Who's the best guide outfit to white water adventure near Denver?

Question

Looking for outfitters that serve the Arkansas River or Clear Creek Rivers area

Answer 1

One of the biggest recreation draws of the Upper Arkansas Valley is rafting. Available through one of the many professional rafting companies in the valley are everything from exciting half day trips through Brown's Canyon or to overnight or multiday excursions on the river. Certainly some sections of the river are more dangerous and challenging than others, but most of the professional outfitters in the area who make their living guiding groups down the river can negotiate the Arkansas during any season and through any water level. Some rafting companies take walk-ins but it is a good idea to make reservations at least a day in advance.

ACQUIRED TASTES WHITEWATER RAFTING

Acquired Tastes specializes in high-quality, reasonably priced, 1, 2, and 3 day trips on the Arkansas River. Our trips include state-of-the-art self-bailing rafts with foot cones, experienced guides and great lunches

27410 CR 319, Buena Vista, CO 81211 tollfree: 800-888-8582

www.atraft.com Email: [e-mail]

AMERICAN ADVENTURE EXPEDITIONS

Mild to wild rafting on the Arkansas River. Our highly trained professional guides provide you with a comfortable and fun outdoor experience. Four convenient locations; Buena Vista, Breckenridge, Salida, Royal Gorge. Ask about our group rates and family programs. Other activities include kayaking, rock climbing, backpacking, mountain biking, ice climbing

tollfree: 800-288-0675

http://www.americanadventure.com Email: [e-mail]

ARKANSAS RIVER TOURS

Pioneers of paddle rafting in the ROYAL GORGE region. 1/4 to 3 Day trips on the ARKANSAS RIVER. Family trips in Bighorn Canyon to the extreme Class IV-V wildwater of the ROYAL GORGE. Convenient riverside location. Wilderness multi-day trips on the GUNNISON and DOLORES RIVERS. Guided float fishing trips. Group discounts. Teen Whitewater Camps.

PO Box 337, Cotopaxi, CO 81223 tollfree: 800-321-4352

http://www.arkansasrivertours.com Email: [e-mail]

ARKANSAS VALLEY ADVENTURE

Raft the best whitewater in Colorado! A.V.A. offers cabins, camping, and world-class rafting. The Arkansas River has some of the best whitewater in the U.S. A.V.A. is One hour from Vail, Aspen, and Summit County. Reserve today an Experience that will last a lifetime.

tollfree: 800-370-0581

http://www.coloradorafting.net Email: [e-mail]

BILL DVORAK KAYAK & RAFTING EXPEDITIONS

'Outfitters since 1969'. We have diverse expeditions available from 1/2 to 12 days on 10 major SW Rivers. Float trips to Class V. We provide self-bailing, paddle or oared rafts, inflatable kayaks, instructional clinics in kayaks, canoes, rafts & swiftwater rescue. 'Combination Trips' include river, mountain biking, horseback, 4WD, fishing. Family/group discounts. Free brochure.

17921 US Highway 285, Nathrop, CO 81236 tollfree: 800-824-3795; fax: [phone]

Website: http://www.dvorakexpeditions.com Email: [e-mail]

BUFFALO JOE'S WHITEWATER RAFTING

Est. 1978 - Offering 1/2 day to multi-day trips in Brown's Canyon, Royal Gorge, Numbers and Narrows on the Arkansas River. Full day trips include steak lunch (vegetarian meals available). Mountain bike tours/rentals. Group discounts/free brochures. Buena Vista and Canon City locations.

PO Box 1526, Buena Vista, CO 81211 phone: [phone]; tollfree: 866-Buff-Joe

http://www.buffalojoe.com Email: [e-mail]

CANYON MARINE WHITEWATER EXPEDITIONS

We've made the investment of time and resources to assemble some of the best river guides in the country for one reason-- to give you our best river trip possible. Join us for an adventure on the Arkansas or guided fly-fishing on private water. Free brochure/Group Leader Packet.

phone: [phone]; tollfree: 800-643-0707

http://www.canyonmarine.com Email: [e-mail]

CLEAR CREEK RAFTING CO.

Experience Colorado's whitewater! With two great rivers and two convenient locations there's always something for everyone-beginner to advanced. Take a trip on the world famous ARKANSAS RIVER through the Royal Gorge, Bighorn Sheep Canyon or Brown's Canyon. Or come try an exciting trip on CLEAR CREEK, just 30 minutes west of Denver. FREE WETSUIT USE! Group discounts! Call for details and to make a reservation.

