You and your Scouts can participate in unforgettable, action-packed activities. adventures in Scouting. Some fun activities you can do include zip line, white water rafting, fly fishing, horse riding And escalation – all this AVA Rafting and Zipline can help you book.
For 25 yearsAVA Rafting & Zipline works travel in the Colorado Rocky Mountains, connecting adventurers to their next thrilling outdoor outing.
Not only can AVA organize a single adventure for your unit, but they can also help you organize an exciting adventure. fun activity package.
The adventures of AVA 2025 begin in March, with all trips currently open for reservation. AVA recommends booking now or as soon as you know your group's Colorado travel dates for the best deals and availability. Discover the AVAs group discounts for even more savings for your troop.
Go on an adventure
AVA Rafting & Zipline has several outposts through Colorado where you go on an adventure. These quaint outposts house restrooms and picnic tables, with the Buena Vista outpost specifically offering campsites and chalets. This accommodation provides you and your scouts with a comfortable place to relax after an adventurous trip.
AVA has set the standard for safety and expertise with trained guides who welcome you and prepare you for your trip. These guides are certified in first aid and CPR, and many are trained in wilderness first aid or have certification in outdoor emergency care.
Trips can last 1/3 day, half day, full day, overnight or several days for adventures in rafting, ziplining, via ferrata, fly fishing, UTV and more. See AVA's travels to explore plan options and availability.
In winter you can find great pre-booking deals, which could be the perfect holiday gifts when purchasing the gift card option, especially when booking a larger Scoute unit . Book your group's adventure early for the best availability and dates. AVA also offers group discounts and regular season to help you save even more.
Scouts love challenging outdoor activities. They create lasting memories, inspire confidence and help young people develop leadership skills and strengthen teamwork with their peers.
AVA can also help Scout units go on adventures by renting vans through MileMarker Van Rental able to accommodate up to 15 people, driver included. These vans include the stylish Mercedes Sprinter and the comfortable Ford Transit. When transporting Scouts, be sure to review Scouting America's transportation guidelines. safety rules.
You can also hire a highly qualified driver with Pic 1 Expressa shuttle and private transportation service that can transport up to 14 people. Peak 1 Express has been providing year-round transportation sinceDenver International Airport Or Eagle County Regional Airport to your destination.
These transportation services are ideal for your adventures in Colorado and neighboring states, including Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico. They offer an affordable and convenient way to connect your group to their next unforgettable experience.
If your troop is heading to Philmont, learn more about Peak 1 Express and MileMarker's Philmont-specific services here.
Ride the rapids
Whitewater rafting is a great experience that scouts love, whether they are beginners or veterans.
AVA is a long-standing, award-winning whitewater rafting outfitter offering Class II-V rafting on Colorado's rivers. If you have never done whitewater rafting before, AVA can direct you to one float trip for beginners. Want a more challenging race? AVA has advanced travel to keep the adrenaline high.
These rafting trips pass through pristine wilderness, rocky canyons, and national monuments like Browns Canyon National Monument. On some routes you can paddle past impressive granite walls, while others take you through evergreen forests. Either way, Colorado's landscape won't disappoint. The routes follow the Arkansas River, Colorado River, Blue River And Clear Creek.
If you're unsure which adventure is best for your group, AVA's adventure specialists can answer your questions and plan your trip based on your group's interests and skill levels. On AVA's scenic float tours, groups can even choose to paddle a raft, inflatable kayak, or stand-up paddle board.
Remember: Cub Scouts are not permitted to go on float trips with moving water. Older Scouts who are classified as swimmers and have completed the appropriate training may go on whitewater trips up to Class IV only in a raft with a professionally trained guide. Anything more powerful than this is prohibited in Scouting.
Go higher
If you need speed, put on a helmet, put on a harness and ride one of AVA's two courses. zip line course at their outposts in Buena Vista or Idaho Springs.
THE Idaho Springs Cliffside Ziplinejust 30 minutes from Denver and an hour from Breckenridge, offers six lines on the Chicago Creek. Climb a mountain aboard AVA’s “zip truck” before zigzagging down the lines. At Buena Vista, also an hour from Breckenridge, you can ride AVA zip line course on top of a mountainfeaturing 6 zip lines, a 900 foot double racing line, a swinging log bridge and a suspended log staircase.
Buena Vista is also the ideal location for escalation. Guides can help you reach new heights by scaling the rock faces of the Granite Gorge cliffs. All equipment is provided and guides explain safety in detail before setting off. Guides can also offer climbing lessons.
For something a little different, you could try the unique AVA via ferrata course for older young people. “Via Ferrata” is an Italian expression meaning “railroad”. You can climb iron rungs embedded in the rock, going back up by hanging on to an anchor cable.
The via ferrata routes of Idaho Springs And Buena Vista the outposts not only offer a unique way to climb, but also fun opportunities to try rock climbing in combination with rappels and zip lines. Guests are safe throughout the ride as a two-cable system ensures you always stay attached to the cliff.
More adventures
More adventuresWith AVA adventure packagesyou can even combine activities into one awesome adventure, like white water rafting with zip line Or rafting with via ferrata route. AVA's adventure specialists are also ready to help you tailor a personalized package or adventure to your group's needs and interests.
In addition to the adventures described above, you can also try horseback riding from Mount Princeton Stables, rent an ATV in Breckenridge, fly fish, or take the Georgetown Loop train, an authentic steam engine located in a former silver mining town. .
Whatever your group's interests, AVA Rafting and Zipline has an exciting adventure experience for you! Get out, explore Colorado and have fun with your unit. All Adventures 2025 are open for booking, with trips beginning in March. Book now for the best offers and availability for your group, and don't miss AVA offers group discounts!
And if your troop needs transportation to AVA outposts, another location in Colorado or its surrounding states, MileMarker Van Rentals or Peak 1 Express have you covered. Do you already have a driver? Scout units can rent a Milemarker van to accommodate their entire group and start having fun with everyone on the road.
For those looking to avoid driving themselves, AVA recommends Peak 1 Express. With highly trained drivers behind the wheel, Peak 1 Express specializes in safe transportation for your entire group.
Learn more about renting a Milemarker van Or explore transportation options with Peak 1 Express.
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