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Rock and Row Adventure Package

Guided

Duration: 2 days

Features

Shuttle Included
Instant Book
Locally Owned
Small Group Sizes
Beginner Friendly
Kid Friendly
$219 Person
(Price/Person - Select # in Your Group)
$0 Larger Groups
(Price/Person, select # in group)

Description

Colorado Rafting & Rock Climbing Adventure Package

Rock climbing and river rafting. Two of Colorado’s most quintessential summer outdoor activities. Perfect for families or adventure seekers of the like, these activities are great for all. This 2-day package will include a 1/2 day rafting trip and a half-day rock climb adventure. All gear is included for both activities.

Day 1: Choose Your Rafting Trip
On Day One, choose your ideal rafting adventure based on water levels and your group’s ability. The Upper Colorado River offers a scenic and family-friendly experience with mild Class I-II rapids, winding through meadows, ranchlands, and steep canyon walls teeming with wildlife like bald eagles and bighorn sheep. Clear Creek has a rafting trip option for various ability and experience levels. Our Clear Creek beginner trips are perfect for first-time rafters or families looking for a great introduction to whitewater rafting. Our intermediate Clear Creek raft trip is a great choice for experienced paddlers or aggressive first-timers craving the thrill and challenge of whitewater. The Blue River provides a short but exciting rafting season (May–July), flowing through rugged Colorado ranchlands against the stunning backdrop of the Gore Range. No matter your experience level, there's a perfect stretch of river for your group!
Day 2: Summit County Rock Climbing 

The other day provides challenge and fun for beginners touching rock for the first time to advanced climbers seeking expert instruction. The mountains of Summit County have so much to offer! With White Cliffs, Zuma Rock, and Swan Mountain all nearby, we have something for everyone. Individuals, couples, families, and children, beginner to advanced, we have the trip for you. Let us take your rock climbing skills to the next level or simply try top-roping for the first time. Our mission is to provide a safe, educational, and fun day on the rocks. Our professionally-certified guides are experienced with the local climbing zones and can choose the best wall for a given group. We provide complimentary climbing gear, including helmets, harnesses and shoes.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Rafting

  1. Meet at the boathouse location (varies by trip)
  2. Gear up & meet your guide(s)
  3. Shuttle ride to the river
  4. River time with your guides
  5. Take out and shuttle back to the boathouse
Day 2 – Rock Climbing
  • Meet at the Silverthorne Adventure Center or trailhead as specified by your guide (8AM or 1PM)
  • Gear up & meet your guide(s)
  • Head out to the crag
  • Spend a half day in field instruction where we turn a crag into our playground and classroom

Duration

2 days

Location / Where to Meet

Silverthorne Adventure Center
*Meeting location may vary. Your instructor will contact you at least 48 hours prior to your activity start date to finalize details regarding meeting location and time.

Ages & Requirements

Minimum Age: 5 years old and 50lb. May vary on water flows.
No experience required!

What's Included

  • Professional rafting & rock climbing guides
  • All rafting equipment, climbing equipment, and safety equipment
  • Wetsuits, splash jackets, and booties as needed
  • Transportation from designated meeting place to the Trailhead or river put-in

Not Included

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

What to Bring / Wear

What to Wear Rafting: 
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!
What to Wear Rock Climbing:
  • Clothing: Wear quick-drying, synthetic materials like polyester, fleece, or wool. We recommend pants or long shorts for climbing. 
  • Footwear: If you have your own climbing shoes, bring them! If not, no worries - just wear a comfortable trail runner or hiking boot to get to the crag.
  • Sunscreen & sunglasses
  • Water - stay hydrated!
  • Extra Layers: A waterproof rain jacket is good to have in case of changing weather.

ADVENTURE PROVIDED BY Colorado Adventure Guides

FAQs

What are the rafting options on Day 1?

Day one we will spend rafting the either Upper Colorado River, Clear Creek, or the Blue River, depending on water levels and your group's ages and ability levels.

