Whitewater Rafting Blog

Some of the most dramatic scenery and some of the finest whitewater rapids in Colorado await in the Royal Gorge, sometimes called the “Grand Canyon

For thrill-seekers, whitewater rafting reaches peak appeal at the Class V level: the biggest and gnarliest river-running, most adventurers should ever think about trying. Although

Colorado is one of the best states in the country—and one of the best places in the world, really—to go whitewater rafting. Here, where the

The world-famous Royal Gorge isn’t the only spectacular Arkansas River chasm we guide rafters through here at Echo Canyon River Expeditions. Upstream of that 10-mile-long,

If you’re a first-time river runner, there’s a good chance you’re only dimly familiar (if at all) with the classes of rapids for whitewater rafting.

New to the idea of whitewater rafting? No question, the activity—while (c’mon!) obviously thrilling—can seem a wee bit intimidating to a stone-cold newbie. At Echo

While Colorado has plenty of rivers for family-friendly rafting, there is also a score of adrenaline-pumping, advanced trips in the Rocky Mountain State. If you

Challenging and fun group activities in Colorado offer the perfect opportunities to bond with friends. To this end, group river rafting adventures are a great

With the main Colorado white water rafting season in the rear-view mirror, it’s time to reflect on how 2023 went down in the river-running department—and,

It’s no stretch to say that Colorado boasts some of North America’s finest whitewater. Given the state’s spectacular elevational range—stretching from the very highest peaks

While there is no doubt that white water rafting has inherent risks, going with a professional tour guide is the best way to increase raft

While going rafting with a professional outfitter like Echo Canyon is a great way to increase safety on the river, there is always a chance