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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 […]

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, […]

Colorado River Guide

Best 3 Whitewater Rafting Trips for Large Groups in Colorado

Looking for an amazing whitewater or other outdoor adventure for your group? Then look no further, AVA is the place for you. From groups of […]

Arkansas River Rafting in Colorado

10 Most Scenic Rivers in Colorado

From mountains, lakes, and rivers, Colorado offers a plethora of unique opportunities for outdoor exploration. Enjoy an alpine hike, a long drive on backcountry roads, […]

Whitewater Adventures on the Colorado River

Best Family Whitewater Rafting Trips in October

As soon as the leaves start to change in Colorado we all seem to start getting really excited for the snow, and almost even forget […]

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Top Rivers to Float in Colorado

A fantastic way to beat the heat during Colorado’s sunny summers is by heading out on a float trip! Whether you’re looking for a leisurely […]

Rafting Near Denver Colorado

Top 10 Company Outings for Your Team in Colorado

By: Faith Partain What is the true key to success? Well we think it is a happy and healthy team of employees working together to […]

Summer Ski Resort in Colorado

Top 7 Summer Activities to try in Colorado: From Via Ferrata, Hot Air Balloon

Kobayashi in a hotdog eating contest, Michael Jordan in the Finals, the Ruth/Gehrig Yankees in the 1920’s, Tom Brady in the Super Bowl, and Colorado […]

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7 Best Group Adventures You Can do in Colorado

If you are looking for great group activities in Colorado this summer, you have come to the right place. Colorado is home to some of […]

Browns Canyon Rafting Colorado

What Most People Don’t Know About Whitewater Rafting

Ever wonder what raft guides know that you don’t about going down the river. Well, pull up a boat, eddy out and listen up. We […]

Colorado Whitewater Adventures

The Top 6 Places to Go White Water Rafting in Colorado

Colorado’s Spring is almost in full swing and you know what that means… It’s time for some rafting! With so many rivers in Colorado to […]

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8 Reasons an Overnight Rafting Trip in Colorado Should Be On Your To-Do List for Summer 2021

After spending a lot of last summer indoors, 2021 is going to be the year for getting acquainted (or reacquainted) with Colorado’s backcountry. While a multiday rafting trip may […]

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Everything You Need on Your Packing List for a Summer Camping Trip on the Colorado River

So, you are planning a summer camping trip on the Colorado River? You are probably asking yourself what it is that you need to bring […]

Travelers' Choice Award Winner AVA Rafting & Zipline 2022

AVA Rafting & Zipline Wins 2022 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award for Top 10% of Attractions Worldwide

AVA Rafting & Zipline’s Great Traveler Reviews Land it a Place Among Travelers’ Favorites Denver, Colorado – July 6, 2022 – AVA Rafting & Zipline […]

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How to Prepare for an Overnight Rafting Trip this Summer

Are you going on an overnight rafting trip with family and friends? Being prepared should not be a chore but rather a learning experience! This […]

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Why A Whitewater Rafting Trip Is the Perfect Graduation Gift

When your child finally graduates high school, it can seem like 18+ years have passed in the blink of an eye. You are beyond ready […]

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2022 Water Level Forecasts for Rivers in Colorado

So, you are thinking of going rafting in Colorado this summer? Colorado boasts some of the best rafting– including Brown’s Canyon Monument, which Is the […]

Whitewater Rafting Colorado

How Does Colorado’s Winter Affect the Summer Whitewater Rafting Season?

In Colorado, winter plays a huge role in our year round climate. With as much as 75% of the states water supply coming from snowfall; […]

Ziplining Near Denver Colorado

What to Wear Ziplining?

Looking to try out some Colorado ziplining? Now that you’re interested in ziplining, you’re probably wondering what to expect. What should you wear? What should […]