Located in the heart of Colorado’s biggest wilderness, the Upper Animas river runs from Silverton, CO through the San Juan Mountains to Durango, CO. A remote, technical, and exhilarating river to raft or kayak the Upper Animas has three sections for adventure seekers of all levels. Rockwood Section: When the waters recede, fear not seekers […]

What to Pack for Multi-Day Whitewater Raft Trips: Warm sleeping bag (rentals available) For spring trips, it should be rated down to 20 degrees Sleeping pad or a cot (rentals available) Tent (rentals available) Hiking shoes Fishing pole & bait if desired (licenses are required and must be obtained on your own) Warm camp clothes […]

What to Wear on a River Trip Swimsuit/nylon shorts (avoid cotton because it stays the temperature of the water and keeps you cold) Shoes that can get wet or secure sandals with heel straps Wetsuits for spring trips (available for rent) Wetsuit boots all season (available for rent) Fleece jacket and fleece socks (not necessary […]

Start living your adventure by commenting and sharing! Discover the fun and beauty of our rivers and mountain peaks! Enjoy a half-day Colorado jeep tour in the morning through the scenic La Plata Canyon, then, an afternoon rafting trip down Durango’s Lower Animas River. Two great trips, one super fun-filled day, and at a great […]

Start living your adventure by commenting and sharing! While white water rafting, 8-year-old Charlie and 13-year-old Benji did some Lower Animas kayaking and will show us how to paddle into a wave in an inflatable kayak and surf right here in the middle of Colorado!