Colorado river rafting contest

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Winners are selected on a random basis every month and are awarded on the 1st of every month. The $200.00 gift certificate is good for any rafting adventure. Advanced reservations are necessary and subject to availability. Redemption of the gift certificate is subject to all gift certificate restrictions as well as cancellation and company policies.

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 Bobby Bocheale from Yorktown Hights, NY, I could not believe I won, I never win anything and I thought these things are always a scam but it wasn't I won and had a great time can't wait to come back for more.

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Join Highside Adventure Tours this Mother's Day for some whitewater and BBQ! The best part? $20 of each trip booked will go directly to the Denver Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Raft for the Cure (TM) is the first of Highside's "Better by Adventure" community support programs.
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Be prepared and understand the risks. Adventure sports and involve risks on the part of the participant. There are many options and activities to choose from that offer varying degrees of difficulty so make sure you choose the right adventure.

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whitewater raft trips in Summit County, ColoradoSummit County Rafting

whitewater rafting in Summit County ColoradoSummit County is one of the most scenic counties in Colorado. To many, Summit County is Colorado's high country, home to four world-class ski resorts and some of the highest mountain peaks in Colorado. Though Summit County's reputation was made by its world-class ski mountains — Arapahoe Basin, Copper, Keystone, Breckenridge and Vail are just minutes away — Summit County's warm weather outdoor activities are just as fabulous, including hiking, biking, fly fishing, horseback riding and the don't-miss thrill of Summit County Rafting .

Summit County Rafting Choices

All four rivers that Highside Adventure Tours serves are convenient to Summit County, which is just 90 minutes west of Denver on I-70. Our Summit County rafting options include:

  • Summit County Colorado white water River raftingThe Blue River — The Blue River is Summit County's only whitewater river and one of the few opportunities for high country river rafting in the state. Exquisitely scenic, our Blue River Rafting trip boasts gorgeous views of some of the highest peaks in Colorado, including the stunning Gore Range. This is a great Summit County rafting trip for those seeking a half-day adventure. Click on our Blue River page to learn more. This trip meets at our Breckenridge Basecamp in Summit County.
  • Clear Creek is also convenient to Summit County for rafting. This trip starts out in the historic mining town of Idaho Springs, about 45 minutes east of Summit County on I-70. Our Clear Creek Summit County rafting trips include full- and half-day trips for all ages and all levels. Our Clear Creek page describes all your rafting options, including some fun rafting combinations such as a half day rafting followed by a tour of an historic mine or a half day raft trip followed by a relaxing soak in the natural hot springs of the Indian Springs resort.
  • whitewater Rafting on Clear Creek near Summit County ColoradoThe Colorado River — This Summit County rafting adventure meets at our Breckenridge Basecamp in Summit County, and then together we drive roughly an hour to our remote canyon put-in. The Colorado River is one of the classic rivers in the United States. Starting high in the Colorado Rockies, and eventually flowing through the Grand Canyon, the Colorado is the setting for some great mountain and canyon scenery, natural hot springs, old pioneer cabins, wildlife viewings and more. Click here to view our Colorado River rafting trip options.
  • Arkansas River —  This trip begins about 1.25 hours south of Summit County in Buena Vista, Colorado.  Buena Vista means "beautiful view" in Spanish, and they're not kidding! The 14,000-foot Collegiate Peaks and the Arkansas River Valley are simply beautiful. Along with the thrill of rafting the most popular commercial river in the U.S., the surroundings help make the trip even more worthwhile. Buena Vista is a fun town to visit, and don't miss the two fabulous hot springs right outside of town. When combined with your trip to Summit County, rafting the Arkansas and exploring the Collegiate Peaks area will absolutely treat you to the best Colorado and the Rocky Mountains have to offer! From our Buena Vista Basecamp on the Arkansas River, we offer full and half day whitewater rafting trips for all levels and all ages.

All rafting trips include: rafts, helmets, personal flotation device, basic instruction and a professional, highly-skilled river rafting guide in your boat.

Additional Summit County Offerings

Summit County rafting is surely one of the great adventures this area offers, but it's only part of the fun.  Beautiful Lake Dillon offers boating, sailing, fishing, sunning and the clear reflection of the astonishingly blue Colorado skies. There are numerous art and music festivals throughout the summer and fall, as well as charming towns to explore including Breckenridge, Dillon, Silverthorne (known for its factory outlet shopping) and Frisco. World-class dining, nearby national parks, the White River National Forest, hiking, biking and Summit County rafting make Summit County the perfect Colorado high country destination.

For more information about our Summit County rafting choices and the adventures that await you, call us today and let us help you plan a memorable Summit County Rafting adventure. 800-997-3448 

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Highside Adventure Tours, Inc. (DBA Good Times Rafting, Colorado Adventure Center) operates under special use permits with the White River National Forest, Colorado State Parks (Arkansas River Headwaters Area), Bureau of Land Management (BLM Kremmling office), Clear Creek County and is an equal opportunity service provider.