rafting

State Bridge, Colorado: Rafting and Adventure on the Upper Colorado River

Upper Colorado River Rafting

When you go rafting with Timberline Tours on the Upper Colorado River, you’ll pass through the community of State Bridge, Colorado, a place that has an adventurous past and lives on as a marker for those who love the river lifestyle. Perched on the banks of the Colorado River, State Bridge has a small convenience… Read more »

Granite, Colorado: Timberline’s Arkansas River Rafting Hub

granite colorado

Granite, Colorado, is the Timberline Tours adventure hub for Vail rafting on the Arkansas River, or The Ark, which includes some of the most exciting sections of whitewater in the state—and beyond. Since Granite is located about an hour and a half away from Vail, visitors to the Timberline Tours Granite boathouse can expect an… Read more »

Rafting and Vail River and Creek Health

Brush Creek in Fulford Colorado

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 »

Discover Glenwood Springs Rafting

Rafting Shoshone

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 section… Read more »

Water Rescue: How to Help a Swimmer Back into the Raft

Shoshone Rapid Vail Colorado

Whitewater rafting is one of the most exciting ways to experience the beauty of Colorado, and we want all of our guests to have a safe and enjoyable time. Before each Vail whitewater rafting trip, our guides meet with guests for a safety talk. Topics covered include rafting safety, in general, and specifics including paddling… Read more »