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Arkansas River Trips
This beautiful remote gorge begins up in the little mountain town
of Granite, Colorado. This trip is great for people on a schedule
or who are just looking for a quick introduction to whitewater rafting.
You'll enjoy class III rapids, with names such as Wake up, Maytag,
Car Crash, Hopscotch and more. This amazing gorge can be enjoyed by
all ages!
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Youth (ages 12 and under) |
Adult (ages 13 +) |
| 1/3-Day |
$34.00 |
$39.00 |
Brown's Canyon is Colorado and the country’s most popular rafting
adventure, featuring some of the best whitewater in Colorado. The
plunge through Pinball, Zoom Flume, Big Drop, Staircase, Widowmaker,
Raft Ripper, Seidel's Suckhole and Twin Falls will be an experience
you will never forget. This trip is so exciting that many of our customers
return to do it with us year after year. However, it is suitable for
beginning rafters because it starts with easy whitewater, giving beginners
enough experience in the first part of the trip so they can enjoy
the eight big rapids in Brown's Canyon. We share a private takeout
with one other rafting company so we are able to do all eight of the
big rapids in Brown's Canyon without adding a lot of slow water to
the end of your trip. Other companies use the public takeouts - they
take out at Hecla Junction and miss two of the biggest rapids, Seidel's
Suckhole and Twin Falls, or they go all the way down to Stone Bridge,
adding two miles of slow water to the end of their trips. Our customers
raft all the rapids in Brown's Canyon and then come off the river
while they are still excited and having a good time. We offer two
great Brown's Canyon trips - our Brown's Canyon
Bonus Half-Day Trip and our Brown's Canyon
One-Day Trip.
 Brown's
Canyon Bonus Half-Day Trip: This 12-mile trip includes all
eight of the big rapids in Brown's Canyon plus numerous smaller rapids.
Other companies take out at Hecla Junction and miss the last two big
rapids - Seidel's Suckhole and Twin Falls. We do all of the rapids
in Brown's Canyon without adding extra slow water to the end of your
trip.
Brown's
Canyon One-Day Trip: Our one-day trip adds four miles of fun
but easy whitewater to the beginning of our Brown's Canyon Bonus Half-Day
Trip, giving rafters more experience in easier water before we enter
the canyon. After a great all-you-can-eat lunch, we do all eight of
the big rapids in Brown's Canyon plus numerous smaller rapids. Our
Brown's Canyon One-Day Trip is so popular that many of our customers
return to do it with us year after year.
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Youth
(ages 11 and under) |
Adult
(ages 12 +) |
Kayaks |
| 1/2-Day |
$36.00 |
$41.00 |
$65.00 |
| 1-Day |
$61.00 |
$75.00 |
$99.00 |
You will be picked up mid-morning in Keystone or Breckenridge, taken
rafting, and you will be dropped off at the end of the day. Lunch
included.
Raft the nation's most popular stretch of whitewater! This Class
III intermediate run through Brown's Canyon provides fun for everyone.
Appropriate for all ages, it's safe enough for the little ones and
exciting enough to entertain the experienced rafters. The perfect
family trip. You'll splash through rapids such as Pinball, Zoom
Flume and the Seven Stairs while admiring a beautiful and remote
granite canyon.
Wetsuit, splash jacket, helmet, life jacket and paddle are all included
in the price of your rafting trip.
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Youth (ages 12 and under) |
Adult (ages 13 +) |
| 3/4-Day |
$79.00 |
$89.00 |
This trip offers Colorado's incredible scenic beauty with 14,000-foot
Mountains, valleys, & canyons accompanied by miles of whitewater
fun for all ages! The adventure begins immediately with whitewater
rapids like the Silver Bullet Dam & Beaver Falls and continues
through the beautiful Arkansas Valley and down into the famous Brown's
Canyon. Here you'll break for a riverside hot gourmet lunch before
tackling rapids such as Zoom Flume, Siedel's Suckhole and The Seven
Stairs. Hot gourmet lunch is included in the trip price.
