The Pigeon Express
Whitewater rafting is for the birds. Pigeon Express™ is our photography program that uses homing pigeons to help capture your river adventure in photography. Using specially designed Lycra backpacks, the birds fly film of your rafting trip on the Cache la Poudre River...
REVIEW: Flow vs ReactR
First, thanks to Rocky Mountain Adventures for letting me put these two amazing kayaks through the paces. The medium Flow is 8’5” long, 26.75” wide, and 77 gallons, with a recommended paddle weight of 130-190 lbs. The medium ReactR is 8’11” long, 27.5” wide, and 86...
OBJ Race Returns for 2025
The Squirtle Sqwad returned to Crested Butte both excited and cautious for this year’s Oh Be Joyful (OBJ) Steep Creek Race. Last year’s event was plagued by high-water and hospital visits. After a series of training laps led to numerous injuries and two major...
REVIEW: Pyranha ReactR
The Pyranha ReactR is the last creek boat you will ever buy! I was pretty late to the game to give this thing a spin as this is the second season the boat has been on the market. I was a little skeptical at first because I love my Pyranha Scorch and I was thoroughly...
REVIEW: Pyranha Helectron
Paddling the new Pyranha Helectron is like grabbing a dragon by the tail, this boat is built for a wild ride. Created in collaboration with French composite kayak designers GuiGui Prod. Every element of its design invites explosive performance. The standout...
Columbus Cup 2025
The annual Columbus Cup, held in Columbus, Georgia, takes place on a wave called Good Wave. It is an incredible event for kayakers of all skill levels, offering a fantastic setting with warm, exciting whitewater. I had the opportunity to compete in it this year and...
REVIEW: Werner Stealth
I’ve just recently started paddling a new Werner Stealth paddle I got from the fine folks at Rocky Mountain Adventures. Werner’s latest performance design for racing and high whitewater. Before even getting it wet, the most noticeable attribute will demand your...
Boat passage at Poudre River Diversion Dam Moves Forward
After multiple years of advocacy by American Whitewater, the local outfitting community led by Rocky Mountain Adventures, and our nonprofit partners, the City of Fort Collins has agreed to improvements that will allow for boat and fish passage at the Gateway Diversion...
REVIEW: Jackson Clutch
Before we dive into the Clutch, I think it’s important to explain where I’m coming from and what I’m looking for in a kayak. I’ve been holding a paddle for the last 24 years, and in my younger years, I loved getting lost in remote canyons with good friends, from...
Cross-Country Skiing – Fun for the whole family
We were visiting Fort Collins for Christmas and didn't want to spend the money or time to drive to a ski resort. Luckily a friend suggested renting skis from Rocky Mountain Adventures. We were pleasantly surprised by their rental rates, quality equipment, and...
The Box – CLark’s FOrk of the Yellowstone
What is there to say about the Clarks Fork of the Yellowstone? So much more than could ever be transcribed into a trip report, but I'll start with it being an unattainable pipe dream of mine that I had completely written off after the flood of '22 made it an even more...
GoPro Mountain Games 2024
June 6-9 Vail, Colorado Yesterday was the last day of the GoPro Mountain Games. It was an amazing event! GoPro Mountain Games is an incredible event that literally has something for everyone to see or participate in! There is dog-jumping (you should see them...