Rocky Mountain Adventures

My gf took me to Denver for my birthday and this was the first activity on the list. Im upset we went so late in the season, or I would have gone every day of my stay. This is was the most fun we had out of everything we did, Im hoping to be able to come back and raft with you guys again! Our guide was very fun and kept us safe, he made us very comfortable with the water. I thought the tent with the bar and the game area was genius, and like I said — would have gone every day if I could. Highly recommend these guys.

Great experience!
The team is very considerate of the whole experience, absolutely going to use them again.
Captain Awesome definitely takes care of his groups also.

This was an incredible experience thanks to the staff at Rocky Mountain Adventures. The view is beyond breathtaking and the guides make you feel very safe and under control. Adam was amazing! Everyone was very entertaining so even the bus ride up and back was a good experience. This was a trip I’ll never forget, well worth it!

As relatively new residents, this was our first rafting trip on the Poudre River, but certainly not our last. Our guide was Kevin, and he entertained everyone on the bus ride both directions, as well as his funny commentary during the rafting trip itself. He clearly had been guiding rafts for a long time, because he knew every rock and eddy, and frequently was able to thread the raft through a tight S-​curve between rocks with a single «Forward-​One!» command. Having a guide with that degree of confidence and capability is a big benefit to folks that may be a little apprehensive about rafting. When our 3-​hour trip was over, all we wanted to do was tell the bus driver to head back up the canyon for another round.
Our entire experience with RMA was painless, professional, and fun. We will definitely use them again, and I feel very comfortable recommending them to visitors as well. Ask for Kevin as a guide, you won’t be disappointed.

It was an awesome first-​time rafting experience!!! We wanted to keep going all day. Our guide, Tayler L., was a rock-​star! He was personable, knowledgable, and so much fun! Can’t wait to go with this company again.

My girlfriend, two of her friends, and I went on the level ¾ trip down the Poudre River. We have been rafting before; however, this was by far the best trip any of us have been on. Our guide Hunter was great and knew exactly what to do on the river to make the trip more enjoyable (don’t want to give away any spoilers but it was a blast). In addition the guys made jokes on the bus that were actually pretty good and made the drive time go by fast. All in all I would recommend Rocky Mountain Adventures to anyone who is wanting to go on a rafting trip in Colorado. Also shout out to Ben who was a great bus driver and got everyone to and from the trip safely.

Everything about my experience was amazing. Everyone in the raft I went in was a first time rafter and our guide was so assuring and experienced it made everyone at ease but definitely didn’t forget the adrenaline rush! RMA’s staff made the trip, I wouldn’t go through any other company because I had such a wild time!

I am writing this review on behalf of my teen sons who took a rafting trip this morning with Rocky Mountain Adventures. They just can’t stop talking about how much fun it was and they already want to go back for another trip. They really liked their guide, Jake, and I liked that everyone from raft guides to office staff seemed friendly, organized and skilled. The facility was nice although the parking lot can get a little dicey at pick up and drop off times. Definitely carpool if you have a group! I would feel completely at ease letting my kids do this again on their own.

We had an excellent time on our trip. We walked in with a party of three ladies: two in their 40s, one 79; and two men: 53 and 77. We signed our papers, changed clothes, sat and listened to (the very thorough) trip talk, then we boarded the bus and we were off! We had a fabulous guide, Jeff, whom we will most certainly ask for again when we return (and we WILL return!). The half-​day beginner trip (class II & III rapids) was an excellent refresher trip for those of us who hadn’t been rafting in a while. The safety talk at the beginning was amazingly thorough… It actually had me nervous — but only until we got to the water. Once we were river-​side, Jeff’s calm self-​assured manner put me right at ease. He kept us all entertained with stories of previous trips and shared trivia about the river and the local area; all the while deftly steering us on a safe trip downstream. We had an amazing ride!
All of the above would have us returning to RMA/​MAD for our next trip, but they were even better. The eldest of the ladies in our group has some balance problems and will occasionally make use of a cane. The guides noticed the problems and pulled our group aside to express their concern for her safety on the raft. Their concern was absolutely genuine and had nothing to do with any liability they might have. We all signed a liability release, but it was evident their concern was heartfelt. They worked with us to make sure Mom had an exciting, safe, and satisfying trip. After discussion with one of the guides (Eric, I think), Mom decided to skip the first part of the trip (the most technical and challenging part), and then ride the second part. It worked out perfect. Mom said everyone was so mindful and attentive to her safety and comfort — even when she wasn’t on the raft — and she had the time of her life!
The men and women of RMA didn’t have to go to the trouble that they did to make sure we ALL had a great time — but they did. They went above and beyond, and I’m terribly grateful for everything. I cannot recommend this company highly enough. You will have a wonderful time and everyone will go home safe and happy. And after all, at the end of the day, that’s what we all want!

Great guides and a whole lot of fun. We have come back multiple times while staying in Estes Park. Ask for Cam. Great guide with lots of jokes.

Best Rafting company of all! Chris Drew was our Rafting Guide and he is really good! The ride was amazing.

Excellent time in the river with Kevin. This guy knows what he’s doing and how to make sure everyone has a great time. We will be using these guys again for sure!

Rafted the Pouder River with the Mishawaka Lunch trip. Which is a great lunch break. Jeff was our guide and knew that river inside and out. These are some of the best guides on the river and they know how to have fun. Get ready for laughter.

