Why Raft with Wilderness Aware?
Location Wilderness Aware’s Buena Vista, CO headquarters is conveniently located in the center of the state. We are 2 hours from Denver, less than 2 from Colorado Springs, and 1.5 hours from Vail and Breckenridge. Choices We offer trips on SEVEN rivers in the America West, including the very popular Arkansas River, which runs just behind our Buena Vista office. Quiet & Beauty Get away from the traffic! There’s hardly any rafting along a busy highway with Wilderness Aware. Many of our trips take guests through designated Wilderness Areas. We even run trips through Browns Canyon National Monument. Leave No Trace Do your part for the planet by booking a Colorado raft trip with Wilderness Aware. Our company culture emphasizes Leave No Trace ethics on our rivers, ensuring we minimize our impact on the natural environment and highlighting that our public lands are set aside to provide future generations a chance to have a similar experience. Stellar Headquarters Our large, clean, and well-cared-for office exemplifies the entire experience you will have with Wilderness Aware. At these headquarters, enjoy sparkling clean restrooms and changing rooms, free day use of our shaded dog kennel, a souvenir store with photos of YOU on the river, and a lot more. Top Guides Our guides are extensively trained professionals certified in first aid and CPR. They are also drug-tested and will exceed your expectations each and every day. Year-Round Service Though our season does end in the fall, our staff works year-round to bring you the highest quality adventure for the following year. We are committed to bettering our product each year to keep you coming back! VIP Services & Overnight Trips Wilderness Aware offers some of the best overnight rafting trips in all of Colorado. Our VIP services ensure your time out of the raft is just as excellent as your time in the raft. Safety Safety on the river is our highest priority, and Wilderness Aware has an outstanding record.
Seven Questions to Ask Before Booking Your Whitewater Rafting Trip
Whitewater rafting in Colorado is one of the most exciting outdoor activities you can experience in the Rocky Mountains. Not only does a trip down a Colorado river take you past some of the country’s most incredible and scenic views, but it also provides lots of long-lasting memories. However, before you book your trip, there’s no doubt you have some questions… especially if this is your first-time whitewater rafting. The following are questions we encourage you to ask the next time you chat with a rafting representative. 1. How Much Time Are You Going To Spend On The River? This is an important question as trips can vary in length, especially at Wilderness Aware Rafting, where we run trips from just a few hours to five days long. 2. How Far Is Your Outpost From The River? We love this question because it’s better when an outfitter is close to the river—Wilderness Aware’s outpost sits alongside the Arkansas River! Nonetheless, the closer your put-in, the shorter a bus ride you will have. So, you should always look for a company within 10 miles of the river you are rafting. 3. Will You Get Pictures Of Your Trip? Every company should get pictures of you going down the river and if they don’t you should be worried. What you really want to know is about how many pictures and at how many different locations. Also, you will want to know if those pictures are going to be available for you to view online and purchase at your leisure. 4. What are the inclusions? Such as side hikes, lunch, or camping. A rafting trip’s inclusions often speak to the quality of the trip. Side hikes up different creeks that you pass along your river trip are an awesome addition to the trip and make it feel like an adventure. The quality of meals and camping will speak volumes about your outfitter. With Wilderness, we are proud of our VIP services, and provide high-quality adventures and meals along with our professional rafting trips. An outfitter that provides options for alternative diets and provides all of your bedding will typically provide a more comfortable and consequently more enjoyable experience. 5. How many people do you put in a boat? This is another extremely important question to ask your outfitter. In general, there are no industry standards. From a fun perspective, the 6 per boat plus a guide is about optimal for most rivers. Big water rivers tend to increase the number to add more weight and power to plow big waves and smaller rivers tend to have 6 or less to make life easier on the guide. The 6:1 ratio is often the best for the most interaction with your guide and a good mix of people to hang out with. 6. Can I rent a wetsuit? Do I need a wetsuit? At Wilderness Aware Rafting, wetsuits are available with all rafting trips. In May and June and in Class IV and V whitewater trips, we recommend wetsuits. It’s not so much about the temperature of the air but the water temp and how much you will be exposed to the water. We have had guests wear wetsuits in the middle of July on a 90-degree day and were comfortable. Some guests know they get cold easily and know they need a wetsuit. 7. What is the classification of the river? The classification of the river you are going to run gives you a good idea of what type of rapids to expect. New to rafting? You might want to stick to Class I or II. Want a high octane, wild ride? Then book a trip that will take you down a class IV section of the river. Learn more about these classifications by reading our blog, Stay Classy In The Water – See Which Rapids Are Right For You.
