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

Fri 20 Sep

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Starting at $68.00

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Fri 20 Sep

Starting at $68.00

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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.

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Reviews (36)

Kelly_P

Jun 2022

Was a little nervous because I accidentally booked an advanced trip but our instructor Greg made us feel very comfortable and we had an amazing time. Would 100% do it again.

Response from Host

Jul 2022

Glad you trusted and enjoyed the Shoshone Rapids! Greg will be pumped to know he got a shoutout! Thanks for taking the time to leave a review, we appreciate it!

Gloria_J

Jun 2022

When we arrived they would not allow my grandson to go. They said he was considered a minor and an adult had to go with him. I have a bad neck and my husband just had surgery and 19 stitches in his chest so we could not go. They said I needed to get with you for a refund. I sent you an email.

Response from Host

Jun 2022

Hi, Gloria. We communicated with TripAdvisor/Viator to provide you with a refund. Unfortunately, the nuances of your circumstances often don't get communicated between a third-party entity such as TripAdvisor/Viator and the company offering the experience. No doubt it's a shared frustration and a communication channel that needs improving. In limited situations, we do allow unaccompanied minors on our raft trips. But unfortunately, we didn't have the opportunity to discuss your particular circumstance due to the communicative challenges imposed by a third-party booking. That said, with the high water environment (Class IV) we were facing on the day of the selected experience, best practices do not allow for unaccompanied minors on our experiences. This is out of an abundance of caution to ensure the safety of the individual, and those individuals sharing the raft. It is also important to Defiance Rafting that those individuals engaging in a higher-risk activity have the capacity to acknowledge the potential risks and provide informed consent to participate in that activity. I hope the frustrations you've experienced in this attempt at introducing your grandson to the thrills of whitewater rafting don't impede future efforts to get on the river, wherever that opportunity presents itself. The river's a pretty special place; I'm bummed we couldn't make it happen this time around. I hope you have an excellent time with your Grandson. And if you have any questions or additional feedback you can reach me directly at 970.404.3022. Take care – Gregory

kittylvr3

Jul 2021

I had a disability everyone was so helpful. We were greeted as we came to the business and the guides were so friendly and informative and they gave the safety lessons. Alex was a delight to work with as he was my helper helping me go down any inclines and over rocks and helping me get into the raft as I was learning to walk again from spinal fusion surgery in March. The trip was delightful and fun Alex was very informative and pointed out many things during our trip. If I had to rate Alex on a scale of 1 to 5 I would give him a five because he is very kind talks very nicely to people and is very helpful when you need the extra help. Thank you Alex for your kindness and all the things you do to make our vacations wonderful