350 Whitewater Rd, PO Box 3178, Idaho Springs, CO 80452-3178 phone: [phone]; tollfree: 800-353-9901; fax: [phone]

http://www.clearcreekrafting.com Email: [e-mail]

COLORADO WHITEWATER EXPEDITIONS

Canon City, CO 81212 tollfree: 877-RAFT-CWE

Website: www.raftcwe.com Email: [e-mail]

COLORADO WHITEWATER PHOTOGRAPHY

phone: [phone]; tollfree: 800-331-0070

Website: www.lspphoto.com Email: [e-mail]

ECHO CANYON RIVER EXPEDITIONS

ARKANSAS RIVER trips in the spectacular ROYAL GORGE region, 1/2 to 3 days. Our 2-day wilderness PIEDRA RIVER and GUNNISON GORGE river trips focus on gold medal fishing, whitewater and scenic side hikes. You can be certain that the staff at Echo Canyon (established 1978) will provide you with our absolute finest river experience. Self-bailing rafts guaranteed! Weekday & group rates available. FREE color brochure.

45000 US Hwy 50 West, Canon City, CO 81212 phone: [phone]; tollfree: 800-748-2953

Website: http://www.echocanyonrafting.com Email: [e-mail]

GOOD TIMES RAFTING TOURS

Enjoy an exciting day of fun and breathtaking beauty on the Arkansas, Blue or Colorado Rivers. Our trips offer something for everyone…from novice to experienced rafters. Full-day and half-day trips available at very competitive rates. Locations in Breckenridge, Frisco, Buena Vista and Glenwood Springs. We focus on safe family fun! For the trip of a lifetime call Good Times!

PO Box 340, Frisco, CO 80443 phone: [phone]; tollfree: 800-808-0357

HIGHSIDE ADVENTURE TOURS

Fun affordable raft trips on the Arkansas, Colorado, and Clear Creek Rivers. Convenient locations in Idaho Springs (only minutes from Denver), Summit County, and Buena Vista. Offering trips for all ages and abilities. Exciting whitewater and family float trips. 1/2 day to multi-day trips. Hot BBQ lunches. Group rates available.

Tollfree: 800-997-3448

www.raftingcolorado.com Email: [e-mail]

LAKOTA RIVER GUIDES

Rivers and mountains help us keep life in perspective. Float/family trips to Class V. Vail based specializes in Eagle and Colorado river trips including scenic Glenwood Canyon. Terrific family outings. Twin Lakes operation - near Independence Pass, Hwy. 82. Whitewater rafting on the Arkansas River plus camping, hiking and fishing. Cabins, store, restaurant on-site

tollfree: 800-274-0636

http://www.lakotariver.com Email: [e-mail]

NOAH'S ARK Whitewater Rafting Co.

23010 Hwy 285 South

Buena Vista 719-395-2158.

PERFORMANCE TOURS

Performance Tours everything from relaxing scenic float trips to action packed, adrenaline pumping whitewater trips on the Arkansas, Blue and Colorado Rivers. Let our highly qualified staff host your adventure on world class rivers through beautiful canyons with spectacular mountain scenery as your backdrop. Call today and join us for a memorable Colorado experience. Excellent safety record. Group discounts. Class I-V trips.3 convenient locations: Breckenridge, Buena Vista, Royal Gorge.

tollfree: 800-328-7238

http://www.performancetours.com Email: [e-mail]

RAFT MASTERS

Raft Masters is the ONLY rafting company that ALWAYS offers free wetsuit use - so you experience the THRILL - not the chill - of the water. On the Arkansas River choose scenic Big Horn Canyon or the challenging Royal Gorge. Oar boats or Paddle boats. Excellent guides and equipment. Half/full/Overnight trips. Reservations suggested.

2315 E. Main, Canon City, CO 81212 tollfree: 800-568-7238

http://www.raftmasters.com Email: [e-mail]

RIVER RUNNERS LTD.

