How to Plan a 3-Day Colorado River Rafting Trip (From Choosing Your River to Packing Out)
A 3-day Colorado river rafting trip is the sweet spot for most people: long enough to leave the trailhead mindset behind, short enough to fit a long weekend. You raft by day, camp by the water at night, and let a guide crew handle the food, the gear, and the route. Plan on a few months of lead time, a moderate fitness level, and a willingness to sleep outside. Two outfitters make this easy. AVA runs a 3-day trip on the Upper Colorado near...