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Youth (ages 12 and under) |
Adult (ages 13 +) |
| 1-Day |
$69.00 |
$79.00 |
Bighorn Sheep Canyon, also known as "Parkdale," is a great
family trip packed with fun whitewater and great rapids ranging from
class III-IV. This trip combines beautiful scenery and spectacular
rapids including Gosh Awful, Texas Creek, Maytag, Devil's Hole and
Lose Your Lunch. Rapids are separated by stretches of quiet water,
giving ample time to enjoy the beauty of the canyon. The biggest rapids
are on the lower half of the Bighorn Sheep Canyon and include Three
Rock Falls, Five Points, Spike Buck, Shark's Tooth, Double Dip and
Puppy. This trip is suitable for first timers or experienced rafters.
Bighorn Sheep Canyon trips run from early May through late August.
On the 1.5 and 2 day trips you will camp on the river with your all
your meals provided (lunch through lunch). Kayak trips are also available.
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Youth (ages 11 and under) |
Adult (ages 12 +) |
Kayaks |
River
safety Course |
| 1/2-Day |
$31.00 |
$38.00 |
$65.00 |
N/A |
| 1-Day |
$60.00 |
$74.00 |
$99.00 |
$69.00 (adult)
$55.00 (child 11+) |
1 1/2-Day
* With Camping |
$160.00 |
$195.00 |
N/A |
$185.00 (adult)
$155.00 (child)
includes meals from lunch through lunch |
2-Day
* With Camping |
$194.00 |
$220.00 |
N/A |
$215.00 (adult)
$189.00 (child)
includes meals from lunch through lunch |
The pioneer whitewater enthusiasts who first ran this northern section
of the Arkansas didn't bother to label rapids with intimidating names
describing their thrills. They are simply numbered, but you may lose
track counting off the 8 rapids on this section. Each Class III-V
rapid is punctuated by continuous whitewater in between, including
a steep ledge drop into No. 5. The paddling demands good physical
condition and a minimum age of 15 years. Half day trips leaving in
the morning and afternoon are available in addition to full day trips.
Lunch is included on full day trips.
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Adult (ages 15+) |
| 1/2-Day Morning |
$63.00 |
| 1/2-Day Afternoon |
$69.00 |
| 1-Day |
$95.00 |
The most advanced section on the Arkansas River begins in the little
mountain town of Granite, which quickly fades away as you enter the
exciting Granite Gorge. These Class III and IV rapids are merely a
warm-up for what comes next. Get ready to paddle hard as you journey
through the Rite of Passage, the gates of Pine Creek, where the river
narrows by half. Here you'll encounter the most continuous rapids
in the state. This is where the river becomes a creek and its gradient
drops an astounding 200 feet with a must-make crux move. This run
demands good physical condition and a minimum age of 15 years is required.
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Adult (ages 15+) |
| 1/2-Day |
$69.00 |
The most advanced section on the Arkansas River begins in the little
mountain town of Granite, which quickly fades away as you enter the
exciting Granite Gorge. These Class III and IV rapids are merely a
warm-up for what comes next. Get ready to paddle hard as you journey
through the Rite of Passage, the gates of Pine Creek, where the river
narrows by half. Here you'll encounter the most continuous rapids
in the state. This is where the river becomes a creek and its gradient
drops an astounding 200 feet with a must-make crux move. You barely
have time to catch your breath before starting on The Numbers. Each
Class III-V rapid is punctuated by continuous whitewater in between,
including a steep ledge drop into No. 5. This run demands good physical
condition and a minimum age of 15 years is required. Hot gourmet lunch
included.
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Adult (ages 15+) |
| 1-Day |
$99.00 |
Royal Gorge rafting is quintessential Colorado whitewater - towering
thousand-foot canyon walls and thrilling rapids! Nicknamed the Grand
Canyon of Colorado this trip will take you down the Arkansas River,
under the world's highest suspension bridge and through up to class
V rapids such as Sunshine Falls, Sledgehammer and Boat Eater, just
to name a few. Awesome whitewater and amazing scenery make this rafting
trip the most popular for both guides and returning guests.