What to Pack on a Full or Half-Day Whitewater Rafting Trip
You’ll find all sorts of lists about what to bring on a whitewater trip, and frankly, those lists can be overwhelming. Some outline items for a multi-day rafting trip, and some are for half-days. Some of these lists are made for people who are rafting on their own, and others are for people rafting with an outfitter. Furthermore, if you’re rafting in Virginia, your packing list might be different than one for a Colorado raft trip—we’re talking sunscreen, people. So, we thought we’d make a super clear list for anyone taking a full or half-day river trip with a Colorado outfitter like Wilderness Aware Rafting. Whitewater Rafting Packing List: If you have a Colorado rafting trip planned this summer, and you will be on the river for a full or half-day, this is what you will need to pack. Swimming suit and/or shorts Sunglasses with securing strap Fleece jacket or synthetic insulating layer (on colder days) Hat or visor (can be worn under your helmet) Waterproof sunscreen (Important! We are close to the sun!) Lip balm (with SPF 15+) Tennis shoes, water shoes, or secure sandals (no flip-flops or Crocs) Cash for souvenirs and tipping your guide Water bottle Change of clothes and towel (for after the trip) Do NOT wear cotton on the river! It can make you colder! Gear Typically Provided by Professional Outfitters: If you’re rafting with Wilderness Aware, this is what we provide: Warm lunch (Full-Day Trips) Professional guide in every raft Lifejacket & helmet Shuttle back to your car at the end of your trip Comfortable changing facilities
The Best Places for Whitewater Rafting in Colorado
Looking for some of the best whitewater rafting in Colorado? Not to worry, we’ve got you covered. As Colorado rafting experts, we’ll tell you where to go to find the most fun and the most professional Colorado water rafting trips.
Planning a Colorado Wedding? Why Not Add a Rafting Trip?
If you’re a Colorado bride planning a Colorado mountain wedding, you may just be the type of bride who wants to bring your wedding party or even your entire family on a raft trip to show them what Colorado is all about. Think about it. The Friday before your wedding, everyone gets together for a leisurely yet thrilling raft trip through Bighorn Sheep Canyon, all of you laughing and enjoying the Colorado sunshine and scenery together. Maybe, you, your groom, and your wedding party get together to hit a section that’s a bit more wild, like the rapids in Browns Canyon National Monument or the Royal Gorge. Regardless of who comes along and which stretch of river you tackle, adding a whitewater rafting trip to your wedding weekend creates fun and exciting memories for everyone who comes along. For family and friends meeting for the first time, a whitewater rafting trip is a great way to break the ice. With the bride and groom leading the way, Wilderness Aware wedding rafting trips are sure to leave everyone with great memories and ready for the big day or a great celebration after the ceremony. Better yet, booking a raft trip for your wedding group with Wilderness Aware Rafting takes some of the stress of planning off your back because we do it for you! Just let us know how many people will be in your party and which river you want to run, and we’ll take care of the rest. All you need to do is show up! Another way to incorporate a water rafting trip into your Colorado wedding experience is to bring the gals or the guys for a bachelorette or bachelor weekend. Spend the full day on the river, soaking in the sun, hitting rapids, and laughing up a storm. Kick this gathering up a notch by booking an overnight rafting trip. Our VIP services will make you and your friends and family feel like royalty. You’re likely in the middle of planning your summer wedding right now, so there’s no time like the present to book your group rafting trip and have those coming along save the date aside and get pumped to see Browns Canyon National Monument or the Royal Gorge from a raft. Contact us today to book your Colorado white water rafting wedding trip!
