8-year-old Charlie and 13-year-old Benji did some Lower Animas kayaking and will show us how to paddle into a wave in an inflatable kayak and surf right here in Colorado! To surf your kayak in a wave you will: 1) Position yourself in an eddy next to the feature. If there are no eddies, you […]

In the first video installment of our “HOW TO” series, 8-year-old Charlie will demonstrate how to get back into an inflatable kayak after you’ve fallen out. 1) Orient yourself in the river in relation to your boat and paddle. 2) Swim aggressively towards the kayak. 3) Place paddle length wise in boat. 4) Position yourself […]

Having been a raft guide in Colorado for the past four years, I can honestly say it is one of the best seasonal jobs you can have as an outdoor enthusiast. If you have a passion for the outdoors and can handle the physical demands of rafting, it can be one of the most gratifying […]

Planning a white water rafting trip, either for a few friends or a huge family reunion, can be quite the undertaking. Here are some questions to ask yourself as you start to layout plans for your adventure! When are you looking to go on your trip? Rafting seasons are different everywhere you go!   Where […]

How To Easily Organize a Camping Trip! As you know Mild to Wild offers deluxe camping on our 2 to 4 day river trips, where our guides cater to you!  Whether you’re looking for a mild family friendly trip (San Miguel river rafting or Moab’s Colorado river) or an adults only high adventure trip (Upper […]

How to Build a Candy Campfire Campfire safety is something all kids should learn before heading out into the great outdoors. Our Colorado River multi-day trips are one of our most popular family camping and whitewater rafting trips and we always like to have a campfire! (How else can you eat those delicious ‘smores??) Ingredients: […]