Ready to elevate your team-building game? A corporate rafting retreat through the Gates of Lodore offers the perfect blend of adventure and camaraderie. Experience the thrill of navigating challenging rapids, witness breathtaking scenery, and immerse yourself in the great outdoors. Take a break from the traditional office and immerse your team in the beauty of […]

The Upper Animas is considered one of the most dangerous commercially run rivers in the United States. It is renowned for its consistent whitewater and breathtaking scenery. The section featured in this video is called the Needleton section. This stunning stretch traverses Colorado’s largest wilderness area, the Weminuche Wilderness. The rapid highlights of this section […]

Animas River Origins Learn about the Animas River is a staple of Durango, and its name ‘Río de Las Ánimas’ translates to ‘the River of Souls.’ This name was coined by Spanish colonizer Juan María Antonio Rivera during his 1765 expedition of Southwest Colorado. The Animas Canyon originated from a glacier, which, at the time, […]

Gates of Lodore Quick Facts! Learn more about one of the most scenic trips we have to offer, Gates of Lodore! The Gates of Lodore is undeniably one of the most special river trips on the continent. Throughout its 43-mile journey from Colorado to Utah, this section of the Green River unravels a rare wilderness […]

How to dress for desert rafting trips? It’s a question we hear all the time from our guests new to desert rafting. In this video, we explain what essential items you should plan on bringing for any desert rafting trip (plus a few extra guide-recommended pieces). Whether you’re on a multi-day or single day rafting […]