Thinking about taking a Colorado River rafting trip? There are so many outfitters all over the state, make sure that you research the area and outfitter you decide to use. Once you find that perfect fit, read more articles in this blog about whitewater rafting. I am a rafting enthusiast and if you can't tell I would like everyone to experience a rafting trip!
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Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
When Is The Best Time to Go River Rafting
We get asked quite frquentely, "when is the best time to go river rafting" and the answer to the question really depends on what kind of Colorado river rafting trip you are looking to go on.
Most river rafting trips run from early April to mid September and we consider these months to be the best. Typically April and early May water levels are lower and begin to rise into the middle of May.
Most river rafting trips run from early April to mid September and we consider these months to be the best. Typically April and early May water levels are lower and begin to rise into the middle of May.
As the water gets higher in volume typically from late May through June and into July the water gets swifter and rapids become larger creating some of the best whitewater in the world. In late July through August & September the air temperatures rise and the water slowly drops in volume usually ending its run off in the middle of September. All of these months provide an excellent opportunity to get into world class whitewater combined with some of the most amazing scenery seen on any river trip!
In the rare event that sections become un-runnable we will switch the location of the trip to a comparable section of whitewater. Earlier summer months tend to be in the 70s to 80s with occasional and often refreshing rain showers and later summer months can reach into the high 90s and are typically drier months.
So you can see it really depends what you are looking for in your river rafting trip. If you are looking for a nice calm ride with warmer temperatures the best time to go for you would be in August. If you don't care about weather you just want the wildest ride you can get, then we would say to go rafting late May or early June.
Friday, January 22, 2010
Colorado River Rafting
Its funny to think that such an amazing recreational activity such as river rafting was first invented and used for military purposes. Now i'm sure there was someone before the British sailing company who sad on a log and rode down a river and enjoyed the splashes of water to the face, the intense current from the rapids and the uncertainty of getting down alive. The first actual "rubber river raft" was invented in the 19th century however.
Colorado river rafting has been enjoyed since the states inception to the union. With amazing rivers, views and now rafting companies, Colorado is one of the top places to go whitewater rafting in the country. If you have not had the chance to go down a raging river in a rubber tube with 7 other screaming friends, I would definitely put it on your things to do this summer!
There are plenty of places to go rafting in Colorado. The Breckenridge rafting area, the Royal Gorge rafting area, Estes Park and Durango are a few popular places to go. There are plenty of rafting websites out there to help you get informed on when, where and with who to go with.
Colorado river rafting has been enjoyed since the states inception to the union. With amazing rivers, views and now rafting companies, Colorado is one of the top places to go whitewater rafting in the country. If you have not had the chance to go down a raging river in a rubber tube with 7 other screaming friends, I would definitely put it on your things to do this summer!
There are plenty of places to go rafting in Colorado. The Breckenridge rafting area, the Royal Gorge rafting area, Estes Park and Durango are a few popular places to go. There are plenty of rafting websites out there to help you get informed on when, where and with who to go with.
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Welcome to Cañon City, Colorado - The Royal Gorge
Welcome to Cañon City, Colorado and the Royal Gorge - The Royal Gorge region is located just 2-hours south of Denver and 45-minutes southwest of Colorado Springs in Cañon City, Colorado. The Royal Gorge is host to a number of world class activities and attractions. We're fortunate to be home to the scenic and historic Royal Gorge Route Railroad, considered one of the most spectacular scenic railroads in the world. The railroad prides itself on providing both a spectacular scenic rail journey through the Royal Gorge and offers exceptional service. The railroad carries over 100,000 guests each year in 6 different classes of service. We've put together walking tours of historic downtown as well as historic homes that you may download and bring with you for your visit to Canon City.
