Poudre Plunge Half-Day
Poudre Plunge adds big class IV rapids to the scenery found on the Poudre Splash.
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Fort Collins, CO
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Made for
- A small rafting and adventure company, owned and run by guides, operating on the Cache La Poudre River.
- Overnight trip on the upper Rustic section of the Cache la Poudre, with mountain views and whitewater.
- Any full-day or half-day rafting trip lets scouts complete the BSA Whitewater Rafting Award.
The packages
Poudre Splash Half-day
Shorter, action-packed trip suited to beginners and families with kids.
Poudre Extreme Half-day
A small, maneuverable Hyside raft carries guests and up to two friends through charging rapids.
Whitewater & Wildride 4 X 4
Package pairing whitewater rafting with a guided four-wheel-drive tour of Rocky Mountain National Park.
Whitewater & Wine
Afternoon winery visit at Sweetheart Winery includes a vineyard tour, wine tasting and a snack plate.
Paddles & Saddles- Rocky Mountain High
Rafting combined with a two hour horseback trail ride through Rocky Mountain National Park.
Paddle & Pamper
A rafting morning followed by the Alpine Escape Spa Package from Elements of Touch Wellness Spa.
Paddle & Pedal
Guided rafting and a guided mountain bike ride with New World Sports fit into one day.
Hot Air & Cold Water
A hot air balloon ride with WindTracker launches from the grounds at Mountain Whitewater before the rafting trip.
Paddles & Saddles – Beaver Meadows
Rafting paired with horseback riding with Beaver Meadows Stables.
ESTES PARK VIA FERRATA
KMAC Guides offers two different Via Ferrata tours in Estes Park.
Kayak Roll Class
Roll classes meet each Monday during the summer season.
Intermediate River Lessons
Class III-IV lesson on the Poudre helping intermediate paddlers gain river confidence.
Never-Ever River Extravaganza
Course begins with classroom and flat water practice on the morning of day one.
Event experiences
- The 12 acre facility includes the Paddlers Pub, sand volleyball, yard games and a nature trail.
- The 12-acre park can host weddings, birthday parties, corporate meetings and reunions.
How it works
What’s the plan, Stan
Guests meet at the store and check in with office staff.
Good to know
- Guests with a diagnosed heart condition need a doctor's note to join the trip.
- Every participant signs an acknowledgment of risk form.
- Guests should arrive punctually because Forest Service regulations keep strict schedules.
- Cancelling at least 7 days ahead brings a 90% refund; later cancellations are not refunded.
- Guests should wear quick-drying clothing that can get wet and avoid cotton.
- Large groups of 14 or more should ask office staff about deposit rules.
- Overnight camping and lodging are not available at the facility.
- Oversized vehicle parking is plentiful, and the west lot suits RVs.
- Guides must hold current Swiftwater Rescue training along with First Aid and CPR.
- Kayak lessons cap at six students per instructor and 12 per class.
- The full-day Mishawaka Falls trip runs Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
Details from raftmw.com