THRILLING AND FUN!!! What a rush! Our driver Kya picked us up at our hotel then headed to the…read moreboathouse to meet up with our guides Elaine and Anna. We were so fortunate to have them both as our guides. These ladies were pros. So knowledgeable, so strong and so fun!!! They gave clear instructions and guided us through the waters with such professionalism. They would explain interesting facts about the Shoshone River as we floated along certain parts, also on the bus ride they would explain fun facts along the road. Lunch was provided back on the bus which Kya drove like a champ. Highly recommend for anyone looking to have a thrilling Colorado adventure!

We did the Shoshone whitewater River excursion (15 minutes of class 3 followed by 1.5 hours of…read moreclass 2&1) which was perfect for novices like us. Very good communication and guidance during the sign up process and good information provided prior to arrival. The river experience was excellent. Our guides (Anna and Kaitlyn) were informative and entertaining during our 45 minute ride to the drop in near Glenwood Canyon. Our family felt very safe in their hands and we had a lot of fun on this trip. Anna was a fantastic guide and boat captain. After the excitement of the rapids we spent about another 1.5 hours floating and sometimes swimming. Highly recommend for people who haven't done it before.

Wes and Ensen were our raft guides. We had a great time! Wes was super knowledgeable about the…read morearea. We will be back for snowmobiling in the winter.

Sage Outdoor Adventures is hands down one of the most kind, understanding, and family-friendly…read morecompanies we've ever worked with, especially while traveling with a child. I accidentally went to the wrong address because I used Apple Maps instead of Google Maps (which they clearly recommend), and I was so stressed thinking our entire trip was ruined. Instead of making it an issue, they showed us nothing but patience and kindness and made extreme accommodations to take care of our group. All week long, their team was incredibly helpful making sure I had the correct bus reservation for our one-day snow trip from SoCal. They were responsive, reassuring, and truly made the process stress-free. Anders was amazing to work with, and our guide Ben was fantastic, so welcoming, calm, and great to be around while traveling with a child. They made our family feel comfortable and cared for from the moment we arrived. What really stood out was how accommodating they were with our gear, they handled everything with zero judgment and even comped our gear, which meant so much to us. Traveling with a child can be unpredictable, and they were nothing but understanding and supportive. If you're looking for a company that truly cares about families and goes above and beyond, this is it. We wouldn't book with anyone else. Sage Outdoor Adventures sets the standard for customer service and family-friendly experiences.

We came up from Cedar Park, TX (outside Austin) and had a place in Vail. We were looking to get…read moreout on the river, and found Colorado River Center at Rancho Del Rio. This place is absolutely amazing. It's really cool the somewhat new owners Jim and Lauren....about as cool and easy going as it gets. I brought my family of 5, my wife, my 15 year old daughter and my sons 18 and 20....before my new grad heads off to West Point. We looked at some of the cabins, and you can see all the work the new owners have put into them, they look amazing, and a lot have been re-decorated. It's a very cool rustic. My wife and daughter loved the gift shop and the cool shirts. The guide Jeremy took us out, and my wife does not like the water, and he kept her pretty happy in the middle with the gear. We got out and saw some historical 1840's old cabin and other stuff, was completely awesome! We will be getting back there as soon as we can, the views driving in and out of there are almost worth the drive. They had a great little adult beverage store, pretty awesome to have out in the middle of nowhere...with no cell coverage which I loved....no work calls ,ha. Pretty family friendly, and the little wedding event setup looked cool.

Had a great time. Tanner was our guide. He was very knowledgeable about the area. Very safe outfit!read more

We rafted on the Shoshone trip and did the double rapids. What a blast! Our tour guide mike was so…read moremuch fun! What an adventure! I would highly recommend this trip and will go again next time I am in town!

We planned a river rafting half day tour with Timberline Tours, and it did not disappoint. Aside…read morefrom the breathtaking views, and exciting class 3 rapids...this group of professionals are second to none. From the initial check in, to the outfitting of gear, tour bus down the the landing spot, our guide Quaid and finally the delicious lunch at the end...this is definitely the company to work with. Every single individual we came across with this company was friendly, knowledgeable, professional and always concerned with ensuring we were having the best time. We will definitely book with them again. Thank you!

I highly recommend Alpine Kayak ! Kyle and the team are…read moresuper awesome. I have paddled with them for a couple years now. And highly recommend. guides "Forest" and "Matt" Your point of entry is their website and soon you'll be talking to the lead manager, Kyle who makes the whole process very easy and is happy to tailor design to specific needs of the individual or group. Whether you are an absolute beginner or an advanced kayaker who has not paddle the Colorado company this company has something for everybody For the beginner, they have amazing lessons and safety training and for more advanced paddlers, they have can take you down challenging river runs It's also the "complete package" --they have all the equipment all the logistics worked out . you just show up at their place in Edwards and they take care of everything and then bring you back to the point of origin. The drive to most places where you put in boats on the river are 30 to 40 minute drive so very close to the Vail area and convenient. A recent trip with " Matt " was one of the best I've had in which we had both experienced and beginners in our crew and Matt catered to every level as we went down the river and provided great river training skills and even acted as "photographer" for the trip . If you are looking to get out on the water as one of your activities in the Vail area, check out Alpine Kayak!