98 White Water Rafting Terms
If you intend to take a Browns Canyon rafting trip, or any Colorado white water rafting trip for that matter, you better be ready to talk the talk if you’re going to raft the raft – aka, know your white water rafting terms! Any rafting trip should be taken seriously as there are many dangers, some seen, others not, that need to be mitigated prior to departing. One such way to mitigate danger, or just make rafting easier overall, is to be able to communicate with your fellow rafters. In order to do this, you need to know the lingo and jargon that is used. This guide lists 98 commonly used white water rafting words and their meaning. White water Rafting Terminology ABC’S: An acronym for airway, breathing, circulation. Which are the first three things checked when providing first aid. Above: A reference to something upriver. Alluvial: Material that has been laid down or carried by running water. Alluvium is the material that rivers carry and deposit. It consists of clay, silt, sand, and gravel. Bar: Along the bank of a river, sand, gravel, and/or rock will build up. Beam: The width of a raft at it’s widest point. Belay: A technique which allows a single person to hold a line even under great weight or pull. You can wrap around trees, rocks, anything solidly rooted. This stop will stop slippage or at least slow it down dramatically. Below: A reference to something downriver. Bend: A curve or turn in the river. Big Water: A large volume of water that has large waves, and a fast current. Blade: The part of an oar or paddle that is wide and flat. Boat Angle: The angle of the raft relative to the river and current. Boil: A river feature where the water current swells in a convex mound as though the water is actually boiling. Booties: Neoprene socks that are worn as footwear wetsuit protection, mainly for warmth. Bow: The front of a boat, also called nose and galloway. Brace: A technique in which the paddle can be used to keep a rafter inside the boat, or to keep the boat from flipping over. Breaking Wave: A wave which falls back on itself, and does not continue forward in its motion. Broach: When a boat is turned with its broadside facing downstream. Capsize: Describes when a raft has been flipped over upside down. Carabiner: A “D” shaped clip that had multiple purposes, generally for securing one thing to another. Cartwheeling: An advanced technique where a raft is spun around just before colliding with a rock so that rather than a blunt crash, the raft spins off of it. CFS: Acronym for cubic feet per second. Channel: Through a section of river, the area where it becomes dramatically deeper. Chute: A section of river where the grade is steeper, the water moves faster, and is usually found between obstructions. Classification: The river rating of a series of rapids or the river as a whole, determines the difficulty of rafting. Clean: A saying to announce the path ahead is free of obstructions. Confluence: The point where two or more rivers meet. Current: The speed of moving water. Dig: To bury the paddle deep within the current to where the current is stronger than the surface. Downstream: The direction which the water in a river is flowing. Dry Bag: A bag which keep water out, and keeps the contents within dry. Dry Suit: A suit which keeps all water outside, while warmer clothes can be kept on and dry underneath. Duckie: An inflatable kayak which can seat on or two people. Eddy: An area in the river where the current seems to turn around and head upstream. Eddy Cushion: An area where an Eddy occurs, and there is a lack of current on the other side of obstructions. Eddy Wall: An area where the an Eddy meets the regular current and creates a swirling of water and waves. Falls: A drop where the water flows freely over and falls some distance. Ferry: The attempt at moving a craft laterally across the current of a river. Flip: When a boat is turned upside down after being jostled by waves or obstructions. Flood Plain: Where a valley that sits adjacent to a river becomes flooded on occasion when large rainfall occurs. Flotilla: When two or more boats are used for a trip. Foot Cup: Areas in a craft shaped like a half cup, which is used to help secure your footing in a boat. Gate: A narrow and small passage that exists between two obstructions or obstacles. Ghost Boat: To allow the craft to pass through a set of rapids unmanned. Gradient: The steepness and angle that a river is, measured by how many feet the river drops per mile. Guide: The person who steers the boat and