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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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Early Season Snowpack and Water Levels

April has brought some unexpected but very welcome snow to Colorado! In fact, 60+ inches of snow has graced us during the month! This is […]

Whitewater Rafting in May

River Rafting in May Ski season is coming to an end, and that means one thing for the high country: whitewater rafting trips and summer […]

April Rafting Trip Options

Looking to do some early season rafting? AVA offers a few excellent trips that will be running during the month of April. Salt River If […]

Spring Hiking in Summit County, Colorado

Summit County is a beautiful area full of beautiful hiking trails nestled in the backcountry. In Breckenridge, Keystone, and all of Summit County, there is […]

New Mountaintop Zipline Website

We’re just full of new projects this spring at AVA!  Yesterday we launched a second website that is specific to our mountaintop zipline tours. While […]

3 Day Upper Colorado Float Trip

New in 2013! This year, we are introducing a 3 day trip on the Upper Colorado!  Perfect for families with kids or for anyone seeking […]

Trips Available in March

Looking for a great way to enjoy spring break? With spring right around the corner, it is time to start thinking about those early season […]

Planning a Colorado Vacation

Wanting to visit Colorado and not sure where to start?  AVA is here to help! When to come: Most people think Colorado and think “ski […]

Colorado Hut Trips

Looking to plan a trip that’s quintessential Colorado?  Trying to stay within a tight budget?  Interested in exploring the Colorado wilderness year-round?  If you’ve never […]

Water Levels Update: Arkansas, Clear Creek & Colorado Rivers

If you’re planning a rafting trip for later this summer, you’re probably wondering what the river conditions are like right now. Water levels have dropped […]

Plan Your Group Outing with White Water Rafting this Summer

Want to know how to spend your family reunion this year? Perhaps you have a bachelor party to plan and want something a little different. […]

What’s the Longest Zip Line in the World?

AVA may have the most thrilling, most fun zip line in Colorado, but, unfortunately, we don’t have the longest zip line in the world. Just […]

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