We had the best time through Browns Canyon w Lindsey as our guide. It was an absolute blast!!! It was exhilarating and yes, a little daunting initially, however Lindsey made us feel confident and s... See more
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I've rafted with Wilderness Aware Rafting for 26 years. I've rafted with several other companies in other parts of the United States and Wilderness Aware is by far the best. Their focus on safety is... See more
Unbelievable experience. Skully & Ben were the best guides on any trip I've been on in my life, hands down. The crew worked extremely hard day in and day out, setting up everything, taking everything... See more
We have used WAR for several years for our annual family full day raft trip on virtually every section of the Arkansas river. Their guides are well trained and fun, and their equipment is top notch.... See more
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Join us for an epic Colorado white water rafting experience! Enjoy single or multi-day trips on the Arkansas River, Colorado, Dolores, Gunnison and more!
Contact info
12600 US Highway 24/285, Buena Vista, Colorado 81211, United States
- 1-800-462-7238
- rapids@inaraft.com
- inaraft.com
Our guide was very experienced and …
Our guide was very experienced and knowledgeable about the river and it's history. We had a younger rafter in the boat and special care and attention was given so that they were included and safe during the trip.
Loved the trip and look forward to going again!!!
5 February 2018
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Reply from Wilderness Aware Rafting
Sharing a raft adventure with a young one is a great way to bond the family. Thanks for joining us!
Great first rafting experience
3 February 2018
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Reply from Wilderness Aware Rafting
Good to hear the first trip went well. Hope to see you again!
Wedding Weekend Event
In July 2017, we organized a rafting trip as one of the wedding weekend events, 30 rafters, including the wedding party, other friends and family had a fantastic time on our 1/2 day trip of Brown's Canyon. Weather was great and our guides were fun and experienced.
3 February 2018
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Reply from Wilderness Aware Rafting
Congratulations on the successful wedding! I hope the trip is remembered by friends and family for years to come as you recount the special event. If you have kids, they will surely some day want to see what you guys did for the wedding. I hope they can join us!
Most Professional Rafting Company
Always the most professional of the Arkansas River rafting companies. Guides are the best trained and instruction is always given to make the trip safe and fun.
2 February 2018
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Reply from Wilderness Aware Rafting
Thanks for the review. We work very hard to hire and train the best guides. Our 5-day interview trip in March gives us an early start on finding our guides. Also, spending so much time with them helps us find fun and hardworking people in addition to excellent boaters.
like a well oiled machine nice job!
2 February 2018
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Reply from Wilderness Aware Rafting
Thanks for noticing our "machine". As an owner, a lot of my time is spent fine tuning systems and problem solving. I've spent 32 years diligently building our system in this manner. Glad to hear it is paying off!
Nye Family
Very professional...we felt safe and had an awesome time. We’re definitely doing this trip again.
2 February 2018
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Reply from Wilderness Aware Rafting
Thanks for the review. We look forward to your return. Returning guests are what make the company great.
Incredible adventure
Me and my son had the pleasure of experiencing white water rafting with Wilderness Aware in the Summer of 2017. The experience is one that will not be forgotten. Incredible scenery, nature, and a wild ride....too much fun!! Definitely will return!!
2 February 2018
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Reply from Wilderness Aware Rafting
I always love hearing that families had a great time together. Building memories is an important part of life! Thanks for the review.
The guides were outstanding
The guides were outstanding. Probably the best trip we have ever been on.
2 February 2018
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Reply from Wilderness Aware Rafting
We constantly hear that the guides are what make the trip great. We spend a lot of time interviewing and training our guides. You may remember that we pass out comment cards on the post-trip ride back. Those cards give my staff and me the feedback we need to ensure every trip is a great one. Thanks for coming with us.
Great Outfitter
We had a great two day rafting trip with WA and will do it again next year.
1 February 2018
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Reply from Wilderness Aware Rafting
We look forward to your return. Thanks for the review.
Best team in BV
1 February 2018
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Reply from Wilderness Aware Rafting
You are right. It takes a team! I am proud of our staff and so happy they made your trip a great one.
Great staff from front desk to river …
Great staff from front desk to river guides. Made it fun for rafters of all experience levels.
1 February 2018
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Reply from Wilderness Aware Rafting
Thanks for noticing the front desk staff.Without them the guides would never meet you! Katie our office manager does a bang-up job of hiring and training our front desk staff. Glad you found the right trip. We have trips for all ages and experience level.
Family Trip
I've gone to Wilderness rafting the past 2 years with my boys for an all-day trip and have loved every minute of it. Great staff great trip down the Arkansas River we plan on doing it every year!
1 February 2018
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Reply from Wilderness Aware Rafting
What lucky kids you have that you take the time and money to have an adventure together. See you next year!
Great experience
Great experience, staff were experienced and every step of the trip was well planned. We had a blast!
1 February 2018
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Reply from Wilderness Aware Rafting
Having a blast is our goal for you. So glad it turned out well. Hope we meet again!
Jesse was an amazing guide
Jesse was an amazing guide! We all had a blast!
1 February 2018
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Reply from Wilderness Aware Rafting
Yay Jesse! We like him a lot too! I will make sure he sees your comment. Thanks
Best guiding company on the Arkansas River
Great company with fun, knowledgeable guides who know the river very well. We had an awesome trip.
1 February 2018
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Reply from Wilderness Aware Rafting
Thanks for the review. It is fun to be in a business where are guests are coming back stoked! Makes me want to come to work every day.
All-Star First-Time Experience
We were first-time white water rafters, and we loved our experience with Wilderness Aware Rafting. The staff members were professional and made us feel completely confident in their safety-first approach. The facilities and equipment were clean, and the guides were really, really fun in addition to being competent. They inspired our kids to want to be guides one day themselves!
1 February 2018
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Safety First
Safety First! Then fun will easily follow, from the routes they take down Colorado River to the staff who really look out for you and are entertaining with humor at the same time. They are river historians, nature enthusiasts and are stewards of our natural resources and great to travel with them. Instruction is complete. Equipment is state of the art (back to safety first). The lunch time was very good, plentiful and relaxing. I will go with them again!
1 February 2018
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Reply from Wilderness Aware Rafting
What a great review. Thanks! Yes indeed. Without "safety first" as a motto, everything else is irrelevant. We train hard, and buy and maintain equipment to cover the safety so that all the guides have to work on is tailoring the trip to each guest. Glad to hear it is working!
Great company to raft with.
1 February 2018
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Reply from Wilderness Aware Rafting
Thanks for the review!
Hands down most professional Rafting team!
Hands down most professional Rafting team in Colorado! Felt very safe & comfortable with the Guide & the experience was amazing. Will do again next time in great state of CO!
1 February 2018
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Reply from Wilderness Aware Rafting
Thanks for noticing our efforts at professionalism. We pride ourselves on being the best.
Great trip and guide
Great trip and guide, had super high level of water that made it even better, would definitey go again with them.
1 February 2018
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Reply from Wilderness Aware Rafting
High water comes every June. Some people love the big waves and big splashes. Some folks may prefer lower levels with more technical maneuvering. Every water level is a blast and why I chose to locate in Colorado!
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