avoids any potential hazardous obstacles along the way. Hairy: Quick moving current, with extremely turbulent water that is usually covered with a white water and foam. Haystack: An area of the river where a large wave is created by water hitting an area where the current has slowed. High Water: When a river is flowing well above the normal levels. Hang Up: When a raft becomes stuck and caught on a rock or obstacle. Hypothermia: A serious condition when the core body temperature drops and lowers. Laterals: A large wave or hole that is created by an obstacle at an angle. Lawn-Chair Position: When you are in the water, you’ll want to ride the current with your buttocks as high as you can, while your toes are kept above the water. Always keeping your feet pointing downstream. Lead Boat: The first boat in a flotilla, which takes point on an expedition. Ledge: When an obstruction is large enough and outside the water where it acts as a natural dam. Life Jacket: A personal flotation device that is worn as a vest would be worn. Line: The route to be taken to
Best River Trips in Colorado
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There are a variety of trips, including overnight camping & rafting trips, that suit all skill levels – mild float water, intermediate adventures and challenging, technical runs. We are happy to offer the best white water raft trips on five different Colorado rivers – including the popular and versatile Arkansas River. Arkansas River Trips: The Arkansas River is America’s Most Popular rafting river. Trips on the Arkansas River are very diverse – there is something for everyone. When rafting the Arkansas River, keep in mind that the water levels peak during runoff between late-May and June. During this time frame, the water is colder and air temperatures remain cool. As the water levels come down from their peak, in July and August, the weather warms up and traffic on the river increases. River trips are more family-friendly during the later summer, and more action-packed in early season. VIEW TRIPS [/vc_column_text][mk_table] Browns Canyon TRIP OPTIONS: • Browns Canyon Half Day (10 miles) • Browns Canyon Full Day (18 miles) Browns Canyon is among the most beautiful stretches of river in Colorado. In early 2015, the area was declared as Browns Canyon National Monument – and the easiest and best way to see the monument is by raft. The pool-drop canyon is suitable for all skill levels. Class III-IV | Ages 7+ | May – Labor Day Lower Browns Canyon TRIP OPTIONS: • Lower Browns Canyon Half Day (10 miles) Lower Browns Canyon is the perfect river trip for families with young children or elderly adults. The mild float trip starts just below Browns Canyon and rafts through mellow water surrounded by meadows and views of the area’s spectacular mountain peaks. Class I-II | Ages 4+ | May – Labor Day The Narrows TRIP OPTIONS: • Narrows Half Day (8 miles) • Narrows Express Full Day (26 miles) The Narrows is a unique stretch of white water, especially during runoff, because of its small, but continuous rapids and technical character. Towering cottonwood trees and views of the 14,000′ peak create a beautiful backdrop. Class III-IV | Ages 10+ | May – mid-August The Numbers TRIP OPTIONS: • The Numbers Half Day (6 miles) • The Numbers Full Day (15 miles) • Browns/Numbers Combo Full Day (15 miles) The Numbers is the best, most challenging section of whitewater that we offer. Continuous rapids accented with powerful hydraulics, tight and technical turns and fast-paced paddling make this adventure one that we recommend to those with previous rafting experience. Class IV-V | Ages 14+ | May – Labor Day The Royal Gorge TRIP OPTIONS: • Royal Gorge Full Day (18 miles) The Royal Gorge is a popular section of the Arkansas River for it’s stunning beauty and world-class white water. Powerful rapids and aggressive paddling are required in this stretch of river, recommended to guests with previous rafting experience. Class IV-V | Ages 14+ | May – mid-August Multi-Day Trips TRIP OPTIONS: • 2 Day Wilderness (35 miles) • 2 Day Extreme (33 miles) • 3 Day Camping (68 miles) • 5 Day Camping (90 miles) Our multi-day adventures are truly unique. River trips are self-contained – we bring everything we’ll need on the river along with the trip, allowing guests to camp in more secluded, less public locations. You’ll raft exciting rapids during the day and relaxing, riverside, around the campfire in the evening. Guides prepare each meal fresh, from scratch, featuring choices such as lasagna, tossed salad and cake