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Blue River Whitewater Rafting

Shuttle Included • Instant Book • Locally Owned

Duration: 2.5 hours

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Features

Shuttle Included
Instant Book
Locally Owned
Beginner Friendly
Small Group Sizes
Kid Friendly
$96 Adult
(Price/Person - Select # in Your Group)
$91 Child
(Price/Person - Select # in Your Group, Must be 12 YOA or Younger)
$0 Waiting List

Description

Blue River Whitewater Rafting in Colorado


Blue River rafting is flow-dependent. Green calendar dates indicate availability.

The Blue River is the best rafting experience in Summit County. The Blue River runs through a beautiful rugged landscape of Colorado ranch lands tucked up next to the mountains of the Gore Range. This gorgeous class III river is located North of Silverthorne, just 20 minutes from Breckenridge, 30 minutes from Vail, and only 1 hour from Denver. We provide PFDs and splash wear. The season for rafting the Blue River is May through July, but river flow is dependent on water released from Dillon Reservoir. Check the availability calendar to see if this package is currently running.

The Blue River half-day trip is a great blast of excitement for people on a tight schedule or for those who want a quick taste of Colorado fun! This short trip has you on the water for 5 miles and departs twice daily.

Duration 

About 2.5 hours in total. We offer two launch time - 9:30 AM and 1:15 PM.

Location / Where to Meet

Colorado Rafting Company Boathouse
204 Ryan Gulch Road
Silverthorne, CO 80498

Ages

Ages 7+

What's Included

  • Professional rafting guides
  • All safety & rafting equipment
  • Wetsuits, splash jackets, and booties as needed
  • Transportation from the designated meeting place to and from the river

Not Included

  • Lodging
  • Clothing 
  • Insurance (Trip or Rescue)
  • Guide gratuity

What to Bring / Wear

Avoid cotton clothing, as it tends to get wet and stay wet – not to mention taking valuable warmth from your body’s surface. For rafting, bathing suits and shorts are recommended with comfortable, secure footwear. We recommend materials such as wool, polypro, fleece, micro fleece, polyester, waterproof jackets, and any other outdoor material that dries fast. 
  1. Bathing suit & shorts / synthetic clothing.
  2. Shoes or river sandals that stay securely on your feet
  3. Towels & dry clothes to leave in your car or at the office
  4. Sunscreen & sunglasses with a retaining strap
  5. Water - stay hydrated!

ADVENTURE PROVIDED BY Colorado Adventure Guides

FAQs

What is the season for rafting the Blue River?

The season for rafting the Blue River is typically May through July. The flow is determined by the Dillon Reservoir. On the booking page, green calendar dates indicate availability. Our calendar will be up to date and we will offer trips as long as possible, so if there's no availability, it means we're out of season for the Blue River.

Do I need any prior training to participate in this trip?

No prior training or experience is necessary to sign up for this trip. Those with previous experience are welcome too.

Shoule we tip our guide?

Your guide/instructors work hard before, during, and after your course to provide you with a great experience, and while not expected, gratuities are always highly appreciated. If you had a safe, educational, and fun experience, gratuities typically range from 15-20%.

Do you recommend wearing wetsuits?

We do recommend wetsuits and/or splash jackets for this early season river. The water is cold so don’t be afraid to bring your long underwear and fleece jackets for this classic Colorado rafting trip.

Are there changing rooms at your basecamp?

Our basecamps offer changing rooms so you can be comfortable after your Colorado raft adventure.

Cancellation Policy

Refunds will be honored for cancellations of more than 48 HOURS PRIOR notice to guided adventure start time. An administrative fee of 10% will be assessed for all cancellations. Groups of 10 or more the cancellation policy will be extended to 14 DAYS

All activities are Rain or Shine. In case of operator cancellation due to adverse or unsafe conditions prior to start time, first the operator will attempt to reschedule. If rescheduling is not possible, the client will receive a full refund. Operator, including guides in the field, reserve the right to shorten or reroute activity in the case of unmanageable hazards or inability of guest to complete the objective.

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Availability

December 2024

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Location

Address

204 Ryan Gulch Rd.

Silverthorne, CO, 80498

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