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Adult (ages 18+) |
| 1/2-Day |
$58.00 |
| 1-Day |
$92.00 |
| 1-Day Double Dip |
$104.00 |
| 2-Day |
$179.00 |
Arkansas River Multi-Day Trips
This trip combines two of the most exciting stretches of the Arkansas
River into one day of wild whitewater. You'll paddle through the advanced
rapids in the Numbers, and then continue on through the non-stop fun
of the Narrows. Good physical condition is recommended. This trip
is our Arkansas Valley Specialty trip set up as an overnight. You'll
arrive mid-afternoon the first day, raft into Browns Canyon, camp
and have dinner in the canyon. A gear raft that will bring all you
personal gear and provisions for the overnight will accompany you.
You'll awake to a delicious breakfast in the canyon, paddle out mid-morning
and be back at your car before noon the second day. We take care of
all the details; all you need to bring is your sleeping bag.
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Youth (ages 12 and under) |
Adult (ages 13 +) |
| Overnight |
$149.00 |
$169.00 |
We realize that “fun” is sometimes defined by less than
a hair-raising experience. Put life’s stress on hold and join
us overnight on the Arkansas River for a three-day, two-night trip
through the Narrows and Brown’s Canyon. A great balance between
whitewater fun and incredible scenery with the details arranged by
us! Hearty meals are included and prepared fresh by your guides as
you relax riverside. 3 days/2 nights w/meals.
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Youth (ages 5-12) |
Adult (ages 13 +) |
| 3-Day |
$409.00 |
$449.00 |
Your first day starts in Brown's Canyon, featuring some of the best
whitewater in Colorado. The plunge through Pinball, Zoom Flume, Big
Drop, Staircase, Widowmaker, Raft Ripper, Seidel's Suckhole and Twin
Falls will be an experience you will never forget. Your second day
takes you to Bighorn Sheep Canyon, also known as "Parkdale,"
packed with fun whitewater and great rapids ranging from class III-IV.
This trip combines beautiful scenery and spectacular rapids including
Gosh Awful, Texas Creek, Maytag, Devil's Hole and Lose Your Lunch.
Rapids are separated by stretches of quiet water, giving ample time
to enjoy the beauty of the canyon. The biggest rapids are on the lower
half of the Bighorn Sheep Canyon and include Three Rock Falls, Five
Points, Spike Buck, Shark's Tooth, Double Dip and Puppy. This trip
is suitable for first timers or experienced rafters. Brown's Canyon/Bighorn
Sheep Canyon trips run from early May through late August. Guest will
have the option of camping on the river or staying in town on overnight
trips. When camping on the river, meals will be provided (lunch through
lunch). When staying off the river guest will be responsible for their
own lodging and meals.
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Youth (ages 11 and under) |
Adult (ages 18 +) |
| 2-Day |
$145.00 |
$165.00 |
2-Day
* With Camping |
$270.00 |
$310.00 |
This trip starts with Brown's Canyon, featuring some of the best whitewater
in Colorado. The plunge through Pinball, Zoom Flume, Big Drop, Staircase,
Widowmaker, Raft Ripper, Seidel's Suckhole and Twin Falls will be
an experience you will never forget. You then move onto the rapids
of the Royal Gorge. Royal Gorge rafting is quintessential Colorado
whitewater - towering thousand-foot canyon walls and thrilling rapids!
Nicknamed the Grand Canyon of Colorado this trip will take you down
the Arkansas River, under the world's highest suspension bridge and
through up to class V rapids such as Sunshine Falls, Sledgehammer
and Boat Eater, just to name a few. Brown's Canyon/Royal Gorge trips
run from early May through late August. Guest will have the option
of camping on the river or staying in town on overnight trips. When
camping on the river, meals will be provided (lunch through lunch).
When staying off the river guest will be responsible for their own
lodging and meals.
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Youth (ages 15-17) |
Adult (ages 18 +) |
| 2-Day |
$145.00 |
$165.00 |
2-Day
* With Camping |
$280.00 |
$320.00 |
This trip combines the best of the Bighorn Sheep Canyon and the Royal
Gorge into one exciting run. You will experience some of the best
class III-V rapids the Arkansas River can throw at you, such as Devil's
Hole, Lose your Lunch, Sledgehammer and Boat Eater. Trips run for
early May through late August. Guest will have the option of camping
on the river or staying in town on overnight trips. When camping on
the river, meals will be provided (lunch through lunch). When staying
off the river guest will be responsible for their own lodging and
meals.
