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We offer rafting, tubing, kayak and SUP rentals.

You can book your adventure online or contact us directly for assistance.

We provide all the necessary equipment on all of our guided trips.

Expect to get wet!
Swimsuit or quick-dry clothing
Quick-drying shirt to wear under splash top when it’s cold
Water bottle
Shoes or sandals that can get wet (no flip flops)
Sunscreen
Sunglasses with strap
Hat for sun protection
We supply life jackets, splash gear, helmets, booties and wet suits when it’s appropriate

YES. You don’t need to be an Olympic caliber swimmer but everyone in your group needs to have a swimming ability that is appropriate to the difficulty level of the trip you choose.

In the unlikely event that you fall out of the raft, you are expected to be able to take an active role in your own rescue by swimming aggressively back to the boat or to shore.

Selecting the appropriate trip for your swimming ability allows you to enjoy the trip and have fun rather than being fearful of having an “out of boat experience.”

The Splash and Dash has scenic floating as well as fun waves through the downtown whitewater park. It is around an hour on the water and has short shuttles to and from the river. 50 lb minimum

Mesa Canyon trips are great for first-timers, families, and anyone looking for a less intense rafting experience. The canyon below Pagosa is scenic, isolated and a great 1/2 day escape. 50 lb minimum

Our West Fork trips are a perfect 1/2 day intermediate experience for anyone looking for whitewater thrills – first-timers included. 90lb minimum.

Please email or give us a call if you need help deciding what trip is right for you or your group.

May and June are best for whitewater rafting thrills. Peaks flows usually happen in late May or early June. By July, river flows in Pagosa are normally too low to raft.

July and August are warmer, but the river flows are usually much lower. We open our river tubing trips once the river drops below 400cfs on the Pagosa River Gauge. Normally this happens in late June or early July but can vary by a few weeks depending on how much snow the mountains received over the winter.

Yes, we highly recommend making an online reservation in advance to secure your preferred trip and time. Walk-ins are welcome but subject to availability.

If you have questions, you can call the shop – (970)264-4202 – during our May-August operating season or drop us an email at info@pagosaoutside.com year-round.

Our business is a part of the service industry. If you feel that your guide, driver or shop staff has done a great job to enhance your experience, a gratuity is greatly appreciated. We have a tip jar that is shared by all staff at the end of each day. Cash or Venmo is greatly appreciated but we are happy to add tips onto your booking as well.

Yes. Every participant must complete a state-required liability waiver form. A link to the e-waiver will be included in your trip confirmation email so they can be completed before checking-in for your trip.

At Pagosa Outside, we offer a variety of rental options to enhance your adventure in the Pagosa Springs area. Our rental services include tube rentals Pagosa Springs, SUP rental, Pagosa Springs kayak rental, and disc golf rentals.