Shoshone Rapids Short Trip

Overview

As much as we'd love for you to be able to spend the day rafting with us, we know how hard it can be to find the time when you're trying to cram as much fun into your vacation as possible. That's why we created the Nooner. Roundtrip from the boathouse to Shoshone and back in 75 minutes (or less), you'll be fun and done with plenty of time to spare. Offered daily – at noon.

City: Glenwood Springs

Mon 23 Dec

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Starting at $68.00

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Mon 23 Dec

Starting at $68.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Professional photographer

Optional use of wetsuits, river booties, and splash-jackets

Helmet

No additional fees and taxes

Free local hotel pickup and drop-off with advance notice

Personal Flotation Device (PFD) aka, lifejacket

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Wheelchair accessible
24-hour cancelation policy (outside = full refund; inside = partial refund up to 50%)
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival. Please arrive 45 minutes prior to trip departure.
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travellers
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons

What To Expect

Defiance Rafting

Your experience starts by meeting at the Defiance boathouse in No Name, CO in beautiful Glenwood Canyon (which is just 2 miles east of the community of Glenwood Springs). There, we will gear you up, talk about the trip, and introduce you to your river pro. Then we'll shuttle up the canyon to Shoshone where we will put-in on the Colorado River. You'll find action right away as we navigate down the Class III-IV Shoshone rapids. We'll follow that up with 45-minutes of scenic canyon float with occasional splashes and opportunities to jump in the water through lower Glenwood Canyon before arriving back at Defiance HQ. Class I–IV Trip Length: 60 to 75 minutes (dependent on river flow) Multiple departures daily. (Check the schedule for specific departure times.) Check-in is 45 minutes prior to departure Requirements: Paddlers must weigh at least 50lbs to raft through the Shoshone rapids. Paddlers under 50lbs (but over 30lbs) will join us at Grizzly Creek, which is just below Shoshone rapids.

Cancellation Policy

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

Traveler Photos

Reviews (36)

bryangD4463FL

Jul 2022

Our family had an incredible time whitewater rafting with Defiance on our recent vacation. Taylor was our guide and she was very accommodating to us and our special needs kids, making sure they were comfortable and in a safe position on the raft. The rapids were a thrill for us as we’d never been rafting before as a family. Taylor expertly navigated the river as we helped as best we could by paddling in the front. It was an unforgettable experience, and to top it off we got some amazing photos to share with friends and family. We highly recommend Defiance rafting!

Response from Host

Aug 2022

Thanks for rafting with us! At Defiance we strive to make the river accessible for everyone and are we're glad Taylor was able to make that a reality for you. We'll make sure to pass on your compliments to her.

Explore315064

Jul 2022

Had a great trip. Tallie was an excellent guide who gave clear instructions and made us all at ease as well as making it fun, but she also gave us loads of interesting info on the way down. My 6yo joined for the more sedate part of the river and really enjoyed the ride.

Response from Host

Jul 2022

Thanks for coming out with us! It's awesome to hear that you had such a great experience with Talley. Our goal is to make it as fun, enjoyable, and easy as possible for our guests, so it great to hear your trip was just that!

lindseylJ6472HI

Jul 2022

Mike was awesome! Great family trip and not scary at all. Would definitely include children and teens.

Response from Host

Jul 2022

We are happy to hear the positive feedback on Mike! Glad we were able to provide lots of fun for the whole family!