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Youth (ages 15-17) |
Adult (ages 18 +) |
| 1.5-Day |
$99.00 |
$129.00 |
| 2-Day |
$140.00 |
$162.00 |
1.5-Day
* With Camping |
$180.00 |
$220.00 |
2-Day
* With Camping |
$270.00 |
$310.00 |
Your first day starts in Brown's Canyon, featuring some of the best
whitewater in Colorado. The plunge through Pinball, Zoom Flume, Big
Drop, Staircase, Widowmaker, Raft Ripper, Seidel's Suckhole and Twin
Falls will be an experience you will never forget.
Your second day takes you to Bighorn Sheep Canyon, also known as
"Parkdale," packed with fun whitewater and great rapids
ranging from class III-IV. This trip combines beautiful scenery
and spectacular rapids including Gosh Awful, Texas Creek, Maytag,
Devil's Hole and Lose Your Lunch. Rapids are separated by stretches
of quiet water, giving ample time to enjoy the beauty of the canyon.
The biggest rapids are on the lower half of the Bighorn Sheep Canyon
and include Three Rock Falls, Five Points, Spike Buck, Shark's Tooth,
Double Dip and Puppy.
Your third day is spent on the rapids of the Royal Gorge. Royal
Gorge rafting is quintessential Colorado whitewater - towering thousand-foot
canyon walls and thrilling rapids! Nicknamed the Grand Canyon of
Colorado this trip will take you down the Arkansas River, under
the world's highest suspension bridge and through up to class V
rapids such as Sunshine Falls, Sledgehammer and Boat Eater, just
to name a few.
Brown's Canyon/Bighorn Sheep Canyon/ Royal Gorge trips run from early
May through late August. Guest will have the option of camping on
the river or staying in town on overnight trips. When camping on the
river, meals will be provided (lunch through lunch). When staying
off the river guest will be responsible for their own lodging and
meals.
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Youth (ages 15-17) |
Adult (ages 18 +) |
| 3-Day |
$220.00 |
$237.00 |
3-Day
* With Camping |
$405.00 |
$445.00 |
The ultimate overnight experience in Colorado! Your first two days
are full of Class III whitewater fun. The first night you’ll
camp in the majestic and remote Brown’s Canyon while your guides
prepare a hearty dinner for you. Hiking and fishing options abound
at camp, or just relax under the stars. Wake up to a delicious breakfast
and raft the rest of the canyon through rapids like Zoom Flume, the
Seven Stairs and Seidel’s Suckhole. After your second day of
paddling, we take you to a riverside camp further north in the Arkansas
Valley. In the morning, after a filling breakfast, prepare to run
the most exhilarating whitewater on the Arkansas, the Class IV &
V Pine Creek and the Numbers—also known as “The Gauntlet!”
This trip provides the perfect progression from intermediate to the
most advanced whitewater. We take care of all the details; all you
need to bring is your sleeping bag. Minimum age 15 yrs. (We reserves
the right to change age requirements depending on water levels and
individual qualifications.)
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Ages 15 + |
| 3 days/2 nights w/meals |
$599.00 |
Clear Creek
Clear Creek is located in an old mining valley in the Colorado Rockies.
The average gradient of this river is 67 feet per mile. It is a steep
and technical river with sections appropriate for all ages. Clear
Creek's proximity to Denver and Summit County make this thrilling
section of whitewater easily accessible.
Beginner trips are a third of a day long and are a great introduction
to whitewater. This section of Clear Creek packs in 11 class III
rapids. A fun trip ideal for all ages.
Intermediate trips conquer some of the most intense whitewater on
Clear Creek. Starting high in the canyon, there is just enough time
to warm up before you drop into the first class IV rapid. Enjoy this
steep and technical section that will keep your paddle moving. This
is a physically demanding trip. Good physical condition is recommended
and a minimum age of 13 is required.
