Expert adventures are the pinnacle of whitewater rafting and the ultimate challenge. These adventures are just the thing for experienced and aggressive paddlers looking to take their whitewater experience to highest level. Expert adventures are for people who feel very comfortable in and around water, and have whitewater experience. In order to truly feel comfortable in expert whitewater you must, know how to swim, have good physical conditioning, aggressiveness, strong mental awareness, and the size and strength to perform a self-rescue if needed.  The choice is yours and if you’re up to the challenge aggressive whitewater can be exhilarating and very rewarding.  For the most aggressive white water (high water) consider booking adventures for mid May through Late June.

The best thing about running rivers in Colorado is the wide variety of difficulty levels you have to choose from. Whitewater rafting in Colorado has something for everyone from 4 year old children to the experienced whitewater enthusiast. When choosing a raft trip, you should always keep in mind the ability of every member of your group. It is a good idea to choose an adventure that is geared to the person with the lowest ability level. Remember, every river adventure is fun even the most mellow experience. Rafting rivers is more then just crazy whitewater and extreme excitement; it is the total experience that creates the memories of a life time. A positive Colorado whitewater rafting experience is not only excitement but can also include, wildlife, beautiful views, rich history from knowledgeable guides, and most of all, enjoying a comfortable experience with friends and family. Unfortunately, Mother Nature did not take into consideration the “perfect whitewater rafting adventure” millions of years ago when she formed the rivers of the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Keeping this in mind it might be necessary to adjust your expectations to accommodate everyone’s comfort levels.

Because difficulty levels for Colorado whitewater rafting adventures can vary depending on water levels and weather conditions, you will sometimes have two different ratings for an adventure. The rating will often increase (get more difficult) early season during peak water flows due to high water levels and cooler weather conditions. High water season can be the best time to raft if you are looking for high adventure. Remember to consider the groups comfort levels when deciding on a difficulty level for your adventure. High water season in Colorado is typically early to mid June, peaking around the summer solstice (mid June).  This can differ depending on weather and snowpack. For more detailed information about water levels and weather conditions, you can contact our knowledgeable reservations staff at 800-997-3448.

Minimum ages are also available to help you find your comfort level. Our minimum ages are not mandatory, they are a guide for you to use when making a decision about the adventure you are choosing. Factors that go into minimum ages include, but are not limited to a person’s height, weight, physical ability, mental ability and maturity level.  These factors, along with years of experience and taking thousand of guests rafting over the years are all factors that have gone into setting minimum ages. We do reserve the right to refuse service if necessary depending on a person’s age or ability levels in an effort to maintain a reasonable level of safety.