vail rafting

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… Read more »

Vail Rafting Season: 2024 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 »

Whitewater Rafting Throw Rope Rescue Techniques

Rafting Dumptruck

If you’re going Vail rafting with Timberline Tours, then you’ll have the chance to choose the adventure level that best suits your group. Whether you’re looking to spend a relaxing afternoon on a float trip with family and friends or get out on a heart-pumping rafting trip through challenging rapids, Timberline Tours has plenty of… Read more »

River Gifts: How to Give the Gift of Vail Rafting

Upper Colorado River Rafting

Even though the summer months are the prime time for Vail rafting, it’s possible to give the gift of Colorado adventure all year long by booking trips in advance or by purchasing gift certificates online through the Timberline Tours website. Our for Vail rafting trips are perfect for birthday parties, anniversary celebrations, family reunions, bachelor… Read more »