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The Bear Necessities of Bear Safety (part 2)

This time of year bears are on the prowl for as much food as possible as they are getting ready to hibernate for the winter. And just like the bears, people are rushing to arrange their last outdoor recreational activities before the weather gets too cold and it’s time to hit the slopes. Late summer…

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September 16, 2015

Technical Rope Rescue Course in Colorado

Get 40 hours of International Technical Rope Rescue: Technician Level training in Colorado. Learn the latest technology and research on rope rescue from around the world. Technical Rope Rescue is designed to meet the competencies in NFPA 1670 Standard for Technical Rescue Operations & Training for Technical Rescue Incidents for rope rescue. This course also…

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September 11, 2015

More Confessions of a Whitewater Teen Skills Camper

We love hearing from our clients. Especially our Whitewater Teen Skills campers. By the end of the summer, we’re practically family, so getting a letter like the one we just got from Matt, makes the whole summer worth while. “When I’m not physically at Dvorak’s,  I find my memories gathered over the years from the…

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September 4, 2015

Multi Sport Whitewater Rafting and Kayaking in Colorado

It’s not too late to go rafting, kayaking, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, zip lining, SUPing, fly fishing and 4×4 touring before the end of Summer! You don’t have to be superwoman to get through your outdoor adventure bucket list before the end of summer. You just have to call DVK to book your trip,…

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August 28, 2015

Confessions of a Whitewater Teenage Skill Camper

The only thing we love more than rafting and kayaking the Colorado rapids is hearing from all of the people whom we have shared these experiences with. We see people from all walks of life and all levels of experience, but nothing is more exciting than learning what an impact we have had on our clients….

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August 26, 2015

Update on the EPA Waterwater Spill into the Animas River

(Animas River turned yellow due to EPA wastewater spill from the Gold King Mine in Colorado. Photo credit: By Riverhugger) We’re still not sure how the tragic EPA wastewater spill into the Animas River will affect our communities, not to mention the life in the river and all around. Whereas officials seem to be optimistic…

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August 21, 2015

Green River Rafting: Free for Kids 12 and Under!

Book a  whitewater rafting trip on the Green River from August 8-13th, 2015 and your 12 and under kids will ride along free of charge! Your kids will have fun in and out of the river on our Green River family trips.   Now the ride may be free, but we still expect them to…

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August 19, 2015

Get 15% Off Green River Rafting Trips…If You Leave the Kids at Home

Traveling with your kids is great, but let’s face it, a week on the Green River without your children is also pretty great. When was the last time you took some time for you and your spouse? Drop your kids off at their grandparents, let them spend the week with their BFF, grab your spouse,…

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August 14, 2015

Jimmy Kimmel Joins the Board of American Rivers

(Late night host, comedian, fly fisherman and environmentalist Jimmy Kimmel joins the board of American Rivers. Photo Credit: Angela George) A little humor goes a long way in the grueling efforts to protect our rivers Preservation efforts can take a long time and be grueling, frustrating work. Just ask Bill Dvorak, who spent 23 years…

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August 7, 2015

Colorado Whitewater Rafting and Kayaking Deals

Heading into the final month of summer vacation you’ve probably noticed that your wallet is considerably lighter. We don’t want money to get in the way of you enjoying the best whitewater rafting and kayaking that Colorado has to offer. So, to help you finish off your summer vacation with a splash we’ve put together…

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August 3, 2015