Fractions on the Arkansas
Trip Details
Arkansas River Class III
1/2 Day
Adventurous 1/2 day
May to August 15th, after August 15 please see Shoshone on the Colorado River.
Minimum age is 8 years
Location: Aspen/Snowmass
Meeting times: Aspen – 8am & Noon | Twin Lakes – 9am & 1pm
Includes: Lunch or snack
Aspen Price: $145 Adult
$135 Child
Twin Lakes Price: $135 Adult
$125 Child
This trip is done running for the season, Please see the Shoshone Trip
This half-day class III section offers a classic, action-packed Colorado whitewater rafting experience for long-time rafters and beginners alike. This scenic stretch of the Arkansas River is defined by continuous, technical Class III whitewater rafting that offers plenty of excitement for all abilities.
Under the backdrop of the 14,000 ft. Collegiate Peak range you will paddle through rapids like The Miracle Mile, Beaver Falls, and House Rock. Because of the technical nature of this section, a fair amount of paddling is required. Participants should be interested in taking an active role in helping move their raft gracefully through the complicated boulder mazes and rock gardens that define the Fractions section.
Experienced rafters and beginners are both welcome!
Any trip can be made private and customized for your group.
What’s Included
The raft trip, shuttle, splash gear, wetsuit, snacks and lunch (when specified). Photos are not included but can be purchased online immediately after the trip!
What to Wear Rafting
We suggest wearing quick drying clothing such as non-cotton shorts and t-shirt or bathing suit. Be sure to bring waterproof sunscreen (you will be rafting at 9,000 feet where the sun is intense!), sunglasses with a retaining device, and comfortable walking shoes. We will provide you with neoprene booties, so your shoes will not be going in the river. Bring a towel and a change of clothes for the ride home.
Our shuttles will act as your mobile locker room. Everything that is not going on the water will stay on the van! It will be manned at all times or locked throughout your voyage to ensure your stuff will be there upon your return.
Fractions on the Arkansas River
We provide splash gear on all of our trips, and wetsuits and helmets when appropriate.
Fractions Trip Reviews
- My husband and I took our two boys (6&10) rafting with Aspen White Water Rafting and had the absolute BEST time! Marina, Leah and Fathom were our guides, they made it fun while keeping everyone safe ! We would highly recommend this company if you’re looking for your family but based on the girls experience and stories they’d be great at a more advanced rafting trip as well. Our kids can’t wait for our next river trip !read moreread lessJenifer Sanregret9/14/2023We had an amazing time! Sam, our guide, was very friendly, made us feel safe, and dealt with all of our family’s unusual questions and mannerisms. The river and surroundings couldn’t have been more beautifulread moreread lessT F9/03/2023We had such a great day with our guide Adaire (and Lenny)! My husband and I brought our 17 year old daughter and her 2 friends. We were a little anxious, but felt so safe and confident with our guide. They were so much fun and professional. We will definitely come back again!read moreread lessNatalie P9/03/2023
- Charles was an amazing guide! He is super knowledgeable about the wild life and surrounding area. A rafting tour with Aspen Whitewater is the way to see this area of Colorado. Absolutely gorgeous and a ton of fun! The rest of the staff was also very friendly and helpful. We had a huge group (8 boats) and every single one of us had a fantastic time. 10/10 would recommend Aspen Whitewater Rafting – just watch out for Charles’ corny jokes, you may find yourself laughing.read moreread lessKirsty Wallace8/22/2023Kyle was our guide and he was the best!! We had a blast on our first whitewater rafting trip as a family. Our kids are ages 14 and 11 and they loved it! We chose the upper roaring forks trip and it was very fun. I highly recommend this group to guide you down the river. They were wonderful!!read moreread lessJaycie Mirabella1/18/2023Faboulous exprierence rafting the Colorado River under the guidance of Sam. Level 3 rapids for beginners was perfect under Sam’s coaching and navigating the big stuff in the river. His great knowledge of the surrounding town’s history was a huge plus as you make your way down the river, and loved his sense of humor. 5 out of 5 stars for Sam and AWR Company. Aug 28, 2022read moreread lessElle R.8/28/2022