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Colorado Whitewater Rafting & Kayaking
Blue River Rafting & Kayaking

 

Rafting in the Colorado Rockies is a breathtaking experience-literally. Each spring, massive volumes of snowmelt makes its way from the high country, squeezes through canyons and creates whitewater, the essence of rafting. Outfitters operate commercial raft trips on 13 river systems throughout Colorado. The beautiful Blue River being one of those 13 and Summit County's only whitewater river. Offering unbelievable views of the Gore Range in a unique alpine setting with Class II- III action.

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Spring Brings in the Blue River's Raftable Water
Rafters going through rapids on the Blue River in Colorado
Take on the Blue River's White Water Rapids

 

River guides are entertainers, historians, geologists, biologists and chefs. Along with the excitement and laughter, you'll also come away from a Colorado river trip with an R requires that commercial river outfitters be licensed. The majority of rafting trips take place from May through August. There are Minimum age requirements depending on the classification of whitewater.

The International Rapid Rating Scale:

  • Class I: Easy. Fast moving water with riffles, small waves.
  • Class II: Novice. Straightforward rapids, wide, clear channels.
  • Class III: Intermediate. Rapids, moderate, irregular waves.
  • Class IV: Advanced. Intense, powerful rapids, precise boat handling.
  • Class V: Expert. Long, obstructed, violent rapids.

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Colorado's Summit County Mountain Communities: Breckenridge, Copper Mountain, Dillon, Frisco, Keystone, Silverthorne. Gather your family, sweetheart, or friends and plan a summer or winter holiday!

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Summit County, Colorado includes: Breckenridge, Copper Mountain, Dillon, Frisco, Green Mountain Reservoir, Heeney, Keystone, Silverthorne


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