Colorado Whitewater Rafting Blog

2019 River Runners Spring Sale

Book now, raft this summer The Rive Runners Spring Sale is here! Book now and raft next summer. Full day rafting trips are 20% off and all other tours are 10% off if you book by February 4, 2019. Don’t … Read More

Arkansas River Basin Snowpack Update December 2018

Arkansas River Basin Snowpack Above Average The snow is piling up in Colorado, which could mean high water on the Arkansas River next summer. Rafting season is still five months away though, so it’s way too early to make predictions … Read More

Five late-summer Colorado adventures

[soliloquy id=”37952″] Summer is not over yet and River Runners has plenty of fun activities to offer well into fall. Here are five late-summer Colorado adventures to get in before it’s too late. 1. Raft the Royal Gorge The Royal … Read More

Flow Management Program Benefits Recreation on Colorado’s Arkansas River

Annual Flow Program goes from July 1 – August 15 One thing that makes the Upper Arkansas River in Colorado a great place to raft, kayak and stand-up paddleboard late into summer, is the Voluntary Flow Management Program, which augments … Read More

Snowpack and water update for rafting Colorado’s Arkansas River in 2018

Raft Colorado’s Arkansas River now through September The first signs of spring are here on Colorado’s Upper Arkansas River. Trees are budding, birds are singing and flows are rising. Now that the rafting season is upon us, what can we … Read More

Après rafting at River Runners Colorado – kick back and be happy

Post-adventure fun at River Runners This is going to be an exciting year at River Runners with lots of food, music and special events to pair with your whitewater rafting, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding and off-roading. Here are the best experiences … Read More

A piece of River Runners history

“Huckleberry Finn Gone High Brow – That’s River Runners” By Travis Hochard, general manager, River Runners I’m not sure what is meant by the quote above, but it is the first line of the first known news article about whitewater … Read More

Don’t miss the boat. Start planning your Colorado summer vacation now!

Planning Guide for Colorado’s Arkansas River Basin The Arkansas River Basin is a popular summer vacation spot in Southwest Colorado. It’s a good idea to plan ahead if you want to experience all the area has to offer. This blog … Read More

Summer is not over yet! Colorado’s epic rafting season rolls on.

Raft Colorado’s Arkansas River through September A deep snowpack this past winter, followed by record moisture in the high country this summer, has resulted in higher than normal flows on Colorado’s Arkansas River all season. This trend is expected to … Read More

Book your Colorado rafting trip before summer ends

The water levels are great – raft through September A whitewater rafting trip can create lasting memories your family will cherish for years to come. Don’t miss your chance to raft Colorado’s Arkansas River this summer. Book online and save … Read More