WHO CAN RUN THE NUMBERS:
Previous whitewater rafting experience is not required but is reccomended. You must be in decent shape to go white water rafting in the Numbers on the Arkansas River. This section of river is challenging with continuous rapids. You will have to work together to manuver through giant boulders and big drops.

The Numbers is located in an alpine enviroment surrounded by 14,000 foot mountains. The winter snow melt is what feeds the Arkansas River and makes this the most popular whitewater rafting destination in the world.

You must be at least 16 years old to raft the Numbers on the Arkansas River. This requirement can fluctuate with water flows. Helmets are provided and required to raft in the Numbers.

WHAT TO EXPECT RAFTING
THE NUMBERS:
RIVERRUNNERS offers fully guided whitewater rafting trips daily through the Numbers. Begin with a whitewater rafting orientation, at the put in, to teach you how to work together and raft the Numbers successfully.

Prepare to get wet the first rapid is right around the corner from the put in. Our Numbers full day is a 21-mile stretch and in those 21 miles paddlers will face more than 50 rapids, over fifteen of which are rated class 4 or 5.   After making it through the Numbers we will stop on the river and your river guides will prepare a well earned homemade lunch while you finally have a chance to dry off.

After lunch we will continue downstream on the Arkansas River through a section known as the "Narrows". Right off the bat is the class IV section called "Mile Long." This rapid is a boulder field that goes on and on so be ready to paddle!

After negotiating mile-long rapids you will have many more challenges like "Frog Rock' and "Whitehorse."   You will raft the narrowest point on the river, the "Narrows" which is only twelve feet wide!

Continue downstream through "House Rock" and into the Buena Vista Town Run, which has rapids like "Cottonwood" and the eight -foot waterfall drop known as "Silver Bullet."

In high water, we cross under the Johnson Village Bridge and enter the lazy section called the "Milk Run" with fun "wave trains" and world-class views of the 14,000-foot Collegiate Peaks. The waters of the "Milk Run" return you right to where you started, at our Rafting Resort at Fisherman's Bridge.

Our Numbers full day has spanned four stretches of river, two climate zones, and over 20 miles; we hope you will enjoy a well-earned cold beverage of your preference from our river shop at Fisherman's Bridge!

For the truly adventurous ask about the Numbers Double Dip. You will run the Numbers half day section twice with a catered lunch in between.

WHERE TO MEET FOR
THE NUMBERS:
Your Numbers whitewater rafting trip will depart from
RIVERRUNNERS Riverside Rafting Resort in Buena Vista, Colorado. Our Riverside Rafting Resort is located 6 miles west of the town of Buena Vista on Hwy 285. You will meet here, check in and be outfitted with your rafting gear. We will then shuttle you to the Numbers out in 15 minutes up stream. Here you will go through a whtewaterrafting orientation.

Please arrive 1 HR prior to your trip departure time to check in and get outfitted with your rafting gear. Arrive earlier if you would like to have lunch at our Riverside Grill or plan to stay late after your rafting trip, we have a great selection of food and adult beverages.

DRIVE TIMES:
  DENVER 2.5 HRS
  COLORADO SPRINGS 2 HRS
  SKI RESORT TOWNS 1.5 HRS

WHEN CAN YOU GO RAFTING IN THE NUMBERS:
RIVERRUNNERS offers Numbers whitewater rating trips daily
MAY - SEPTEMBER

AVOID SATURDAYS: If you have a flexible schedule please try to avoid white water rafting in Colorado on Saturdays. Many Colorado locals enjoy whitewater rafting on the weekends and Saturdays tend to be very busy.

HIGH WATER is typically the second week of May through the second week of June. This is typically the best time to go whitewater rafting in Colorado. Our age requirements may fluctuate during this time. Safety is our main priority and will not be compromised. We reserve the right to refuse service and alter white water rafting trips at any time.

WHY RAFT THE NUMBERS WITH RIVER RUNNERS:
RIVERRUNNERS is a licensed River Outfitter
by the State of Colorado # W-0397

RIVERRUNNERS has been teaching white water rafting on the Arkansas River in Colorado since 1972.

RIVERRUNNERS is a large white water rafting company.
Because of this our rafting guides run each section of the river two and sometimes three times per day. Smaller companies may run once per week.

RIVERRUNNERS guides are some of the most skilled and highly trained whitewater professionals in the world. Our training exceeds state requirements.

RIVERRUNNERS white water professionals come back year after year to guide whitewater rafting on the Arkansas River.

RIVERRUNNERS convenient family friendly white water rafting locations on the Arkansas River will save you time during your family vacation

CONTACT: RIVERRUNNERS We will help you select the right whitewater rafting trip for you and your group.

Safety is our main priority and will not be compromised.

RIVERRUNNERS offer wetsuits, spray tops and booties to outfit you, and keep you warm, on your Royal Gorge whitewater rafting trip.

We want you to have a great time on your Numbers white water rafting adventure. Proper white water rafting gear at each location is available at each location to keep you warm and happy. The weather in Colorado changes rapidly and often only rains for a very short time.