Whether you are visiting Colorado for the first time or a local, our beautiful state offers a plethora of outdoor recreation opportunities to explore the best of the Rocky Mountains! Choose from exciting Whitewater Rafting, Ziplining, Via Ferrata, Rock Climbing, Horseback Riding, Fly-Fishing, and Overnight and Multiday trips or packages, along with Off-Road UTV and Bike Rentals, or explore our Lodging options. With our three main outposts in Idaho Springs, Buena Vista, and Kremmling, we have an adventure for you, no matter your Colorado location!
Use the drop-down menus below to explore fun trips close to you, or wherever you’d like to go!
40671 US-24
Buena Vista, CO 81211
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On the hunt for a true mountain excursion? Head to Buena Vista, Colorado to raft through a national monument on our Brown’s Canyon 1/2 day trip, fly above the Arkansas River Valley on our Mountaintop Zipline, or Rock Climb the majestic Granite Gorge Cliffs, where views of the majestic Collegiate Peaks will take your breath away.
AVA’s Buena Vista Outpost is located just over an hour from Summit County and under two and a half hours from Denver, Colorado.
431 Chicago Creek Road
Idaho Springs, CO 80452
Our Idaho Springs outpost offers beginner to advanced levels of whitewater rafting on Clear Creek, soar among the treetops on our Cliffside Zipline, or try our Via Ferrata course for an introduction to mountaineering. Enjoy an afternoon in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains and catch some incredible sights of historic Idaho Springs- the location of Colorado’s first gold discovery!
Our Idaho Springs outpost is conveniently located near Denver, just 30 minutes west of downtown on I-70, and less than an hour from Summit County.
1606 Park Avenue
Kremmling, CO 80459
Kremmling is the perfect destination for families looking for a mountain getaway. Our Upper Colorado River Scenic Float rafting trip welcomes adventurers as young as 2 years old on a half day or full day adventure on mellow Class II rapids. While in Kremmling, be sure to also try one of our Fly Fishing excursions or kick up dirt on our UTV Rentals!
You will find our Kremmling outpost just 45 minutes from Summit County and just under two hours from Denver.
Here are a few of our exciting adventure opportunities! Check out all of our activities, combine experiences in a full day adventure package, or learn how you can create your own unique custom adventure package.
We have plenty of options when it comes to building your next Colorado vacation. At AVA we know that every group is different, that’s why our trips are loaded with a variety of activities and options to fit all skill levels, group sizes, and appetites for adventure. We’ve actually got so many options that it can be tricky to choose, so let us help you navigate the tough choices of which AVA trip and outpost to go on for your next Colorado adventure!
Still trying to figure out what trip best suits you? We know it’s a difficult decision, so we’ve built a Adventure Quiz feature to assist you. Where you’re coming from, what time of the year you’re looking for an adventure, how old everyone in your group is, and what level of excitement you’re looking for will all come into factor on our Help Me Choose quiz, and you’ll be guided to some of our best trips selected specifically for you. Between Whitewater Rafting, Via Ferrata, Ziplining, Rock Climbing, Fly Fishing, Horseback Riding, and UTV Rentals, we’re sure there is a perfect adventure for you and your group.
Too many options? Can’t decide which adventure to choose? Try one of our Adventure Packages and combine Whitewater Rafting with Ziplining, a Via Ferrata, course, UTV Rentals, or Rock Climbing, or choose a full day aerial adventure experience. And if you’re looking for something a little bit different, don’t worry, our Adventure Specialists can help you create your own custom adventure package!