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River Rafting Safety is Our Number One Concern

 

A few months ago, the river rafting community was concerned that we would get enough water to fill our rivers for thrilling river rafting and kayaking in Colorado and it’s neighboring states. Today, with the snow and rain storms on May, our main concern is almost too much water flowing through the many rivers of Colorado.

Our river guides are safety trained under rigorous training programs

Dvorak Guides at Fibark

All of our guides are trained by the best river rafting safety training programs in the world.

If you’ve booked or are looking to book a Colorado river rafting trip and you’re concerned about recent reports of extreme amounts of water flowing through our rivers, then let us put your concerns to rest. Our number one concern is your safety! We’re the oldest river rafting outfitters in the United States, we know these rivers better than anyone and we will never take you out if we think you can’t handle it, or if the section is running too wild for your paddling experience.

Helmets and personal flotation devices are standard on any of our Colorado river rafting trips.

Helmets and personal flotation devices are standard on any of our Colorado river rafting trips.

The rivers are always unpredictable, this is why we cut no corners when it comes to safety training our guides. Every guide is trained under the most rigorous guide training programs. Our safety training programs are among the highest standards for rafting companies worldwide.

We provide top of the line safety equipment for all paddlers

Each paddler will have a personal flotation device and helmet for their safety. We even have kids sized equipment for the youngest travelers.

We also have longstanding relationships with local medical support teams for each of the rivers sections that we offer to our clients. If you have questions about the specific local rescue teams, please ask us when you are booking your trip.

Before you paddle out with DVK we'll take you through some safety instructions so you feel comfortable on the river. Our guides are the best in the country, we won't steer you wrong.

Before you paddle out in your raft or your kayak, we’ll take you through some safety instructions so you feel comfortable on the river. Our guides are the best in the country, we won’t steer you wrong.

Customize your Colorado river rafting trip with DVK

When the waters are running wild, you want to paddle out with a professional. Dvorak has been guiding families, kids and even dogs safely down the many rivers of the Southwestern US. You can feel safe with our guides, and if the water is too crazy on the day of your trip, we’ll re-route you to safer waters with smaller rapids.

We want you to have a good time, and you can enjoy your trip much more when you are feeling safe and secure.

Dvorak team can help you customize any river rafting or kayaking adventure to make it suit all of your needs and that of your family. We know where the river is running wild for experienced paddlers, and where to take families with young kids so that you get the thrill of a few small rapids as well as tranquil floats so you take in the surrounding landscape.

Call (800) 824-3795/(719) 539-6851 to customize your next outdoor river adventure.

Dvorak offers rafting, kayaking and fishing trips of the Colorado River, Dolores River, Green River, Arkansas River, Gunnison River, Salmon River, North Platte River, San Miguel River and Rio Grande River

 

Dvorak’s Expeditions – Est. 1969

Family Owned & Operated

Bill & Jaci Dvorak