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The following trips are especially suited for families with children or for those preferring a milder river experience. While being less demanding physically, these trips will allow you to enjoy some of the most beautiful stretches of the Colorado River. A perfect opportunity for those who want to enjoy the scenery while spending time with friends and family. |
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 The Upper Colorado River, between Rancho Del Rio and State Bridge, is the best option for families with young children and anyone who wants fun, easy rapids, plus beautiful scenery. Enjoy frequent wildlife sightings and listen to guides tell of the infamous "Three Fingered Willie", a miner whose cabin can be toured during the trip. In the spring, when sunny weather tends to melt the incredible snowfall that the Vail Valley receives each winter, this is a great introduction to whitewater rafting. |
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Gore Canyon is the Ultimate Class IV section and the most difficult
commercial Class IV in the state of Colorado. The Class IV stretch has two mandatory
portages at Gore Rapid and Tunnel Falls ( two class V drops). You put back on the
river right below these waterfalls that then lead into many more thrilling drops.
Extensive paddling skills and river safety will be taught throughout the day. All
Gore Canyon customers need to be physically fit and active, with no medical conditions
which may inhibit or be affected by participation in this activity. All Gore Canyon trips are guided by Timberline Tours, the Vail
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| Gore Canyon is the Ultimate Class V section and the most difficult
commercial Class V in the state of Colorado. Once entering the canyon, there are
five miles of intense rapids including three waterfalls. This section of river is
renowned for it's challenging white water and it's infamous 12 foot drops such as Tunnel
Falls and Fisherman's Nightmare. Extensive paddling skills and river safety will be
taught. Each participant will have to competently swim through a Class II rapid,
learn to catch and accurately throw a throw-bag (device used to rescue a swimmer) and
competently demonstrate other self rescue techniques. Gore Canyon Customers need to
be physically fit and active, with no medical conditions which may inhibit or be affected
by participation in this activity. All Gore Canyon
trips are guided by Timberline Tours, the Vail Valley's oldest and most experienced
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Gore Canyon Extreme is a revolutionary, high adventure, multi-sport
tour offered exclusively through Timberline Tours, the Vail Valley's oldest and most
experienced outfitter. This two day adventure was developed by Timberline Tour's
co-owner and head boatman, Billy Mattison, and fellow members of Team Vail, as they
trained for the 1998 Discovery Channel's Eco Challenge competition. Winning
a stunning first place in Morocco, they became the first American team to win this
grueling multi-day adventure race. This two day tour is based in spectacular Gore
Canyon on the Colorado River, site of the 1999 and 2000 U.S. National Class V Rafting
Championships. Day one takes place in Little Gore Canyon and includes a variety of exciting activities designed to prepare participants for the extreme adventures they will tackle the following day. Participants will have the opportunity to learn the basics of climbing and rappelling as well as techniques for using ropes and rope safety. In addition to the rope work, paddling skills and river safety will also be taught. Each participant will have to competently swim through a Class II rapid, learn to catch and accurately throw a throw-bag (device used to rescue a swimmer) and competently demonstrate other self rescue techniques.
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The second day starts out with
a four mile hike that leads to the top of a cliff band approximately 1000 feet above the
Colorado River. The next activity finds each participant rappelling the dramatic
rock face down into Gore Canyon just above the first Class V rapid for the day, Gore
Rapid. Rafts and guides will be awaiting the arrival of participants to guide them
down the Class V stretch of the Colorado River. This section of river is renowned
for it's challenging white water and it's infamous 12 foot drops such as Tunnel Falls and
Fisherman's Nightmare. Be prepared to tackle some other rapids named Toilet Bowl,
and Pyrite not to mention the long and technical Kirchbaum. Gore Canyon is the
state's most difficult, adventurous, full-on, Class V commercial rafting experience!