One of my favorite things about paddle-boarding the North Star Nature Preserve is what happens to the Roaring Fork River. Just upstream, the river rushes down the steep rocky terrain of Independence Pass with energy and purpose. The water tumbles over rocks, bounces through riffles, and sounds exactly like the mountain river most people imagine […]
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There’s no better way to spend a day in the Aspen area than on a family rafting adventure with Aspen Whitewater Rafting. This stretch of the Roaring Fork River is ideal for families looking for a gentle introduction to rafting. And to top it off, the put-in for the Middle Roaring Fork trip is a
Get Outside – While this might seem a vague and generic reason to go rafting, it cannot be overstated. Getting outdoors is good for the soul and the body; influx of Vitamin D from the sunshine, and freshwater to wipe away the grime of a Stay at Home Order. That’s the other thing about getting
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Unless you have been living under a rock, or in a cold-war-era post-apocalyptic bunker, you have heard of the pandemic sweeping the globe: COVID-19. However, if you are one of those aforementioned self-isolating and social distancing trend setters, here’s the skinny: allegedly originating because some daring soul pulled an Ozzy and ate a bat, the
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Summer Events in Aspen Every year, there are hundreds of different events to attend in the Aspen area. You could take an entire summer and attend every event you heard of, and there would still be something new to experience. There are some “cult classic” events, however, that bring people to town year after year.
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Ragnar, an intense and unique trail running experience hosted in the Aspen/Snowmass area annually in June is a great excuse to enjoy an Aspen Whitewater Rafting experience – you know…while you’re here. Never heard of Ragnar? Here’s how it works: teams of 8 (or teams of 4 intense individuals) run a relay style trail race
The summer season is swiftly approaching, and there is much fun on whitewater to look forward to. One event stands out that really solidifies the changing of the seasons in Colorado, and that’s Paddlefest. Located in Buena Vista, CO, on the Arkansas River, this annual fundraiser benefits Chaffee County Search and Rescue North and is
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