Being prepared for your Denver rafting trip

• Confirm meeting location – Be sure to confirm what River Runners location your trip leaves from.
• Check in one hour early – Check in with our friendly front office staff one hour prior to your trip time to sign waivers and suit up for your rafting trip.
• Dress appropriately - Polypro, fleece, wool, and other materials that are designed to dry quickly are good things to bring. Cotton is not recommended. Sandals with a heel strap or closed toed shoes that can drain are good footwear options. Neoprene wetsuits and booties, and nylon splash tops are available for rent at River Runners.
• Wear plenty of sunscreen – The Colorado sun is intense and you don’t want to spend your vacation in pain from too much it.
• Stay hydrated – drink plenty of water and bring a bottle with you.
• Listen to your guide – Pay attention to the safety orientation and paddle talks at the beginning of the trip and follow instruction while exploring the river.
• Ensure proper fit of your safety equipment - Personal flotation devices (PFDs) and helmets are provided. Be sure that a guide checks the fit and that all buckles are snapped while on the river.

Additional Royal Gorge Full Day rafting information

• Participants on the Royal Gorge Full Day must be 14 or 16 years old (depending on water level), be able to swim and be in good physical condition.
• Helmets, paddles and PFDs are included on every Royal Gorge Full Day.
• Wetsuits, splash tops and booties are available to rent for every Royal Gorge Full Day.
• All participants on a Royal Gorge Full Day will be required to sign a waiver and release form upon arrival and prior to trip departure.
• The Royal Gorge Full Day departs from the River Runners Royal Gorge Rafting Center, an easy and scenic 2.5 hour drive from Denver, Colorado.
• Please arrive one hour before your trip.