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Youth
(ages 12 and under) |
Adult
(ages 13 +) |
w/
Transportation from Breckenridge or Keystone |
| 1/3-Day Beginner |
$34.00 |
$39.00 |
$69.00 adult
$64.00 child |
| 1/2-Day Intermediate
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N/A |
$54.00 |
$84.00 |
| 1/2-Day Advanced |
N/A |
$59.00 |
$89.00 |
Colorado River Trips
Experience the excitement and beauty of the state’s namesake
river. Colorado River rafting trips offer mountain scenery beyond
compare. From fun float trips for all ages to challenging, pounding
waterfalls, the Colorado River has sections for everyone.
Colorado’s ultimate challenge in commercial whitewater rafting
is only for serious paddlers. This remote wilderness canyon on the
Colorado River serves up the steepest gradient drop per mile, including
a vertical waterfall. Excellent physical condition required. Availability
is limited, depending on water flows. Season generally runs July through
September and depends mostly on dam releases. Don’t miss the
hardest whitewater you can run commercially in Colorado! Lunch included.
Minimum age of 15 years is required.
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Adult (ages 15 +) |
| 1/2-Day |
$139.00 |
High in Rocky Mountain National Park, the Rockies give birth to the
legendary Colorado River. Downstream the Colorado grows into a clear,
gently flowing river that is friendly and inviting to people of all
ages with its class II rapids. The character of the landscape along
the Upper Colorado River varies from natural to rural, and the scenery
includes ranch meadows, valleys, steep slopes and rugged cliffs. Colorado
River trips run from mid June to mid September. On the 2, 3 and 4
day trips you will camp on the river with your all your meals provided
(lunch through lunch). Kayak trips are also available.
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Youth
(ages 11 and under) |
Adult
(ages 12 +) |
Kayaks |
| 1/2-Day |
$39.00 |
$45.00 |
$69.00 |
1-Day
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$59.00 |
$69.00 |
$99.00 |
2-Day
* With Camping |
$235.00 |
$275.00 |
$299.00 |
3-Day
* With Camping |
$335.00 |
$399.00 |
$375.00 |
4-Day
* With Camping |
$435.00 |
$499.00 |
$475.00 |
Eagle River
Located near Vail, Colorado, the western slope begins here with lodge
pole pines and aspen forests in the mountains giving way to the sagebrush
and junipers of the high desert. The Eagle River rafting experience
offers a variety of paddling for all levels of boating. The upper
sections, Dowd Chutes, are technical with more continuous whitewater;
while the lower sections, Lower Eagle, open up and become more forgiving
with the rapids spreading out.
Just off I-70, (exit 171) USFS (24745 US Hwy 24) The Eagle River (just
minutes from Vail and Beaver Creek) is the home of Dowd Chute and
offers some of the most intense and exciting early-season rafting
in Colorado. The quarter-mile stretch of river located in Dowd Junction
is the most aggressive part of the river. The constriction of the
banks creates the chute that you will blast through. This is a physically
demanding trip. Good physical condition is recommended and a minimum
age of 15 years is required. (Minimum age may fluctuate depending
on water levels and individual qualifications.)
There are plenty of rapids to get you wet with small holes and splashy
wave trains. A great whitewater trip for the whole family. Minimum
age 5 yrs and 50 lbs. (Minimum age may fluctuate depending on water
levels and individual qualifications.)
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Child (min age 5) |
Adult |
$59.00 |
$69.00 |
North Platte
The North Platte River is a mountain river, running clear and cold
for over 618 miles. Flowing through the Northgate Wilderness Area,
the North Platte is one of Colorado's best-kept secrets. The Northgate
Canyon starts at over 8,000 feet in elevation and drops 470 feet over
the next 18 miles. Paddling through intense Class III-IV rapids including
Stovepipe, the Wall in the Narrows and Windy Hole, you discover true
river magic as you sail through the classic "Old West" scenery
of snow-capped mountain ranges and western cattle ranches. Overnight
trips will camp on the river with meals provided (lunch through lunch).
This white water gem combines untracked wilderness with an abundance
of Colorado's finest rapids to deliver an outstanding early season
adventure. North Platte River trips run from early May through early
August. Kayak trips also available.
