If you’re going Vail rafting with Timberline Tours, getting outfitted with essential rafting safety gear is part of the process. Before going out on the river, our expert guides will make sure that you have the gear you need, including a personal floatation device that meets rafting safety standards. A safety talk that covers rafting… Read more »
Education
Water Rescue: How to Help a Swimmer Back into the Raft
Whitewater rafting is one of the most exciting ways to experience the beauty of Colorado, and we want all of our guests to have a safe and enjoyable time. Before each Vail whitewater rafting trip, our guides meet with guests for a safety talk. Topics covered include rafting safety, in general, and specifics including paddling… Read more »
Common Paddling Commands
If you’re coming Vail rafting with Timberline Tours, our expert guides will give you important paddling tips and essential rafting safety advice before you go out on the river. But it’s always good to have a bit more advance know-how. While each raft guide has his or her own style for guiding paddlers, you can… Read more »
Colorado History and Camp Hale Jeep Tours
On a Vail jeep tour with Timberline Tours, Colorado history is definitely a part of the adventure. So if you’re someone who wants to know about how Vail got its beginnings or what ghost towns are in the area, then come discover this adventurous history on a jeep tour. Want to know where Colorado’s 10th… Read more »
Whitewater Rafting Hazards and Safety
It’s important to know about common whitewater rafting hazards so that you can take precautions to avoid them whether you’re on a commercially guided Vail rafting trip or whether you’re rafting recreationally with friends. At Timberline Tours, the safety of our guests is top propriety, and our rafting guides have the experience, training, and local… Read more »
