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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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Rookie Whitewater Rafting Guide Training

Rookie Guide Training

What’s the coolest job in the world you may ask? Well, if you ask us here at AVA Rafting we say River Guide! If you […]

Mountain Biking in Breckenridge, CO

Mountain Biking near Breckenridge

Breckenridge is known for its winter activities but the summer activities in this town are amazing as well! Biking is one of the most popular […]

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Hiking near Breckenridge, Colorado

The Ten Mile Range is stunning mountain range near Breckenridge, CO. In the winter, spring and sometimes the fall as well, they are covered with […]

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All About Skateboarding near Breckenridge

While Breckenridge may be home to some incredible skiing, hiking, and biking, what one doesn’t think of when visiting Breck is skateboarding! Little did you […]

Mountain Biking Buena Vista Colorado

Mountain Biking near Buena Vista

Mountain biking can be an extremely fun sport. Once you fall in love with biking, you can pretty much travel any where- from mountain paths […]

Fishing and Boating Idaho Springs Colorado

All About Boating and Fishing Near Buena Vista

Buena Vista is a great area to visit if you are one for activities around the water. It is that time of the year when […]

Fishing and Boating Near Idaho Springs Colorado

Boating/Fishing Near Idaho Springs

Spending time near the water is a great way to spend your late spring and summer. One of the great things about living in Colorado […]

Boating Near Breckenridge Colorado Dillon Reservoir

Fishing & Boating Near Breckenridge

It is getting close to that time of year…the time of year to be around the water and hanging out in the sunshine!  While the […]

Great American Beer Festival Colorado

5 Places to eat near Buena Vista

Looking to eat and refuel in the Rockies? We have an appetizing array of food choices for you, to wet your appetite and get you […]

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Restaurants near Idaho Springs

Enjoying the Colorado outdoors can be an arduous task, so just as important as what gear to buy, where to hike, and what river to […]

Kremmling Colorado Upper Colorado River Rafting

Things to do near Kremmling

Kremmling sits along the mighty Colorado river in between Byers and Gore Canyons. It is a small town with a true western feel, but don’t […]

Famous Whitewater in America

Browns Canyon Became a National Monument

Located in the heart of the Colorado Rocky Mountains, in the Arkansas Valley, Browns Canyon is known for its pristine mountain landscape and all the […]

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