With winter in full swing, snow sport enthusiasts are flocking to Colorado to ski, board, and snowshoe to their heart’s content. For those of you who bleed powder, we wanted to say two things: first, you should get that checked out, and second, snow sports and Colorado white water rafting trips may be more similar than you think.
Adrenaline fix: As anyone who’s tried Royal Gorge rafting can tell you, skiing isn’t the only way to get your blood pounding. (Check out our Royal Gorge rafting trips and try it for yourself if you don’t believe us.) There’s nothing quite like navigating down a lightning-quick series of rapids with just your strength and wits—and your experienced instructor, of course—to guide you. If pushing yourself physically and mentally is your thing, get out there and ski to your heart’s content. And this summer, when you’re starting to go into low-level adrenaline withdrawal, book one of our Colorado raft trips. We’ll make sure you have the adventure of a lifetime.
Beautiful scenery: We’ve all heard about the skiing at Breckenridge, but you might be surprised to know the rafting near Breckenridge is in a class all its own as well. Check out this stunning area of Colorado when it’s not covered in snow, and you might be surprised by the view. Wind through stunning canyons and vistas, spot wildlife in the Rockies, feel the sun on your face, and enjoy this iconic Colorado location when you can feel all of your extremities. There’s just no doubt about it—Breckenridge rafting is a hard act to follow.
Strength training: Rafting and skiing are indisputably two of the hardest workouts available in outdoor sports. Both involve turning, twisting, flailing, and general intense physical activity until you’re either out of the water or at the base of the mountain. If you’re worried about your sculpted snowboarding abs disappearing with the snow, remember that rafting has no match for working your core muscles. Not to mention it has the added benefit of going easy on your knees.
Superior instruction: Remember that ten-minute intro you had when you started skiing? Sure, it was great at the time—but when push came to shove and it was time to hit the bunny slopes, it was all you. With our Colorado river rafting trips, you get the benefit of an experienced guide who stays with you through the good, the bad, and the flat-out scary. Our guides lead your trips, serve as medics, cook your meals using only fresh ingredients…you get the picture. Outdoor sports are good. Outdoor sports when someone else is making you dinner are great.
We hope you now have a different perspective on how boarding Colorado and river rafting Colorado aren’t so different after all—except for warmer weather and better tan lines. For more information on whitewater rafting near Buena Vista, or to book one of our Colorado raft trips, go to www.www.inaraft.com. Have fun on the slopes this winter, and we’ll see you on the river.
