Experience a family-friendly, class II section of the Arkansas River on a half-day or full-day rafting adventure! This is the perfect section for beginners of all ages.... More

Family-friendly class II-III section of the Arkansas River perfect for young and seniors. Browns Canyon National Monument borders the rafting trip in the canyon. Thrilling whitewater or Gold Medal float fishing trips also. ... More

Colorado's most popular whitewater rafting trip.  Exciting moderate level whitewater through Brown's Canyon National Monument.  Spectacular scenery and lots of thrills and memories for a lifetime.... More

Start the morning with one of the most exciting and popular Colorado mountain summer adventures - ziplining! Our zipline course is integrated into the wooded and craggy surroundings of our mountainous 43-acre Gold Camp property. T... More

Browns Canyon on the Arkansas River is our most popular trip! This in an intermediate trip but also not too scary for first-timers. The unique combination of lots of exciting whitewater, spectacular canyon scenery, great mountain ... More

Our most popular Colorado adventure vacation package for families, groups and individuals! 2 fun and thrilling activities, 1 great day! Combine rafting on Colorado's #1 stretch of whitewater with the Browns Canyon Adventure... More

Experience the Numbers, a challenging, fast-paced technical section of the Arkansas River. Professional and knowledgeable guides will take you though one of the most exhilarating sections the Ark has to offer. This full-day, Class... More

Browns Canyon on the Arkansas River is our most popular trip! The unique combination of lots of exciting whitewater, spectacular canyon scenery, great mountain views of some of Colorado’s highest mountains and opportunities to s... More

Raft through Browns Canyon National Monument and experience the fun and excitement of Colorado's #1 stretch of whitewater. This full day small group trip extends 16 miles and the fun of the half-day Browns Canyon trip (10 miles).... More

The Numbers rafting is the ultimate Colorado rafting adventure! Experience the non-stop thrills and excitement of rafting in Colorado at the headwaters of the Arkansas River. You’ll navigate through tight passages, steep drops, ... More

The Numbers Class III-IV: Test your endurance and paddle experience with whitewater adventure in the high country with big splashes and fast rapids. On this 2-3-hour trip, you'll run the Numbers 1-10 rapids, an incredibly fun sect... More

Rent an IK (ducky) and forget about the confines of a hardshell kayak or standing tall on a SUP as you pilot one of the most forgiving and maneuverable crafts available for going down river. A shuttle is recommended, as they are n... More

Looking for that true “Colorado Rocky Mountain high”?  The Numbers section of the Arkansas River got its name in the late 1800s by local miners who viewed the rapids as non-navigable landmarks. They were so intimidated that t... More

The Numbers Half Day Adventure features constant, challenging whitewater within the Numbers Section (Class IV) of the Arkansas River. This trip offers continuous, action-filled rafting with pour-overs and steep drops, with notable... More

Pick up a SUP take it to the river or a lake and learn or paddle on your own. A lesson is recommended, but if you have experience then paddle on! PFD, Helmet, and Paddle included. Don't forget to bring some shoes you can swim in!... More

Browns Canyon on the Arkansas River stands out as a premier rafting destination, renowned for its thrilling Class 3 rapids and stunning scenery. This nationally popular run combines exhilarating whitewater with accessible thrills,... More

The Numbers section of the Arkansas River is renowned for its thrilling Class 4 rapids, delivering nonstop excitement and challenges for experienced rafters and daring newcomers alike. This exhilarating stretch features rapids lik... More

Rent a double duckie for the day. Take a friend with you for twice the power and twice the fun! The Salida area is the perfect zone for beginner and intermediate paddling teams, ask us about shuttles to and from different access p... More

Rent the beast for 1/2 Day (Use of SUPSQUATCH)! Don't forget to bring appropriate footwear, swimwear, and sun protection. Enjoy your activity with us.... More

Ground Up Adventures specializes in educational guided hikes, preparing aspiring adventurers to get outside safely and teaching you the tools you need to feel empowered on the trails AFTER your guided experience, so you can feel s... More