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Whitewater Rafting is one of Colorado's most popular summer activities… And for good reason! When the snow starts melting in the high country, river enthusiasts come alive! Our guides and staff are chosen with these things in mind: Your safety, your fun, and the memories you will take home with you. We love what we do and want to share our passion for rivers with you.

   


Our bases of operation are in the Vail/Eagle Valley, in the Aspen, and in the Arkansas River Valley between Leadville and Buena Vista. We offer a Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced and Expert level trip DAILY, from May through September. Choose from a variety of 1/2 Day to Full Day Trips.
Also Lakota Guides offers Multi-day raft trips for familys and groups.

From the descriptions below select the region which you wish to go rafting.

Regional River Map
Western Slope Vail / Eagle Valley Area including the Colorado and Eagle Rivers
Arkansas River Valley Front Range, Vail is located approximately 2 hours from Denver
Aspen Valley including the Roaring Fork and Colorado Rivers Arkansas River Valley


River Ratings
Ratings below are a general guide. Many conditions can greatly affect a river sections rating including volume of water and remoteness of location. This table is to simply assist you in selecting the most appropriate trip.
Beginners:
Rivers with Class I or flat water interspersed with occasional Class II rapids: waves 1-2 feet high. This is typically referred to as a scenic float trip.

*Best for young children and tentative adults.
Intermediate:
Rivers with Class I - II water interspersed with Class III rapids: waves usually 2-3 feet high, passageways contain some obstacles. Rapids are challenging but not overwhelming. Unintentionally falling out of the raft may mean an uncomfortable "swim".

* Best for adventurous first-timers, rafting for the widest range of people.
Advance/Expert:
Rivers with Class I - IV water and more difficult Class IV+ rapids: 4-5 foot waves and drops, complicated by difficult passages containing obstacles that require quick, precise maneuvering. Falling out of the raft and "swimming" in a rapid will be difficult.

* Best for those with Class III experience wanting to try-out Class IV, or for athletic, very adventurous first-timers.
Expert/ Extreme:
Rivers with Class I - IV+ water interspersed with long, tumultuous Class V rapids: 5-8 foot drops or greater and obstacles that must be avoided. Falling out of the raft means an extremely difficult and potentially hazardous "swim".
* Best for experienced rafters seeking a challenge.

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