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Tucked into the Arkansas Headwaters, the Numbers serve up a relentless, technical half-day of Class IV rapids. This full-day guided run pairs tight whitewater with local geology and a riverside lunch — for experienced paddlers and fit first-timers ready to follow swift commands.
Tucked into the Arkansas Headwaters, the Numbers serve up a relentless, technical half-day of Class IV rapids. This full-day guided run pairs tight whitewater with local geology and a riverside lunch — for experienced paddlers and fit first-timers ready to follow swift commands.
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Operated by Dvoraks Expeditions Inc · Buena Vista, Colorado
You push off from the bank and the Arkansas River immediately demands attention — current tightening, water churning around granite teeth. The Numbers section is compact and technical: ledges, wave trains and braided channels that force quick reads and precise strokes. Guides set a brisk pace; spray and shouts become the rhythm as boats thread through Class IV sequences.
challenging.
6 hours.
Strong cardiovascular fitness and upper-body endurance recommended; able to perform repeated paddling bursts and recover quickly.
Minimum age is 18 years; ID and booking info are checked at check-in.
This is a high-energy Class IV section; participants should have a high level of fitness and be comfortable with sustained paddling and the possibility of swimming.
Guides provide helmets, PFDs and a deli-style riverside lunch; additional fees (a $2 processing fee and $5.60 tax per person) are payable at check-in.
Full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before departure; operator may refuse service to intoxicated guests and will not refund if the trip is canceled for that reason.
The Arkansas Headwaters supported 19th-century mining and transport; modern protections and flow management transformed it into one of Colorado’s premier whitewater corridors.
Flows are managed for recreation and ecosystem health; practice Leave No Trace, avoid trampling native riparian vegetation, and follow guide instructions to minimize disturbance.
Dvoraks Expeditions Inc operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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