Video Category: Colorado Rafting

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Clear Creek Whitewater Rafting Trips

Looking for a high-adrenaline adventure just outside Denver, Colorado?Get ready to experience the thrill of white water rafting on Clear Creek, one of Colorado’s most exciting and accessible rivers! Located in the heart of Idaho Springs, Colorado, just 30 minutes west of Denver, Clear Creek delivers an action-packed rafting experience

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Gates of Lodore Rafting

Experience one of the most iconic river trips in North America on a 43-mile journey, on a Gates of Lodore rafting trip. Paddle thrilling Class III rapids like Disaster Falls and Hell’s Half Mile, explore waterfalls, petroglyphs, and ancient geologic wonders, and camp beneath towering canyon walls. This stretch of

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Rafting The Upper Animas River

The Upper Animas is considered one of the most dangerous commercially run rivers in the United States. It is renowned for its consistent whitewater and breathtaking scenery. The section featured in this video is called the Needleton section. This stunning stretch traverses Colorado’s largest wilderness area, the Weminuche Wilderness. The

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Durango Rafting on the Lower Animas - Boats with mountains in the background - Mild to Wild

Animas River Rafting: Quick Facts & Insights

Animas River Origins Learn about the Animas River is a staple of Durango, and its name ‘Río de Las Ánimas’ translates to ‘the River of Souls.’ This name was coined by Spanish colonizer Juan María Antonio Rivera during his 1765 expedition of Southwest Colorado. The Animas Canyon originated from a

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Multi-Day Rafting Trips

Join us on a multi-day rafting trip, where you will experience some of the most breathtaking canyons in the country. If you enjoy the outdoors, whitewater, and camping, then this is for you! It’s a great opportunity to disconnect from technology and connect with nature. These trips offer a unique

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Raft The Yampa River

The Yampa River Canyon is one of the rarest wildernesses left to explore in the United States. It is the only tributary left in the Colorado River Basin to flow freely without a dam. This means the Yampa has been left to its natural devices since its formation over 30

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Gates of Lodore Quick Facts

Gates of Lodore Quick Facts! Learn more about one of the most scenic trips we have to offer, Gates of Lodore! The Gates of Lodore is undeniably one of the most special river trips on the continent. Throughout its 43-mile journey from Colorado to Utah, this section of the Green

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Yampa River Quick Facts

Located in beautiful Dinosaur National Monument, The Yampa River is the last free flowing tributary in the Colorado River System. The Yampa River Canyon is one of the rarest wildernesses left to explore in the United States. It is the only tributary left in the Colorado River Basin to flow

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Gates of Lodore - Experiential Learning Group - Aspen High School

Group Experiential Trips – Multi-day Rafting

Our school group experiential trips offer students the opportunity to explore some of the most breathtaking canyons across the country. Featuring thrilling class II, III, and IV rapids, these trips are designed to get students excited about outdoor adventures. Beyond the adrenaline rush, participants immerse themselves in the wilderness, acquiring

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