Events & Specialty Trips

While many Mild to Wild trips are perfect for families, we understand that some may not want to spend their vacations with other people’s kids. Don’t get us wrong, we love kids but we wanted to create an opportunity for those guests who want to experience the river in an adult-only environment. This specialty trip is perfect for groups and individuals looking for a Yampa River 5-day trip for “big-kids” only!

This adult-only vacation is designed to work well for empty nesters, couples, and groups of friends.

Dates: 5/23/21 – 5/27/21

Location: Dinosaur National Monument

On July 4th, 2020, be part of Mild to Wild’s 4th of July Rafting Parade that flows along the Colorado River in Moab, UT. There are 2 meet times to choose from: 8:15 am or 11:30 am! Seats are limited. Kids get a 4th of July souvenir. Join us in dressing up in 4th of July attire! Best costume wins a prize.

On July 4th, 2020, be part of Mild to Wild’s 4th of July Rafting Parade that flows through the heart of Durango on the Lower Animas River. There are 5 meet times to choose from: 8:00am, 9:00am, 10:00am, 1:30pm & 3:30 pm! Seats are limited. Kids get a 4th of July souvenir. Join us in dressing up in 4th of July attire! Best costume wins a prize.

On July 4th, 2020, be part of Mild to Wild’s 4th of July Rafting Parade that flows down the San Miguel River Telluride. There are 2 meet times to choose from: 9:45am or 12:45pm! Seats are limited. Kids get a 4th of July souvenir. Join us in dressing up in 4th of July attire! Best costume wins a prize.

Join us July 14th through August 6th for our wildflower jeep tour adventure! Experience Colorado’s magnificent, stunning wildflowers on a guided jeep tour. This limited edition specialty trip takes you into the fields of wildflowers at 12,000 feet and above. Participants have the opportunity to walk gentle trails amidst towering peaks with ample breaks for photo opportunities! Trips depart every day at 8:30 am and 1:30 pm.

Join us September 23rd through October 1st for our Fall Foliage jeep tour during Colorado’s Peak Week of the colors changing! Experience Colorado’s spectacular, stunning fall colors on a guided jeep tour. This limited edition specialty trip takes you high up into the mountains at 12,000 feet and above for spectacular views of the changing Autumn colors. Participants have the opportunity to walk gentle trails amidst towering peaks with ample breaks for photo opportunities! Trips depart every day at 8:30 am and 1:30 pm.

Combine the Lower Piedra and the Upper Animas rivers into an exciting high adventure whitewater trip. Spend the first day of this package tackling the Lower box of the Piedra River. On the next two days take on the infamous Upper Animas river on a 2-day trip. Guests will be responsible for thier first night of lodging in historic Durango, CO. The second night will be catered camping on the Upper Animas River, deep in the Weminuche Wilderness. Save 7.5% when booking this package, over the cost of the Lower Piedra and Upper Animas booked as separate trips.

Combine the Lower Piedra and the Upper Animas rivers into an exciting high adventure whitewater trip. Spend the first two days of this package tackling the little known Piedra river in Pagosa Springs, CO. On the next two-days take on the infamous Upper Animas river on a two day trip. Guests will be responsible for their second night of lodging in historic Durango, CO. The third night will be catered camping on the Upper Animas river, deep in the Weminuche Wilderness. Save 7.5% when booking this package, over the cost of the Piedra 2-day and Upper Animas 2-day booked as separate trips.

In partnership with the First United Methodist Church of Durango, a fundraiser for suicide prevention & awareness. Join us on a special trip down the river on June 3rd at 5:30 PM. All proceeds from the event go to suicide prevention. Reserve your seat with the link below.

Celebrate Durango’s pride festival with a special float down the Lower Animas. The 2020 Durango Pride Festival has been cancelled as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak.

Each year Mild to Wild host’s Durango’s tourism industry professionals for a friendly rafting competition down the Lower Animas River. Teams of 4 meet at Mild to Wild at 10:00 AM before hitting the river where the race starts at 11:00 AM at 32nd street put-in. Teams race down the river to the finish line at Santa Rita Park. Watch teams race through the whitewater park between 11:15 and 11:40 AM. Community members interested in participating should email info@mild2wildrafting.com to learn more.