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...
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...
REVIEW: Jackson FLow
I am Owen Forster. I am a twelve year old whitewater kayaker and I am proud to be on the Rocky Mountain Adventures shop team. I got my hands on the Jackson Flow in small and I absolutely love it! I am five feet tall and 80 pounds and this boat fits me great,...
REVIEW: Pyranha Firecracker vs. Jackson Antix 2.0
We are now living in the golden age of hull design. When it comes to playful half-slices, choosing between the Jackson Antix 2.0 and the new Pyranha Firecracker is a matter of splitting hairs. Both boats are phenomenal to surf, easy to squirt, and stable enough...
OBJ Race 2023
As we crawled over Cottonwood Pass the heavy Spring rain turned to sleet then snow. It piled on the road, turning the black top into a nice slushy mess. We slowed to a snail’s pace, sliding sideways at the slightest tap of the brakes. The tone for the weekend...
Dolores Multi-day
The Dolores River is an amazing river that provides a fun float for the entire family. The Dolores offers Class II-Class IV whitewater and depending on your skill level there is a section for you. It has many fun side hikes, such as hikes to dinosaur...
Paddle Fest 2023
Connor Gagliano returns to racing at PaddleFest, after healing from last season’s injury. Memorial day weekend was packed with events at Paddlefest in Buena Vista, CO. The first I participated in was the Pine Creek Giant Slalom. Held on Pine Creek rapid, the...
REVIEW: Jackson Gnarvana v. Pyranha Scorch
Side by side, the Medium Gnarvana and Scorch hulls look very similar dimensionally, though there are some subtle differences that uniquely affect each boat’s performance. The biggest similarity between the boats appears to be their ample bow and stern rocker. When...