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Run mile-long rapids on the Numbers — an advanced, full-day whitewater trip on the Arkansas River near Buena Vista, Colorado. This high-adventure tour mixes continuous class III–IV+ rapids, rugged canyon scenery, and a skilled guide team.
Run mile-long rapids on the Numbers — an advanced, full-day whitewater trip on the Arkansas River near Buena Vista, Colorado. This high-adventure tour mixes continuous class III–IV+ rapids, rugged canyon scenery, and a skilled guide team.
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Operated by River Runners · Buena Vista, Colorado
The Arkansas River bites and then laughs — a living corridor that pushes you forward through the Numbers, an intense, mile-after-mile series of rapids carved where the Sawatch Range drops to the valley. On a full-day Numbers run from River Runners Browns Canyon, rafters move from calm eddies into long, continuous waves that demand attention, teamwork, and quick reflexes.
challenging.
6 hours.
Participants should have high aerobic fitness, core strength for paddling, and comfort in moving water; strong swimmers preferred.
Minimum ages vary by operator but full-day Numbers trips typically require participants to be at least 12–15 years old and within standard PFD sizing limits; confirm with River Runners when booking.
It’s a continuous, high-energy day with long paddling sections and multiple class III–IV+ rapids; expect strenuous bursts and the need to brace and swim if ejected.
Full refund is available if canceled at least 24 hours before departure; check the operator’s policy for weather-related changes and same-day conditions.
River Runners Browns Canyon put-in is about 6 miles south of Buena Vista on the Arkansas River; allow time for shuttle logistics and plan vehicle parking per operator instructions.
Browns Canyon gained national monument status in 2015 after decades of recreational use; rafting lore in Buena Vista traces back to small guide operations in the 1970s.
The Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area charges fees to support river access and stewardship; follow Leave No Trace, pack out trash, and listen to guides to minimize bank and wildlife disturbance.
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