Adventure Bound River Expeditions
Welcome to the Adventure Bound Legacy page, now hosted by Mild to Wild Rafting and Jeep Tours!
Adventure Bound merged with Mild to Wild in 2017 to help carry on the legacy of the late Keith Counts, a respected pioneer of commercial river rafting and the founder of Adventure Bound in 1963.
Previous guests and friends of Adventure Bound can expect all the same fun on the same wonderful rivers the outfitter has run for 60 years. Over the past few years, most of what’s changed are some upgrades to older rafts and vehicles, while keeping what’s tried and true intact.
On any trip through Cataract, Desolation, Lodore or Yampa Canyon, you’ll still find plenty of treasures from Adventure Bound’s long past, from the inscriptions on handmade oars that have stood the test of time, to kitchen boxes you just can’t find like that anymore.
We are incredibly humbled to carry on 60+ years of heritage of running the most beautiful river canyons in the Colorado Plateau. We look forward to having you on our trips through Cataract Canyon, Desolation Canyon, Gates of Lodore, and the Yampa River!
From the Mild to Wild Family and Founders,
Alex and Molly Mickel
Celebrating 60 Years with Adventure Bound
1970 Adventure Bound USA Promotional Video
The Adventure Bound Legacy
Adventure Bound Multi-Day Trips
Cataract Canyon
Canyonlands National Park, Utah
Cataract Canyon churns up some of the biggest whitewater on the Colorado River. It’s legendary rapids, scenery and archaeological sites make it THE premier rafting trip in Moab, Utah. It also boasts the longest rafting season from March to October.
What’s So Special About Cataract Canyon?
Desolation Canyon
Desolation Canyon Wilderness Study Area, Utah
Desolation Canyon meanders through one of the most remote and historic stretches of wilderness in the lower 48. Despite its name, “Deso” hosts some of the most wildlife and best beaches out of any river canyon in the West.
What’s So Special About Desolation Canyon?
Gates of Lodore
Dinosaur National Monument, Colorado & Utah
Gates of Lodore is one of the most popular rafting trips in the Untied States. It’s jaw dropping scenery, exciting whitewater, abundant wildlife, and rich history make it highly sought-after. In that, it tends to book up before the season starts.
What’s So Special About The Gates Of Lodore
Yampa River
Dinosaur National Monument, Colorado & Utah
The Yampa River is the last free flowing tributary in the Colorado River System. This makes its season short, but incredibly sweet. Its pristine canyon reveals one of the most rare wildernesses left in North America.
What’s So Special About the Yampa River?
