Wilderness Aware

Whitewater Rafting…

Since 1976, Wilderness Aware Rafting has set high standards that we are endlessly striving to surpass. We are proud to have been recently named Colorado’s “Recreation and Tourism Company of the Year”!

In Colorado, you can choose exciting rafting trips on the famous Arkansas River, Dolores, North Platte, Gunnison, or Colorado Rivers. In Arizona, nothing beats the fantastic Salt River near Phoenix and Tucson. Trips range in duration from 1/2 day up to 10 days. Pick from a variety of rafting opportunities including wildwater, family whitewater, guided float fishing, and inflatable kayaks. These trips represent a full range of difficulties, but most do not require any previous experience.

You will be fitted with Coast Guard approved lifejackets, and have waterproof storage for your personal items. Also included, is transportation in reliable, radio-equipped vehicles from the meeting place for each trip to the river. Comfort is a top priority and clean, size appropriate gear is available including wetsuits, splash jackets, wetshoes, sleeping bags, sleeping pads and tents. Enjoy a delicious smorgasbord lunch on one-day trips. Multi-day trips often surprise our guests with the quality and quantity of delicious, fresh, hearty meals beginning with lunch on the first day through lunch on the last day. All trips include highly trained guides that will keep you smiling and laughing all day long.

A trip with Wilderness Aware will be the highlight of your Colorado vacation!

Adventure Trips…

Wilderness Aware / Colorado Adventures offers one of kind adventure activities in the heart of the Rocky Mountains!

wilderness-aware-05Horseback Riding…

Our stables are located in the perfect spot to take advantage of breathtaking views of snow covered peaks while passing through aspen glades and crossing flowing creeks. Choose between short one hour, to four hour rides, or longer six hour excursions that climb all the way to timberline. Well-mannered horses and personable guides make your precious time in the mountains relaxing yet exciting.

Downhill Mountain Biking…

The best part of downhill mountain biking adventures is that you can enjoy the thrills of mountain biking in Colorado’s majestic Rocky Mountains without having to peddle uphill! You’ll experience spectacular views of the Arkansas River Valley’s numerous 14,000-foot tall peaks as you soar through pristine aspen groves and high mountain pine forests.

Jeep Tours…

Open topped jeeps are perfect for climbing steep and rocky switch backed tracks and enjoying quiet tree lined mountain roads leading to scenic ghost towns, abandoned mines, and peak filled views of endless mountain ranges. Buena Vista is in the heart of the Rocky Mountains with more 14,000 foot tall peaks in our county than in any other county in the US! Jeeping in the Rocky Mountains will create memories for a lifetime!