to AVA’s Outposts

With three outposts across the state of Colorado, our guests may be wondering what their best transportation option for their adventure with AVA Rafting & […]