What
to Wear:
Swim suit, sneakers,
wool socks, sport sandals (Tevas), poly pro fleece or polyester shirts.
Avoid wearing jeans, long pants, cotton or material that takes a long
time to dry. Wet suits, booties and splash jackets are available for
rent. Hats, shirts, sunglasses and sunscreen are also a great idea.
Transportation available from Summit
County and Denver.
Call for reservations and pricing. 800-808-0357
Trip
Selection Chart
| Clear
Creek |
1/3
day beginner |
2/3 |
Beginner |
5 and 50lbs |
Idaho Springs |
9:30am / 12pm / 2:30pm/ 5pm |
| Clear
Creek |
1/2
day intermediate |
3/4 |
Intermediate |
14 |
Idaho
Springs |
8:30am /11am / 1:30pm /4pm /5pm |
| Clear
Creek |
1/2
day advanced |
4/5 |
Advanced |
16 |
Idaho
Springs |
12pm |
| Clear
Creek |
full
day intermediate |
3/4 |
Intermediate |
14 |
Idaho Springs |
9am |
| Clear
Creek |
full
day advanced |
3/5 |
Advanced |
16 |
Idaho
Springs |
9am |
| Blue River |
1/2 Day |
2/3 |
Beginner |
6 |
Frisco |
9am / 12:30am / 4pm |
| Colorado |
Full
day raft trip |
2 |
Beginner |
4
or 40 lbs |
Frisco |
9:00am |
| Colorado |
½
day raft trip |
2 |
Beginner |
4 or 40 lbs |
Frisco |
11:30am |
| Arkansas |
Brown's
Canyon full day |
3/4 |
Beginner/ Intermediate |
7 |
Buena Vista |
9am |
| Arkansas |
Brown's
Canyon 1/2 day |
3/4 |
Beginner/ Intermediate |
7 |
Buena Vista |
9:30am
/ 2pm |
| Arkansas |
Narrows
full day |
3/4 |
Intermediate |
12 |
Buena Vista |
9am |
| Arkansas |
Narrows/Brown's
2 day |
3/4 |
Intermediate |
12 |
Buena Vista |
9am |
| Arkansas |
Royal
Gorge full day |
3/5 |
Expert |
16 |
Royal Gorge |
9:30am |
| Arkansas |
Number's
full day |
4/5 |
Expert |
16 |
Buena Vista |
10am |
Duckie Trips
 |
| Colorado |
Full
day raft trip |
2 |
Beginner |
14 |
Frisco |
9:00am |
Colorado |
1/2
day trip |
2 |
Beginner |
14 |
Frisco |
11:30am |
Beginner
=
first timers, young children |
Intermediate
=
aggressive first timers, teens |
Advanced
=
experienced paddlers looking for an adventure |
Expert
=
very experienced paddlers only |
RIVER/RAPIDS CLASS
RATING SYSTEM
This is strictly a subjective
scale. You can characterize a rapid by class or give a general class
to a whole river even though it has several different classes of
rapids within it. The class of a rapid or river can change at different
water levels. The temperature of the water, the air temperature,
the remoteness of the river, and the difficulty of a rescue can
all influence the rapid's class.
Class I - Easy. Small riffles. No significant waves
or obstacles.
Class II - Novice. Moderate rapids with regular
waves, small drops, clear passages and wide channels. Occasional
maneuvering may be required.
Class III - Intermediate. Moderately difficult
rapids with larger irregular waves, often narrow channels. Complex
maneuvering to avoid obstacles required.
Class IV - Advanced. Intense, powerful rapids requiring
precise maneuvering in fast, turbulent water. Complex channels with
many significant obstacles to be avoided.
Class V - Expert. Extremely long violent or obstructed
rapids, often following each other almost without interruption.
Drops may have large, unavoidable waves and holes or steep, congested
chutes with difficult routes. Steep gradient.
Class VI - Unrunnable.
Classifications of river sections may change do to water levels
For help in choosing a trip or any questions you might have please,
call 1-800-997-3448 and our office personnel will be happy to assist
you in putting together a successful river experience. Or e-mail
us at: info@raftingcolorado.com |
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