Animas River Origins Learn about the Animas River is a staple of Durango, and its name ‘Río de Las Ánimas’ translates to ‘the River of Souls.’ This name was coined by Spanish colonizer Juan María Antonio Rivera during his 1765 expedition of Southwest Colorado. The Animas Canyon originated from a glacier, which, at the time, […]

Gates of Lodore Quick Facts! Learn more about one of the most scenic trips we have to offer, Gates of Lodore! The Gates of Lodore is undeniably one of the most special river trips on the continent. Throughout its 43-mile journey from Colorado to Utah, this section of the Green River unravels a rare wilderness […]

How To Dress For Desert Rafting Trips “What should I wear on my rafting trip?” It’s one of our most frequently asked questions for our single and multi-day rafting trips. In this video, we explain how you should dress for rafting trips on mountain rivers. The water in mountain rivers is typically fed by snowmelt […]

How to dress for desert rafting trips? It’s a question we hear all the time from our guests new to desert rafting. In this video, we explain what essential items you should plan on bringing for any desert rafting trip (plus a few extra guide-recommended pieces). Whether you’re on a multi-day or single day rafting […]