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 [...]
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 [...]
Forget standing in lines! This year, your Black Friday shopping spree leads to the river. From the red rock landscapes of Utah to the snowcapped peaks of Colorado, give the people you love something unforgettable: an adventure. Whether you’re shopping for the thrill-seeker, the family explorer, or the desert dreamer, [...]
