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There are just a few things you’ll need to know before you head to the forest. Here you’ll quickly find the answers to some common queries, allowing you to get on and have some fun!

Top FAQs

What do I wear?
  • You will be getting wet so you’ll definitely want to wear clothes that can get wet. Fast drying nylon-type clothing like workout clothing or swimwear works well. Cotton is generally not recommended except in the heat of the summer when a cotton t-shirt can help keep you cool when wet. For footwear, you’ll want to wear wet shoes or sandals with a heel strap that will stay on your feet. Flip-flops are not recommended as they fall off your feet very easily. All rafters must wear shoes. A hat and sunscreen are always a good idea, especially on the full-day trip. A baseball cap can usually fit under your helmet on the half-day trip.
  • All participants on either of our trips must be at least 7 years of age and weigh at least 50 lbs.
  • We recommend booking as far in advance as possible. We run at capacity for most of the summer and many trips will sell out well over a month in advance. July is the busiest month in Estes Park and we unfortunately have to turn many people away once our trips sell out. The US Forest Service strictly limits the amount of rafters we can take down the river per trip. Larger groups should consider booking more in advance to ensure we have space.
  • We raft rain or shine. The weather at the river is often very different from the weather in Estes Park. Both the Colorado and Cache la Poudre Rivers are lower in elevation than Estes Park, and in turn usually 10-15 degrees warmer. We always say if it’s sunny now, go now! The weather is very unpredictable in Colorado and the forecast generally isn’t that accurate more than a day or two out, if that. For the Cache la Poudre River half-day trip, check the weather for Fort Collins, CO. For the Colorado River full-day trip, check the weather for Kremmling, CO.

Before Booking

What are the age/weight requirements?
  • All participants on either of our trips must be at least 7 years of age and weigh at least 50 lbs.
  • We recommend booking as far in advance as possible. We run at capacity for most of the summer and many trips will sell out well over a month in advance. July is the busiest month in Estes Park and we unfortunately have to turn many people away once our trips sell out. The US Forest Service strictly limits the amount of rafters we can take down the river per trip. Larger groups should consider booking more in advance to ensure we have space.
  • Trips can be canceled with a full-refund up to 7 days before the date of your trip. If you need to cancel within 7 days of your trip, please let us know as soon as possible and if we are able to re-sell your spots, we will refund your money minus a five dollar processing charge per participant. Groups of 10 or more require a minimum of 14 days or more for a full refund. No refunds applied if we are unable to re-sell your spots. Absolutely no refunds if you just don’t show up for your trip. We turn away others to hold your spots and guides, drivers, and meals are prearranged prior to your trip. These costs cannot be recouped. Thank you for your understanding .
  • We raft rain or shine. The weather at the river is often very different from the weather in Estes Park. Both the Colorado and Cache la Poudre Rivers are lower in elevation than Estes Park, and in turn usually 10-15 degrees warmer. We always say if it’s sunny now, go now! The weather is very unpredictable in Colorado and the forecast generally isn’t that accurate more than a day or two out, if that. For the Cache la Poudre River half-day trip, check the weather for Fort Collins, CO. For the Colorado River full-day trip, check the weather for Kremmling, CO.

  • The Cache la Poudre River Half-Day trip is generally about an 80 minute drive from Estes Park in normal traffic conditions.

  • The Colorado River Full-Day Trip is generally about a 2.5 hour scenic drive through Rocky Mountain National Park over Trail Ridge Road. This is a drive most people do when visiting Estes Park, and you get to knock it out on your way to the river!

Groups

How far in advance should large groups book?

We recommend booking as far in advance as possible. We run at capacity for most of the summer, and many trips sell out well over a month in advance. Larger groups should consider booking more in advance to ensure we have space. The US Forest Service strictly limits the amount of rafters we can take down the river per trip.

Groups of 10 or more require a minimum of 14 days or more for a full refund. If you cancel within 14 days of your trip, we will refund your money only if we are able to re-sell your spots, minus a $5 per person processing charge. No refunds if we cannot re-sell your spots.

Pre-Trip Prep

What should I wear/bring?

You will be getting wet, so wear clothes that can get wet. Fast-drying nylon-type clothing (like workout wear or swimsuits) works well. Avoid cotton except in summer when a wet cotton t-shirt can help keep you cool. For footwear, wear water shoes or sandals with a heel strap (no flip-flops—they fall off easily). All rafters must wear shoes. A hat and sunscreen are recommended, especially on full-day trips. A baseball cap can usually fit under your helmet on half-day trips.

All trips meet at the Estes Park High School parking lot (1600 Manford Ave, Estes Park, CO 80517). Do not come to our office to meet the trip.

We provide wetsuit jackets (long sleeve, zip-up) for rental at our office. They’re generally too warm after mid-July but are still available. Quick-dry clothing is usually sufficient in warmer months. A rain jacket can help on cooler days.

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