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Aspen Snowmass, Colorado Rafting Vacations
Plan your rafting vacation in Aspen Snowmass and Roaring Fork Valley, Colorado. Scenic river trips are available in the Rocky Mountains. Families enjoy the Colorado River or Roaring Fork River near Carbondale. For adventurous whitewater, the upper Roaring Fork River in Aspen has Slaughterhouse on the Colorado River.
Aspen Whitewater Rafting is owned and operated by longtime local guides. Their professional staff has been guiding area rivers for over 25 years. They offer amazing whitewater rafting and inflatable kayak (ducky) adventures on both the Roaring Fork and Arkansas rivers. Aspen Whitewater provides an outstanding whitewater experience for individuals, families, and groups. They run a variety of river trips from mild class II / III trips, which are perfect for families, to class IV / V adventures for those looking for more excitement. They provide top-notch service, professional guides, new equipment, delicious riverside lunches, and all the gear needed for the river. Phone (866)-37-RIVER or (970) 920-3511, or visit www.aspenwhitewater.com
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(866) 37-RIVER
(970) 920-3511
520 East Durant Street (inside Hamilton Sports) Aspen CO 81611  
Find discounted rafting near Aspen! The best summer activity in the mountains is whitewater rafting! AVA Colorado Rafting offers world-class rafting trips close to Aspen for all ages and abilities and groups of all sizes. Drive and save $$ on more than 15 trips within an hour of Aspen. Their helpful and knowledgeable staff will help you find the perfect excursion, from mild floats to family-style whitewater to the biggest, advanced rapids! AVA provides top-of-the-line guest service and gear as well as free wetsuits and splash jackets and a delicious, hot fajita lunch. Also offering rock climbing, fly fishing, horseback riding, cabins and camping. Traveling through Colorado? We have trips on 8 rivers in multiple locations. Discounts offered every day on the website--click the red Trip Discounts button on their home page. (877) RAFTING / (800) 370-0581 or direct (970) 423-7031, or visit www.coloradorafting.net
One stop shopping for the Valley's most popular activities. Whitewater Rafting, Inflatable Kayaks, Downhill / Single - track Bicycle Tours, Backcountry Jeep / Scenic Tours, Hiking, Mountain Sunset Dinners, Flyfishing, Hot Air Ballooning, Horseback Riding and more. Professionally guided tours offered daily. The largest selection of raft and outdoor adventures catering to all levels. Outstanding guides (winners of the Stars of the Summer Season Guest Service Award 2007/2009- Aspen Chamber, TOSV) and fully catered meal options. Bundle activities and save $$. The Valley's original rafting company since 1973. Located at the base of the gondola in Aspen and on the Snowmass Village Mall. (970) 923-4544 or (800) 282-RAFT (7238), www.blazingadventures.com
(800) 282-RAFT (7238)
(970) 923-4544
555 Durant Street (In Gondola Plaza), Aspen 48 Upper Village Mall, Snowmass Village  
Snow Limousine offers rafting tours for private groups and scenic trips to the Maroon Bells, Crystal River Valley, Glenwood Springs and many other Colorado destinations. Enjoy a wine tour to Paonia and Grand Valley, find a secluded fishing spot, take a chuckwagon dinner ride, or a jeep tour. Families can take a trip to the Glenwood Caverns and combine it with a float trip down the Colorado River. The scenic tour options are endless. Let Snow Limousine customize the best day of your vacation. Bring your bicycles! Snow Limousine also offers charters to Denver, Grand Junction, Eagle, Vail and other destinations in Colorado. They offer charter and shuttle services to Aspen, Snowmass and other points in the Roaring Fork Valley, using suburbans and mini coaches. For special events, they have the finest limousines with all the amenities. Owned and operated by Curtis & Calvin Vagneur, 4th Generation in the Roaring Fork Valley. (970) 319-5701 - cell phone
(970) 544-6475
(877) 859-5466 - toll free
135 West Main Street P.O. 1471 Aspen CO 81611