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Whitewater Rafting: Best Shoes to Wear

Upper Colorado River Rafting

Footwear for recreational rafting isn’t as specialized as footwear for many other sports, but it’s still important to have appropriate shoes for the section of river you will be rafting. Here’s the simple question we get asked a lot: Q: What are the best shoes for whitewater rafting? And here’s our answer: A: Closed-toe athletic… Read more »

5 Rafting Terms You’ll Want to Know

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Like other adventure sports, whitewater rafting has its own set of terms to describe the good, the bad, and the ugly. These words are good to know when you go Vail rafting with Timberline Tours because our expert guides will likely use them when something either really cool—or slightly scary—is about to happen. Plus, you’ll… Read more »

Jeeping Near Denver

Jeeping Near Denver

If you’re looking to do some adventurous Colorado jeeping near Denver, then turn your sights west to Vail Pass and Vail. The Vail area is known for its scenic mountain vistas, wildlife, and wildflowers bursting with summer color. Jeeping in the Vail area also provides many opportunities for moose viewing and for exploring historic sites…. Read more »

What to Wear on a Jeep Tour

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With aspens turning from green to gold, the fall season is the best time for a Vail jeep tour. However, our early season jeep trips are also exciting because they’re often the first chance to get up high in the mountains after winter snows melt. The fall and spring seasons can sometimes have unpredictable weather,… 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 »