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

Tue 24 Dec

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Starting at $68.00

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Tue 24 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)

iheartco25

Jul 2020

This was our second trip with Defiance and I'm not thinking we will ever raft with anyone else again (even though our friends own a rafting company!) Just the best group of guides - pretty sure our daughter is still talking about Jeremy. He was amazing, even shared his Snickers bar with her. Defiance is efficient and just a ton of fun to raft with.

819hillarieg

Jul 2020

This was my first time rafting and I had a great time, and it left me hungry for more! Everyone I interacted with was helpful, friendly and enthusiastic. I absolutely will consider rafting with Defiance Rafting again!

Response from Host

Jul 2020

Thanks for the review and spending your birthday with Defiance! We love hearing that all aspects of the trip were enjoyable. We hope to see you again, check out the Double Shoshone for some extra splash!

davidmM6057DG

Jul 2020

We had 4 of us (2 adults, 2 kids-10 & 12 years old). This was the first whitewater trip for my wife and kids. This trip was perfect for us since we got to experience the Class 2 & 3 rapids, leisurely float a bit, and then pulled out of the water before getting bored. It's a little hectic in the beginning since you put in and are almost instantly hitting the first set of rapids. That part was most unsettling for my kids since there wasn't an "ease into it" period. But after a few sets of rapids, that anxiety was gone. Our guide, Ana, was great. She told us a few jokes and a little history of the canyon.

Response from Host

Jul 2020

Thanks for the review David! The Shoshone Short is a great introduction into the world of whitewater rafting. Glad your family enjoyed some time on the river!