Located just outside Canon City is the Royal Gorge Bridge - the world's tallest suspension bridge. If you wish to fly into the Royal Gorge, fly in a jet powered helicopter with Royal Gorge Helitours. The Arkansas River offers the most popular royal gorge rafting trips in Colorado, and the award winning Winery at Holy Cross Abbey is one of Colorado's most popular wineries. Below is a short video showing some of the spectacular scenery found in the Royal Gorge from the Royal Gorge Route Railroad. We've listed below the most popular activities in the Royal Gorge region. While you're here, discover our historic downtown with many shops, restaurants and galleries. Remember that if you're riding the train and planning on staying overnight, click here to view hotel partners that offer Royal Gorge Route guests the lowest rate available.
Monday, June 8, 2009
Meeting Friends through Whitewater Rafting
Are you interested in meeting people who have the same interests as you? There are a lot of times it is difficult to find someone who has the same hobby as you. If you are a whitewater rafting enthusiast, but your family hates the out of doors or refuses to do something they consider dangerous you can still go white water rafting.
White water rafting Royal Gorge is a great way to meet people who share the same interests as you, especially river rafting. You can find a whole new group of friends to enjoy your hobby with. They may even decide to share in getting a raft so you can take trips with out a guide. I recommend before taking trips by yourself at least having a guide on the river the first time so you know more about the river.
Also when you are meeting new people through Colorado river rafting you may just find they are wanting to take trips internationally, not just whitewater rafting Colorado River. You can then find people to go on more adventures on different rivers around the world.
Meeting new people while Colorado whitewater rafting is an adventure by itself. You may find you meet friends for life or you might find a few new acquaintances to get you out of the house and on some pretty awesome adventures.
When you have a hobby in common it is very easy to strike up a conversation and learn more about your raft mates. Consider taking a day trip or a longer rafting trip to meet new friends. Day trips will often include lunch whether you bring it or the company supplies it. This is a great way to seek out conversations while talking about the part of the river you have just come through. You can gain knowledge about others experience as well as divulging your own.
As a hobby you have the potential to meet others when you go white water rafting Colorado River style. It is important that you keep to your level of expertise or below your level depending upon the rest of the group once you strike out on your own when river rafting. You should never take a trip that is above your difficulty level with out a guide present. An adventure as awesome as Colorado white water rafting deserves respect while you are having the best time.
White water rafting Royal Gorge is a great way to meet people who share the same interests as you, especially river rafting. You can find a whole new group of friends to enjoy your hobby with. They may even decide to share in getting a raft so you can take trips with out a guide. I recommend before taking trips by yourself at least having a guide on the river the first time so you know more about the river.
Also when you are meeting new people through Colorado river rafting you may just find they are wanting to take trips internationally, not just whitewater rafting Colorado River. You can then find people to go on more adventures on different rivers around the world.
Meeting new people while Colorado whitewater rafting is an adventure by itself. You may find you meet friends for life or you might find a few new acquaintances to get you out of the house and on some pretty awesome adventures.
When you have a hobby in common it is very easy to strike up a conversation and learn more about your raft mates. Consider taking a day trip or a longer rafting trip to meet new friends. Day trips will often include lunch whether you bring it or the company supplies it. This is a great way to seek out conversations while talking about the part of the river you have just come through. You can gain knowledge about others experience as well as divulging your own.
As a hobby you have the potential to meet others when you go white water rafting Colorado River style. It is important that you keep to your level of expertise or below your level depending upon the rest of the group once you strike out on your own when river rafting. You should never take a trip that is above your difficulty level with out a guide present. An adventure as awesome as Colorado white water rafting deserves respect while you are having the best time.
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Explore Colorado's most beautiful areas in a Raft!
Whitewater rafting on the Arkansas River through the Bighorn Sheep Canyon offers a unique view of one of the most popular natural wonders of the world. We invite you to "Take the Scenic Route" for a virtual rafting tour of the Royal Gorge and get a feel for the Arkansas River raft trip of a lifetime through one of Colorado's most beautiful areas.
Colorado river rafting offers fun and excitment for all ages. Not only do river rafting outfitters offer multiple rafting trips for all ages, they also offer the trips in conjuction with other events like wine tasting, train rides and overnight camping. If you have not gone river rafting in Colorado make sure you give it a try. My guess is you will be upset when you are done.
