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Top Trip Picks: Best Colorado Whitewater Rafting

Colorado River Shosone Rapid Glenwood Springs

Vail locals and visitors find themselves surrounded by some of the best Colorado whitewater rafting. In this area, three rivers cut through scenic valleys and high mountain peaks, making Vail rafting the best Colorado whitewater rafting for those who want a variety of options that range from fun and family-friendly to exciting and intense. The… Read more »

Whitewater Rafting Colorado

whitewater rafting colorado through Browns Canyon

If you’re planning on whitewater rafting Colorado this summer, then make sure you add several Vail rafting trips to your itinerary. Mountains, rivers, wildlife, and adventure are the key elements that make these Colorado rivers worth seeking out, and on a rafting trip, you can experience it all while choosing a level that matches the… Read more »

Vail Whitewater Rafting for Beginners

Rafting Shoshone

Timberline Tours offers Vail whitewater rafting trips for beginners that range from relaxing float trips to those that are rippling with rapids. If you’ve never been rafting before, don’t worry: Beginners are welcome! We can help you choose the river section that’s best for a safe and fun introduction to the sport of whitewater rafting…. Read more »

Rafting with Kids

We often get asked: Can I go rafting with kids? In short, our answer is yes, with some trip exceptions and limitations depending on age and weight. Our Class II Upper Colorado River trip is appropriate for kids at a minimum age of 4 who weigh 30 pounds or more and who can fit in… 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 »