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Whitewater Rafting, LLC is officially closed for the 2020 season due to the Grizzly Creek Fire. On August 10th at 1:30 pm the fire ignited brush alongside Interstate 70 in Glenwood Canyon. Our 12 o’clock trip saw the blaze in its early stages. A guide promptly reported the fire to emergency services in Glenwood Springs…

As the owner of a rafting company in Colorado I have access to quite a few different rafts. My company owns about 60 rafts and has access to every major brand. Getting to try out lots of brands and sizes is a big perk of being in he industry. And I boat a lot. I…

Dear Friends, Whether you are a past, present, or future guest of a Whitewater Rafting llc we wanted to take this time to say we appreciate you and to communicate our perspective on COVID-19 and our related policies. Firstly, we wanted to say a huge thank you to our Whitewater Family of staff and guests…

Want to go whitewater rafting with little kids? Any sane person’s natural, knee-jerk response would be “NO!”. And of course it would be, it’s hard enough getting them to eat, sleep, go to the bathroom, or even brush their teeth . . . so why on earth would you want to take them down the…

Sitting in bumper-to-bumper Denver traffic on your way home from work, you are captivated by those big, huge, beautiful mountains off in the distance. While they make the perfect backdrop for your day-to-day life, how often are you able to make the time to go play in them? It can be daunting to try and…

Some of the best summer days start something like this: Driving through the Glenwood Canyon, flipping through stations of static, laughing with your friends or family, an open blue sky above you. The day is wide open and the river is rushing beside you—why not get on it? While it’s fun to have your own…

While there may be many options for you to choose from for your whitewater rafting vacation, you’d be remiss not to book a trip with Colorado Whitewater Rafting given its standing as the best-reviewed company on the river. With the distinction of being named “Local’s Choice” by the Glenwood Springs Post Independent, Colorado Whitewater Rafting…

The thrill of rafting down the Colorado River is an experience that cannot be described, only lived. Whether you are new to rafting or already know your way around the sport, The Colorado River features a variety of rapids that are suitable for every level of experience. Because rafting is a group sport that requires…

As summer quickly approaches and the temperatures escalate, taking a leap into cool, fresh water seems more and more like a great idea. For those who think sitting poolside sounds a bit too boring, whitewater rafting is likely to offer the rush of adrenaline you’re looking for. If you’ve never been before it’s easy to…

Colorado River Extreme Whitewater Rafting Experiences If you’re looking for a thrilling, adrenaline pumping, heart rate-increasing activity to enjoy this summer, whitewater rafting is probably just the thing you need. While whitewater rafting is definitely a sport that can vary in intensity, there is no shortage of fast-paced rapids for those who want a more…

How Old Do You Have To Be to Go Whitewater Rafting While many may think of whitewater rafting as an intense, fast-paced, or ‘expert only’ activity, there are many opportunities for both children and beginners to jump in a kayak and experience the thrill of rafting for the first time. Rafting Basics Whitewater rafts vary…

Are you and your family looking for a somewhat outside-the box vacation idea? Does sitting by the pool watching your kids splash around while you’re on babysitting duty sound a bit dull? If so, whitewater rafting may be the vacation activity you never knew you needed. Whitewater rafting is excellent for families who want an…