It is important to remember the Colorado Rafting Outfitters fill their schedule in advance. Make sure you call at least a few weeks ahead of time to ensure your group has the chance to share a raft. It is also important to know what to bring whitewater rafting. Water crashes over the raft numerous times regardless what difficulty rapids you are rafting on. Do not bring cameras or any other electronics that could get ruined if wet.
Colorado river rafting offers fun and excitment for all ages. Not only do river rafting outfitters offer multiple rafting trips for all ages, they also offer the trips in conjuction with other events like wine tasting, train rides and overnight camping. If you have not gone river rafting in Colorado make sure you give it a try. My guess is you will be upset when you are done.
It is important to remember the Colorado Rafting Outfitters fill their schedule in advance. Make sure you call at least a few weeks ahead of time to ensure your group has the chance to share a raft. It is also important to know what to bring whitewater rafting. Water crashes over the raft numerous times regardless what difficulty rapids you are rafting on. Do not bring cameras or any other electronics that could get ruined if wet.
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Tuesday, April 28, 2009
A HISTORY OF COLORADO WHITEWATER RAFTING
Rafting is one of the earliest means of transportation, used as a means for shipping people, hunting, and transferring food.
Now it is one of our forms of outdoor adventure and entertainment.
Rafts were originally the simplest form of man’s transportation in water and were then made of several logs, planks or reeds which were fastened together. Nowadays, inflatable boats are used as rafts. This type of boat has been adopted by the military for beach assaults. It consists of very durable, multi-layered rubberized or vinyl fabrics with several independent air chambers. Colorado whitewater rafting should be thankful to the military for their utilization of the multi-chamber raft to prevent deflation. Many chambers prevented the whole raft from losing its pressure to stay afloat. So now you have the history of whitewater rafting beginning. If you can answer a tough question as to who has on record the first outdoor escape to rent these rafts on whitewater you know the beginning of the whitewater rafting trend that set many a company on the rivers around the world to have an outdoor activity like Colorado whitewater rafting for fun and exploration. Just to name a short list of whitewater rafting opportunities from around the world for top spots to rush through a river is in Colorado and they are Breckenridge Rafting and Royal Gorge Rafting. There are different types of whitewater rafting so choose wisely. Here they are for an education in whitewater rafting...
Class 1: Very small rough areas, requires no maneuvering. (Skill Level: None)
Class 2: Some rough water, maybe some rocks, might require maneuvering.(Skill Level: Basic Paddling Skill)
Class 3: Whitewater, small waves, maybe a small drop, but no considerable danger. May require significant maneuvering.(Skill Level: Experienced paddling skills)
Class 4: Whitewater, medium waves, maybe rocks, maybe a considerable drop, sharp maneuvers may be needed. (Skill Level: Whitewater Experience)
Class 5: Whitewater, large waves, possibility of large rocks and hazards, possibility of a large drop, requires precise maneuvering (Skill Level: Advanced Whitewater Experience)
Class 6: Class 6 rapids are considered to be so dangerous as to be effectively unnavigable on a reliably safe basis. Rafters can expect to encounter substantial whitewater, huge waves, huge rocks and hazards, and/or substantial drops that will impart severe impacts beyond the structural capacities and impact ratings of almost all Colorado whitewater rafting equipment. Traversing a Class 6 rapid has a dramatically increased likelihood of ending in serious injury or death compared to lesser classes. (Skill Level: Successful completion of a Class 6 rapid without serious injury or death is widely considered to be a matter of great luck or extreme skill)
Respect the water and have some fun checking out Breckenridge Rafting at Whitewater Rafting and Royal Gorge Rafting.
Now it is one of our forms of outdoor adventure and entertainment.