Fantastic experience! Our guide, Joshua, was great! All the employees are super friendly and good humored. The river rafting was exciting and exhilarating. The whole thing was approximately 4.5 hours.
We arrived at our appointment time and then:
1. Signed the waivers;
2. Rented splash jackets (optional but the water was about 40 degrees (outside was 80’s but I’m from Hawaii!!)) and booties (since we were wearing slippers; people that had sneakers and strapped sandals were fine but for «locking in» purposes I really think booties are the best choice); also, people wearing glasses and sunglasses should buy straps for them. (I opted not to wear sunglasses and I was fine);
3. Went outside for instruction and demonstrations;
4. Got fitted with helmet and life jackets;
5. Boarded the bus and headed on up!
Bathrooms are clean but there’s only one each so be prepared to stand in line when you come back. They do have a separate changing area.
When we got to the start location, they unloaded the rafts and oars and then we hopped on in the raft and they went over some instructions again, and off we went. My son is 7 and he was a little scared at times but we made it to the first destination. We did have quite an adventure where we got stuck on a rock and the two rafts that ran into us flipped over and some of our family members fell in, including one on our raft. But everyone was picked up fairly quickly and on we went!
After the first leg, we loaded the bus again to go down a bit (to skip man-​made class 4) and then unloaded everyone to continue rafting. At that point my son was done with the whole river rafting business so we stayed on the bus with three other kids and a mom and followed the rafts and picked them up at the end point. According to everyone in our group, the second leg was not nearly as treacherous and he probably would’ve been fine.
Even though the minimum age is 7, and these areas were class 2 and 3 (beginner and intermediate), I would not bring mine again till he’s a teenager. It does take a certain focus (to pay attention to instructions) and strength (paddling) and bravery (not freak out when you go overboard). If your kid is fearless, no worries, they’ll have tons of fun. If your kid is timid, maybe get a babysitter. I know I would’ve enjoyed myself a lot more if I didn’t have to worry about my son.
All in all, it was a terrific experience. I would do it again and I recommend it to everyone!

The white water rafting today was awesome. We had Chris Drew as our guide and Ben as driver. The river was very splashy.
Chris made us feel safe and comfortable, and then let us at the water. Maximum fun with the grade 3 and 4 rapids.
We did the mid morning lunch tour, it was perfect. Not up to early, on the water when the day was warm (to counter balance the cold water)
I recommend you wear a wetsuit, the water is freezing.

We had the best time! Definitely recommend! If I lived here I would go all the time!

Rocky Mountain Adventures provided an amazing trip down the scenic Pouder River. Multiple class choices makes this outfit perfect for all skill levels. Our guide Adam was exactly what we were looking for, knowledgeable about the surrounding area, fun, and skilled. A highly recommended visit for anyone!

Hooray– we got an awesome photo for our Christmas card this year!
I was expecting this to be a fun experience, and I was still surprised by how amazing it was! I would and have recommended this place to anyone and everyone who’s looking for the quintessential Colorado experience!
This is one of those times when I’m so glad that I’m in the habit of using Unilocal.I read a lot of lukewarm reviews of the whitewater places to the south and west of The Denver/​Boulder area, but I just wasn’t sure… Then my husband’s uncle suggested we look north of Boulder to find the better water. And sure enough, when I expanded my net, I found this place.
My kids (7, 9, and 11) had an amazing time! They said they wanted to go, but they were all pretty scared about it. I was a little concerned that my husband and I were pushing them into doing something that would leave them freaked out for years to come (although obviously not concerned enough to spare them!). And honestly, they were probably even more nervous during the safety presentation, but I was pleased that the guides at Rocky Mountain Adventures take safety so seriously. The guides we met were all so kind and amazing with kids that everyone there was laughing and excited in no time.
The van transport went along the river so we could see, in reverse order, the rapids that we would soon be on, which helped us get even more excited. Both our guide as well as our shuttle driver that day were both engaging and entertaining. As expected, they had a mix of funny quips and horribly corny, eye-​roll-​inducing jokes (OK, I laughed at those too, but I’m not proud of that fact).
The raft ride itself was all I hoped for and more. My kids got soaked, we all worked hard, and we were all plenty nervous that we might, at any moment, capsize and need to utilize our crash-​course safety training. But, of course, we did not capsize, and we had an amazing time. We will definitely be back the next time we visit Colorado. And if we time it right so our kids are old enough, we’ll probably do the big trip.
The price, as compared to similar guide companies, is very reasonable. In terms of amount of fun per minute, this is really inexpensive.

Want to have a fun day on the water? Then come to rma. They will take you on a white water rafting trip that you soon won’t forget. Bring a large towel, a change of clothes and shoes cause you will get wet!

Rafting was awesome! My group of 6 college-​aged friends took the half day Lower Poudre trip. We were expecting it to be tame because of the difficulty (Class III), but gladly we were proved wrong. The rapids were intense and we were constantly getting sprayed. It was easy to feel safe, however, as the raft guides all very clearly knew what they were doing and were prepared for anything.
I went through a different company once a few years ago, and my rafting guide was not very exciting, but my rafting guide this time, Kathleen, was constantly telling jokes and encouraging us to scream and have fun. The atmosphere created by the rafting guides definitely made it an overall more fun experience than last time when I went in West Virginia. I was also impressed by the fact that they had taken somewhere between 30 and 40 good pictures of our raft during the trip. I would definitely recommend Rocky Mountain Adventures to anyone.