Colorado Whitewater Rafting Blog

Vertex Rafting Field Trips Brought to you by River Runners

Vertex Rafting Field Trips Raft the Arkansas River with River Runners The river is still flowing and the Inaugural Vertex Festival is this weekend. River Runners is proud to announce its partnership with Madison House Presents to provide Vertex rafting … Read More

Late Summer Colorado Whitewater Rafting Guide

Colorado Whitewater Rafting Guide Raft, kayak and SUP board the Arkansas River Summer is rolling right along, but there are still plenty of hot days to cool off with some whitewater on Colorado’s Arkansas River. You can raft, kayak or … Read More

Royal Gorge Whitewater Festival

Boats, Bands, Beer and More June 24th & 25th, 2016 This weekend is the 8th annual Royal Gorge Whitewater Festival at Centennial Park in Cañon City, Colorado, and River Runners will be there to celebrate! Admission to the whitewater festival … Read More

River Runners Opens Salida Outpost

River Runners moves into part of FIBArk building Raft, Kayak and SUP Board the Arkansas River River Runners is opening a new outpost between the boat ramp and the Boathouse Cantina in Downtown Salida, Colorado set to open during the … Read More

High water is here!

Raft Colorado’s Arkansas River The whitewater rafting season has arrived and high water is here! Due to Colorado’s above average snowpack, which peaked at over 200%, water levels have begun rocketing far beyond typical flows. If you are looking for … Read More

2016 Colorado whitewater rafting guide – Arkansas River

Arkansas River Basin snowpack well above average Expect high water in June The snowpack in Colorado’s Upper Arkansas River Basin is 206% of average and the runoff is just getting started. That’s great news for thrill-seekers looking for a wild … Read More

Colorado Vacation Ideas

Visit Buena Vista, Colorado The ultimate summer vacation day in Colorado There are so many things to do on your Colorado vacation it can be hard to fit it all in. We don’t have all the answers, but we’ve planned … Read More

Raft, Kayak and SUP Colorado

River Runners joins the BV Adventure Hub Raft, Kayak, and SUP the Arkansas River River Runners is now part of the BV Adventure Hub, which means we can better serve our guests with a third location at South Main in … Read More

Winter whitewater rafting sale

Raft Colorado’s Arkansas River (this summer)! Book now, raft later, save money It’s time to get the best deal of the year on your Colorado whitewater rafting trip! Save big on your summer vacation. Get 40% off full-days, 20% off … Read More

Snowpack is above average in Colorado’s Arkansas River Basin

El Nino has provided consistent snow in Colorado El Nino has provided consistent snow in Colorado this winter, especially in the central mountains. The snowpack for the Arkansas River Basin is 110% of average as of January 26, 2016, and … Read More