Whitewater Rafting

The Eagle River: Exciting Early-Summer Colorado Rafting

Snowmelt Affects Vail Rafting

The Eagle River is the closest river to Vail, Colorado, and its Dowd Chute / Upper Eagle and Lower Eagle sections are usually prime for Vail rafting beginning in mid-May to late-May. Since the Eagle River is not dam fed or dam controlled, these early-summer snowmelt classics can only be rafted during a short window,… Read more »

Vail Rafting for Sports Teams and Groups

Timberline Tours offer Whitewater Rafting on the Shoshone section of the Colorado River near Vail Colorado - photography by Doug Mayhew | WhiteWater-Pix.com

Timberline Tours loves sharing Vail rafting with athletes, coaches, families, and friends. Whether you’re a local sports team or you’re coming to Vail for summer lacrosse or baseball tournaments, we look forward to cooling off on the river with you after the game. Timberline Tours is experienced with large group rafting for sports teams and… Read more »

Best Vail Rafting Trips for School Groups

At Timberline Tours, we believe that the river is the best classroom of all. So if you’re planning a day in the outdoors with a school group that’s large or small, we’re excited to share the adventure of rafting with your crew. Read on to find out more about how Vail rafting for school groups… Read more »

Vail Rafting Season: 2025 Trip Overview

Timberline Tours offer Whitewater Rafting on the Shoshone section of the Colorado River near Vail Colorado - photography by Doug Mayhew | WhiteWater-Pix.com

The Vail rafting season follows a seasonal dynamic, with factors including snowmelt, weather, and local river conditions all determining which stretches of river are prime for rafting. At Timberline Tours, we offer guided whitewater rafting trips on the Colorado River, the Eagle River, and the Arkansas River, but usually not all at the same time… Read more »

When Is the Colorado Rafting Season?

Rafting Shoshone Colorado

We stay excited about the Colorado rafting season all year long, but summer is the best time for whitewater rafting in Colorado. In general, the Colorado rafting season can begin as early as May and last through October. However, the best three months for Colorado rafting are June, July, and August. Read on to find… Read more »