“Cotton is Rotten”.  Leave the cotton at home for this adventure.  Swim suits and quick-dry shirts are your best bet.  We have quick-dry river shirts at both our Aspen and Snowmass offices.  Stop by before your trip or call the office and we’ll bring them to you.

Cameras are fine before and after you get on the water. During your rafting trip, we highly recommend that you leave the camera on the bus.  You will get wet!

Change of clothes.  Again, you will get wet.  It’s nice to have a dry set of clothes for the ride home.

What we provide:

• Life Jacket or Personal Floatation Device
• Helmet
• Wet Suit if weather is cool
• Neoprene booties for your feet

You can wear your own river shoes as long as they have a heel and will stay on your feet.  No flip flops allowed.

Lucky for you, the whitewater rafting in Aspen is great from May to October.  We do, however, have different recommendations based on when you’re visiting.  Our peak flows are usually in early June. This is also when the water is near its coldest temperature.  Later in the summer, the flows recede and the water temps increase. Two of our rivers are dam-fed and provide us with controlled flows and quality rafting well into October.  See below for recommended sections based on the time of year:

May through mid-July – We recommend the Roaring Fork River.  Sections include Slaughterhouse (IV), Upper Roaring Fork (III), & Lower Roaring Fork (II)

Mid-July through August – We recommend the Colorado River or the Arkansas River.  Colorado river sections are Shoshone (III) and Grizzly (II). Arkansas River sections are Numbers (IV) and Brown’s Canyon (III).

September on we recommend Colorado River only.

Although you’ll be on a wild and scenic river, beginner sections of whitewater rafting are relatively safe. Our expert guides are required to complete extensive training and are highly versed in safety techniques. We tailor each trip to the experience level of the group, and we will ensure you have a blast while maintaining a high level of safety!

Absolutely! We offer family-friendly trips designed for younger guests, including scenic and mild whitewater floats. The standard minimum age for rafting trips is 4years old, though age limits may increase during periods of high water or on advanced routes. If you are traveling with children, we strongly recommend calling our reservations team so we can match you with the most appropriate river section and experience.

We base the minimum age on size and general ability levels for those ages. Minimum age can fluctuate based on current conditions and river flows. We understand that each child is different. If you have any questions on your child’s eligibility based on their size and ability, please call us as we would be happy to discuss! 970-923-4544

We raft on Class II-IV rapids in the Roaring Fork, Colorado and Arkansas Rivers, providing an exciting and safe experience for both first timers and experienced adventurers!

Safety is our top priority, so if water conditions aren’t ideal, we may need to  modify accordingly. This is a rare occurrence and we’ll always notify you in advance if we anticipate any changes.

We strongly recommend leaving electronics behind to keep them safe from water. Our photographers will take professional photos of your adventure, and you’ll be able to purchase and download them afterward.

Sections of the Roaring Fork:

• Slaughterhouse
• Upper Roaring Fork
• Lower Roaring Fork

Sections of the Colorado:

• Shoshone
• Grizzly Creek

Roaring Fork & Colorado River Photos

Sections of the Arkansas:

• Numbers
• Browns Canyon

Arkansas River Photos