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Two-Day Advanced Overnight White water Rafting Trips Buena Vista, Colorado Arkansas River

Two-day Advanced Overnight white water rafting trips in Buena Vista, Colorado Overnight rafting trips on the Arkansas River in Colorado are a great way to get the best white water combined with a truly unique outdoor camping experience. Two-day Advanced Overnight white … Read More

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Three-Day Ultimate Overnight White water Rafting Trips Buena Vista, Colorado Arkansas River

Three-Day Ultimate overnight white water rafting trips in Buena Vista, Colorado The River Runners Three-Day Ultimate white water rafting trip is a greatest hits of the Arkansas River.  Experience all of the best class III-V sections of the world’s most popular white … Read More

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Alpine Hot Springs Colorado Lodging

Alpine Hot Springs Colorado Lodging 16185 CR 162 
Nathrop, CO 81236 
719-530-1112   This home can accommodate up to 8 people with three bedrooms and two bathrooms, located just 1/4 miles from Mt Princeton Hot Springs Resort near Nathrop Colorado. … Read More

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10 Reasons Why River Runners

Colorado Whitewater Rafting in Buena Vista and Canon City, Colorado River Runners is one of the most recognized brands in Colorado and has been known throughout the state as “The White water Professionals” since 1972. Ask anyone in Colorado who … Read More

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Greek Week

Greek Week at River Runners – May 8-14, 2011 Bring your fraternity or sorority house together to celebrate the end of another school year with an affordable Colorado white water rafting vacation on the Arkansas River. Choose from two Colorado … Read More

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Banderas Bunk House

Banderas Bunkhouse, Inc 719-942-3811 10281 Highway 50, Howard, CO 81233 Lodging Salida Colorado Banderas Bunk House True Taste of Colorado in Humble and Quaint Setting Looking for the best lodging near Salida Colorado Banderas Bunk House is a great choice. … Read More

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Lodging Salida, Colorado Simple Lodge & Hostel

the simple lodge 224 east first street, salida, co 81201 phone 719-650-7381 Friendly Casual Atmosphere in Historic Downtown Salida The Simple Lodge is a lovely hostel, providing social bunkhouse quarters or private room acommodations in the heart of downtown Salida Colorado. … Read More

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Lodging Salida Poncha Lodge

Lodging Salida Poncha Lodge Located at 10520 Hwy 50 W. at Junction of US 50 and US 285 in Poncha Springs, CO 81242 5 minutes from Salida, Colorado Phone: (719) 539-6085 Or: 1-800-315-3952 Close to all things Outdoors The Salida … Read More

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Colorado River Rafting Videos

Colorado White water River Rafting Videos | Arkansas River | Yampa River | Green River |   Colorado White water Rafting Video The 4 Best Colorado White water Rafting Rivers   White Water Rafting Video Rafting The Arkansas River A … Read More

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What is for lunch on my Colorado white water rafting trip?

What is for lunch on my Colorado white water rafting trip? Lunch is provided on all of our full day white water rafting adventures. We offer different lunches for Arkansas River vs. Dinosaur National Monument trips. Arkansas River full day lunches include build-your-own … Read More

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Is there a white water rafting guide in my raft?

Is there a white water rafting guide in my raft? YES. All of River Runners white water rafting trips have one Colorado state certified white water rafting guide per raft.  Your rafting guide will teach you the paddle commands to … Read More

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Do I need to know how to raft before I go on a white water rafting trip?

Do I need to know how to raft before I go on a white water rafting trip? NO. The White water Professionals at River Runners will teach you all you need to know about white water rafting and go over … Read More

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Do I need to be able to paddle to go white water rafting?

Do I need to be able to paddle to go white water rafting? We presume all River Runners guests would like to participate in paddling down the Arkansas River. Please let our river staff members know in advance if possible … Read More

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What time do I need to arrive for my Colorado white water rafting trip?

What time do I need to arrive for my Colorado white water rafting trip? You should check in for your white water rafting trip 45-60 minutes prior to your rafting trip departure time. You are responsible for checking in at … Read More

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What happens if it rains on the date of my Colorado rafting trip?

What happens if it rains on the date of my Colorado white water rafting trip? We run all Colorado white water rafting trips rain or shine. We are out there to get wet and have fun. We always recommend bringing … Read More

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Is the water temperature cold when white water rafting in Colorado?

Is the water cold when rafting in Colorado? YES. Remember the river water used to be snow, now coming off the peaks of the nearby Colorado mountains. Temperatures can be 30 degrees and above in the early rafting season and … Read More

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When White water Rafting in Colorado, How many people fit in a raft?

Generally 6-7 fit comfortably in a raft plus your guide, but this can fluctuate with rafters size and water levels.

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What Should I Wear to Go Rafting in Colorado?

What Should I Wear to Go Rafting in Colorado? We recommend synthetic fabric clothing while white water rafting. This means avoid cotton. You need to wear a shoe that straps around your foot: tennis shoe, river sandal with strap, etc. … Read More

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BROWNS CANYON – Most Popular White water Rafting trip in Buena Vista, Colorado

Browns Canyon is the most popular white water rafting trip in Colorado Browns Canyon is a perfect white water rafting trip for families and experienced paddlers alike. Our professional river guides will provide instruction on paddling and help your group navigate multiple … Read More

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Salida, Colorado White Water Rafting Vacations

Salida, Colorado is one of the state’s last unspoiled mountain towns River rafting 30 minutes from Salida, Colorado River Runners Riverside Rafting Resort in Buena Vista, Colorado Salida, unlike most other mountain towns in Colorado, is best known for being … Read More

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