Browns Canyon Half Day + Rock Climb
The Highlights Of Your Trip
Explore the best of Colorado on this full day of adventure. You’ll have the opportunity to climb high above the Arkansas River Valley and rush the rapids on the Arkansas River.
Minimum age 7 years old and minimum weight 50 lbs, Maximum 250 lbs.
Book this trip
How much
Pricing
From $193
Ages 13+
From $183
Ages 7-12
What's included
Activities
- Rafting
- Rock Climbing
Trip Length
Duration
Full day, no lunch
How Hard
Difficulty
Who can go
Minimum Age
7 years old & Up
What AVA’s RAFTING + ROCK CLIMB looks like
What to expect
On Your Rafting & Rock Climbing Adventure
Trip Overview
Join AVA for a thrilling Rock Climb + Rafting adventure in beautiful Buena Vista! Spend half the day rock climbing with our experienced guides with your safety in mind. No matter what your experience level, our instructors can offer beginner routes with heavy instruction or simply point the way to more advanced routes for experienced climbers. You will learn the basics of belaying, rappelling & setting anchors. Whether you want to learn more about the sport or you just want to give it a try, our trips are perfect for you.
After a few hours of climbing, we’ll break for lunch. The other half of your day you’ll work to negotiate the intermediate whitewater rapids of the classic Browns Canyon. This trip delivers a mix of exhilarating whitewater and the majestic quality of a granite canyon. This stretch of the Arkansas River is perfect for different ages and experience levels.
Highlights
- Approximately 9-10 miles on the river
- Rapids such as Zoom Flume, Pinball, and Siedel’s Suckhole
- Multiple climbing routes to choose from
- Learn belaying, knot tying, and rappelling
- Experienced raft and climb guides
- Stunning views of the Arkansas River and river valley
- Wildlife spotting
Trip Itinerary*
- Meet up with your guide at the Buena Vista Outpost
- Gear up for Rock Climbing in Granite Gorge Cliffs
- Climb and learn new skills!
- Break for lunch at the outpost – please pack a lunch to enjoy
- Gear up for the Browns Canyon 1/2 Day Rafting
- Meet your guide & hit the rapids!
- Paddle together through rapids like Zoom Flume & Pinball
- Shuttle back to the Outpost
- Review photos from your trip
*For some trips, the order of adventures may be switched. Please check your individual booking for exact details.
Included Gear and Packing List
All of your gear will be provided for your rafting & rock climbing excursions. This includes:
- PFD
- Wetsuit
- Splash Jacket
- Helmet
- Zipline harness
- Gloves
WHAT TO BRING
- Waterproof shoes that will stay on your feet (no flip-flops or crocs)
- Sunscreen, sunglasses (and strap)
- Closed toed-shoes
- Longer pants or shorts that will fit in your harness
- Lunch
- Cash to tip your raft & zip guides!
Trip Location
Buena Vista
40671 US-24
Buena Vista, CO 81211
If using Google Maps, ‘US 24 North’ is incorrect and will take you 10 miles south of us. Type in the address exactly as listed above to ensure correct directions.
On the hunt for a true mountain excursion? Head to Buena Vista, Colorado to raft through a national monument on our Brown’s Canyon 1/2 day trip, fly above the Arkansas River Valley on our Mountaintop Zipline, or Rock Climb the majestic Granite Gorge Cliffs, where views of the majestic Collegiate Peaks will take your breath away.
AVA’s Buena Vista Outpost is located just over an hour from Summit County and under two and a half hours from Denver, Colorado.
FAQs
Yes, please pack a lunch to enjoy between adventures.
Related Packages
Browns Canyon Rafting + Via Ferrata
Excitement and scenery await on your Browns Canyon + Via Ferrata full-day adventure. Climb into the Rocky Mountains and rush the rapids of the [...]
The Numbers Half Day + Rock Climb
Experience an action-packed day with two of Colorado’s best mountain activities! On this multi-adventure package, you’ll have the opportunity to raft the iconic Arkansas [...]
Browns Canyon Express
Experience the best of the Arkansas River on this 3/4 day trip through class III rapids and the majestic Browns Canyon National Monument. You’ll [...]
Browns Canyon Sizzler
The full-day Browns Canyon Sizzler represents the ultimate Colorado rafting experience! This trip offers a full day of classic white water rafting through class [...]
Rock Climb + Zipline
Immerse yourself in the great outdoors of the Arkansas River Valley with a rock climb + zipline package! This multi-adventure package offers the opportunity [...]
Not sure yet? Here are some other activities
The Numbers 1/2 Day + Via Ferrata
This adventure will get your heart rate up and keep it up as you embark on our Numbers + Via Ferrata full-day excursion. This [...]
Mt. Princeton Sunset Ride
See why Colorado is known for its breathtaking sunsets. Being on horseback at sunset is a memory that will last forever. This two hour [...]
Colorado Via Ferrata – Granite
Adventure awaits as you conquer the cliffside on this unique mountaintop climbing experience. Feel a rush of adrenaline as you traverse across and above [...]
Polaris RZR 2 Hour Rental+ Scenic Float Package
Looking to kick up a little dirt and then wash it off? Experience the best of Colorado’s outdoors on our full-day UTV Rental and [...]
Rappel into the Gauntlet
On this full-day whitewater rafting adventure, we’ll get your adrenaline flowing beginning with a rappel into the Granite Gorge! You’ll meet your raft for [...]
Stand Up Paddleboard Half Day
Try the newest, most fun activity on the river – Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP)! On this half-day trip, you’ll SUP 5 miles down the [...]
Mountaintop Ziplining In Colorado – Half Day
Fly between towering old-growth pine trees and cliffs on our Mountaintop Zipline, a unique Colorado experience fun for all ages. This course may be [...]
24 Hours in Browns Canyon
Experience Colorado’s best overnight whitewater rafting. This trip provides a unique way to explore the most popular stretch of whitewater rafting in the country [...]
Upper Clear Creek 1/2 Day + Via Ferrata
Spend your day venturing through the mountains on with this thrilling combo of activities! You’ll have the opportunity to challenge yourself on the water [...]
Colorado Scenic Float-Half Day
This wonderful Colorado River float trip is a gently flowing section that is inviting to all ages. You’ll encounter a few small rapids as [...]
Numbers 1/2 Day
Looking for that quintessential Colorado whitewater rafting experience? Head to the Numbers section of the Arkansas River! If you are an experienced rafter looking [...]
Cliffside Zipline Half Day
Fly through the trees on our exciting 6-line zipline course in Idaho Springs. This trip includes features such as a dual race line, hanging [...]
Browns Canyon 1/2 Day
Get ready to experience the best of Colorado on our Brown’s Canyon half-day trip. This family-friendly adventure rushes you down the Arkansas River and [...]
Walk & Wade Fly Fishing Trip
Explore the incredible waters of the Upper Colorado River with a knowledgeable fishing guide. It doesn’t matter if it’s your first-time fishing or you’re [...]
AVA Blog
Fall in Colorado 2024
Fall is the only time of year when Mother Nature changes her features so drastically, and what a sight it is! The entire state of […]
Our Experience Rafting Browns Canyon at High Water
Written by Rosa Canales, Copywriting Marketing Specialist Read more about our authors here. On June 19th, the AVA team joined up with OutThere Colorado to […]
What to Expect this 2024 Colorado Rafting Season
With rafting starting this weekend, we are stoked for another epic season of adventure! Our outposts in Buena Vista and Idaho Springs open for rafting […]