11150 Hwy 50, Salida, CO 81201 tollfree: 800-525-2081

Website: http://www.riverrunnersltd.com Email: [e-mail]

Colorado's largest - 'The Whitewater Professionals'. For the past 25 years far more people have gone down the river with River Runners Ltd. than any other company and for good reason: superior equipment, personnel, organization and attitude. We specialize in the ARKANSAS River, rated the best for whitewater thrills and excitement in Browns Canyon and the Royal Gorge. Guaranteed lowest prices. Call for free color brochure.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN ADVENTURES, INC.

Let us show you the excitement of Rocky Mountain whitewater. We offer beginning to advanced level 1/2 day to multi-day whitewater adventures on the CACHE LE POUDRE, ARKANSAS, NORTH PLATTE, DOLORES and UPPER COLORADO Rivers. Wilderness journeys, trout fishing and kayaking instruction are also available. Offices in Estes Park, Ft. Collins & Buena Vista

PO Box 1989, Ft. Collins, CO 80522 phone: [phone]; tollfree: 800-858-6808; fax: [phone]

http://www.shoprma.com Email: [e-mail]

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ROCKY MOUNTAIN OUTDOOR CENTER

We want to have the most fun in the best whitewater using the latest equipment. We'll go down river in a paddle raft where you're an integral part of a team, not a passenger. Try paddle rafting - you'll come away from your trip tired but exhilarated! We offer day trips on the wild Arkansas, three-day trips on the gorgeous Dolores and kayaking seminars.

10281 Hwy 50, Howard, CO 81233 phone: [phone]; tollfree: 800-255-5784

www.rmoc.com Email: [e-mail]

TIMBERWOLF WHITEWATER EXPEDITIONS

Timberwolf has been providing high quality whitewater rafting adventures since 1979. Specializing on the Arkansas River with 1/2 day to 4 day trips through all popular sections like Brown's Canyon, Royal Gorge, Bighorn Sheep Canyon, and the Numbers. Float fishing trips. Group discounts. Expert guides. During April and May experience a 3 day wilderness raft trip on the Dolores River. Colorado's most beautiful scenic river.

4305 E. Hwy 50, Salida, CO 81201 phone: [phone]; tollfree: 800-843-8448

www.timberwolfrafting.com Email: [e-mail]

WHITEWATER ENCOUNTERS

FREE WETSUIT USE! We want you to enjoy the thrill, not feel the chill during your raft trip. Offering 1/2 day to 3-day adventures on the Arkansas River, from scenic family float trips to intense whitewater paddling trips. Also offering rafting/lodging packages. Located between Salida and Buena Vista. Group and youth prices! Free brochure!

14825 US Highway 285, Salida, CO 81201 phone: [phone]; tollfree: 800-530-8362

Website: http://www.weraft.com Email: [e-mail]

WHITEWATER VOYAGEURS

We are a small family run company. You won't be lost in the crowd and will receive the individualized treatment needed to make your trip special. We concentrate on making your whitewater adventure fun and safe. Our head guide is an EMT. We also offer great Raft & Stay rates at the Rainbow Inn.

105 East U.S. Highway 50, Salida, CO 81201 phone: [phone]; tollfree: 800-539-4447

http://www.whitewatervoyageurs.com Email: [e-mail]

WILDERNESS AWARE RAFTING

Offering personalized adventures with the extra touch of quality that earned us the COLORADO TOURISM COMPANY OF THE YEAR award. Specializing in self-contained wilderness multi-day trips of 2-10 days on the COLORADO, ARKANSAS, GUNNISON GORGE, NORTH PLATTE and DOLORES Rivers. Daily 1/2 - 1 day launches on the exciting ARKANSAS. Paddle and oar powered rafts, inflatable kayaks. Wildwater, family whitewater, guided float fishing. Group rates. FREE color brochure.

PO Box 1550 AR, Buena Vista, CO 81211 phone: [phone]; tollfree: 800-462-7238; fax: [phone]

http://www.inaraft.com Email: [e-mail]

4-CORNERS RAFTING

With us, safety with fun is job one on America's most popular river, the Arkansas. Modern self-bailing rafts with foot cups guaranteed. Outstanding guides--personalble and well-educated. Families, and groups our specialties. Scenic whitewater floats and float fishing. Liberal cancellation policy. Operating high-quality, reasonably priced trips since 1976.PO Box 219, Nathrop, CO 81236 tollfree: 800-332-7238

http://www.fourcornersrafting.com Email: [e-mail]

HOPE IS HELP HAVE A SAFE ADVENTURE!!!!!!!:-)