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Pair a mountaintop zipline with an adrenaline-packed run on the Numbers section of the Arkansas River. This full‑day Buena Vista excursion combines cliffside views with continuous Class III–V whitewater and practical, guide‑led safety.
Pair a mountaintop zipline with an adrenaline-packed run on the Numbers section of the Arkansas River. This full‑day Buena Vista excursion combines cliffside views with continuous Class III–V whitewater and practical, guide‑led safety.
Morning light slices across Pikes Peak and the Sawatch Range as participants clip into harnesses on a 43‑acre Gold Camp ridge. Pine and aspen whisper while the zipline course sends riders across cliff-to-cliff platforms with broad views of the Arkansas River threading the valley below. By midday guides swap helmets and harnesses for paddles and spray jackets, and the river—known here as the Numbers—begins to push.
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Operated by AVA Rafting and Zipline · Buena Vista, Colorado
Morning light slices across Pikes Peak and the Sawatch Range as participants clip into harnesses on a 43‑acre Gold Camp ridge. Pine and aspen whisper while the zipline course sends riders across cliff-to-cliff platforms with broad views of the Arkansas River threading the valley below. By midday guides swap helmets and harnesses for paddles and spray jackets, and the river—known here as the Numbers—begins to push.
The Arkansas River carved this corridor through uplifted granite and sedimentary seams, creating steep walls and ledge drops that make the Numbers a classic Colorado intermediate-to-advanced run. Buena Vista grew as a mining and supply town in the late 1800s; the river powered early mills and now powers recreation economics: rafting outfitters, guiding schools, and a local culture built around moving water and outdoor skills.
Expect continuous Class III–V whitewater, including a steep ledge drop at No. 5 rapid, and a zipline tour built into craggy, forested terrain with mountain vistas. Guides provide helmets, wetsuits, splash jackets and a boxed lunch; minimum age is 15, minimum/maximum weights are 50/250 lbs, and good physical condition is required.
Practical guidance: arrive with secure footwear (no sandals), sun protection, layers for changing temperatures, and a small waterproof bag for essentials. Hydrate before you paddle and review rescue procedures with guides—swimming in moving water is part of the risk profile. The combined itinerary is a full-day, high‑adrenaline outing best booked in summer months when flows and access lines up.
The itinerary runs about 6–7 hours total, including zipline, lunch, transfers, and a half-day rafting section on the Numbers.
Yes—guides supply helmets, wetsuits and splash jackets as part of the trip inclusions.
Minimum age is 15 years; minimum weight 50 lbs and maximum 250 lbs to ensure safe harness and raft fit.
This stretch includes continuous Class III–V rapids and a significant ledge drop; guided trips accommodate intermediate paddlers and confident beginners who follow instructions, but good fitness and comfort in moving water are required.
AVA Rafting and Zipline operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
Morning light slices across Pikes Peak and the Sawatch Range as participants clip into harnesses on a 43‑acre Gold Camp ridge. Pine and aspen whisper while the zipline course sends riders across cliff-to-cliff platforms with broad views of the Arkansas River threading the valley below. By midday guides swap helmets and harnesses for paddles and spray jackets, and the river—known here as the Numbers—begins to push.
Morning light slices across Pikes Peak and the Sawatch Range as participants clip into harnesses on a 43‑acre Gold Camp ridge. Pine and aspen whisper while the zipline course sends riders across cliff-to-cliff platforms with broad views of the Arkansas River threading the valley below. By midday guides swap helmets and harnesses for paddles and spray jackets, and the river—known here as the Numbers—begins to push.
The Arkansas River carved this corridor through uplifted granite and sedimentary seams, creating steep walls and ledge drops that make the Numbers a classic Colorado intermediate-to-advanced run. Buena Vista grew as a mining and supply town in the late 1800s; the river powered early mills and now powers recreation economics: rafting outfitters, guiding schools, and a local culture built around moving water and outdoor skills.
Expect continuous Class III–V whitewater, including a steep ledge drop at No. 5 rapid, and a zipline tour built into craggy, forested terrain with mountain vistas. Guides provide helmets, wetsuits, splash jackets and a boxed lunch; minimum age is 15, minimum/maximum weights are 50/250 lbs, and good physical condition is required.
Practical guidance: arrive with secure footwear (no sandals), sun protection, layers for changing temperatures, and a small waterproof bag for essentials. Hydrate before you paddle and review rescue procedures with guides—swimming in moving water is part of the risk profile. The combined itinerary is a full-day, high‑adrenaline outing best booked in summer months when flows and access lines up.