  • The Upper Colorado is our all-time favorite way to spend time with our friends and family. This fully guided rafting adventure takes place on the beautiful and pristine Upper Colorado River. This section of the Colorado River offers scenic views including meadows, valleys, rolling ranch lands and steep canyon walls. This varied landscape is home to all kinds of wildlife, including bald eagles, deer, beaver, and big horn sheep, there is always something to marvel at. Upper Colorado River Rafting provides mild Class I-II rapids and occasional Class III rapids at higher water flow. 
  • Clear Creek is one of the best whitewater rafting rivers in Colorado, and for a great reason. Conveniently located about 30 minutes west of Denver, Clear Creek has a rafting trip option for various ability and experience levels. Our beginner trips are perfect for first-time rafters or families looking for a great introduction to whitewater rafting. Our intermediate raft trip near Denver is a great choice for experienced paddlers or aggressive first-timers craving the thrill and challenge of whitewater.
  • 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. The season for rafting the Blue River is May through July, but river flow is dependent on water released from Dillon Reservoir.

Where do we go rock climbing?

Colorado Adventure Guides is permitted to operate in a variety of terrain from Summit County to several adjacent counties, which allows us to access a variety of zones for trips. We are lucky to have so much terrain nearby. No matter where you are staying, one of our destinations, White Cliffs, Zuma Rock, or Swan Mountain, is nearby. Typically we confirm our rock climbing destinations about two weeks before the actual climb to make sure we have the most appropriate terrain for the course.

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

No experience necessary. We have rafting trips and climbs for kids as young as 5, families, and advanced climbers – all experience levels.

Should 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%.

When do whitewater trips start running in Colorado?

This depends on what you’re interested in. If big, exciting water is what your group is looking for, then high-water season is the best time. Mid-June to early July is traditionally the high-water season. When rivers run at their peak, it can make for a big ride. Keep in mind some sections may close due to high water conditions. Anyone can enjoy the normal runs in May then late July through September. Water levels and weather are very unpredictable, so book a date that best suits the group and be prepared for the unexpected. There really is no bad time to go white water rafting in Colorado.

Is rafting dangerous?

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. Although we take precautions to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable trip, we cannot be responsible for lost or damaged articles and/or personal injury. It is important for the group to choose a trip within their entire group’s limits. Colorado Rafting Company/Colorado Adventure Guides is committed to the safety of our guests. Due to the inherently dangerous nature of some outdoor recreation activities in the backcountry, all participants are required to acknowledge these risks by reading and signing a liability waiver prior to trip departure. All participants under the age of 18 must have a liability/health history waiver signed by a parent or legal guardian. In addition to this form, the health history questionnaire must be filled out for each participant. All information submitted is completely confidential; it is for the guide’s use and would only be shared in the event of an emergency with medical and/or rescue personnel directly caring for the guest. It is Colorado Adventure Guides’ policy that all Emergency Contacts be a person over the age of 18 and not participating in the same guided trip or course.

Is there a minimum number of guests?

We require a minimum of two guests for adventure packages.

Cancellation Policy

Refunds for Guided Trips - Refunds will be honored for cancellations of more than 48 HOURS PRIOR notice to guided adventure start date. An administrative fee of 10% will be assessed for all cancellations.
Refunds for Courses - An administrative fee of 10% will be assessed for all cancellations. Refunds will be honored for cancellations more than 14 DAYS PRIOR to a course or a camp start time. If you need to cancel within the two week period, and we are able to fill your spot, we will refund your payment less a 10% fee. If we cannot fill your spot, you will be charged the full amount. Notice of cancellation more than 14 days in advance will receive a full refund less a 10% administrative fee.
Rescheduling Policy
An administrative fee of 10% will be assessed for all rescheduling. Rescheduling will be honored 48 HOURS PRIOR to guided adventures and 14 DAYS PRIOR to any course or camp start date. If you need to reschedule within the two week period, and we are able to fill your spot, we will reschedule your booking with a 10% fee. If we cannot fill your spot, we will be unable to reschedule our booking.
No-shows will be charged the full price.
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Location

Address

204 Ryan Gulch Rd.

Silverthorne, CO, 80498

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