My husband and I gave his younger brothers (13 and 15) their choice of several Colorado-style adventures to chose from as their Christmas gift. They're from Pennsylvania, so they don't have access to as many outdoor activities as we do in Colorado. One of the chose rafting while the other chose mountain biking.
There are so many rafting companies located near Denver, I was overwhelmed trying to pick one. After a lot of research, I felt like Downstream was the right pick. I especially liked that they were a small company as opposed to the "big guys" who just heard droves of people down the river like sheep. Their online booking system was seamless and I was able to have the boys (and their mom) fill out the waivers online as opposed to carrying paperwork all the way from Pennsylvania.
On the day of our trip, all of the staff members were extremely cheerful and helpful. We just brought swimsuits and sport sandals and Downstream outfitted up with the rest. I especially liked the splash coat because it meant I didn't need to apply sunscreen. Our guides name was Mark and he was rad! He was friendly, knowledgeable, and competent. He took the time to learn our names and get to know us a little bit too which wouldn't have happened with some of the bigger companies. We had a great trip! Mark even gave us a recommendation for a short hike to a waterfall as well as a restaurant recommendation for lunch, bot of which were just what we wanted. Look no more and book your next rafting adventure with Downstream!