Weddings are supposed to be an exciting time full of making memories and creating long-lasting happiness. Whitewater rafting is the perfect way to do this. Whitewater rafting is an extremely fun, exciting, and extraordinary experience that you will never forget.
It is destined to stick with both you and your wedding guests for the rest of your lives. We provide one of the most unique and pulse-racing river experiences for your wedding party. Floating throughout a stunning rock-walled canyon with the greatest people in your life is an experience that you will always remember.
We’ll ensure that your wedding is a day that is talked about forever. We provide one of the biggest and most impressive river trips for people of all ages and all abilities. We also provide access to some of the best whitewater rafting adventure options in the country.
Each of our guided adventures are close to world class destinations including Vail, Glenwood Springs, and Aspen Colorado. We offer some of the most exciting getaways for thrill-seekers looking for their adrenaline fix.
Wedding Whitewater Rafting in Colorado- Celebrate Your Union on the River
So, what do whitewater rafting, and your wedding have in common? Well, both are exciting, memorable, and will leave your guests with massive smiles on their faces. If you’re looking for something to do with your bridesmaids, groomsmen, or guests that you will actually enjoy and remember for years to come, whitewater rafting is the ultimate experience for everyone on your wedding list.
We have been taking wedding parties down these spectacular rivers for many years now. We’re able to customize your ideal trip for your entire group. We have many different trips available for you to choose from for the ultimate wedding trip or bachelorette party.
Whether you prefer a wild ride or a mellow float for the family, we have everything needed for you to enjoy your trip. This is a unique experience that will provide happiness all around. As we’ve said before, absolutely everyone will enjoy a day out whitewater rafting.
Why You Should Choose Whitewater Rafting
Are you a bride planning your wedding in Colorado? If so, you will likely want to bring the whole wedding party or even your entire family along on a raft trip to show them exactly what Colorado is all about.
Regardless of who comes with you on this exciting trip or which stretch of the river you choose to tackle, adding an exciting whitewater rafting trip to your wedding weekend will create many exciting and memorable experiences for absolutely everyone. Your family, friends, and everyone meeting for the first time will find it far easier to break the ice when they’re involved in an exciting trip together.
The bride and groom will get it all started and lead the way down the river. Our whitewater rafting trips will leave everyone with great memories and get them in the headspace for the big day.
We’ll take some of the stress off of you when you book a whitewater rafting trip for your wedding group. All you need to do is let us know how many people will be coming with you and which river you want to go down.
Bachelor or Bachelorette Weekend
We can take it from there and then all you need to do is show up with a can-do attitude. Another way to incorporate a whitewater rafting trip into your Colorado wedding experience is to bring your friends and family along for your bachelor or bachelorette weekend. You can spend the full day on the river soaking in the run, laughing up a storm, hitting the rapids, and enjoying the company of the ones you love.
The Bottom Line
Kick your wedding up a notch you and consider one of our whitewater rafting weddings. Get in touch with us today to see how we can help you out on your big day!
Five cool things to look out for on our Roaring Fork River trip:
If you’ve visited any Colorado town from Aspen to Glenwood Springs, you’ve probably spotted parts of the Roaring Fork River. Just over 70 miles long, it drops over 6,000 feet in elevation and is a hot commodity among fishermen, standup paddle boarders and rafters.
There’s a few reasons why this trip is one of the most popular bookings for Glenwood Adventure Company, even into the late season. What makes it so unique from our Colorado River trip?
Here’s some things you’re likely to spot when joining us on the Roaring Fork:
Mount Sopris.
At 12,953 feet, this iconic peak looms over the town of Carbondale and stands out vastly against red rock mountains lining the river. Even in mid-summer, snow can be seen patched over the higher parts of the mountain and in the traverse between the two summits. Makes for quite the backdrop, and even better that there’s no highway in close proximity to distract from the serenity.
Wildlife, wildlife, wildlife.
