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Pair a mountaintop zipline with an adrenaline-packed run on the Numbers section of the Arkansas River. This full‑day Buena Vista excursion combines cliffside views with continuous Class III–V whitewater and practical, guide‑led safety.
Pair a mountaintop zipline with an adrenaline-packed run on the Numbers section of the Arkansas River. This full‑day Buena Vista excursion combines cliffside views with continuous Class III–V whitewater and practical, guide‑led safety.
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Operated by AVA Rafting and Zipline · Buena Vista, Colorado
Morning light slices across Pikes Peak and the Sawatch Range as participants clip into harnesses on a 43‑acre Gold Camp ridge. Pine and aspen whisper while the zipline course sends riders across cliff-to-cliff platforms with broad views of the Arkansas River threading the valley below. By midday guides swap helmets and harnesses for paddles and spray jackets, and the river—known here as the Numbers—begins to push.
challenging.
6–7 hours.
Participants should have good cardiovascular fitness and upper-body endurance for paddling; comfort in moving water and basic swimming ability are important.
The itinerary runs about 6–7 hours total, including zipline, lunch, transfers, and a half-day rafting section on the Numbers.
Yes—guides supply helmets, wetsuits and splash jackets as part of the trip inclusions.
Minimum age is 15 years; minimum weight 50 lbs and maximum 250 lbs to ensure safe harness and raft fit.
This stretch includes continuous Class III–V rapids and a significant ledge drop; guided trips accommodate intermediate paddlers and confident beginners who follow instructions, but good fitness and comfort in moving water are required.
The Arkansas River corridor near Buena Vista was shaped by mining-era transport and early hydro-mechanical uses; recreation replaced industrial uses through 20th-century river stewardship.
Operators follow river access rules and promote Leave No Trace practices; respect riparian areas to protect trout habitat and bank vegetation.
AVA Rafting and Zipline operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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