Colorado River, Boulder
Berthoud Pass is located between Idaho Springs and Winter Park and is one of the closest areas in Denver for whitewater rafting. It belongs to Boulder County and is just an hour away.
Middle Zambezi is considered to be the best whitewater river spot worldwide. A number of reefs mark the rivers flow and offer a truly breathtaking adventure for those rafters, daring to accept the challenge. Zambezi is a high volume river, ideal for whitewater rafting experiences. Out of the 23 Rapids, the ones from one to seven are considered to be the best for rafting. Since 1980’s rafting centers are operating in the spot, providing with excellent services with highly security standards.
The best period, depending on the rainy season, is considered between August and December. There is the option of full or half day trips. In the half day option the trip finishes at tenth rapid whilst in full day option completes all the 23 rapids. During the high water season, you have to skip for security reasons the first ten rapids. From mid-March till mid-April, where the water’s level touch the peak, the rafting centers remain closed. The real adventure starts when the water reaches the low levels, where the river’s bottom rocks emerge and water rapids clash them.