Overnight Rafting Adventure on the Upper Colorado
Many have rafted, but few have spent a night riverside with their families under the stars with good food, good tunes and new friends.
Date and time
Location
Rancho Del Rio
4199 Trough Road Bond, CO 80423Refund Policy
About this event
- 2 days 9 hours
About Gravity Haus Experiences
These best-in-class experiences answer the call of the wild, pouring you into carefully cultivated mountain adventures to fully unplug and embrace your natural explorer.
Make a plan this summer to embrace your inner adventurer, disconnect from the grind of daily life, and develop relationships with your fellow Gravity Haus members as you create memories outside, together.
About This Trip
This is our all-time favorite way to spend time with our friends and family. This fully-guided and all-inclusive overnight rafting and camping adventure takes place on the beautiful and pristine Upper Colorado River in between Pumphouse and State Bridge. Trip includes 3 days of rafting and exploring and two nights of beautiful river-side camping. All meals will be provided and cooked by your professional river guides.
This section of the Colorado River offers scenic views including meadows, valleys, rolling ranch lands and steep canyon walls and wildlife including bald eagles, deer, beaver, and bighorn sheep - always something to see.
Upper Colorado River rafting provides mild Class I-II rapids and occasional Class III rapids at higher water flow. Feel free to bring the entire family on this journey, as there is sure to be something for everyone.
About the Section of the Upper Colorado We'll Raft
This section of the Colorado River offers scenic views including meadows, valleys, rolling ranch lands, steep canyon walls, and lots of wildlife. Upper Colorado River Rafting provides mild Class I-II rapids and occasional Class III rapids at higher water flow. The Colorado River is our favorite family friendly rafting trip.
Beginning as snowmelt high in Rocky Mountain National Park, the Colorado Rockies give birth to the legendary Colorado River. Downstream of the national park, the river character begins to intensify through the famed and Class 5 “Gore Canyon,” and then below, the river gentles. This is where our Colorado River Rafting experiences begin, with a mild introduction to white water rafting for families with kids and grandparents, and anyone looking for a true Colorado vacation.
Itinerary
2 Weeks Prior
- Virtual pre-trip orientation meeting, where you’ll "meet" your host and fellow adventurers, and review all details in preparation for your trip.
June 2`1
- Meet at the Rancho del Rio boathouse
- Gear up & meet your guides
- Shuttle ride to Pumphouse on the Upper Colorado River
- River time with inflatable kayaks, hikes, rapids, warm springs, & rock jumps
- Tasty river bank lunch served by your guides
- More river time
- Arrive at your pre-set camp
- Free time
- Riverside dinner prepared by your guides
- Camp under the stars by the Wild and Scenic Colorado River
June 22
- Rise & shine to a hot, gourmet breakfast
- Break camp
- River time with inflatable kayaks
- Tasty river bank lunch served by your guide
- More river time
- Arrive at Rancho and set camp
- Free time with time spent at the endearing Rancho Del Rio
- Riverside dinner prepared by your guides
- Camp under the stars by the Wild and Scenic Colorado River
June 23
- Rise & shine to a hot, gourmet breakfast
- Break Camp
- River time
- Tasty river bank lunch served by your guides
- River time & rapids
- Take out at State Bridge
- Shuttle back to the Rancho Boathouse
Packing List
On River
- Base layers / swim wear (NO COTTON) - best to leave the cotton clothing at home. Quick drying materials like merino wool, polyester, etc will be more comfortable if/when you get wet.
- Super soakers!
- Dry / Splash gear (provided by CAG/CRC)
- River shoes / booties
- PFD (provided by CAG/CRC)
- River Knife
- Helmet (provided by CAG/CRC)
- Gloves / Pogies
- Day drybag (for extra / dry layers, snacks, etc) (available by request from CAG/CRC)
- Pelican case for camera, etc
- Water bottle
- Sunglasses with Chums Straps
- Sunscreen
Off River
- Tips - your guides are working hard for you!
- Sleeping Bag (available by request from CAG/CRC)
- Sleeping Pad (provided by CAG/CRC)
- Large Drybags (provided by CAG/CRC)
- Camp Chairs (provided by CAG/CRC)
- Pillow
- Headlamp / flashlight
- Camp clothes ( cotton discouraged)
- Thermal wear / Jackets / Fleece
- Rain gear
- Hiking shoes & sandals
- Hat(s) (Fleece, sun)
- Toiletries kit (tooth brush, toothpaste, deodorant, sunscreen, lotion, tweezers, nail clippers, etc.)
- Personal first aid (ibuprofen, bandaids, anti-diuretics, etc)
- Camp Games
- Books
Frequently asked questions
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All items listed above, including Gravity Haus host, CAG professional rafting guides, gear and all safety and rafting equipment, transportation from designated meeting place to the put-in, a safe, fun, and educational experience, camp based lodging (tents), seven tasty meals.
Guide gratuity, transportation to the rafting company on arrival day, any meals or activities not listed above, sleeping bag (available by request from CAG), pillow, insurance (trip or rescue), relaxation activities - byo book, fishing pole (and license), games, etc.!
We will have all the group gear including kitchen, bathroom (yes we pack out what we pack in), dry bag for overnight items, tents, sleeping pads, camp chairs, food, water.
The Upper Colorado River, outside of Kremmling. In three days, we’ll cover approximately 12 miles of this beautiful stretch of water with breathtaking scenery, abundant wildlife, and plentiful good times. The river is generally calm, but there are a handful of rapids in the Class II-III range.
The weather can change drastically in Colorado and we do sometimes experience quick afternoon storms along the river corridor. Come prepared but we anticipate a beautiful weekend!
Lunch and dinner are provided on Friday and Saturday, and breakfast and lunch on Sunday. Feel free to bring your own snacks. We'll have coolers. No alcohol consumption on the river, but enjoy when we're at camp!
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% per person.
All our guides go through extensive training, basic first aid, CPR, and all river guides are certified by the state of Colorado. Rafting is an adventure sport and involves a degree of risk on the part of the participant.