Yesterday I swapped my keyboard for a paddle and headed to the Shoshone section of the Colorado River. If you have been wondering whether the hype is real, let me settle it: Shoshone is a two hour adrenaline shot wrapped in canyon scenery you will replay in your head all week. We met the guides […]
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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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We all know the Grand Canyon as an incredible natural wonder; it is number one on endless bucket lists and well-worth the detour from Las Vegas. When I was twelve, I went to see the Grand Canyon with my father. We stood on the giant glass horseshoe that opened up like a
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Spring has sprung in Aspen. Yes, a Colorado Spring is settling into our valley and that means rivers are running. Fog is rolling in, the temperatures are warming slightly, and the air has a faint hint of fresh grass. Every year when spring rolls around the locals breathe a sigh of relief. As much as
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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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Ever wonder what the difference between a Class 3 and a Class 4 rapid is? Well you’re not the only one. Below is a quick guide that should lend a hand to the understanding of river classifications that might further help you decide which trip is the best for you and your group. Class I:
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