TESTIMONIALS

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT AVA RAFTING & ZIPLINE

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Bill A.2023-07-04

Decided in this spot for some fun on a summer vacation in Brekenridge.

The drive from Breck was about 90 min. For meal plans after plan for about 30 in... Read More »

Becky D.2023-07-08

Rafting on Browns Canyon (class II/III rapids) was a highlight of our vacation in Colorado. We took a 9 yr old kiddo and the level of difficulty and length... Read More »

Catch A W.2023-07-27

Great experience with enthusiastic employees. Zip line was in the trees and not off the highway. We felt very safe! Our guides Paris and Ernie where... Read More »

Abraham Moralez2023-08-12

I can go on and on about how GREAT this experience was.. I was supposed to go on a different rafting and zip lining experience somewhere else in Colorado but was unable to make it.. I was near by for vacation and I knew I had to go back to do it. I searched for “Denver Rafting” and found AVA with very good reviews and had to look into it! I originally wanted to do the “Gauntlet” as my first rafting experience but instead changed my mind and got the “mountain zip lining and 1/2 day numbers” experience. From the moment I arrived to the moment I left I had smiles, content in my heart and pictures to last a LIFETIME! Jess and Robert were such amazing guides for the zip lining trip and helped everyone especially me since it was my first time to get us in the mindset that no matter what we were safe! Even had the opportunity to race Robert on the fastest line and well experience always wins…throughout the whole experience they were very informative and just very fun to be around!! By far the Rafting was the best part.. Chris was just so helped for everyone on the raft the whole time, no matter if we had people fall out of the raft or even had to rescue a “swimmer” he was ALWAYS Calm, Cool and Collected! After having this experience, I will definitely tell everyone I know that they NEED to have this as well. With all the help throughout the whole process there will be no way that don’t have a GREAT time.

Karlapt702023-07-25

My family had a great trip with AVA! We did mountainside zip lining course near Granite, CO. Our guides Tripp and Jess were amazing! Safety first, but fun was a close second. The lines are through the trees with beautiful views of the Arkansas River and Collegiate Peaks. 6 lines took us over 2 hours to complete. There is a bit of a climb to the first line, but after that it’s easy going!

Jason Scott2022-07-27

We had an absolute blast as always! Shawn and the other AVA guides were amazing. We rode with Shawn and he made the whole trip memorable for our family! He was very knowledgeable and had a ton of facts about the river and all the wildlife in the area. The Browns Canyon is a perfect family trip with enough adventure for all ages. We'll definitely be back!
Thanks for everything Shawn and AVA!!!

Testimonials

We loved our time ziplining with AVA and would definitely do it again. Highly recommended!

Trip Date: June 28, 2023 | Adventure: Ziplining | AVA Outpost: Idaho Springs, CO

Such a great experience for all of us – ages 10 to 69! Highly recommend it if you’re looking for a rafting trip on the Arkansas.

Trip Date: June 23, 2023 | Adventure: Whitewater Rafting | AVA Outpost: Buena Vista, CO

AVA's Unique Adventure Experience

SAFETY AS PARAMOUNT

AVA leads the field in promoting safety and expertise within the realm of outdoor exploration. Our profoundly trained guides surpass both the minimum legal prerequisites and industry standards for experience and education before they guide our guests on any venture. Our guides, certified in CPR + First Aid, have undergone exhaustive training in emergency readiness and are trained to foresee and prevent outdoor crises. Our guides are additionally equipped with extensive first aid kits and rescue equipment for every activity, and we provide top-notch, regularly inspected safety gear for all participants.

25 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE

For more than a quarter of a century, AVA Rafting & Zipline has upheld its position as a leader in Colorado outdoor adventures. Our unwavering dedication to safety, customer satisfaction, and ecological responsibility has garnered AVA a plethora of awards and acknowledgments, including the Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence for three consecutive years, the title of Best Whitewater Guide by Elevation Outdoor’s Best of the Rockies, and the Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice for two successive years. Our extensive experience spanning 25 years in orchestrating exhilarating experiences on Colorado’s rivers has enabled us to establish the benchmark for safety, professionalism, outdoor proficiency, and guest service in the industry.

A PASSION FOR ADVENTURE

AVA’s enduring passion for Colorado’s outdoor wonders, exhilarating adventure pursuits, and exceptional guest service fuels our mission to outperform industry norms, from our inception to the present day. AVA not only equips our guides with the expertise to safely lead trips, but we also insist on the highest echelons of courtesy, professionalism, and teamwork. Our guides are passionate about their roles and look forward to sharing this passion with our guests, endeavoring to offer you and your family unparalleled adventure experiences on every trip and course. Looking ahead, we aspire to challenge both ourselves and the industry by introducing unique and innovative adventure experiences that resonate with our guests and align with our dedication to low-impact recreation.

A COMMITMENT TO LOW-IMPACT RECREATION

We draw inspiration from others and our remarkable landscape to guide and inspire, espousing a vision of the natural environment as a springboard for development and connection. We remain committed to teaching ourselves and our guests about Colorado’s wilderness and the significance of sustainability efforts within our adventure offerings. We run our adventure experiences with a pronounced focus on minimal-impact recreation, partnering with Leave No Trace to curtail our environmental footprint. During our trips, we prioritize educating our guests about sustainable practices and the importance of respecting our outdoor environments and ecosystems in the context of outdoor adventure and tourism.