Whitewater Rafting - Near Denver, CO

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powen01
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Whitewater Rafting - Near Denver, CO

Post by powen01 »

Anybody have suggestions on either a company or particular river that operates near Denver, CO? I'm looking for good, quality guides and service, and a gorgeous river... not worried so much about difficulty.

Thoughts?
captain static
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Post by captain static »

Rafted the San Juan in the Pagosa Springs area once on a family trip. Pretty mellow on the rapids for an experience class V rafter but loved the hot springs.
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Barnacle Ben
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Post by Barnacle Ben »

You can get to Glenwood Springs in just over 2 hours from Denver, 2 hours flat if you drive like me.

You can get to Granby in about an hour and a half in the summer. Either of those places would be good bets.

Pagosa Springs is even better, but much further. It is hands-down the most beautiful and least crowded area of the state.
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dmw
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Post by dmw »

the Big Thompson or Poudre uotside of Ft. Collins seem to be pretty frikking jammed up with rubber boats
dustonian
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Post by dustonian »

Golden has a killer kayaking run right through town! Dunno about rafting though.
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