Raft + Via Ferrata Adventure

Wherever your Colorado adventure leads, you’ll be immersed in the splendor of the state’s great outdoors. Our Buena Vista outpost is fully immersed in the Rocky Mountains, and from here, paddle the best of the Arkansas River, keeping your eyes peeled for wildlife. Our Granite Via Ferrata course takes you high above the Arkansas River Valley offering vistas of the majestic Collegiate Peaks Mountain Range. Alternatively, just 30 minutes from Denver, Idaho Springs boasts an adventure getaway from the city. Raft down Clear Creek, passing through the historic mining valley and the charming town of Idaho Springs, flanked by the towering Colorado Rockies. Our Mount Blue Sky Via Ferrata course at this location ascends into the cliffside for unparalleled panoramas of the town and Clear Creek below.

Offering a range of options from family-friendly rafting to advanced whitewater excursions, both the Arkansas River and Clear Creek stand out as premier rafting destinations in the state. Thrill-seekers can opt for packages featuring rafting on challenging class IV or V rapids, while families can delight in milder rafting experiences on class III rapids. Via Ferrata adventures at both outposts provide another exhilarating experience for those 12 and up. Via Ferrata courses do not require previous climbing experience yet offer an exciting and accessible adventure for everyone with a moderate level of physical fitness.

A rafting and Via Ferrata package not only ensures that your group experiences a full day of outdoor fun but also optimizes your savings. We are committed to adventure opportunities that get everyone outside in Colorado’s great outdoors, with our multi-adventure packages intended to be a more cost-effective way to experience multiple trips. These packages provide the convenience of enjoying two adventures at a single location, along with experienced guides to ensure a seamless and fun day!

Choose a rafting and Via Ferrata package at our Buena Vista outpost for an authentic immersion into the heart of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains. Experience the thrill of rafting down the legendary Arkansas River, navigating through the stunning Browns Canyon National Monument, or one of the steepest sections of whitewater in the state. Your journey on our Granite Via Ferrata takes you up into the mountainside, offering unparalleled views of the Arkansas River Valley. Meanwhile, for those seeking a convenient day trip from Denver, our rafting and Via Ferrata adventure packages at our Idaho Springs outpost promise equally memorable experiences. Delight in a rafting excursion along Clear Creek, with picturesque vistas of historic Idaho Springs, before taking flight on our Mount Blue Sky Via Ferrata, climbing into the foothills of the Rocky Mountains.

Calling all thrill-seekers, this package is fit perfectly for you. You’ll kick off your day on the exposed cliffside above the Arkansas River Valley. Free fall on a 75-foot jump, ascend granite crags, rappel down a rock face, and even zipline during the Via Ferrata excursion.

You’ll take a much needed lunch break before you throw on a wetsuit and take on the Numbers section of the Arkansas River. The intermediate to advanced Class III and IV rapids will have you cruising through the whitewater and navigating your way through continuous stretches and ledge drops.

Your Via Ferrata + Rafting package is a full-day of physical activity and adventure. We strongly recommend guests bring a water bottle that can be clipped in to their harness for the Via Ferrata. Closed-toe shoes are required for the Via Ferrata. We also recommend guests wear long active pants or capris. For rafting, guests must wear secure shoes (no flip flops or crocs), such as Tevas, Chacos, Keens or tennis shoes you don’t mind getting wet. Guests should also wear quick-dry clothing or a swimsuit for under their wetsuit. Please bring a change of clothes for the Via Ferrata tour.