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Youth
(ages 10-16) |
Adult
(ages 17 +) |
Kayaks |
River Safety Course |
| 1-Day |
$79.00 |
$90.00 |
$140.00 |
N/A |
2-Day
* With Camping |
$270.00 |
$310.00 |
$360.00 |
$290.00 (adult)
$250.00 (child & youth 10-16) |
3-Day
* With Camping |
$405.00 |
$445.00 |
$490.00 |
$405.00 (adult)
$385.00 (child) |
Roaring Fork River Trips
The Roaring Fork River begins in the snowfields and high alpine
lakes near the 12,000-foot Independence Pass before it cascades down
the mountains, meandering out of Aspen to where it joins the Colorado
River near Glenwood Springs. The river is 60 miles long, and almost
30 miles can be rafted. The river contains rapids from Class II-Class
IV, making it perfect for the first time rafter, but also stays exciting
enough for the experienced paddler.
Your trip will start with the technical rapids of the lower Crystal
River before merging with the Lower Fork of the Roaring Fork River.
Relax while you paddle through a Bald Eagle Reserve before entering
the infamous Cemetery rapids. At the end of the trip you will drop
into the Colorado River just below Glenwood Springs, offering the
experience of rafting three rivers in one trip. This is a great trip
for beginner Colorado River rafting enthusiasts. Trips run May through
June and a minimum age of 8 is required.
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Youth (ages 11 and under) |
Adult (ages 12 +) |
| 1/2-Day |
$32.00 |
$39.00 |
On this stretch of the Roaring Fork River, you are guaranteed an experience
few will share. Once only a meandering scenic rush of water with the
towering Mt. Sopris as a constant backdrop, the "Middle Fork"
has been transformed by the forces of humans and nature. Many rock
ledges now abound throughout this section producing big powerful waves,
holes and drops that are sure to surprise those thinking this is a
mellow trip. Middle Fork trips run May through June and a minimum
age of 12 is required. A riverside deli style lunch is included in
the full day trip pricing.
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Adult (ages 12 +) |
| 1/2-Day |
$65.00 |
| 1-Day |
$99.00 |
The class III rapids of the Upper Roaring Fork keep romping at a pace
that never seems to slow. Without its upper brother's difficulty,
there are still plenty of action packed rapids such as "Toothache"
and "Toilet Bowl" to more than wet your appetite for whitewater.
The Upper Roaring Fork trip is mild to wild and a local favorite.
Upper Roaring Fork trips run May through June and require a minimum
age of 12.
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Adult (ages 12 +) |
| 1/2-Day |
$65.00 |
This trip combines the class IV rapids of the Slaughterhouse with
the class III rapids of the Lower Roaring Fork in to one full day
of exciting whitewater. Test yourself in "Entrance Exam",
plunging over "Slaughterhouse Falls", maneuvering through
the half mile long "Triple Drop", plus countless others.
Continuing below "Slaughterhouse", the "Fork"
keeps romping at a pace that never seems to slow. Without its upper
brother's difficulty, there are still plenty of action packed rapids
such as "Toothache" and "Toilet Bowl" to more
than wet your appetite for whitewater. Trip pricing includes a delicious
"build your own" deli style river side lunch. Not you're
typical pre-fixed box lunch, the fresh sliced meats, cheeses, salads,
fruits and homemade desserts will more than satisfy the heartiest
of appetites. Slaughterhouse/ Upper Roaring Fork Combination raft
trips run though May and June and a minimum age of 16 is required.
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Adult (ages 16 +) |
| 1-Day |
$115.00 |
Flowing from Aspen is a rare gem which, by Aspens historic standards,
has recently been discovered for its amazing whitewater rafting. With
fantastic scenery, world class whitewater, and surprising solitude,
this canyon on the Roaring Fork River has all of the characteristics
of a true remote wilderness experience far surpassing any river trip
for beauty and power for miles around. Raft the class IV run called
the Slaughterhouse with the pros. Test yourself in "Entrance
Exam", plunging over "Slaughterhouse Falls", maneuvering
through the half mile long "Triple Drop", plus countless
others. Slaughterhouse raft trips run though May and June and a minimum
age of 16 is required.
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Adult (ages 16 +) |
| 1/2-Day |
$69.00 |
* Pricing is not inclusive of tax and river usage fees.
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