Upper Clear Creek Rafting and Mount Blue Sky Via Ferrata

Highlights

  • Class IV rapids with thrilling waves and steep drops

  • Opportunities for wildlife spotting

  • Mountaintop views of Idaho Springs and Chicago Creek

  • Ziplines included in our Via Ferrata course

  • Traverse the cliffside with unique climbing features

Summary

Just 30 minutes from Denver at our Idaho Springs outposts, experience a thrilling Via Ferrata tour in combination with our Upper Clear Creek rafting trip for an adventure of a lifetime!

Tour info

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1 day
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Why take this tour?

Experience an Upper Clear Creek rafting trip and thrilling Via Ferrata all in one day for the adventure of a lifetime! Start the day rafting the thrilling whitewater of Upper Clear Creek. Starting high in the canyon,  you’ll encounter 30 major rapids on this 8-mile trip dropping an incredible 1,300 vertical feet. This continuous, steep, technical section will keep your paddle moving and your heart thumping as you crash through pulsing Class IV rapids. As you marvel at the beautiful Colorado scenery, keep a lookout for Big Horn Sheep, river otters, deer, and other native wildlife. Next, you'll reach new heights on our exciting Via Ferrata course, where you will use a combination of ladders, rungs, rails, cables, and bridges to move across and up a cliff face, climbing high above Idaho Springs and the Chicago Creek. Our Via Ferrata course also includes several ziplines and an exciting freefall! 

What’s included?

  • Use of helmet, wet suit, splash jacket, PFD

  • Via Ferrata gear

  • Experienced guide

  • Gratuities

  • Lunch

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: full day

  • Intense physical activity

  • minimum age: 15

Before you go

  • Check confirmation location and time

  • Read and sign liability waiver

  • Have fun!

Cancellation Policy

    Cancellations made prior to 7pm the night before a trip will receive a 90% refund

About operator:

AVA Rafting & Zipline is one of Colorado's most awarded outdoor adventure companies. Founded in 1998, AVA operates world-class whitewater rafting trips and overnight trips on the Arkansas River, Clear Creek, and Colorado River. In addition to rafting, AVA has unique zipline and via ferrata courses in Buena Vista and Idaho Springs (just 30 minutes outside Denver). AVA is your one stop outfitter for Colorado adventures.

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