Colorado White Water Rafting
A High Water Rush!
10/06/10 00:47
Regarding the high water run off on the Arkansas River.
It is recommended by the State Parks in Colorado that commercial rafting outfitters do not run certain sections of river above "X" amount of water volume, such as the Royal Gorge section above 3200 CFS. This doesn't mean that it is unnavigable but that it may not be appropriate for the general public as a whole. As guides and professionals in our industry we run high water all the time. It is what we wait for and talk about for decades after it has passed. Whitewater rafting high water is nothing short of amazing! Compare rafting the more demanding sections of river for an untrained individual during a high water scenario too a beginner skier trying to ski down a black or double black diamond run..... Not the best idea for the unexperienced skier or rafter in this case but a great and exciting idea for those prepared and readied for the challenge.
The other day a few of the Royal Gorge Rafting team kayaked and rafted the Royal Gorge section four times in one day. The flows were at 5200 CFS and it was much easier then compared to when the river is deemed runnable. The biggest issue involved is the swift continuous nature of the water for commercial rafters as well as private boaters.
We hope this addresses questions and curiosity. In this regard, Royal Gorge Rafting has miles and miles of suitable and runnable rapids for commercial clients right now and it is not to be missed! Compare it to many big powder days in the Mountains day in, day out. The media paints doom onto the high water canvas in part due to a lack of knowledge for the situation. High water is an exciting and momentous occasion to take advantage of. We adventurers are fortunate to encounter this amount of water in the river basin and in an unfortunate manner it will not be experienced by enough people to help understand the sheer awe and value of this scarce commodity that we know and love. High water! This fleeting event should not be feared but rushed to be embraced for what it is! A 100% natural rush!
5000 Cubic Feet per Second aka High Water 5200 CFS & Smiles for miles.
Thank you!
James Whiteside ~ Please share us with your friends!
Royal Gorge Rafting, Vacation Rentals & the White Water Bar & Grill
45045 W US Hwy 50
Canon City, CO. 81212
719 275 7238 ~ 719 ARK-RAFT
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It is recommended by the State Parks in Colorado that commercial rafting outfitters do not run certain sections of river above "X" amount of water volume, such as the Royal Gorge section above 3200 CFS. This doesn't mean that it is unnavigable but that it may not be appropriate for the general public as a whole. As guides and professionals in our industry we run high water all the time. It is what we wait for and talk about for decades after it has passed. Whitewater rafting high water is nothing short of amazing! Compare rafting the more demanding sections of river for an untrained individual during a high water scenario too a beginner skier trying to ski down a black or double black diamond run..... Not the best idea for the unexperienced skier or rafter in this case but a great and exciting idea for those prepared and readied for the challenge.
The other day a few of the Royal Gorge Rafting team kayaked and rafted the Royal Gorge section four times in one day. The flows were at 5200 CFS and it was much easier then compared to when the river is deemed runnable. The biggest issue involved is the swift continuous nature of the water for commercial rafters as well as private boaters.
We hope this addresses questions and curiosity. In this regard, Royal Gorge Rafting has miles and miles of suitable and runnable rapids for commercial clients right now and it is not to be missed! Compare it to many big powder days in the Mountains day in, day out. The media paints doom onto the high water canvas in part due to a lack of knowledge for the situation. High water is an exciting and momentous occasion to take advantage of. We adventurers are fortunate to encounter this amount of water in the river basin and in an unfortunate manner it will not be experienced by enough people to help understand the sheer awe and value of this scarce commodity that we know and love. High water! This fleeting event should not be feared but rushed to be embraced for what it is! A 100% natural rush!
5000 Cubic Feet per Second aka High Water 5200 CFS & Smiles for miles.
Thank you!
James Whiteside ~ Please share us with your friends!
