If you only looked at snowpack, 2026 would appear to be a low water year across Utah. But this year is anything but typical! A rare combination of historic low snowpack and emergency reservoir releases is setting up one of the most unusual rafting seasons in the history of the
Clear Creek is a hidden gem of a river just outside Denver. As a free-flowing, undammed river, its personality is entirely dependent on the seasonal snowpack melting off the high peaks and the variable summer rainfall. While we provide this detailed guide to general conditions, remember that the river’s daily
Have you ever wondered why a white water rafting trip can feel like a completely different adventure from one day to the next? The secret lies in a single number: the water level. At Mild to Wild, we know that every day on the river is a new experience, dictated
The Lower Animas River flows right through the heart of Durango, offering an excellent mix of scenic, calm sections (Class I and II) and exciting whitewater, culminating in the Class III rapid Smelter Rapid at the Durango Whitewater Park. An inflatable kayak, often called a “ducky,” is the ideal way
A Government Shutdown Doesn’t Mean Arches Will Close Every few years, headlines about a federal government shutdown leave travelers wondering what it means for Arches National Park tours. Will the gates close? Will the red rock arches be off-limits? The good news: it can be concluded that the park will
Spring is springing and the promise of outdoor adventure in the canyons and the mountains is just around the corner. In snowy sum, this year’s swell through the Colorado Plateau looks like it’s going to ripple and flow right down the middle— not unmanageably high nor rock-snaggingly low. Mild to
Scotty began guiding four years ago after attending Mild to Wild’s guide school. Today, he’s a seasoned multi-day guide, specializing in motoring through Cataract Canyon’s mega rapids during high water. While the challenge of making it through big waves is his passion, he loves witnessing the Colorado River’s natural flow
Silverton epitomizes the wild and independent spirit of a remote mountain town, where snowfall is measured by the foot and scaling 14ers is just another Tuesday for the residents. Nestled at 9,302 feet in the San Juan Mountains, it began as a mining hub like many Colorado towns. Yet, unlike
For the adventurous and nature loving gals out there looking for women’s wilderness retreat, the river may be calling to you! Unlike hiking and backpacking retreats, or ones by the beach, the untouched wilderness of a river canyon offers something far more rare. One reason is how many rivers no
