rafting in colorado

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The Best White Water Rafting Trips to Take in Colorado

White water rafting in Colorado offers some of the most exhilarating and scenic river adventures in the country, drawing thrill-seekers and nature lovers alike. With […]

October Rafting in Colorado

Best October Rafting in Colorado

As we near the end of the warmer weather in Colorado and prep our ski gear for the winter, the whitewater available for rafting becomes […]

Rafting the Colorado River in October

If you think whitewater rafting is only for summer, think again! The Upper Colorado River is a great river to take that rafting boat or […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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; […]

The Top Fall Activities Near Kremmling, Colorado

Fall is here, and so is the latest in fall adventures   AVA is back with some of your favorite fall adventures, take a splash on […]

Talk Like a Local – Rafting Lingo

So, you want to talk like a local hu? Lucky for you, AVA Rafting & Zipline has been white water rafting Colorado for over 20 […]

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