Numbers Extreme Whitewater Rafting

Overview

Extreme Colorado white water rafting on the Arkansas River in Buena Vista is for experienced rafters or adventurous beginners in good physical condition. The Numbers sections offers some of the most technical white water rafting in Colorado. Be prepared for a full body workout as your professional river guide directs your group through each back to back rapid. Enjoy scenic views of the 14,000 foot Collegiate Peaks and cottonwood lined riverbanks between paddle strokes

City: Buena Vista

Fri 11 Jul

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Starting at $110.00

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Fri 11 Jul

Starting at $110.00

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What's Included

Professional river guide

Transportation to and from the river

National Park fees

Use of helmet, personal flotation devices and necessary river equipment

Lunch on full-day trips only

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Minimum age is 14 years (increases at high water during late May and early June)
Section may close during high water (late May through early June)
Vegetarian and gluten free options available, please advise at time of booking if required
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Not available for pregnant women

What To Expect

Arkansas River

The most popular whitewater rafting river in Colorado.

Wilderness Aware Rafting

Meet at our riverside headquarters located just 2 miles South of Buena Vista, Colorado 30-45 minutes prior to your scheduled departure time. Upon arrival our helpful staff will direct you on how to prepare for the day and will make recommendations about rental gear (wetsuits, splash jackets and river shoes) based on weather/ water conditions. After getting changed into your river clothes and receiving a comprehensive safety orientation, we will transport you about 15 minutes to the river put-in location. After paddling through 6 miles of the heart pumping rapids of the Numbers section you will either end your half-day trip and return to our office, or if you are doing the full-day trip you will enjoy a riverside lunch. The full-day trip then continues into the technical class III-IV Narrows section and ends at our office take-out. Don't forget to view your photos before saying good bye to your guide!

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (35)

PatriciainDenver

Jul 2020

Wilderness Aware is an impressive operation and our guide Justin was tops! Justin shared history/geology/jokes while helping us navigate the rapids. We did Numbers in mid-July and look forward to coming back when the water is higher in 2021. Loved the fact that the waterproof jackets for rent aren't skanky! Remember to tip your guide! Guides take on a lot of responsibility and devote a lot of energy to ensuring that you have the best experience possible.

637jerryk

Jul 2020

We are a group of seven (Scout Troop) and Wes was our guide for the canyon and Numbers, a full day of rafting. Wes was our “River Coach” who taught us to row like a team, focus on the rapids and enjoy the moment. We even took his recommendation for dinner, which was also excellent. The boys haven’t stopped talking about their time on the Arkansas River - Thanks Wes!

wanderingtraveler2

Jun 2020

Great day with wilderness aware - Micah was a great host. Numbers rafting was fun. Justin was also fun, and helpful.