Rafting
May and June are the prime months for whitewater rafting in Pagosa Springs. River flows typically peak in mid to late May and this is when to find the biggest whitewater thrills. By mid-June the weather gets warmer and river levels drop, trips become more family-friendly and have less of a whitewater focus. We offer beginner and intermediate trips on the San Juan River in downtown Pagosa, full day advanced whitewater trips on the Piedra River, full-day family friendly trips on the Animas river in Durango, and overnight trips on the Wild and Scenic Rio Chama in northern New Mexico.
We urge everyone to take a conservative approach when selecting the appropriate rafting trip. Consider the difficulty level of the trip as well as the comfort, experience and fitness level of everyone in the group. If you need help or suggestion, please give us a call -970-264-4202 – or email – [email protected]
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River Bend
This quick intro to rafting is a great trip for just testing the waters.
This quick intro to rafting is a great trip for just testing the waters.
- Rafting Category Rafting
- 1/4 Day Duration 1/4 Day
- Easy Difficulty Easy
River Bend
This quick intro to rafting is a great trip for just testing the waters.
- Rafting Category Rafting
- 1/4 Day Duration 1/4 Day
- Easy Difficulty Easy
- Family Friendly
Mesa Canyon
Pagosa's most popular raft trip launches just a few blocks upstream from our shop.
Pagosa's most popular raft trip launches just a few blocks upstream from our shop.
- Rafting Category Rafting
- Half Day Duration Half Day
- Easy Difficulty Easy
Mesa Canyon
Pagosa's most popular raft trip launches just a few blocks upstream from our shop.
- Rafting Category Rafting
- Half Day Duration Half Day
- Easy Difficulty Easy
- Intermediate
West Fork
Our favorite trip starts with technical rapids and finishes by crashing through the whitewater park.
Our favorite trip starts with technical rapids and finishes by crashing through the whitewater park.
- Rafting Category Rafting
- Half Day Duration Half Day
- Intermediate Difficulty Intermediate
West Fork
Our favorite trip starts with technical rapids and finishes by crashing through the whitewater park.
- Rafting Category Rafting
- Half Day Duration Half Day
- Intermediate Difficulty Intermediate
- Family Friendly
Mesa Canyon Deluxe
A leisurely-paced trip down scenic and splashy Mesa Canyon with a fresh riverside lunch
A leisurely-paced trip down scenic and splashy Mesa Canyon with a fresh riverside lunch
- Rafting Category Rafting
- Full Day Duration Full Day
- Easy Difficulty Easy
Mesa Canyon Deluxe
A leisurely-paced trip down scenic and splashy Mesa Canyon with a fresh riverside lunch
- Rafting Category Rafting
- Full Day Duration Full Day
- Easy Difficulty Easy
- Intermediate
San Juan Marathon
A full-day rafting marathon starting on the West Fork and finishing at the bottom of Mesa Canyon.
A full-day rafting marathon starting on the West Fork and finishing at the bottom of Mesa Canyon.
- Rafting Category Rafting
- Full Day Duration Full Day
- Intermediate Difficulty Intermediate
San Juan Marathon
A full-day rafting marathon starting on the West Fork and finishing at the bottom of Mesa Canyon.
- Rafting Category Rafting
- Full Day Duration Full Day
- Intermediate Difficulty Intermediate
- Advanced
Piedra River
A remote and rugged wilderness whitewater river that runs through jaw-dropping canyons.
A remote and rugged wilderness whitewater river that runs through jaw-dropping canyons.
- Rafting Category Rafting
- Full Day Duration Full Day
- Advanced Difficulty Advanced
Piedra River
A remote and rugged wilderness whitewater river that runs through jaw-dropping canyons.
- Rafting Category Rafting
- Full Day Duration Full Day
- Advanced Difficulty Advanced
- Intermediate
IK Instructional Tour
Experience the thrill of driving your own boat in a fun, stable, and forgiving craft..
Experience the thrill of driving your own boat in a fun, stable, and forgiving craft..
- Kayaking, Category Kayaking Rafting Category Rafting
- Half Day Duration Half Day
- Intermediate Difficulty Intermediate
IK Instructional Tour
Experience the thrill of driving your own boat in a fun, stable, and forgiving craft..
- Kayaking, Category Kayaking Rafting Category Rafting
- Half Day Duration Half Day
- Intermediate Difficulty Intermediate
Rio Chama Multi-Day
A deluxe 3 day, 2 night float through the Wild and Scenic Rio Chama Wilderness.
A deluxe 3 day, 2 night float through the Wild and Scenic Rio Chama Wilderness.
- Rafting Category Rafting
- 3 Days Duration 3 Days
- Easy Difficulty Easy
Rio Chama Multi-Day
A deluxe 3 day, 2 night float through the Wild and Scenic Rio Chama Wilderness.
- Rafting Category Rafting
- 3 Days Duration 3 Days
- Easy Difficulty Easy
Private River Instruction
Want to learn to paddle a hardshell or inflatable kayak, row or paddle a raft? Want to improve your skill…
Want to learn to paddle a hardshell or inflatable kayak, row or paddle a raft? Want to improve your skill set or work on something specific?
- Kayaking, Category Kayaking Rafting Category Rafting
- Full Day Duration Full Day
Private River Instruction
Want to learn to paddle a hardshell or inflatable kayak, row or paddle a raft? Want to improve your skill set or work on something specific?
- Kayaking, Category Kayaking Rafting Category Rafting
- Full Day Duration Full Day
- Family Friendly
Animas Full Day
A family-friendly full day rafting trip on the Animas river.
A family-friendly full day rafting trip on the Animas river.
- Rafting Category Rafting
- Full Day Duration Full Day
- Easy Difficulty Easy
Animas Full Day
A family-friendly full day rafting trip on the Animas river.
- Rafting Category Rafting
- Full Day Duration Full Day
- Easy Difficulty Easy
- Next Class May 4-8, 2020
Guide School
Colorado Whitewater Raft Guide Certification Program.
Colorado Whitewater Raft Guide Certification Program.
- Rafting Category Rafting
- Full Day Duration Full Day
Guide School
Colorado Whitewater Raft Guide Certification Program.
- Rafting Category Rafting
- Full Day Duration Full Day
Pagosa Outside
350 Pagosa Street PO BOX 2106 Pagosa Springs, Colorado 81147
This institution is an equal opportunity provider operating under special use permit with the San Juan National Forest.