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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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Next Level Camping: Extravagant Gizmos and Gadgets for High-Maintenance Camping

As I get a little older and my body starts to push back. it’s sometimes nice to have a little more comfort when on those […]

Small Town, Colorado: Where to go for your next Vacation

The choices of vacation destinations within Colorado can be a bit overwhelming. Most people coming to vacation in Colorado have heard of Breckenridge and Vail, […]

How to Bounce Back After The Thanksgiving Feast

If you love Thanksgiving as much as I do, you know the struggle of feeling full for days after the turkey is gone. Thanksgiving is truly […]

Cold Weather Drinks to Warm You Up This Winter

Winter will soon be making itself comfortable all across Colorado. Soon the places where we were hiking, rafting and fishing this summer will be covered […]

Where Do Our Guides Go in the Winter?

Now that the mountaintops in the Rockies are slowly becoming snow covered, the rivers in Colorado are dwindling out on their last leg. Although most […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 & […]

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 […]

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 […]

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