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Rentals: 1-Day Inflatable Kayak (Single)
Rent an IK (ducky) and forget about the confines of a hardshell kayak or standing tall on a SUP as you pilot one of the most forgiving and maneuverable crafts available for going down river. A shuttle is recommended, as they are not the easiest things to carry by yourself. Paddle, Helmet, PFD included.
Rentals: Half-Day SUPSQUATCH (6+ Persons)
Rent the beast for 1/2 Day (Use of SUPSQUATCH)! Don't forget to bring appropriate footwear, swimwear, and sun protection. Enjoy your activity with us.
Rentals: 1-Day - 9' Mini Me Inflatable Raft & Assessories 2-4 persons
Mini-Me Rafts are 9' long and accommodate 2 people and a dry bag or cooler quite easily. You can fit up to 4 people if you prefer, but be prepared to be in close quarters. These rafts are one of the most fun ways to go down a stretch of river and they are surprisingly stable for their size as long as you keep them straight they hardly flip and are difficult to rap on rocks. Guiding experience is necessary. The responsible party is liable for all losses and damages or replacements.
Park and Paddle Package
Our most popular Colorado adventure vacation package for families, groups and individuals! 2 fun and thrilling activities, 1 great day! Combine rafting on Colorado's #1 stretch of whitewater with the Browns Canyon Adventure Park. Start with an all access pass to the Browns Canyon Adventure Park. Zip, crawl, swing and play through 4 Courses, 66 Elements, and 2 Adrenaline Features, on the banks of the Arkansas River! After lunch in our riverside pavilion, paddle 10 miles of whitewater through the Browns Canyon National Monument. Experience the fun and excitement of rafting several Class III whitewater rapids such as Pinball, Zoom Flume and Raft Ripper. This package is a great addition to any Colorado Adventure vacation! Join us! Please note: A PRIVATE BOAT IS NOT GUARANTEED. YOU MAY BE GROUPED WITH OTHER GUESTS.
Hike to Nature’s Hidden Gems: Alpine Lake or Waterfall Adventure
Ground Up Adventures specializes in educational guided hikes, preparing aspiring adventurers to get outside safely and teaching you the tools you need to feel empowered on the trails AFTER your guided experience, so you can feel self-reliant and confident on all of your adventures to come thereafter! All adventures are customized just for YOU and tailored to your outdoor goals! Some things I teach: What to Bring & Why How to Pack & Fit Your Bag Leave No Trace Trail Etiquette Injury Prevention What to Do in Wildlife Encounters How to Prevent Wildlife Encounters Risk Management Navigation Basics & More!
Rentals: 1-Day Inflatable Kayak (2 Persons)
Rent a double duckie for the day. Take a friend with you for twice the power and twice the fun! The Salida area is the perfect zone for beginner and intermediate paddling teams, ask us about shuttles to and from different access points in the surrounding area.
Rentals: 1-Day Personal Floatation Device PFD
Personal Flotation Devices are a necessary thing to have any time you are going to be in the river. Various sizes available for all day rental.
Canyon Challenge Course
Prior to entering the Canyon Challenge Course, guests are fitted with gear, given a safety briefing and instructions, and then off they go! Guests begin on easy courses and graduate to more challenging routes. Once a course is completed, guests can proceed to more challenging courses. The Canyon Aerial Course was designed and built by Swiss Alpine engineers to industry standards, including those of the Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT) as well as the specifications and safety standards of the state of Colorado. Participants are secured throughout their experience to the life safety systems using the Bornack Smart Safe Belay (SSB) lanyard system which prevents participants from detaching from the system during transfers from one element to the next while providing participants the freedom to choose their route and move at their own pace. Staff are positioned nearby to offer encouragement and assist if needed.
History on Tap provided by Steve's Original Salida Walking Tours
Join a captivating journey through Salida, home to Colorado's largest National Historic District. Our exclusive tour blends the thriving craft beer scene with Salida's rich Wild West history. Join us as we explore 2-3 breweries and pubs, guided by local historian, Steve Chapman. Author of six books on Salida history and winner of a prestigious award for his Salida history radio show, Steve brings the past to life like no other. Uncover the secrets behind Salida's distinctive pronunciation, Sah-LIE-Dah, and brace yourself for riveting tales of knife fights, brutal beatings, and the chilling murder of a local Marshal that left an indelible mark on the city's character. In addition to captivating true stories, you'll see rare photographs and maps of Salida's Wild West past. Alcohol purchase is not included or required. All tour guests must be 21+.
3/4 Day Arkansas River- Browns Canyon Express - No Lunch
COVID 19 Pre-trip screening for all guests: MASKS are required during transportation. This DAILY trip includes 14 miles and 5 hours of clear, crisp Class II-III+ whitewater crashing through the Browns Canyon National Monument. We have added 6 more miles to make this the most rapids in a 3/4 day no lunch adventure. A professional river guide and all boating equipment: splash jackets, drinking water, and PFD, personal floatation device. Bring your personal water bottle, noncotton clothing, secure footwear or rentals of wetsuits and boots available to reserve. Situated in the heart of the Colorado Rocky Mountains, the Arkansas River's 145 miles, threads its way through a vacationer's paradise. From the river's source in the beautiful Arkansas Valley with dramatic 14,000-foot peaks to the bottom of the Royal Gorge, Arkansas River has it all.