To suit the
customer's specific needs, outings range from simple day trips to all-inclusive adventure weekends (outlined below). When you are ready,
please contact us for your custom-built quote.
WHITEWATER RAFTING
Denver, Colorado
Located in the foothills of the
Rocky
Mountains, Denver is one of America's most beautiful cities. Blessed
with 300 days of sunshine a year, Denver is a lively city with a great
love of the outdoors.
In addition to a great outdoor
atmosphere, Denver has a bustling nightlife centered around a mile-long
pedestrian promenade. Try one of the 80 different local microbrews in
Denver's "LoDo", a hip downtown historic district where restored
Victorian buildings now house more than 90 sports bars, brew pubs, jazz
clubs, and restaurants.
The gold strike brought many
miners to the area, all in search of gold, establishing the Denver
Mountain Area. Today, many flock to Idaho Springs and the surrounding
area for many recreational activities, such as rafting on the Clear
Creek River. The Clear Creek River is the closest raftable river to
downtown Denver. This steep, narrow and technical river winds through
the historic mining valley of Idaho Springs and contains more rapids
than most commercially rafted rivers in the state.
SAMPLE ITINERARY
Day 1
2:00pm -
7:00pm - Check into a hotel in the center of
downtown Denver. Easy shuttle or cab ride from the airport. You will be
staying next to Lower Downtown (LoDo), where all the action is, so no
need for driving once you get into the city
8:00pm -
10:00pm –Walk or take the tram to a dining experience
at one of Denver's grand
dames of fine dining. Dishes are fashioned from the freshest ingredients,
and the ambience promises relaxed, enjoyable meals.
10:30pm -
11:30pm - Head down the block to an elegant cigar
room. The liquor list is comprised of single malt scotches, blended
scotches, wines, ports, brandies, and cognacs. Dimly lit, the interior
enjoys a library-like feel with bookshelves and red leather armchairs.
11:30pm -
2:00am - Off to a dance club frequented by a contingent
of Denver's most practiced night-lifers. Patrons dress to the nines and
party the night away.
2:00am -
3:00am - Close out the night at a lively bar, which has
great views of Coors Field and surrounding mountains from its
rooftop patio.
Day 2
8:00am -
9:00am – After you grab breakfast at the hotel, our
shuttle will transport you about 30 minutes West of the city to rafting
base camp.
10:00am -
4:00pm – After a brief safety course, board the bus to
the raft put-in spot. Choose your spot in the raft wisely. If it is
cold, let your buddy sit in front of you to take the brunt of the wave
onslaught. After stopping for food, continue on through Class III and IV
rapids.
4:00pm -
7:00pm – Once you get back to base camp, change into some dry clothes and grab a few beers and eat a hearty
dinner on the patio. Hang out at base camp as long as you wish, talking
about the day, reviewing pictures of the carnage or just discussing
different rivers of the World with your rafting guides
9:00pm -
11:00pm – At some point you will end up at your
bed and breakfast in
the woods, where you can settle in and play some cards, or explore a
little more of this mountain town
Day 3
10:00am –
11:00am – After breakfast, Meet the shuttle at base camp
and head back into Denver via the scenic route for your chosen methods
of departure after a weekend to remember.
rooftop patio.
