If you are feeling adventurous, consider spending a day enjoying White Water Rafting Colorado. Rafting the Colorado and Poudre rivers is popular in summer with Estes Park visitors.
Whatever your age or ability, Colorado has a white water rafting adventure for you. Choose to ride the rapids or to float down a more quiet river. The rafting companies below offer a great range of trips and all-inclusive services.
6 Tips for Your White Water Rafting Adventure
Before you set out on a white-water rafting tour, here are a six tips:
- Anyone can do it. There are rivers for all levels of experience and courage, even for families with kids.
- Use one of the certified outfitters listed above with good reviews and a lot of experience.
- You can pick from a variety of different trips, from half-day to full-day with other outdoor activities.
- The fastest rapids are typically in May and June, when snowmelt is highest, but the snowpack is different every year and varies on each river.
- Wear a swimsuit and/or quick-drying clothes. You have to wear a life vest. Some outfitters can rent you a wetsuit. The water can be quite cold, even in summer. Dress for the weather, with waterproof sunscreen and water shoes or sneakers that will stay on your feet.
- Pack dry clothes to change into afterward.