the Arkansas River is the Spot to Be in 2026 If you’ve been checking the river reports for Clear Creek in Idaho Springs, you already know the story: 2026’s low snowpack has brought an early end to rafting the closest river to the city. But your summer adventure isn’t over. [...]
The Low-Water Adventure: Browns Canyon Redefined When Mother Nature serves up low water, some see lemons—but we know she just poured a fresh glass of lemonade. Rafting in Browns Canyon National Monument doesn’t lose its fun at lower flows; it completely transforms. The Arkansas River sheds its brute force to [...]
If you’re looking for a Colorado adventure that feels big, scenic, and surprisingly easy to fit into one day, white water rafting near Breckenridge, Colorado, should be at the top of your list. With Mild to Wild guiding the way, you can add a memorable river trip to your mountain [...]
What is CFS? Wondering what CFS river flow means when you are booking a trip? CFS stands for “cubic feet per second,” which is a hydrological unit of measurement referring to the volume and speed of water flow. One cubic foot is roughly the size of a basketball. If a [...]
When you think of Vail, Colorado, your mind naturally drifts to snow-covered slopes, world-class ski resorts, and luxury alpine villages. When you picture Leadville, you likely imagine its storied silver mining history, ultra-endurance mountain bike races, and the dramatic backdrop of Colorado’s highest peaks. Both of these iconic mountain towns [...]
In Colorado, 2026 is shaping up to be a classic low snowpack year with short & exciting seasons. Expect earlier runoff, shorter peak windows and more technical summer flows, especially in Southwest Colorado. But not all regions will behave the same: the Front Range and Arkansas River basin will provide [...]
