Ready to elevate your team-building game? A corporate rafting retreat through the Gates of Lodore offers the perfect blend of adventure and camaraderie. Experience the thrill of navigating challenging rapids, witness breathtaking scenery, and immerse yourself in the great outdoors. Take a break from the traditional office and immerse your team in the beauty of […]

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, […]

The Yampa River Canyon is one of the rarest wildernesses left to explore in the United States. It is the only tributary left in the Colorado River Basin to flow freely without a dam. This means the Yampa has been left to its natural devices since its formation over 30 million years ago. Throughout the […]

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 […]

Located in beautiful Dinosaur National Monument, The Yampa River is the last free flowing tributary in the Colorado River System. The Yampa River Canyon is one of the rarest wildernesses left to explore in the United States. It is the only tributary left in the Colorado River Basin to flow freely without a dam. This […]

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 […]