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Rafting Shoshone: Classic Colorado Whitewater

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Located close to Vail, Colorado, the Shoshone section of the Colorado River could very well be quintessential family friendly Colorado rafting trip. This Class III stretch of whitewater is so beloved that we give it endearing nicknames: Sho-Sho, or just Sho, for short. And since we offer Shoshone trip variations to either increase or decrease… Read more »

Top Colorado Wildlife Sightings

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Besides being good adventures in themselves, whitewater rafting and jeep tours are great ways to have some Colorado wildlife sightings on the way. Whether you’re paddling with Timberline Tours on a Vail whitewater rafting trip or out exploring with us on a nearby jeep trail, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to view wildlife in its… Read more »

Upper Colorado River and Rancho Del Rio Rafting

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If you’re going on an Upper Colorado River rafting trip with Timberline Tours, you’ll get the chance to experience Rancho Del Rio, Colorado. This bustling river community is perched on the banks of the Colorado River, near enough to Vail and its surrounding towns to be a Vail rafting destination. During the summer season, Rancho… Read more »

Best-of Vail Rafting Guide

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During the summer season, every day is an adventure for us here at Timberline Tours, and we hope you don’t wait for a special occasion to enjoy a Vail rafting trip. But if you do have a wedding, birthday, anniversary, or office getaway that you’d like to share with adventurous family members, co-workers, and friends,… Read more »

Rafting 101: How to Wear Life Jackets

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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 »