for dinner, and french toast and bacon for breakfast! Class III-IV (V optional) | Ages 8+ | May – Labor Day Inn to Inn Rafting TRIP OPTIONS: • 2, 3 or 4 Day Inn to Inn If you are looking for the action-packed whitewater rafting experience with comfortable accommodations and restaurant dining, consider our wonderful Inn to Inn rafting trips. Class III-IV (V optional) | Ages 10+ | May – mid-August [/mk_table][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1524139187095{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] Gunnison, Upper Colorado North Platte and Dolores River Trips [/vc_column_text][mk_table] Gunnison River TRIP OPTIONS: • Gunnison Gorge Full Day (14 miles) • Gunnison Gorge 2 Day (14 miles) Our river trips on the Gunnison River are the most isolated, backcountry-style white water adventures that we offer. You’ll hike down into the Gunnison Gorge, just on the border of the Black Canyon National Park, where your boats wait – carried down by pack horses the day before! Class III-IV | Ages 10+ | July (launch permitting) Upper Colorado River TRIP OPTIONS: • Little Gore Canyon Full Day (10 miles) • Little Gore Canyon 2 Day (28 miles) River trips on the Upper Colorado are very family-friendly, suitable for young kids and elderly folks. Be prepared to meander through open Colorado meadow and rolling hills. Inflatable kayaks accompany these trips so guests can explore the river on their own! Class I-II | Ages 4+ | May – Labor Day North Platte River TRIP OPTIONS: • Northgate Canyon Full Day (10 miles) • Northgate Canyon 2 Day (36 miles) The North Platte river is a true wilderness river that stretches across the border between Colorado and Wyoming. Fun, fast-paced rapids and an abundance of wildlife are found on these river trips – including moose, bald eagle and river otters. Class III-IV | Ages 10+ | May – mid-June Dolores River TRIP OPTIONS: • Ponderosa Gorge 3 Day (50 miles) • Slick Rock Canyon 3 Day (50 miles) • Ponderosa/Slick Rock 6 Day (100 miles) • Gateway Canyon 10 Day (168 miles) The Dolores River is a magnificent gem in the southwest corner of Colorado. Each section of this long, winding river has it’s own unique characteristics, providing unforgettable memories to those
Family Rafting Day Trips in Colorado and Arizona
Take your Family on a White Water Rafting Adventure Vacation Rafting is an activity that all ages can enjoy! On a family adventure trip, parents shouldn’t have to choose between making the adults or making the kids happy. Young kids can ride in the raft with parents without the responsibility or the “rules” of paddling a raft. Teens can paddle as an equal with Mom and Dad and can share in the excitement of navigating the rapids. Wilderness Aware guides are kids at heart and enjoy creating fun for families. Our most popular Colorado family rafting trips are on the Arkansas River due to the wide variety of trip difficulties and trips lengths available. All trips on the Arkansas River are conveniently located near Denver, Aspen, Breckenridge and Colorado Springs. Our season on the Arkansas River runs through the heart of the summer season from May 1 through Labor Day in early September. Trips for families with young kids (ages 4-6): Mild water trips – great for the whole family! Mellow and relaxing, our mild float trips are a great way to grandparents and grandkids to bond or as a first adventure for a young family. The follow trip is on the Arkansas River. Lower Browns Canyon Trip Milk Run Trip Trips for active families (ages 7+): Each of the following Arkansas River are excellent for first timers or seasoned professionals. Exciting whitewater that doesn’t compromise on fun for adults or kids. Browns Canyon Rafting Half Day (ages 7+) Browns Canyon Rafting Full Day (ages 7+) Advanced trips for families (ages 14+): These Arkansas River trips are great for all adult adventure seeking families looking for adrenaline-charged whitewater. Numbers Rafting Half Day Numbers Rafting Full Day Royal Gorge Rafting Full Day We offer more day trips on rivers throughout Colorado and Arizona. Springtime rafting trips for families looking for a desert getaway with exciting fast-paced white water can join us Arizona’s Salt River. Conveniently located 2.5 hours east of Phoenix and north of Tucson. In Colorado, if you have a good size family group you can tackle the exciting whitewater on the North Platte or Gunnison River. If your family is in the mood for more mellow rapids or with families with young kids, you can join us on a scenic float on the Upper Colorado River.