For all the animal-lovers, bird-watchers and Nat Geo enthusiasts out there, this river is one of the best for spotting mule deer, mink, marmots, blue heron, osprey, turkey, hawks and bald eagles (‘MERICA!). If you’re in the right spot at the right time, maybe you’ll see a flock of Canada geese land near the boat, or watch a bald eagle and osprey (or two fishermen) duke it out for a recent caught trout.
Your dream house.
Ever wonder what it would be like to live in a multi-million dollar, waterfront home? Go ahead and pick out your favorite as you pass by stunning architecture and vast riverside properties. Wave hello to our friendly locals and do your best to make friends so you can be invited over.
A confluence of rivers.
Depending on the water flow and booking time, you will see two to three separate rivers on this trip. As you head north from the Roaring Fork River, you may pass the Crystal River running south from Marble and eventually end up on the Colorado River running east from Rocky Mountain National Park. Each river usually has a difference in color and there is a definite difference in temperature. Dip a hand in and let us know which one is the most refreshing!
Your kids having the time of their lives.
Corny jokes, splash wars, bull-riding and just enough rapids to keep the summer heat away—we’ve got you covered for the perfect family raft trip. Our guides will throw in cool facts about the area and the wildlife for some education, but Glenwood Adventure Company is all about the fun.
(Water guns and pirate puns are highly recommended.)
By Jenn Cleary
Senior Raft Guide at Glenwood Adventure Company
ake your adventure to Sunlight Mountain
If you’re adventuring in Glenwood Springs this winter, make sure to spend a day (or more) at Glenwood’s Sunlight Mountain Resort. Nestled up a winding road about 30 minutes southwest of downtown Glenwood, this Colorado Gem offers much more than you might expect.
Sunlight Mountain is an “old school” resort. It doesn’t have any detachable quads. It doesn’t have any mid-mountain restaurants. Instead it has low lift ticket prices, a family feel, and a surprisingly varied terrain. It has one of the longest green runs around and also one of the steepest lift-accessed runs too.
If you’re a beginning skier or if you don’t ski often, take a warm-up lap or two on the friendly Tercero lift. This lift is the easiest of all of Sunlight’s to use. Off of this lift are a few very mellow green runs and a slightly steeper blue run. These are almost always groomed too. After this, you’ll want to ride the Segundo lift and check out Ute. It’s a 2.5 mile green run and is considered one of the most scenic runs in the state! This run is fun for more advanced skiers too as there are lots of pow shots to get on snow days and some steep runs to access at the bottom of this run.
From the Tercero lift you can access the mid-moutain Primo lift. Look towards the middle as you board the lift; this double chair has a separator pole in the middle. While it can be confusing for some new skiers, after a run or two you’ll get the hang of it! From the top of this lift you’ll have gorgeous views of Mt. Sopris and the Roaring Fork Valley. Take a few pictures before skiing down some steeper blues like Sun King and Beujolais. (add sun king photo here)
If you’re an advanced skier looking for some thrills while others in your group hang out on the groomers, you can’t go wrong at Sunlight Mountain. From the Primo lift trail map sign, head right to the East Headwall area. Alamo is a great run to start with. It’s steep and gladed, but the trees are spaced nicely and if it seems too steep you can ski further right into Inspiration and Defiance. (see alamo and defiance photos). In the coming year Sunlight is massively expanding this East Ridge area as well to include more runs and more gladed terrain. One other great option for advanced skiers is the Zephyr Glade area. This steep gladed run is often more like a luge run; fast, curving, and fun! Once you’ve exhausted yourselves skiing, take a break at Sunlight’s Lodge. They’ve got a huge menu with all your ski resort favorites plus some more upscale salads and pastas too. Grab a beer at the bar and, if it’s sunny, enjoy sitting on the deck and watching your fellow skiers.
Sunlight offers “soak and slope” packages with your choice of hot springs. Daily adult ticket rates are $55 (weekdays) and $68 for weekends. Sunlight is open daily from 9 am – 5 pm and is located at 10901 County Road 117 in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. Check out our trail map here.
