We had such an amazing time white water rafting with Liquid Descent! Our guide, Kayla, was…read morefantastic. She made us feel safe and comfortable from the very beginning, and gave clear instructions so we always knew what to do. She tailored our ride to how "spicy" we wanted to make it, so since it was our first time rafting, that made us feel great. The trip was the perfect level of excitement for us as beginners. It was fun, thrilling, and adventurous without ever feeling overwhelming. My sons, ages 10 and 13, had an absolute blast and want to plan another trip back. We even got to see a bald eagle along the river, it was phenomenal. The weather was perfect, and the whole experience was incredibly well organized. It's also just under two hours from Denver, making it a great day trip. We really appreciated the free parking, and they kept our car keys safely in the office while we were out on the river. We felt completely comfortable leaving everything else locked in our car. We couldn't have asked for a better first rafting experience. We would absolutely recommend them to anyone, especially families and first-time rafters. Definitely opt for the photo package too - the pictures we received were stunning and memorable. Huge thanks to Kayla and the Liquid Descent team!

I can't say enough good things about our experience with Liquid Descent. My daughter and I signed…read moreup for the beginner rafting trip... and while she was excited... I was terrified. I was so nervous walking in, but from the moment we arrived, every single staff member made us feel welcomed, safe, and supported. Our guide, Koa, was the perfect balance of fun, kind, and incredibly skilled. He guided us through the rapids with such confidence and ease while also making sure everyone felt safe and included. He checked in on us several times throughout and made sure we were having fun, asked us if we wanted to "spice it up" a bit or keep it mellow and just really let us know this was "our" trip and he's cater to what we wanted. I quickly found myself letting go of fear and enjoying the moment... something I didn't expect would happen. Koa's energy was contagious, and his calm, respectful nature made us feel like we were in the best hands possible. At one point on the river, another rafting company had a mishap and we had to pull over and wait for them to recover and get their riders back into the raft safely. Koa explained what had happened with total grace - no judgment, no gossip - just a calm and respectful explanation. He also spoke so kindly of his own coworkers and even the owner of Liquid Descent. You could tell he genuinely cares about the rafting community and takes pride in his work and LOVES his Liquid Descent family! Every employee we encountered was friendly, encouraging, and helpful - from getting us fitted with helmets and life jackets to cheering us on as we headed out. As someone who started out nervous, that kind of supportive vibe made a huge difference. They encouraged me, and they helped me push past my comfort zone in the best way possible. What a GREAT memory! We will remember this day not only for the thrill of the rapids, but for the kindness and heart of the people who guided us through it! If you are considering rafting in Colorado, go with Liquid Descent. I'm so glad we did!

The zip lines at AVA were super fun and the people are really nice. We had Megan and Blake as our…read moreinstructors, they were so funny and helped us have lots of fun on the zip lines. We rode on top of a truck up a mountain to the first line. AVA is so funny and I would definitely recommend doing it if you have time!

My group and I had a disappointing and confusing experience with a zip-line instructor. We had…read morebarely left the first tutorial line when one of our instructors began acting rude and short with us. We only made it halfway through our group before one of us got stuck on the second line. It took a few minutes to get them unstuck and over to the other side. After that, with no warning, the instructor told us to follow him and said we were going to hike back to the rest of the group. When I asked if something was wrong, he gave me no response. Once we rejoined the other half of our group, our other guide explained that our trip was being cancelled and that we'd need to hike back down. This was shocking and disappointing to all of us--especially the children in our party, who had travelled from out of state and specifically picked this zip-line as the thing they most wanted to do in Colorado. It wasn't worth the long drive just to get up there and have the plug pulled on us with no explanation. I will say the front desk was very kind and helpful. After hearing our account of what happened, they issued us a full refund. Overall, it was a disappointing trip that left all of us confused about what went wrong.

I needed to do a kayak lesson to learn about proper paddling for an adventure I'm going on. Lauren…read morewas absolutely amazing. She taught me all the basics (including preparing my kayak) and even videotaped me while I was learning them, so I could work on my technique later. She taught me how to get back into the kayak if I was knocked out of it. She was very knowledgeable and made my lesson very comfortable. I would 100% recommend.

holy cow everyone in the area should take the st vrain tour!! bring your spouse, bring your kids,…read morebring your birder/wildlife photographer friend!

just had our first winter camp out and what a treat! The staff on site started our fire, made sure…read morewe had extra firewood and showed us a few of the hidden majestic sites on this property. It snowed two of the nights we were there. Before our reservation the staff made sure we had the right gear so we were prepared. Stores are 4 miles away for food. This place is so peaceful, I can't wait to see what it is like in the summer. we will definitely be back, we want to take advantage of the water falls, ponds and riding stables near by. thank you for hosting.