The Ultimate Colorado Mancation
Gather your best buddies and set aside a long weekend to indulge in some of Colorado’s most testosterone fueled activities. We’re talking extreme whitewater rafting, ziplining, and camping! Ziplining at 10,000+ Feet Elevations If you’ve never experienced the thrill of zooming down a zipline, you need to change that immediately! Ziplining is one of those activities that will instantly put a smile on your face and leave you wanting more (just like whitewater rafting 😉 ) . The adventure kicks off with a 1,000 foot vertical climb in a six-ton Monster Truck, 4-wheel drive van, or one of our Polaris ATVs to take you to the top of the course. Here you’re faced with six different zipline courses ranging in length from 400 to 800 feet. The grand finale takes you to 100 foot tall platform and every courses feature side by side ziplines inviting you to race your buddies. Class IV-V Whitewater Rafting This season is already off to an epic start and the best is still to come – whitewater rafting at high water is the ultimate adrenaline rush! If you can handle the action, our Numbers and Royal Gorge trips offer the perfect opportunity to take on extreme whitewater fun. These advanced trips present paddlers with both a physical and mental challenge all while having a great time. The Arkansas River is home to the biggest stretch of whitewater rapids in the United States. Many Olympic athletes make this site their training headquarters because of the unparalleled opportunities for back to back class IV-V drops. Awww yeah! Classic Camping Camping in Colorado is a classic for a reason! After a thrilling day of whitewater rafting and alpine ziplining, there’s nothing better than exchanging stories around a campfire before retreating to your tent. Reinvigorate your inner caveman as you allow the flickering flames of the fire mesmerize you. Take in the stars and howl at the moon. Or, you can channel your inner diva (we won’t tell) and let our guides spoil you with indulgent multicourse meals and VIP service. We’re talking freshly brewed coffee dropped off at your tent every morning service. Either way, immersing yourself in wilderness that can only be accessed via raft is sure to leave the gang feeling recharged and ready to take on the next day’s adventure. The long days of summer beckon for outdoor adventure, especially here in Colorado. As the winter’s snow melts, it transforms the Arkansas River into a powerful playground of whitewater begging to be explored. We certainly heed the call and invite you to join us – give us a ring at 1-800- IN-A-RAFT or book right here to make it happen!
A Pro’s Guide to Spotting Bighorn Sheep
These majestic beasts have a reputation for being extremely elusive. Spotting one along the river is one of the many rewards for spending time in the Colorado backcountry. Here are my top tips for making the most of viewing opportunities while on your whitewater rafting trip! Timing Bighorn sheep follow a schedule similar to ours, so you’ll see them out and about throughout the day. These animals are most active in the mornings and late afternoon, which lines up perfectly with our full and half day whitewater rafting trips. In the middle of the day, bighorn sheep typically are found lounging about so they might be a bit trickier to spot from your raft. May and June are when lambs are born so if you join us for at the beginning of our Colorado whitewater rafting season, your odds of spotting yearlings and lambs in nursery groups are high. Location Browns Canyon National Monument and the surrounding areas are prime bighorn sheep habitats. The fertile landscape and abundant “safe zones” for ewes to raise their young attracts many sheep throughout the summer. Keep an eye out for bighorn nestled in groves of grass midday. During dawn and dusk, your best luck is spotting them playing near sources of water like the cliffs above an eddy along the Arkansas River in Colorado. Wilderness Aware guides study the bighorn sheep dwellings all season long so be sure to ask for tips on where to spot them. They prefer to live on sunny hillsides at elevations of 8,000 ft or higher. Our headquarters are at 8,000 ft and Browns Canyon National Monument is at an elevation of 10,000 – the perfect height for bighorn sheep! Action Bighorn sheep live up to their reputation for being aggressive head-butters. If you listen closely, sometimes you can hear their horns clashing against each other. Males prove themselves as worthy mates for the females by competing for their attention. In addition to this behavior, bighorn sheep are known for effortlessly appearing to ascend steep rocky cliffs. Their stocky legs are perfectly suited for stabilizing bighorn sheep as they climb. Bighorns are social animals, so if you spot one, scan around – there will be others hanging out nearby! Immerse yourself in the Colorado wilderness this summer by joining us on whitewater rafting trip! Secure your spot online or by giving us a call at 1-800-IN-A-RAFT.