Great customer service and very knowledgeable white water staff and guides. All levels welcome.read more

Our family of 5 had an amazing day on our Eagle River all day rafting trip. Ryan, our rafting…read moreguide, made our trip one to remember. He was conversational, patient, and above all competent. This was our 7th rafting experience and our favorite! Thanks for providing us a day to remember. (There is not an option to get pictures but our guide made sure to take a few at lunch. Also, if you get cold easily, take the splash jacket...especially if you're in the front of the boat!)

Absolutely amazing. We went with our 6, 8 and 1 year olds and they did an excellent job of keeping…read morethem safe. It was more fun than we could have expected! Thanks Ryan! (Photo taken during a calm part of the river... there were rapids!)

This was a great trip!!! We had the best time with Stew, so knowledgeable!…read more Mudflap was hilarious! The group we went with was wonderful (strangers to start- friends at the end!). This is just what rafting is all about! We went Wednesday June 17th. Weather and water were fabulous!! Thanks again Blue Sky!!

We had a wonderful time rafting on the Colorado half day trip with our daughters, age 8 and 5…read more Highly recommend.

This trip was definitely one for the books! In the midst of…read moreCOVID, the entire Mad staff did an amazing job ensuring all protocols were in order to keep everyone safe which is very important during these times. We had a party of 10: 7 adults & 3 kids and we all had such a great time. Quick heads up for those planning to make a trip here - our check in time was 8:30am and we didn't get on the water until about 10-10:30am. During that time, the staff gears you up with equipment and very important information before heading out to the water. After that, the bus drive over to the water is about 25 mins. You're out on the water for about 1.5 hours - and we got back around 12:30-12:45pm. This is really important for anyone planning time wise! All staff members were incredibly kind and helpful! Our guide on the bus was Emily and was such a joy to have, not to mention, absolutely hilarious! Our boat guide was Joe, who we absolutely adored! He had such high spirit and also had a bunch of great facts throughout the ride. Every single one of us thoroughly enjoyed our time and we hope to do this again next time we are in CO, and especially under better circumstances. Highly recommended!

I had a blast white water rafting down the Colorado River with Mad Adventures. When you arrive to…read moretheir store location it's about 30 minutes of admin stuff before you load the buses to head for the launch point. You fill out the wavier paperwork, get a speech from one of the workers, and go through the line to your life jacket and paddle. They also have shoes for rent if you need them. The bus ride to the launch point is about 30 minutes. The staff do their best to keep everyone entertained while your on the bus; telling jokes, telling you facts about landmarks, and the local area. When you get to the launch point it's about another 15 minutes before you get on your raft. They go through another 5-7 minute speech about the water, how to maneuver, and all the safety stuff (just in case crap goes wrong). Then they split you up into groups and you load the raft. We truly had a blast on the raft and I never felt like I was at risk of injury, or unsafe through the entire ride. From start to finish it was about a 2 hour trip; but it went by really fast. I could have rode the river for at least another 1-2 hours. It was super chill and some of the rough waters (class II and III) didn't last long but made the ride very exciting. We did stop for about 30 minutes at a point where you can jump off a cliff. There is a 25 foot cliff as well as a small jump spot for kids (my 4 year old jumped from the small spot). I did go up to the 25 foot jump (along with about 30 other people). Jumping was not a problem at all because you walk up to the edge and simply walk off for the jump. They don't give you anytime to look around, think, or get scared. 30 people jumped off in less than 7-8 minutes. It felt great!! The ride back to the main store was much shorter; about 15 minutes. Overall we had a great time and it was well worth it.

This place was great, super chill vibe and awesome guides. We had a large group of 11 family…read moremembers so we were split into 2 rafts. Kaila was our group leader and guide for 5 of my family members, all who raved about her! Isa was our guide and made sure our group of six had a blast, especially the kids- age 10 and 12! We all did beginner level and it was perfect for them, as well as a few adults. I also reached out with some questions prior to booking and they were very quick to respond, which was super helpful. We'll definitely be back for sure, thanks very much to liquid descent for treating us to such a fun family adventure. And special thanks to our guides- you gals absolutely rock!

The team at Liquid Descent was great!! We had a group of 36 and from the booking over the phone,…read moreemail communication, and actual trip, everything went perfectly! Our group had a great time. Next trip, I will book with Liquid Descent!! 10 for 10 recommend.