Clear Creek Gold Rush Rafting + Via Ferrata

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OVERVIEW

2020 Update: This trip is no longer available due to low water levels. We are still offering our Via Ferrata adventure through December 4, 2020.

Join us for an action-packed day with the Raft + Via Ferrata package adventure in Idaho Springs! You will head out on the morning Gold Rush Rafting trip, then follow that up with the truly unique assisted rock climbing and mountaineering adventure known only as The Iron Way! The Via Ferrata is a physically demanding activity that includes a short hike, traversing, mountaineering, rappelling, ziplining, various cable bridges and a 50 foot free fall. We recommend that those interested in the Via Ferrata tour are physically active. This adventure requires upper body strength, balance and endurance. Please bring a water bottle that can be clipped to your harness with a carabiner.

HIGHLIGHTS

Morning rafting on Clear Creek
Afternoon cliffside via ferrata course over scenic Idaho Springs and Chicago Creek
Free wetsuits and splash jackets included
Full Day Adventure
Total time on water: approx. 1.5 hours (this varies greatly depending on water levels), ~ 7 miles
Minimum age 12 (raft trip minimum is 6 years)

BOOK THIS TRIP

Location: Idaho Springs, CO VIEW MAP VIEW MAP

Activities: White Water Rafting, Via Ferrata

Duration: Full Day

Difficulty: Level 5

River Rating: Class III

Minimum Age: 12 years old

Price:

from $174 - $184 Ages 12+

Average Rating:
5.0 stars (based on 363 ratings)

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WHAT'S INCLUDED

AVA Rafting & Zipline strives to not have guests feel nickel and dimed once they arrive to our outpost the day of their trip, that’s why we provide wetsuits and splash jackets free of charge on your Gold Rush rafting portion of this package. On your Via Ferrata outing, our guides will get you all geared up and all you’ll need to bring along is a taste for adventure.

EQUIPMENT

PFD
Wetsuit
Splash jacket
Helmet
Zipline Gear

WHAT TO BRING

Shoes that stay secure to your feet
No crocs or flip flops!
Fleece and/or quick dry clothing
Waterproof sunscreen
Sunglasses
Cash to tip your raft & zip guides!

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ITINERARY

MORNING

Meet at the Idaho Springs Outpost
Gear up for the Gold Rush Rafting Trip
Meet your guide
Battle the rapids of Idaho Springs
Shuttle back to the Outpost

AFTERNOON

Break for lunch – head into Idaho Springs or pack a picnic
Gear up for the Via Ferrata
Hop in the Zip Truck & drive through town to the course
Traverse 260 feet above historic Idaho Springs
Descend the final 450 ft line right up to AVA’s backyard

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DEPARTURE DATES & TIMES

2020 Schedule
This trip is currently unavailable.

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TESTIMONIALS

"Lots of fun"

by Ian Campbell on 06/27/2018

This was my first whitewater rafting and Via Ferrata experience. Both were a lot of fun. Brett was a fabulous rafting guide (even had us do a spin maneuver while everyone else just went straight, which was a lot of fun). Sunshine was a great via ferrata guide. Made sure we were all safe and had some good riddles along the climb.