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Numbers Whitewater Rafting on the Arkansas River

Whitewater Rafting in Colorado with The Adventure Company

Highlights

  • Raft through epic Class IV rapids with experienced guides
  • Steep drops, soaking splashes and continuous action
  • The ideal trip for the tested whitewater rafting veteran and adrenaline-seeking first timers

Full Description

A guide favorite! Numbers is a technical, narrow Class IV section of the Arkansas River with medium sized drops, soaking splashes and beautiful mountain scenery!

This stretch of river contains some of Colorado's most exciting whitewater. With soaking splashes and continuous action, you will want to be in good physical condition and ready to paddle! Characterized by tight channels, steep drops and big boulders it's no wonder the Numbers is considered the best Class IV whitewater run in the state. This high alpine setting offers remarkable views of the Collegiate Peaks towering over the broad valley. Combine this with the epic rapids of this section to create one mind-blowing rafting expedition. The Numbers is perfect for white water veterans and adrenaline-seeking first timers. Choose from 1/2 day, 3/4 day or Full Day excursions ranging from 7.5 to 16 miles on the river. All of our 3/4 and Full Day trips include our "Ultimate Fajita Buffet" lunch. Our minimum age for the Numbers trip is 14.

Includes:

  • Transportation to and from the Arkansas River from our office in Buena Vista
  • Helmet, life jacket and paddle
  • Lunch is included with our 3/4 and Full Day trips
  • Lunch and transportation from Breckenridge or Frisco is included with our Express trips

Excludes:

  • Wetsuits, neoprene booties and splash jackets (available for rent)

Day by Day Itinerary

1/2, 3/4 and Full Day Itinerary

Our Numbers trips meet at our main location if Buena Vista unless transportation is needed from Breckenridge or Frisco. After you check in with the office, sign your waivers and settle any financial business that you may have, we will send you out to our boathouse to get started. At the boathouse you'll be greeted by our experienced guides who will outfit you with a life jacket, helmet and wetsuits, booties and splash jackets if you decided to rent them for the day. Changing tents are on sight for you to get into your rafting gear. After you have made the transformation into a "rafter", locked all of your personal belongings in your car and left your car keys with the office, you are ready to load onto the bus or van that will be driving you to the put in. At the put in, you will be given a Safety Talk to learn all about different situations on the river. Now you are ready to learn how to paddle. You will be separated into rafts and your guide will teach you his or her paddle commands and give you some time to practice on land before you hit the water. Once you're floating, you'll have a little more time to get your paddle strokes perfected before you get to the first rapid. Those of you who are on our Full Day Trip will enjoy our "Ultimate Fajita Buffet" lunch served on the river. (For our 3/4 Day Trips, lunch is served at our scenic picnic area back at our shop.) Our dependable drivers will be waiting for you at the take out to haul you back to the main shop where your dry clothes await. Once you are back in your own attire, we invite you back into our store/office to check out the high quality digital pictures that were taken on your trip. You will have the opportunity to purchase these pictures and other rafting souvenirs before heading out to your next adventure.

About The Operator:

The Adventure Company

Headquarters:

Breckenridge, Colorado

Established:

January 1987

The Adventure Company has been specializing in whitewater rafting since 1987. From our humble beginning in Breckenridge, Colorado, we have grown to operate from 5 locations, for your convenience. We offer a wide variety of whitewater rafting trips from 1/2-day, 3/4-day, full-day, and multi-day trips, to our one-of-a-kind Full Moon raft trip. The Adventure Company offers the best whitewater rafting in Colorado by operating on multiple sections of the Arkansas River, Colorado River, Blue River, and Clear Creek. Choose from over 25 top quality raft trips from beginner to expert. We are proud to be one of the few companies that can accommodate kids as young as two to the tried and true, hardcore whitewater veteran looking for an expert rafting trip! All 3/4- and full-day trips will enjoy our famous "Ultimate Fajita Buffet" hot lunch. Be sure to inquire about our daily shuttles from Breckenridge and Frisco.

Driven by our passion for the activities we offer, we have raised the standard for quality amongst Colorado's outfitters. In 2003, we became the only outfitter in Colorado to adopt a "No First-Year Guide" policy. The most important way to ensure your safety and enjoyment is to have an experienced guide controlling your raft. We are the only outfitter in Colorado to exclusively provide you with guides who are, at least, in their fourth year of professional guiding.

How to Reserve your Whitewater Rafting Trip

Advance reservations are highly recommended.

  • Trips can be reserved with any major credit card.
  • We find that the easiest way to reserve your trip is to pay in full at the time the reservation is made. However, if this is not possible a 50% deposit is required for trips booked more than 10 days prior to the trip date. The remaining 50% will be charged 10 days before the trip date.
  • Reservations made for trips less than 10 days prior to the trip date must be paid in full.

Cancellations

For cancellations made more than 10 days prior to the trip date:

  • All 1/2, 3/4, and full day trips will receive a full refund minus a $10 booking fee per person, per trip.
  • All multi-day raft trips will receive a full refund minus a $15 booking fee per person, per day.

No refunds for cancellations made less than 10 days prior to the trip date due to operating costs that are incurred well before your trip.