Royal Gorge Rafting, Vacation Rentals & the White Water Bar & Grill
45045 W US Hwy 50
Canon City, CO. 81212
719 275 7238 ~ 719 ARK-RAFT
www.RoyalGorgeRafting.net
www.RoyalGorgeVacationRentals.com
info@royalgorgerafing.net
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Rafting in Colorado at Royal Gorge Rafting
24/05/10 13:47
When it comes to Colorado whitewater rafting, there is no better time or place than springtime in the Colorado Rockies. As the Earth begins to tilt on its axis, making way for summer, the temperatures begin to rise and the purity of the white, snow-packed mountains begins to fade in water. Snow crystals turn into water droplets, droplets combine and form tiny trickles that begin to flow down the mountains, trickles meet and become rivulets, rivulets become small streams, streams merge and become creeks, and finally, the cool clean Colorado creeks converge into rivers and when combined with the gradient of the river bed…Colorado’s world class rapids are born.
This past winter, the snow-gods decided to bless the Arkansas River basin with an incredible amount of the good stuff…pure, white snow! And if you haven’t heard the buzz…the more snow…the more water…the more action! This season, the snowpack has been augmented tremendously by a long series of heavy, spring snowstorms, meaning that the high-water action will stick around all throughout the upcoming, warm summer months. Nowhere else in Colorado this summer will provide an experience comparable to that found in the Royal Gorge: warm weather, breathtaking scenery, abundant flora and fauna, an open and friendly community, and yes, the emerald colored water is even warm. The Royal Gorge boasts the warmest section of class IV & V whitewater anywhere in Colorado (of course, high water spring runoff temperatures are still a bit chilly); upstream of the Royal Gorge, the river slowly makes its way through over sixty miles of calm, flat-water, heating up under the sun and raising its temperature to over 60 degrees Fahrenheit in the mid-summer season! Taking a Colorado whitewater rafting trip with Royal Gorge Rafting is all about you having a good time: the good water, the good weather, and the good vibes…not to mention the professional, friendly, and experienced guides and kayakers. By the time your experience at Royal Gorge Rafting is over, you’ll be planning your next trip to return to the Colorado white water rafting adventure found with Royal Gorge Rafting, our Deluxe Vacation Rentals and the White Water Bar & Grill.
Just call one of our dedicated office personnel, or check out our website to book your trip before the high-water all runs out. We promise, it will be one of the most exciting and peaceful experiences you could can have in a lifetime…
This past winter, the snow-gods decided to bless the Arkansas River basin with an incredible amount of the good stuff…pure, white snow! And if you haven’t heard the buzz…the more snow…the more water…the more action! This season, the snowpack has been augmented tremendously by a long series of heavy, spring snowstorms, meaning that the high-water action will stick around all throughout the upcoming, warm summer months. Nowhere else in Colorado this summer will provide an experience comparable to that found in the Royal Gorge: warm weather, breathtaking scenery, abundant flora and fauna, an open and friendly community, and yes, the emerald colored water is even warm. The Royal Gorge boasts the warmest section of class IV & V whitewater anywhere in Colorado (of course, high water spring runoff temperatures are still a bit chilly); upstream of the Royal Gorge, the river slowly makes its way through over sixty miles of calm, flat-water, heating up under the sun and raising its temperature to over 60 degrees Fahrenheit in the mid-summer season! Taking a Colorado whitewater rafting trip with Royal Gorge Rafting is all about you having a good time: the good water, the good weather, and the good vibes…not to mention the professional, friendly, and experienced guides and kayakers. By the time your experience at Royal Gorge Rafting is over, you’ll be planning your next trip to return to the Colorado white water rafting adventure found with Royal Gorge Rafting, our Deluxe Vacation Rentals and the White Water Bar & Grill.
Just call one of our dedicated office personnel, or check out our website to book your trip before the high-water all runs out. We promise, it will be one of the most exciting and peaceful experiences you could can have in a lifetime…
www.RoyalGorgeRafting.net www.RoyalGorgeVacationRentals.com (719) 275 RAFT
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Team RGR 2010 - Stewart Mitchell
03/05/10 09:22
Stewert Mitchell - Colorado Whitewater Rafting Resort Guide
Stewert hails from Ft Lauderdale FL. He is a Captain of the high seas as well as a accomplished surfer. Stewert took to rivers quickly learning the forces and nature of the river much like a brown trout. Water is his element wether it be sailing around the world, surfing the ocean or navigating the rivers.
www.RoyalGorgeRafting.net
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