Kayaking

Take control of your own destiny and increase the level of adventure on four of our rivers by taking it on in an inflatable kayak! These kayaking trips are available on the Lower Animas River, Salt River, Verde River and the Colorado River. Inflatable kayaks (a.k.a. “duckies”) are a great way to up the ante on your river experience. The smaller the boat, the bigger the wave! No experience is necessary! Inflatable kayaks are shaped like a canoe, paddled like a kayak and inflated like a raft. They are maneuverable and open (not enclosed), so you do not need to know how to roll like in a hard shell kayak. Our instructional guide teaches you how to “surf,” catch an “eddy,” and demonstrates the best route down the river. In case you take a swim, they are there to help you, too!

We provide everything you need: Instructor, inflatable kayak, personal floatation device, helmet, double-bladed paddle. All you need to bring is your sense of humor and adventure! When the river is too high and dangerous for inflatable kayaks, we substitute the Premium Boat.

• Step up the level of adventure in a smaller boat which makes the waves/rapids seem bigger
• Control your own destiny under the careful eye of an instructor
• Learn to “surf” and “catch eddies”
• Get a more intimate experience with the river

• Safety orientation and land instruction prior to getting on the river
• Instructional guide leads the trip from an inflatable kayak or kayak (except on the Colorado river)
• Low guide to guest ratio – depending on water flow – at the most 1 guide to 5 guests.
• Full line of wetsuit equipment rentals (wetsuits are included on all Salt River trips)
• Free helmet and splash jackets