Going Green: Wilderness Aware Rafting Is the Only 100% Renewable Energy Powered Rafting Outfitter in the Arkansas River Valley

Today marks the day where Wilderness Aware Rafting’s commitment to renewable energy has gone full throttle. We’ve always championed the green movement; in 2008 we were the first green rafting company in Colorado to incorporate renewable energy into our power grid. We’re excited to announce the installation of this solar panel now enables us to supply all of our energy needs via solar and wind power. Our 17 acre headquarters, Colorado’s 300 days of sunshine, and the increase in wind levels during the rafting off-season make for the ideal infrastructure to support our green energy initiative.

Bird’s eye view of our installation

We decided to tap into this alternative source of energy to help eliminate our carbon footprint, take advantage of the great savings renewable energy offers, and do our part in supporting American energy independence. You don’t need to make huge changes like we did to do your part.

Here is a list of 10 easy ways you can have a direct impact on helping our environment:

1. Bring your own mug or tumbler to the coffee shop. We all have a mug or two laying around the house and oftentimes coffee shops will offer a special discount for customers using their own containers for their beverages!
2. Unplug your chargers when they are not in use. Even when they aren’t powering your devices, chargers continue pulling electricity.
3. Make it a habit to turn lights off when you’re leaving a room.
4. Invest in a reusable water bottle and bring it with you everywhere. We have some great ones for sale so you can get a souvenir from your whitewater rafting trip that’s both fun and functional!
5. Invest in a variety of reusable containers for packing your lunch to work or school rather than using disposable ziplock bags.
6. Start composting. Rather than filling a landfill, your food scraps will provide much-needed nutrients to your garden.
7. Shop local. Your typical produce travels approximately 1,500 miles before finding a spot on your plate. Buying local products ensures you’re getting the freshest foods and reduces fossil fuel consumption and carbon emissions.
8. Plant a tree. Trees have an amazing impact, a single tree absorbs one ton of carbon dioxide in its lifespan.
9. Recycle clothing and gear you’re no longer using. At Wilderness Aware Rafting, we offer gently used whitewater rafting equipment at a great price. Buying second-hand items prevents them from ending up in the dump, and saves you some green too.
10. Play outside! Activities like whitewater rafting are great because they get you away from being entertained by electronics and the exposure to nature is a wonderful reminder why it’s important to all do our part helping our planet.