The roar of the campfire, the soft chirping and buzzing of
the forest, the churning of the Upper Colorado river, the cover of a starlit
sky— overnight rafting trips are the perfect addition to any Colorado vacation
experience.
After a full day of whitewater
rafting, what could be better than a campfire meal and sleeping in a warm
sleeping bag, nestled down in a cozy tent?!
But that can be a challenge when bags and suitcases are already filled
with the essentials. Packing the gear
required for an overnight rafting trip is not always a possibility for those
traveling to Colorado. Mad Adventures will turn one day of whitewater rafting
on the Upper Colorado River into a two or three day adventure by providing an
experienced guide and other essentials for a great overnight whitewater rafting
trip.
Upper
Colorado River rafting trips are great for the whole family. The class II and III River makes whitewater
rafting trips accessible for ages six and up.
Mad Adventures begins the Upper Colorado river rafting
experience at the pump house launching site and sets up camp along the river's
banks during the late afternoon. Guides usually lead short riverside hikes
before dinner to explore the areas around the river. After dinner, guests can lounge around the
campfire and laugh about the day’s whitewater rafting trips. Meals and
beverages are provided throughout the trip.
If you are looking for an overnight whitewater rafting
experience, these two- and three-day adventures make wonderful whitewater
rafting vacations. There is a 6 person minimum for overnight trips. The minimum age for rafters on these Upper
Colorado rafting trips is 6 years old.
What to bring on Upper Colorado rafting trips:
- Wear quick drying clothes such as nylon shorts, swimsuit, and T-shirt.
- A sun hat, sunscreen, and sunglasses can be useful.
- You might want to bring along rain gear and a sweater or jacket.
- Water shoes and Camp shoes (dry shoes not worn on the river)
- Extra set of clothes to wear off the river
- Flashlight
- Sleeping bag and sleeping pad
- Personal items like toiletries
- Insect repellant
- Small towel
- Cash is handy for souvenirs and refreshments after your overnight whitewater rafting adventure.
Mad Adventures will provide the rest!
