Buena Vista

Our outpost, just north of Buena Vista, Colorado provides easy access to the best of the area’s outdoor adventures. Explore whitewater rafting, zipline, Via Ferrata, rock climbing, and more.

The Best of the Rockies

Known for its picturesque views of the Collegiate Peaks and the Arkansas River, Buena Vista is an outdoor mecca, offering activities such as hiking, mountain biking, whitewater rafting, and rock climbing. The town itself exudes charm with its historic buildings, quaint shops, and restaurants.

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Top Trips

From our Buena Vista outpost, explore opportunities for whitewater rafting, ziplining, Via Ferrata, rock climbing, horseback riding, and more! Our multi-adventure packages even allow you to combine multiple outdoor activities in one full day of fun.

  1. Browns Canyon 1/2 Day

      Get ready to experience the best of Colorado on our Brown's Canyon half-day trip. This family-friendly adventure rushes you down the Arkansas River and through Browns Canyon National Monument on exciting yet mellower class III rapids.  

  2. Numbers 1/2 Day

    Looking for that quintessential Colorado whitewater rafting experience? Head to the Numbers section of the Arkansas River! If you are an experienced rafter looking to take it to the next level or an adventurous beginner up for a new challenge, the Numbers rafting trip is the perfect exhilarating adventure.

  3. Browns Canyon Half Day + Zipline Package

    This multi-adventure package will keep you energized and smiling the entire day, as you fly through the trees on our Mountaintop Zipline course and then rush the rapids on our Brown's Canyon whitewater adventure.

  4. The Numbers 1/2 Day + Via Ferrata

    This adventure will get your heart rate up and keep it up as you embark on our Numbers + Via Ferrata full-day excursion. This rafting and climbing experience will challenge all adrenaline seekers, as you tackle some of the most difficult whitewater in the country, as well as our heart-pounding Via Ferrata course.

  5. Colorado Via Ferrata – Granite

    Adventure awaits as you conquer the cliffside on this unique mountaintop climbing experience. Feel a rush of adrenaline as you traverse across and above the Arkansas River Valley, using iron rungs, bars, and other features to ascend. Your stomach will drop on our hanging bridge and freefall flight line!

  6. Mountaintop Ziplining In Colorado – Half Day

    Fly between towering old-growth pine trees and cliffs on our Mountaintop Zipline, a unique Colorado experience fun for all ages. This course may be the most incredible way to see the Arkansas River valley as you experience Colorado from a unique vantage point.  

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AVA's Buena Vista Outpost

The Arkansas River

Our Buena Vista outpost offers convenient access to the mighty Arkansas River. The Arkansas River, flowing through the heart of the Rocky Mountains, is renowned for its scenic beauty and thrilling whitewater adventures. As one of the most popular whitewater rafting destinations in the United States, the Arkansas River provides excitement for adventurers of all skill levels. Our Arkansas River trips include rafting for all levels on class III through V rapids, with options for half-day, full-day, and overnight adventures. Arkansas River Trips

Buena Vista Aerial Adventures

We offer several aerial adventures at our Buena Vista outpost. Soar across 6 lines high above the breathtaking landscapes of the Arkansas River Valley on our Mountaintop Zipline course. On our unique Granite Via Ferrata, test your skills as you ascend the cliffside via iron rungs, bridges, and other features. This adventure includes several of our ziplines and a stomach dropping 78 foot freefall. For those seeking a different kind of challenge, our rock climbing course at Granite Gorge Cliffs allows adventurers to climb high into the area's mountains. Explore various routes and hone your climbing technique against the stunning backdrop of beautiful Buena Vista Ziplining  Via Ferrata Rock Climbing

More Buena Vista Adventures

Additional opportunities near our Buena Vista outpost include horseback riding at Mount Princeton Stables and fly fishing at Ark Anglers. Both activities are family friendly with an opportunity to learn horseback riding and fishing technique and offer several types of trips. Experience the best of Buena Vista with a multi-adventure package, and combine two unique activities in one full day of fun. Choose from rafting and ziplining, rafting and Via Ferrata, rafting and rock climbing, and rock climbing and ziplining, or build your own package with a custom adventure package. The opportunities to explore the best of the Colorado Rockies are endless! Horseback Riding  Fly-fishing Multi-adventure Packages

Buena Vista lodging

At our Buena Vista outpost, we also host cabins and campsites for rent before or after your adventure. Sleep under the stars or in our cozy cabins and wake up refreshed for another day of exploring the outdoors. Our lodging accommodations are within easy access of the Colorado Trail, river and lake fishing spots, and other hiking trails. All cabins include furniture for four guests, and campsites host a spacious area for one large tent or two smaller ones. Lodging

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