Vail river and creek health matters to everyone in our community—and especially to those who love Vail rafting. The health of our waterways is important to consider alongside opportunities for river recreation because it’s connected to the health of much more: our community’s water quality and supply, wildlife, plants, and beyond. Rafting safety is a… Read more »
Whitewater Rafting
Discover Glenwood Springs Rafting
Colorado River rafting is one of the most exciting things to do in the summertime with family and friends. And Shoshone, a favorite Class III section of the Colorado River, is in a prime location for adventure-seekers visiting Vail, Aspen, and Glenwood Springs, Colorado. With exciting, family friendly rapids and intermediate paddling intensity, the Shoshone… Read more »
How to Become a Colorado Whitewater Rafting Guide
If you’re a river lover, then getting a Colorado whitewater rafting guide job could be a dream come true. But how do you go about turning that river dream into a reality? The answer is different for each Colorado whitewater rafting outfitter, but some basic requirements are in place throughout the state. Colorado Raft Guide… Read more »
Intermediate Vail River Rafting: Rafting The Blues
At Timberline Tours, we have The Blues (intermediate, family friendly Vail river rafting trips), and we couldn’t be happier! What is a Class III intermediate river rafting trip like? These fun, splashy, stretches of Colorado whitewater offer adventurous paddling without the the concerns that come with the more challenging, adrenaline-inducing features of our Class IV… Read more »
Play and Stay: Timberline Rafting and Luxury Camping with Collective Vail
Summertime is the best time to explore Vail’s natural surroundings, and with Collective Vail, a retreat at 4 Eagle Ranch, you can play and stay in a place that’s closely connected to the great outdoors. Collective Vail offers luxury camping accommodations, so you can settle in and get into the glamping—glamorous camping—groove. Once you check… Read more »
