Arkansas River
 1. BROWNS CANYON - Arkansas River - This trip is a classic, featuring exceptionally beautiful scenery and some of the best whitewater to be found in Colorado! Class III and IV water, good for beginners as well as experienced rafters.
Minimum Age: 12-14, depending on water level. Length: 8 hrs. Season: May to mid-August. (includes lunch):
2. NUMBERS - Arkansas River - Classic 1/2 day Class IV thrill ride for those people who want the next step up from the Shoshone Rapids. This trip involves several miles of non-stop rapids and technical boulder gardens. Our top guides will involve you in a non-stop anaerobic whitewater experience and get you back to Aspen in plenty of time for some afternoon golf or tennis. Previous rafting experience is recommended.
Minimum age: 18. Length: 5-6 hrs. Season: June to mid-August. (includes lunch)
3. PINE CREEK/NUMBERS - !EXPERTS ONLY! - Arkansas River - A full day of Class IV & V whitewater. Previous Class III and IV rafting experience is required. This section is 10 miles of intense whitewater puncuated by the 1/2 mile long Class V rapid called Pine Creek. We scout Pine Creek with an option to walk if you so choose. At certain high flows, we will portage this rapid. This run demands serious paddling for the experienced person and is not suitable for beginners. Work up to this trip by boating on other Class III and IV sections of the Arkansas. If you have what it takes, you will find this run to be challenging and fun. Blazing Adventures provides wetsuit booties, wetsuit, lifejacket and helmet. Additional fleece wear is recommended.
Minimum age: 18. Length: 7 hrs. Season: June to mid-August. (includes lunch):
4. Fractions/Digits - This half-day trips begins where "Numbers" ends and features continuous and challenging Class III whitewater, surrounded by grandiose mountain ranges. Good for beginner to intermediate paddlers. A short alternative to Brown's Canyon. Total trip time: 6 hours (Minimum Age 10) Season July-mid August. Call 1800 282 RAFT to book. |
