WONDERFUL WATER
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THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT RAFTING
Colorado is a natural amusement park filled with thrilling adventures you can’t find anywhere else, such as whitewater rafting in mountain waters. Soak up some sunshine and test your paddling prowess on the region’s rivers. But first, check out these five things to know about rafting.
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RAFTING IS FOR EVERYONE.
Floating is a fun activity for both laid-back vacationers and those who seek adrenaline-filled adventures. From beginners to experts, there are a variety of trips designed to provide the best experiences for a wide range of skill levels. Best of all, most trips will feature the best of both whitewater worlds, calm currents and roaring rapids.
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RAFTING GUIDES ARE EXPERTS.
Choosing a rafting trip with a local rafting company is the best way to guarantee a safe, yet spectacular ride on the river. Not only do these businesses prepare guests with everything they need for a fun experience, the outfitters also provide valuable advice, insight and historical information about the river.
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WATER LEVELS VARY.
The speed and depth of the water varies throughout the year. The mountain rivers here swell when the snowmelt reaches its peak. As the river fills, the waters flow faster. Low and high water levels offer different types of challenges, but the same incredible views and lots of fun.
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RAPIDS HAVE RATINGS.
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ANY TRIP CAN BE CUSTOMIZED.
The American Whitewater Association created a scale that establishes the difficulty of a river rapid and the skill needed to navigate a section of the river. Rapids are ranked from Class I, being the easiest, to Class VI, which is difficult and dangerous.
Many rafting companies have permits to run different sections of the rivers in our region. This means they can offer exclusive experiences that range from just a few hours, to half-day, full-day and multiday raft trips
