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    4.3 (44 reviews)
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    Jax hooked us up with a solid ride out to get some great pictures and great time. They were well prepared for us had eveything in order.

    Jax and the guys were great they hooked us up with a great route to take great pictures. They were prepared when showed up. Thank you guys. Will definitely recommend to others!!!

    COA

    First time river rafter here, will definitely do it again! Great guide! What fun! Only wish was that the Animas River was higher, so plan adventure early spring vs July for even more white water.

    Marie S.

    The waves were high and mighty... or something like that. This was my first time white water rafting and a time that I hadn't been to Durango in several years and wanted to try something new (and in honor of my dance teacher who recently died in a white water rafting accident). I got a 10% discount for booking in person off their Main Street location. They answered any question I had there (and yes, there are several EMT's on staff). I was slightly nervous by the time we got to the river, but those fears were quickly allayed. Along with the 16 others as part of a family reunion our guide, Charlie, was knowledgeable of facts about the river and seemed good at what he does. There were times where the waves were two or three times the height of our raft, and others where it was a gentle stroll on the river with no paddling necessary. Yes, you will get wet (but luckily I had brought frog toggs with me- an Alaska rainsuit set. A perfect alternative to a wetsuit, otherwise an extra $10-15 for rental). By the end, I was disappointed that it was already over, even after spending 1 hour 40 minutes + on the river. Something for the bucket list for sure

    Great folks to deal with. Wife and I rented a two seater for 4 hours which was plenty of time for us. Rented the Can Am which was the cheapest in their line up of OHVs. Everything worked perfectly however next time I would go with the more expensive, larger OHV RZR because the trail can get rough so better, longer suspension would probably benefit the ride experience. It was a great vacation outing and I highly recommend these folks. I also found a coupon for a little discount!

    Wet fun in the sun!
    The P.

    Erick was a great guide. Not only did he keep up from falling out but he was very informative. Such a great day on the river - would choose this company again!!!

    Our guide, Corey, making sure we were steered into the rapids...
    Joe M.

    We had a great ride down the river today with this group. Easy parking downtown, they've got booties to rent cheap if you need them, a bus pickup and drop off, etc. Friendly people, safety minded. We had four young kids in the raft and they all had a great time (even getting some cold river water in the face). There are lots of adventure groups out there, we found these folks to be professional and helpful-- we would choose them again. Really enjoyed our Animas river raft tour!

    Camping crew!!
    Kelley S.

    Wow what an awesome experience!! Our guides Jacob and Justin were very knowledgeable about the river and surrounding areas. The company was professional and efficient. I highly recommend this company for your rafting experience.

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    Justin was our guide for rafting the lower Animus River. He did a great job, and we had a terrific time. THANK YOU!!!

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    Best options for 4-wheel adventure. We took the 5-hour 4-seater and used all of them exploring Bolan Pass and more.

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    Jeep tour was unique experience. Very informative guide. The only downside was they could have wiped the dust off the seats before the ride.

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    Soooo much fun! Garrett and Gwen were so much fun! Great way to spend my birthday!! Must do!!

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    We rented the Razr's for 2 hours at Purgatory. Great time nice machines and beautiful area. We had a great time will definitely be back.

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    Rock Pirates Backcountry Adventures - Engineer Pass

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    I have never ridden on or driven an ATV before today and I have to tell you- this was by far one of…read morethe most fun and beautiful things I have ever done! I will cherish the memories made today with my family and friends forever. We rented full day, 0800-1700, Polaris RZRs. There were 6 of us- 2 families of 3. We got in a little late, around 10am due to staying in Montrose the night before. They have to shuttle you up to the beginning of the trail due to a change in law from November 2021. They don't allow ATV/OHV use in town. So, it takes 15 min to get up to the area where you will get your ATV and be fitted for a helmet. Bring rain gear, hoodies, hat, sunscreen, charger for your phone or battery pack. The lunch provided was very good and we did bring more water and snacks. Recommend you do the same also. Since we left late, we had to rush a bit and not stop and see as much as we wanted but this did NOT deter from the sheer awesomeness of the trip. It is beautiful. I cannot convince you of this from photos or a video. You have to see if for yourself. The drive is bumpy. It is fun. It is on the edge of very tall mountains. I made my family scared by my driving- I guess I drive too fast and too close to the edge. I had so much fun! There are bathrooms along the way if needed. We found the maps useful. We did not use our phone map with the app at all. We probably should have- but there are signs and it is pretty easy. Staff explained it all before we left. Take Alpine loop to Animas Fork- see the ghost town- go to Cinnamon Pass and take that to Lake City. Drive through Lake City and follow sign to Engineer Pass. At the top of Engineer Pass- look ahead of where you going and you will see the trial go off to the right. This is Odom Point- you MUST MAKE TIME to stop there. It is the best view! People get married there and I see why. Then follow the trail back. We got rained on on the way back and it was COLD on the hot summer day. My hands got so cold I couldn't feel them. I also got soaked and covered in mud. I had so much fun but would have been happier if I had listened to my husband and brought rain gear. Rock Pirate employees were so helpful and nice and we are so grateful for all their help and advice. I would highly recommend them for any adventure! I cannot wait to do this again and would love to come back for a snowy experience in Silverton with them!

    We were a group of 14 on 4 different machines. Our first contact with Tom when getting everyone…read moresigned in, he was incredibly rude & disrespectful. He thought our party had come through there before & caused a lot of problems, when my husband assured him that was not us he didn't seem to care or believe him and continued being rude. (This was a repeat trip for only 3 of the 14) The website says gas is included yet we were charged over $300 for a "gas charge" when the final bill came out, in years past, my husband said this never happened. There was no communication as to why we were charged this excess fee & when my husband asked to talk to Erik who he had worked with in years past, Tom refused to let him speak to him. I called to speak with Erik and was told he would call me back, he never did. Our 4 machines were returned with gas, they didn't have to drive to us with gas cans. The tires on the machines were worn but 1 machine in particular was very worn. We got a flat on the top of a mountain but thankfully there were some kind people who gave us a plug & aired us back up so we could get on our way. We got a 2nd flat (same bald tire) as we neared Rock Pirate & pushed the helping hands button, we waited but after 45 minutes the majority of us decided to head into town with the other 3 machines thinking we'd pass our "help" on the way but never did. The teens working were nowhere in sight but eventually did come out from behind the shop but didn't know anything about our call for assistance. They never got it. Hmmmm.....Eventually they finally headed out to get my husband. If you want a pleasant up front experience from employees that treat you with kindness & respect, honest workers that don't charge you because they feel like it, I would steer clear of this place! Customer Service lacks & so does their integrity.

    Colorado Outback Adventures - rafting - Updated May 2026

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