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 Cataract Canyon 3-day trip for “big-kids” only!

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

Dates: 6/7/19 – 6/9/19

Location: Moab, UT

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 Gates of Lodore 4-day trip for “big-kids” only!

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

Dates: 9/9/19 – 9/12/19

Location: Dinosaur National Monument

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 Cataract Canyon 4-day trip for “big-kids” only!

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

Dates: 10/3/19 – 10/6/19

Location: Moab, UT

We offer special full moon overnight raft trips in Colorado! Join us for a special trip out these rivers to experience a full moon over your campsite. These special trips provide a unique twist on our normal camping experiences. 2019 trip dates are 4/19, 5/18, 6/17, 7/16, 8/15, 9/14  on Upper Animas, Yampa, Lower Piedra, Ruby Horsethief, San Miguel, & Green Rivers.

This once-in-a-lifetime experience will be facilitated by Lynn Wickersham of Yogadurango and Shane Nelson of All Forward Adventures, with rafting guided by Mild to Wild Rafting & Jeep Tours. The retreat offers women the opportunity to turn inward, explore their intuitive wisdom, and deepen their connection to nature. The trip begins with a night of camping in Moab, UT on June 25 to connect with the group and prepare for the river. The next morning, we will take a scenic flight from Moab to the put-in at Desolation Canyon on the Green River. From there, the 5-day rafting adventure begins, including daily yoga and meditation practices, healthy meals, and time in the evenings for discussion and connection. This trip is 100% drug and alcohol-free, and meals will be primarily vegetarian.

Cost is $1750 and includes all gear, meals, daily yoga & meditation, scenic flight from Moab to the put-in at Desolation Canyon, and shuttle back to vehicles at the end of the trip. Transportation to and from Moab is not included.

On July 4th, 2019, be part of Mild to Wild’s 4th of July Rafting Parade that flows along the Colorado River in Moab, UT. There are 3 meet times to choose from: 8:00 am, 11:45 am, & 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, 2019, 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.

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.

Join Mild to Wild Rafting & Jeep Tours June 25th for a free community screening of the film “Nature Matters,” plus games and a gear raffle in Mild to Wild’s front yard! Nature Matters touches on the drastic decline in time spent outdoors, especially in teens, through a group of students’ journey across the country to Yellowstone National Park.

The event will begin with a “community social hour” with light food and drinks from Ska & Zia in Mild to Wild’s front yard at 8:00 p.m. and we’ll begin the film screening around 8:30 p.m. The raffle winners will be announced after the film!

Date: 6/25/19

Time: 8:00 PM

Float to Work Day encourages commuting on the Animas River for all river users — kayakers, rafters, paddle boarders and other allowable floating crafts. To celebrate commuting to work on the water. Mild to Wild will supply a free raft trip to the first 8 participants. After that, we will be offering $8.00 trips to all participants. Use the registration links below to sign up.

A fundraiser for suicide prevention & awareness. Join us on a special trip down the river on June 19th at 5:30 PM. All proceeds from the event go to suicide prevention. Register for this special trip through the United Methodist Church!

Celebrate Durango’s pride festival with a special float down the Lower Animas. Sunday, June 23rd, 2019 at 3:00 PM. Call our office to reserve your spot on this special trip.