Rafts were originally the simplest form of man’s transportation in water and were then made of several logs, planks or reeds which were fastened together. Nowadays, inflatable boats are used as rafts. This type of boat has been adopted by the military for beach assaults. It consists of very durable, multi-layered rubberized or vinyl fabrics with several independent air chambers. Colorado whitewater rafting should be thankful to the military for their utilization of the multi-chamber raft to prevent deflation. Many chambers prevented the whole raft from losing its pressure to stay afloat. So now you have the history of whitewater rafting beginning. If you can answer a tough question as to who has on record the first outdoor escape to rent these rafts on whitewater you know the beginning of the whitewater rafting trend that set many a company on the rivers around the world to have an outdoor activity like Colorado whitewater rafting for fun and exploration. Just to name a short list of whitewater rafting opportunities from around the world for top spots to rush through a river is in Colorado and they are Breckenridge Rafting and Royal Gorge Rafting. There are different types of whitewater rafting so choose wisely. Here they are for an education in whitewater rafting...
Class 1: Very small rough areas, requires no maneuvering. (Skill Level: None)
Class 2: Some rough water, maybe some rocks, might require maneuvering.(Skill Level: Basic Paddling Skill)
Class 3: Whitewater, small waves, maybe a small drop, but no considerable danger. May require significant maneuvering.(Skill Level: Experienced paddling skills)
Class 4: Whitewater, medium waves, maybe rocks, maybe a considerable drop, sharp maneuvers may be needed. (Skill Level: Whitewater Experience)
Class 5: Whitewater, large waves, possibility of large rocks and hazards, possibility of a large drop, requires precise maneuvering (Skill Level: Advanced Whitewater Experience)
Class 6: Class 6 rapids are considered to be so dangerous as to be effectively unnavigable on a reliably safe basis. Rafters can expect to encounter substantial whitewater, huge waves, huge rocks and hazards, and/or substantial drops that will impart severe impacts beyond the structural capacities and impact ratings of almost all Colorado whitewater rafting equipment. Traversing a Class 6 rapid has a dramatically increased likelihood of ending in serious injury or death compared to lesser classes. (Skill Level: Successful completion of a Class 6 rapid without serious injury or death is widely considered to be a matter of great luck or extreme skill)
Respect the water and have some fun checking out Breckenridge Rafting at Whitewater Rafting and Royal Gorge Rafting.
Saturday, April 25, 2009
A Great Company for Rafting The Royal Gorge
Written: Nick Hantge
If you are thinking about whitewater rafing in Colorado and are thinking about rafting The Royal Gorge, you've made a great choice! Now with all of the rafting companies in Colorado, who do you choose?
I would recommend on of the best Colorado Rafting Companies for rafting The Royal Gorge: Raft Masters. This company offers fantastic packages and run on many of the rivers in Colorado.
Raft Masters
If you're looking for the top Colorado whitewater rafting outfitter, you've found it. At Raft Masters, Colorado whitewater rafting isn't just a business; it's their passion. No other Colorado whitewater rafting company does it like they do. They stake their reputation on providing professional, high-quality whitewater rafting adventures dedicated to your comfort and enjoyment.
Raft Masters has many different Colorado Whitewater rafting trips in both The Royal Gorge and Bighorn Sheep Canyon.
Call them at (800) -568-7238 if you would like to schedule your next rafting trip in Colorado.
If you are thinking about whitewater rafing in Colorado and are thinking about rafting The Royal Gorge, you've made a great choice! Now with all of the rafting companies in Colorado, who do you choose?
I would recommend on of the best Colorado Rafting Companies for rafting The Royal Gorge: Raft Masters. This company offers fantastic packages and run on many of the rivers in Colorado.
Raft Masters
If you're looking for the top Colorado whitewater rafting outfitter, you've found it. At Raft Masters, Colorado whitewater rafting isn't just a business; it's their passion. No other Colorado whitewater rafting company does it like they do. They stake their reputation on providing professional, high-quality whitewater rafting adventures dedicated to your comfort and enjoyment.
Raft Masters has many different Colorado Whitewater rafting trips in both The Royal Gorge and Bighorn Sheep Canyon.
Call them at (800) -568-7238 if you would like to schedule your next rafting trip in Colorado.
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