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Why Us

Why Whitewater Rafting LLC?

There are a lot of different whitewater rafting companies out there! Here’s why you should raft with us:

  • 13+ time winner of “Locals Choice Award” for “Best Rafting Company” including ’13, ’14, ’15, ’16, ’17, ’21 (award not issued in ’18, ’19, ’20). No other company that rafts in Glenwood has won this award in 10+ years.
  • 5-Star TripAdvisor and Google Ratings with more 5-Star reviews than all local competitors combined. TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence – ’13, ’14, ’15, ’16, ’17, ’18, ’19, ’20, ’21. TripAdvisor Hall of Fame ’18, ’19, ’20, ’21
  • Only riverfront rafting operation in Glenwood Springs. We’re in a custom built facility, with ample parking, on the river. No one else is.
  • Impeccable safety record, averaging 1-3 raft flips per year. That’s 8-24 swimmers from raft flips out of about 22,000 guests annually, a ratio unmatched in the entire state (to the best of our knowledge).
  • The largest capacity of any operator on the Shoshone Rapids, almost 40% of overall rafting among 10 outfitters
  • Only privately held paved river access ramp in the state of Colorado (we think).
  • Over 30 Certified Instructor level guides – the highest rating available. Feel free to request one, many guides with over a decade of experience with Whitewater Rafting LLC
  • Full locker room facilities, hot showers, and changing rooms steps from the river
  • Private grassy picnic area for post trip lounging
  • Free ample on-site parking that can accommodate buses, RVs and all your family’s vehicles
  • Free local hotel pick up