Tiger Wall on the Yampa River in Dinosaur National Monument.

May 29 – June 1, 2013

Dinosaur National Monument

Last available Yampa River launch date for 2013

This 2 for 1 high water Yampa River trip is the best deal on one of the most sought after multi-day rafting trips in the west. Explore the free-flowing Yampa River in Dinosaur National Monument May 29 – June 1, 2013.

Travel 72-miles through the heart of the park on this four-day wilderness rafting expedition. Let the guides do all of the work as they help you challenge class III-IV rapids and tell you about the diverse history, spectacular geology and fragile ecosystems of the area.

Start rafting at Deer Lodge Park on the Yampa River in Colorado and end at Split Mountain Campground on the Green River in Utah. Paddle, hike, eat, play, relax and camp on this all-inclusive multi-day rafting trip.

2 for 1 Rafting Trip

• Averages to $392.50 per person
• All-inclusive – Includes meals from first to last day lunch
• No experience required
• Space is limited to 25 people

Call 800-824-0150 today!

The Last One – A Yampa River Awareness Project

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Rafts on the Yampa River in Dinosaur National Monument.

Five Day Yampa River

Dinosaur National Monument

June 20, 2013

Adrift Adventures and History Colorado are proud to present this Yampa River five-day whitewater rafting fundraiser on the Yampa River.

An Educational Rafting Adventure

Dr. Andrew Gulliford, professor of southwest studies and history at Ft Lewis College in Durango, Colorado, will provide lectures throughout the trip on the amazing history and geology of the area.

A Wilderness Rafting Experience

This river rafting expedition is a remote wilderness experience, so participants should be in good health. Activities include paddling and optional side hikes.

Book Today: Call 800-824-0150

$760.00 Members | $810.00 Non-Members | $250 Youth

Rafting trip includes rafting equipment, meals from first to last day lunch, portable toilet facilities and privacy, hand washing stations and more. Personal camping equipment in not included, but sleeping bags, pads and tents are available for rent.

Reservations require a $200 deposit per person with balance payments due within 30 days of trip departure. A portion of the proceeds from this multiday rafting trip will be donated back to History Colorado. *Youth rate for 12 and under.

YAMPA RIVER RAFTING TRIP REQUIREMENTS:

• No rafting experience required
• Participants must be at least six years old and 50 pounds
• All participants or parent/guardians must sign a waiver and release form
• Each launch date is limited to 25 people by the National Park Service

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This four day Green River rafting yoga retreat launches August 2, 2013.

Tao of the River

4 Day Green River Rafting and Yoga

Dinosaur National Monument

This four day Green River rafting yoga retreat offers the thrill of whitewater with the zen of yoga. Warm your muscles each morning before your full day of rafting with Paddle Yoga, a unique sequence of yoga postures where the paddle is actually used as a prop and the river becomes your metaphor for learning how to overcome obstacles and stay focused on your path even through the rapids of life. Enjoy 4 days of rafting, yoga, hiking, dancing, storytelling, meditation, campfires and lots of laughter.

• Launches August 2, 2013

• $650 per person

• Call 800-824-0150

About the Yoga Teacher

Cariann Brown, certified yoga therapist and Phoenix Rising yoga teacher.

Cariann Brown is an avid adventurer who thrives on embracing edge whether running whitewater or upside down in wheel pose. She is a certified Yoga therapist, former raft guide and the creator of Paddle Yoga, a unique program designed to empower individuals to overcome their fears, maneuver around obstacles and dig deep into the rapids of their life. Her passion is to share the gifts of yoga with the wisdom of nature through her outdoor classes and overnight retreats. Her winters are spent in Coal Creek Canyon where she has a home office for yoga therapy.

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Rafting Fundraiser in Dinosaur National Monument

Mention Boys & Girls Club of Chaffee County at time of booking to donate $100 and save $100

Adrift Adventures will donate $100 to Boys & Girls Club of Chaffee County Colorado and offer a $100 discount per adult booking on select Green River and Yampa River multi-day rafting trips in Dinosaur National Monument this summer.

The five-day Yampa River rafting trip, which is only $745 per adult after the discount, launches June 12, 2013. Select four-day Green River rafting trips are only $685 per adult with launch dates of June 28, July 5, July 11, July 15, July 20, August 8 and August 23, 2013. Child rates are $250 for both multi-day rafting trips.

Dinosaur National Monument is one of the most pristine areas in the nation. Both rafting trips start in northwest Colorado and end in northeast Utah after the confluence of the Yampa River and Green River. Intermediate class III and class IV rapids will be encountered, but no prior rafting experience is necessary. These professionally guided multi-day rafting trips are all-inclusive and self-contained with a full kitchen, several hand washing stations and portable toilet facilities. Camps are remote and accessible only by watercraft.

