Colorado River Outfitters Association

07/28/2022

Rivers are still flowing and rafting adventures are still available across the state!

Recent rainfall is contributing to the health of Colorado's rivers and the state's rafting economy.

06/24/2022

Have you made your rafting reservations yet this summer? Rivers and trips are running strong across the state!

June rains have showered Southwest Colorado in the last week, surpassing monthly precipitation normals and improving fire and rafting conditions. Forecasts predict the moisture will continue, signalin...

06/06/2022

Who's ready to raft this summer?

Peak flows are for thrill seekers, but families prefer the moderate flows that follow.

07/30/2021

Have you ever done a multi-day rafting trip? In this article, author Josh Berman and his daughter recreate a trip he took 24 years ago.

Colorado father and daughter take on dangers of Cataract Canyon in multiday rafting trip, awed by its remoteness, charmed by rhythm of days on the water.

07/22/2021

Sometimes a rafting trip can be more than just a rafting trip. Check out this incredible wellness getaway from Mild to Wild Rafting & Jeep Trail Tours!

Desolation Canyon Wellness Retreat
Link: https://mild2wildrafting.com/events.html -specialty-multi-day-trips

Do you have a love for venturing into beautiful outdoor spaces to immerse yourself in the tranquility of nature?

Mild to Wild is offering its first ever Wellness Retreat this year in the form of a 5-Day Rafting Trip through Desolation Canyon. In addition to the common perks of a Desolation trip, you'll get to participate in wellness activities like beachside meditation, yoga, Tai Chi, and much more!

Head to the link above to learn more and book your trip today!

07/16/2021

Wow that water looks amazing! Don't you wish you were on the river right about now?

07/08/2021

This summer's steady rains are making for a great family rafting season this summer! Demand is up, but there is plenty of room on the river!

The Cache La Poudre River is flowing at a steady pace as Fourth of July weekend comes to an end. After a poor year last year, because of the pandemic, and with the always present potential for droughts, rafting companies are hoping it stays like that as long as possible.

07/01/2021

Check out this great shot from our member, Rocky Mountain Adventures! Rivers are still running and open for fun this summer!

Photo of the day!

Guide: Kincaid
River Level: 2.8 feet
Rapid: Rocky Falls
Photo: Conrad Meyer Photography

06/21/2021

This summer, Colorado's rivers will be perfect for family adventures! Have you booked your trip yet?

The Colorado River Outfitters Association is expecting a return to the normal rafting season this summer.

06/09/2021

Warm weather in Denver sounds like a perfect reason to head to the rivers! Our outfitters are open, and the water is perfect for families and adventure seekers alike!

Denver will pop into the 90s for the fifth straight day and for the fifth time in 2021 on Wednesday. It’s more of the same weather pattern that has hung around the Front Range lately.

06/20/2018

The San Juan National Forest will re-open to the public by rescinding the Stage 3 closure order that has been in place since June 12.

05/30/2018

The Cache la Poudre River is the state's only waterway that's protected under the Wild & Scenic Rivers Act, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.