Colorado river rafting contest

Enter to win a FREE Adventure!

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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Raft for the Cure

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 rafting on the Colorado River Near VailColorado River Rafting
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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 of the most beautiful scenery in the world.

A Colorado River rafting trip is the most wonderful way to explore this mighty river. Highside Adventure Tours creates customized Colorado River rafting trips that are perfect for families, first-timers and children. A memorable Colorado River rafting trip is a great way for the whole family to experience the wonders of the Colorado high country.

All Colorado River trips meet at our Breckenridge Basecamp. For the most part, the upper portion of the river is calm, gently flowing between the walls of Little Gore Canyon and Red Rocks Canyon. Along this stretch are spectacular views and rich history, including natural hot springs, dinosaur tracks, great swimming holes and old pioneer cabins. Plenty of time for swimming and relaxing – and a boxed lunch -- make this a really fun family trip and a great way tColorado River whitewater raftingo spend a perfect day river rafting in Colorado.

Although mostly a relaxing float trip, there are also a few Class II rapids to add a little excitement to your day rafting on the Colorado River. But if you’re a Colorado River whitewater rafting thrill-seeker looking for a more challenging Colorado River white water rafting trip, please see our Arkansas and Clear Creek River pages.

For the adventurous: Inflatable Kayak Trips! Our inflatable kayaks (nicknamed “Duckies”) allow you to be the captain of your own one-man "raft", and experience Colorado River whitewater rafting firsthand.

Click here for a detailed chart of our Colorado River rafting trips (trip length, times, prices) and/or feel free to call us to set up an amazing day on one of the classic rivers in the world. Our Colorado river rafting departure point is the Frisco/Breckenridge area of Summit County, within easy driving distance of Denver, Vail, Aspen, Steamboat Springs, Summit County and Winter Park.

Call us today for help in setting up your special day for rafting on the Colorado River!



Upper Colorado River 3/4 Experience $74

Take time out of your day for a float trip on the Colorado River. The mighty Colorado is a relaxing float trip with spectacular views and wonderful history. With natural hot springs, countless swimming holes, prehistoric dinosaur tracks and a boxed lunch included, it's a great way to spend a relaxing day in the Colorado sunshine.

Class:
2
Dificulty:
Beginner
Minimum Age:
4 or 40lbs
Meeting Place:
Breckenridge
Times:
10:30AM - BOOK NOW

Colorado River Duckie 3/4 day Experience $74.00

Take time out of your day for a float trip on the Colorado River. The mighty Colorado is a relaxing float trip with spectacular views and wonderful history. With natural hot springs, countless swimming holes, prehistoric dinosaur tracks and a boxed lunch included, it's a great way to spend a relaxing day in the Colorado sunshine.

Class:
2
Dificulty:
Beginner
Minimum Age:
14
Meeting Place:
Breckenridge
Times:
10:30AM - BOOK NOW

 Colorado State Parks Outfitter

 Colorado Rivers Outfitters Association

 Colorado Rafting Association

 America Outdoors Association

 Arkansas River Outfitters Association

 US Forest Service White River National Forest

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.