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The Eagle River is located just minutes from Vail, Beaver Creek and Avon. It winds its way through the Eagle Valley and offers a variety of trips. Starting outside of Minturn is Dowd Chute the locals’ favorite it offers class IV rapids. Or join us on the Upper Eagle, which offers non-stop action with class III and IV rapids. The whole family can enjoy the Lower Eagle Section with class II-III rapids. No matter what section you choose you won’t be disappointed.

DOWD CHUTE

Early Season  (May - June)     Class IV
Fast moving excitement - most adventurous and advanced rafting trip for early season.  Must be 16 years or older.
        Trip Times:  9:00 AM to 1:00 PM    or    2:00 PM to 6:00 PM

         with snack

$70 per Person


UPPER EAGLE RIVER

Early Season  (May - June)     Class III - IV
Non-stop action - adventurous - 15 minutes from Vail & Beaver Creek - more difficult rafting.  Must be 14 years or older.
Trip Times:; 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM or 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM

         with snack

$70 per Person


LOWER EAGLE RIVER

(May - July)     Class II - IV
Moderate level rapids - great for a family trip - 20 minutes from Vail & Beaver Creek.
        Trip Times:  9:00 AM to 1:00 PM    or    2:00 PM to 6:00 PM

         with snack

$70/Adult

$60/Child





Located just one hour south of the Vail Valley the Arkansas River is one of the most popular rivers to raft in Colorado. Offering wild class V rapids on Pine Creek. Try some non-stop action on the numbers section of the river. Brown’s canyon offers a great family trip with rapids such as pinball, zoom flume, staircase, and many more.

PINE CREEK & NUMBERS -- Arkansas River

(July - August)     Class IV - V
Exciting whitewater, very adventurous.  Must be in good physical shape.  Must be 16 years or older.
        Trip Time:  8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

        FULL DAY (with lunch)

$120 per Person


NUMBERS -- Arkansas River
(July - August)     Class III - IV

Exciting half-day trip.  Must have previous rafting experience - must be physically fit.  Must be 14 years or older.
        Trip Time:  8:00 AM to 2:00 PM or 11:00 am to 6:00 pm
        with lunch

$100 per Person


BROWN'S CANYON -- Arkansas River
(July - August)     Class II - III.

Adventurous trip - some of the best whitewater in the state.  Ages 8 years and older.
        Trip Time:  8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
         FULL DAY (with lunch)

$90/Adult

$80/Child





Located west of Vail, Beaver Creek and Avon, the Colorado River can accommodate the youngest of rafters to the most extreme. The whole family can enjoy a mild float trip down the upper section of the river. For those who want more excitement we offer the Shoshone Rapids section offering class III rapids, majestic views of Glenwood Canyon and the wonders of a natural hot spring along the way. For those who have prior rafting experience there is raging class IV & class V rapids through Gore Canyon.

UPPER COLORADO
Full Season (May - Sept)     Class I - II

Float trip with light rapids, beautiful & isolated section of the Colorado River.
        Trip Times:  8:30 AM to 1:00 PM    or    2:00 PM to 6:30 PM
½ AM (with snack) $50/Adult $45/Child FREE!!/Tyke 2-6
½ PM (with snack) $50/Adult $45/Child FREE!! /Tyke 2-6

 

SHOSHONE RAPIDS -- Lower Colorado River
(July - September)     Class II - III

Intermediate level of whitewater through the Glenwood Canyon - exciting and safe for the entire family.
FULL DAY (with lunch)** $90/Adult $80/Child $60/Tyke 2-5
9:00 AM Departure

** Picnic style lunch. 

 

HALF DAY SHOSHONE TRIPS:
HALF DAY (snack) $80/Adult $70/Child $50/Tyke 2-5
1:30 PM Departure
HALF DAY Triple Whammee (snack) $85/Adult $75/Child
2 PM Departure


GORE CANYON -- Colorado River
(August - end of season)

Class V Trip:  Prior class III-IV rafting experience.  Excellent physical fitness and swimming ability.  16 years and older.

Class IV Trip:  Mandatory portage of all class V rapids.  Excellent physical fitness and swimming ability.  16 years and older..

        Full Day Departs:  8:00 AM

        FULL DAY (with lunch)

$170 per Person



All Rafting adventures INCLUDE:  Transportation, helmets, wet suits and boots, personal flotation device, splash top, and a snack or lunch (depending on trip length).

Child = 12 years & under.

All rafting adventures will be charge 24 hours prior to departure.
Any cancellations made within 24 hours prior to departure will be charged at full fare.



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