About Boys & Girls Club of Chaffee County Colorado

Residents of Chaffee County Colorado voted the Boys & Girls Club the best youth organization in both Salida and Buena Vista. It is the only community organization in Chaffee County that provides proven programs and safe, positive, year-round places for kids to learn and grow.

Other Ways to Donate to Boys & Girls Club

There are many ways to donate to the Boys & Girls Club. Tax deductible donations can be made in the way of money or donate supplies from a wish list posted on the organizations website. You can also simply donate your time.

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Rafting Fundraiser in Dinosaur National Monument

Mention Monarch Community Outreach at time of booking to donate $100 and save $100

Adrift Adventures will donate $100 per adult participant to Monarch Community Outreach on select Green River and Yampa River multi-day rafting trips in Dinosaur National Monument this summer. Plus Adrift Adventures will give you $100 off adult rates.

The five-day Yampa River rafting trip launching June 12, 2013 comes to just $745 per adult; and select four-day Green River rafting trips to launch June 28, July 5, July 11, July 15, July 20, August 8 and August 23, 2013 come down to $685 per adult. Child Rates are $250 for both multi-day rafting trips.

Five-day Yampa River rafting trips are 72 miles and four-day Green River rafting trips are 44 miles both in the heart of Dinosaur National Monument. These wilderness adventures are all-inclusive and self-contained with a full kitchen, several hand washing stations and portable toilet facilities. Camps are remote and accessible only by watercraft.

About Monarch Community Outreach

Monarch Community Outreach is a community-based charity run by Monarch Mountain Ski Resort in central Colorado. Monarch Mountain encourages participation of employees and anyone in the community to help provide aid and service to as many people as possible. Areas of focus include humanitarian organizations, individuals in need and youth organizations.

Other Ways to Donate to Monarch Community Outreach

Employees can donate to MCO by filling out a simply payroll deduction form (minimum $1.00). Community members can contact one of the MCO Board Members to make tax deductible contributions.

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Yampa River expedition

Non-Profit Organizations get Donations, while Supporters Enjoy Whitewater Rafting Vacation of a Lifetime

Fun and Unique Fundraiser

Raise money for your non-profit organization through Adrift Adventures’ donation program. Simply promote a discount/donation code for available multi-day rafting trips in Dinosaur National Monument and Adrift Adventures will donate $100 to your organization per redeemed code. It doesn’t get easier than this fun and unique fundraiser.

• Provide proof of 501-c status to Adrift Adventures
• Promotional materials provided by Adrift Adventures
• Promote discount/donation code on your website and social media
• Adrift Adventures will donate $100 per redeemed code
• Your supporters get $100 off select multi-day rafting trips

Team up with Adrift Adventures to promote your non-profit and the importance of river ecosystems.

The area of Dinosaur National Monument is an ideal natural classroom. Participants will enjoy beautiful canyons, fun rapids, optional hikes and much more along the way.

Call 800-824-0150 to get started today.

It’s a Win / Win

It’s that easy to raise money for your organization and create a sense of community for your supporters through a multi-day whitewater rafting trip. See Rocky Mountain PBS rafting fundraiser.

Four Day Rafting Trips through Gates of Lodore

Gates of Lodore Green River Rafting Trip.

Green River

Rafting the Green River in Dinosaur National Monument offers fun, beginner to intermediate whitewater with some mild and scenic sections. Minimum age and weight is six years and 50 pounds. Help promote available Gates of Lodore rafting trips in Dinosaur National Monument this summer. Your supporters get $100 off their rafting trip and your organization gets $100 for every redeemed discount/donation code.

Adrift Adventures

Adrift Adventures multi-day whitewater rafting trips are fully guided and catered by professional and experienced river guides who are well educated on the area of Dinosaur National Monument.

Raft and explore the Green River or Yampa River by day and enjoy hiking or riverside games at remote camps each night.

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Gates of Lodore

June 26, 2013

Colorado Art Ranch Green River Rafting Trip.

Tap into your creative side on this four day Colorado Art Ranch Green River rafting trip scheduled to launch June 26, 2013 at Gates of Lodore in Dinosaur National Monument.

There will be plenty of time for learning, playing and relaxing on this fun, educational and inspiring multi-day rafting trip. A writer, an artist and a scientist will be invited to help stimulate your brain and to tap into your full creative potential.

Enjoy workshops and discussions sponsored by Colorado Art Ranch, with focuses on writing, art and natural science, as you explore the wilds of the Green River for four days and three nights.

This all-inclusive multi-day whitewater rafting trip is 44-miles, starting at Gates of Lodore in northwest Colorado and ending at Split Mountain Campground in northeast Utah.

Guides, rafting equipment, group camping gear, dry bags and meals from first to last day lunch are provided by Adrift Adventures, authorized concessionaire of the National Park Service.

Contact Colorado Art Ranch for more information about this once-in-a-lifetime rafting trip.

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Colorado Public Television Green River Rafting Trip.

