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Overview

This trip is for experienced paddlers and adrenaline seekers over 16!On this two day Arkansas River overnight rafting trip you will raft through the infamous Pine Creek class V, Numbers class IV and Browns Canyon class III sections.

Day one is action packed starting up at the Granite Gorge and making your way through Pine Creek and the Numbers. This section is narrow with steep drops and pour overs. Pine Creek rapid itself is a continuous 1.5 miles long rapid dropping 200 feet per mile.

You will camp towards the top of Browns Canyon in the National Monument wilderness area. After getting to camp you will have time to celebrate, explore, hike, fish or just relax as our guides prepare a feast for your group.

After a good nights sleep, under the stars or in a tent, you will continue your rafting adventure through Browns Canyon National Monument. There are still many fun class III+ rapids to come during the final leg of your voyage!

Day 1

  • Meet at our Buena Vista Outpost at 9:30 am
  • Gear Up And Meet Your Guides
  • Hit The Rapids
  • Stop and enjoy a riverside lunch prepared by your guides
  • Hit The Numbers and Narrows
  • Camp in Browns Canyon National Monument
  • Free Time: Hike, Explore, Fish, Play Games, Or Just Relax
  • Enjoy A Delicious Dinner Prepared By Your Guides
  • Catch Some ZZZs Under The Stars Or In Your Tent (Provided)

Day 2

  • Wake Up To A Delicious Breakfast Prepared By Your Guides
  • Take A Little More Time To Enjoy Camp
  • Pack Up And Launch
  • Stop For Another Great Riverside Lunch
  • Hit The Rapids One More Time
  • Arrive Back At Our Outpost Around 3 PM

Highlights

  • Approximately 36 River Miles
  • Raft Pine Creek, Numbers, Narrows and Browns Canyon
  • Thrilling Advanced Class V Whitewater
  • Camp in Browns Canyon National Monument
  • Premium Surf And Turf & Vegetarian Meal Packages Available
  • Camping Equipment Provided: Dry Bag, Tent, Chairs, Coolers, Tables

Quick Info

  • Price $559 per person
  • Duration 2 Days
  • Class III - V
  • Minimum Age 16 Yrs*
  • Trip Times 10 am
  • Departure Location Buena Vista Outpost
  • Trip Season May - Mid August
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Trip Includes

  • Private Raft
  • Waves and Rapids Feel Bigger
  • Super Maneuverable
  • Wetsuit Package (wetsuit, splash top, booties)

Restrictions

  • Minimum age: 7 - 14 Years Old

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