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This off-roading experience out near the Pikes Peak Forest was absolutely amazing! The staff was…read moresuper friendly from start to finish, and our driver, Skylar, was awesome--knowledgeable, fun, and made the whole ride even better. We rode in a six-seater UTV and had some of the best views I've ever seen, including incredible sights of Pikes Peak. Being out there really puts things into perspective. It was sad to see parts of the forest still recovering from a human-caused fire that happened years ago, but it also made the experience more meaningful to witness the resilience of nature firsthand. I had an amazing time--truly one of those experiences you don't forget. I would 100% do this again. Next time, though, I'd probably book it in the summer because it was pretty cold and my feet were frozen . Totally worth it, though! Highly recommend if you're looking for adventure, great views, and a fun crew.

Gideon was so great and very helpful with suggestions on routes for us to take. This was the…read morehighlight of our trip. We enjoyed the self guided UTV trip so much. We really recommend this for anyone looking to adventure out and have a great time. We did the 4 hour self guided tour and it was just the perfect amount of time! Incredible views!

We had a great experience towards the end of July rafting with guides Grant and Brandon. The water…read morewas historically very low and most of us were inexperienced rafters, but the guides were very patient and made it enjoyable. Would definitely recommend rafting with Noah's Ark even if it's not ideal conditions. Will hopefully be back to the area in the future! The scenery is unmatched.

Excellent set up, perfect location and an absolutely blast for the first time rafters! Kids weren't…read moreold e login for the numbers yet, but we will go back as soon as we hit the minimum age for sure. Go earlier in the summer than we did and enjoy a little better ride.

WOW what a time. My…read morefriend and I signed up with this company to take us on a 2 day extreme class IV/V Overnight rafting trip on the Arkansas river. We both have experience with this company from rafting the Upper Salt River in AZ. Unfortunately the water levels didn't cooperate but, the rafting company modified the itinerary to give us the best possible adventure possible. Day upper upper Browns Canyon which led to class I've and the use of duckies. Operation am not a fan but, half of our group loved them. We were then driven 1.5 hours away for our dinner and tent camping (3 miles from our put in). Ryan and Eric our guides cooked a great meal and catered to the group. We awakened to a mist and heavy fog, which we were served pancakes and sausages for a warm breakfast, and let's not forget hot coffee. We then departed at 8:30 for our trip down the Royal Gorge were we hit class in rapids, lots of class 3s, great geology, good company, lots of fun and a great experience. Ryan our lead guide and Eric did a great job for 2 days of providing us a great experience and memories. You have many choices but from a personal experience this is the best company to deal with. We are already planning next year's multi day trip.

We "dodged a bullet" with this company. They called us less than an hour before our trip to cancel,…read morenot because of dangerous conditions, but because another group canceled, and they didn't want to take 3 of us out. No integrity and no remorse for ruining our trip. Fast forward, we found an amazing company that agreed to work us in the same day and, after speaking to several people in the area, it is well known that Wilderness Aware Rafting has less experienced guides and get stuck in the river holding up "traffic" most days. Literally no one locally has anything nice to say. In hindsight, I am glad we didn't go with them.

Quinn and Julia were the best tour guides! 10/10 would recommend going with them! #fearlessread more

I had so much fun zip lining! Quinn and Julia were our guides and they were amazing! 10/10…read moreexperience

I researched many companies before choosing ATR. I am so glad we did. After reading the positive…read morereviews, I booked this company online for a half day rafting trip in Brown's Canyon. Someone called to confirm the next day. I mentioned that one of our party of 4 had a shoulder issue and was concerned about having to be responsible for too much of the paddling. The woman on the phone said that this wasn't a problem and that maybe they would put an extra staff person on the boat to help. She emphasized that they were a smaller company than most and were used to accommodating their clients so that they had the best experience. Sure enough, that morning, we were assigned Ryan as our guide and Bria, to help with the paddling. There was also a family of three in the office at the same time. I was concerned that we would all end up crammed into the same boat. To our delight, each group had their own raft and guide and we got Bria as a bonus. We noticed other companies that had 8 people on their rafts. During the trip we found out that Ryan and Bria had just gotten married a week ago. Both of them did a great job. They pointed out the scenery and highlights of the river and kept us informed of what to expect at every turn. Although Ryan was extremely conscientious about safety issues, reminding us to plant our feet before every rapid and instructing us about the kind of paddling that we would need for each one, he was also emphasized that they wanted us to have fun and enjoy the experience. We rented wet suits which I would highly recommend. You get splashed enough to keep you from getting too hot. Two of us rented water booties, the other two had water shoes with closed toes. I would also recommend that you wear fingerless gloves as sometimes we chafed our hands against the side of the raft while paddling. I can't say enough positive things about this company including the fact that they give your two more miles of rafting and two extra rapids than all of the other companies. The charge the same price as all the other companies but give a much better value.

An amazing day, our guide Karen, if I spelled her name right, really did an amazing job. It was my…read morefirst rafting trip, an because of this company, I can safely say it won't be my last. We had our own raft, and while helmets are indeed optional, they say this is because they have never once had a head injury in 30 plus years of business. Their guides are paid better here than most other companies and they only have to go out on one trip a day, unlike most of the larger rafting companies. I for one prefer a well paid, energetic, and alert guide.