Colorado Public Television Green River Rafting Trip

Gates of Lodore

August 30, 2013

This four day Colorado Public Television Green River Rafting Trip launches August 30, 2013. Float the spectacular Gates of Lodore in Dinosaur National Monument.

This specialty rafting trip will focus on education – a guest interpreter will soon be announced. Learn about the wildlife, history, geology and ecosystems of Dinosaur National Monument through interpretive lectures and discussions.

Price for this multi-day rafting trip in Dinosaur National Monument is $785.00 per adult and $250 per child 12 and under. Adrift Adventures will donate a portion of the trip cost back to Colorado Public Television.

This all-inclusive rafting trip launches from the Adrift Adventures Rafting Center in Jensen, Utah.

Trip Includes:

• Meals (first to last day lunch)
• Rafting Gear (rafts, paddles, pfd, first aid)
• Dry bag
• Group camping equipment
• Transportation
• Inflatable kayaks
• Tents and sleeping bags/pads available for rent

Call Adrift Adventures at 800-824-0150 to book

Space limited to 25 people

To book this specialty rafting trip contact Adrift Adventures. A 50 percent deposit is due at time of booking.

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Guided raft trip Green River

Exclusive Overnight Rafting Trips With the Ones You Love

No outsiders. Just you, your family and friends on an overnight white water raft trip.

Enjoy an overnight rafting adventure of a lifetime, exclusively with just your friends and family on board. Meander on the Green or Yampa Rivers in the heart of Dinosaur National Monument on a 4-5 day overnight rafting trip with everything you need right there on your rafts. There are no outside participants allowed on your exclusive overnight raft trip, invite whomever you want with a maximum of 25 participants and enjoy a fully guided and catered multi day rafting adventure in Dinosaur National Monument.

There’s no need to plan out this family vacation, as each day on your overnight white water raft trip presents new exploration with canyon hiking and riverfront beaches to navigate.

Everything is catered for you, so all you need to do is show up with the one’s you love and enjoy an overnight rafting adventure.

Relax on the Green River

Raft All-Inclusive with Professionals

Adrift Adventures is an authorized concessionaire of the National Park Service and since 1980, they have provided 4-day and 5-day overnight rafting adventures in the heart of Dinosaur National Monument. Dinosaur National Monument borders Northwest Colorado and Northeastern Utah. This area offers some of the most unspoiled rafting in North America, filled with remote canyons and remarkable geology.

Overnight rafting trips with Adrift Adventures on the Green River or Yampa River are all-inclusive rafting vacations. Dinosaur National Monument rafting ranges from beginner to intermediate level Class II-IV rapids, which is appropriate for beginners and family rafters as young as 7 years old.

Bring your clothes and camping equipment and Adrift Adventures will take care of all the rest during your 4-day or 5-day overnight rafting trip.

Get you, your friends and family rafting this summer – Make it a summer to remember

Base rates for exclusive overnight rafting trips begin at just $5,500 for a minimum of 6 participants. Rates then move to a per person scale as your trip size increases. Costs decrease and your numbers increase. Trips are limited to 25 participants per launch.

Available 2013 Exclusive Overnight Rafting Launch Dates:

5-Day Yampa River: June 12 and June 15

4-Day Green River, Gates of Lodore:  June 26, July 5, July 15, August 8, August 23

Call Adrift Adventures to secure your overnight white water rafting vacation of a lifetime with a minimal deposit today. 1-800-824-0150 or email: rafting@whitewater.net for more information.

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Family rafting Gates Of Lodore Green River

Green River Family-Focus Rafting Trips

Family Multi-day Rafting Trips with Kids

River Rafting Trips with kids in mind and other families onboard.

June 28, 2013

July 11, 2013

$785 adults / $250 kids 12 years and under

Put away the cell phones, store the I-Pad’s, hide the Nintendo games and get your family out exploring this summer on a multi-day whitewater rafting trip through Dinosaur National Monument. A true wilderness voyage with fully guided and catered services, this family and eco-friendly 4-day rafting adventure is sure to be a vacation of a lifetime.

Children as young as 6-years-old and 50 pounds can experience a whitewater rafting adventure through Gates of Lodore. The rafting is beginner/intermediate class III and the trip is guided by professional Adrift Adventures river guides, so relax and enjoy the splashes, waves and excitement.

Book your spaces and plan your arrival into Dinosaur National Monument and let Adrift Adventures, authorized concessionaire of the National Park Service, do the rest. With guided raft services and interpretive hikes each day on your expedition, you will be able to explore a place like no other. Dinosaur National Monument boasts some of the most pristine landscapes in the west with geologic formations dating back to the Dinosaurs. Add in some great wild west outlaw history, Dinosaur National Monument is a place that evokes imagination.

Explore the park by raft, taking your remote riverside camping experience to a new location each day. Enjoy hikes, rapids, sleeping under the stars and getting back to nature on this truly amazing family vacation.

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