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Mild to Wild Rafting
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50 Animas View Dr.
Durango Colorado 81301

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Piedra River whitewater Rafting trip
2 day river trip on the piedra in southwest co near pagosa springs

Two day rafting tripOne day double box rafting trip

Pagosa Springs white water rafting Soutwest Colorado Durango Colorado whitewater rafting

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Piedra River Two Day Trip Information

The two-day trip combining both the Upper and Lower Box's cannot be matched in beauty, excitement and adventure. The Piedra River is a very highly restricted and regulated river.

Who: Ages 16 and up!

When: Mid May- Early July

Launch Days: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday

Meet Time: 9:00 AM

Return Times: 3:00 PM

Price: $425 (*$446.25)

* Price in parentheses includes 5% River Access Fee's

Itinerary**

  • Meet at the Piedra River Store at 9:00 AM or our Durango Office at 7:30 AM
  • Check in, sign release forms, get dressed for the river!  Wetsuits and Booties rentals are required all season. For more on what to wear click here.
  • Shuttle to river for safety orientation.
  • Hit the river!
  • Enjoy the technical class II splashes as the river builds in volume.
  • Devourer a delicious riverside lunch
  • Get back on the river for more class II+ action
  • Tackle the class IV rapids of "lone pine" and "lime stone"
  • Relax and enjoy the breathtaking wilderness
  • Arrive at camp
  • Take a hike or relax around the campfire while guides prepair your dinner
  • Campout under the Colorado's brillant night sky!
  • Wake up to a hearty breakfast
  • Get back on the river for class II & III rapids that serve as a warm up for your day!
  • Hit class IV "Big Drop rapid".
  • Bounce through more class II+ rapids.
  • Scout & thread "Eye of the Needle" another class IV+.
  • Scout (with possible portage) "Mud Slide" rapid a class IV+ or Class V (at high water).
  • Finish your morning with "Climax" rapid, your final class IV of the day!
  • Devourer a delicious riverside lunch and soak in the natural hot springs.
  • Get back on the river for more class II+ action
  • Relax and enjoy the breathtaking wilderness
  • Take out and shuttle back!
  • Arrive back to your car at approximately 3:00 PM.

**Please note that all itineraries are subject to change due to river conditions.

Reserve for Upper Salt River Rafting in Arizona

 

 

 

Double Box of the Piedra Trip Information

When the high water comes to the Piedra River we are able to run the two day trip in one fast paced day! Combine the Upper and Lower Box's of the Piedra river for one exciting day!

Who: Ages 16 and up!

When: May 7th-June 11th, 2011

Launch Days: Saturdays

(for groups of 8 or more we are happy to accomodate other date requests)

Meet Time: 8:00 AM

Return Times: 5:30 PM

Price: $245 (*$277.25)

* Price in parentheses includes 5% River Access Fee's

Itinerary**

  • Meet at the Piedra River Store at 8:00 AM or our Durango Office at 6:45 AM
  • Check in, sign release forms, get dressed for the river!  Wetsuits and Booties rentals are required all season. For more on what to wear click here.
  • Shuttle to river for safety orientation.
  • Hit the river!
  • Enjoy the technical class II splashes as the river builds in volume.
  • Get back on the river for more class II+ action
  • Tackle the class IV rapids of "lone pine" and "lime stone"
  • Relax and enjoy the breathtaking wilderness
  • Devourer a delicious riverside lunch
  • Get back on the river for class II & III rapids that serve as a warm up for your day!
  • Hit class IV "Big Drop rapid".
  • Bounce through more class II+ rapids.
  • Scout & thread "Eye of the Needle" another class IV+.
  • Scout (with possible portage) "Mud Slide" rapid a class IV+ or Class V (at high water).
  • Finish your afternoon with "Climax" rapid, your final class IV of the day!
  • Relax and enjoy the breathtaking wilderness and a few more class II rapids
  • Take out and shuttle back!
  • Arrive back to your car at approximately 3:00 PM.

**Please note that all itineraries are subject to change due to river conditions.

Reserve for Upper Salt River Rafting in Arizona

 

 

Piedra River Trip Provisions

  • State-of-the-Art Self-Bailing Rafts
  • Highly trained and experienced guides
  • Free splash jackets and helmets
  • Full line of rentals (booties, wetsuits, and thermal wetsuits for adventurous rivers)
  • Water Resistant gear bags for overnight trips
  • Safety Orientation and Boating Instruction
  • Coast Guard Approved Life Jackets, Helmets, and Splash Jackets provided free of charge
  • Delicious, Fresh Meals on Full Day and Multi Day Trips

Special Ways Mild to Wild Cares For Guests on the Piedra River

  • Safety Boater included on every raft trip on the Lower Box.
  • No single boat trips on the Upper Box.
  • Lunch at the Natural Hot Springs along the Piedra River
  • Highly trained guides, trip leaders have an average of 3000 river miles and financial incentives to earn higher safety certifications than the state's requirements
  • Satellite communication devices on every trip as an additional safety precaution
  • Beach Games with our multi-talented guides
  • Mild to Wild's unique service guarantee "If you are not absolutely delighted with our guides & equipment, then your trip is free!"

What to Bring and Wear:

  • Wear: nylon shorts, swimsuit and shoes that can get wet (no flip flops).
  • Wetsuit: Thermal Wetsuit Required.
  • Bring: Sunscreen sunglasses, water bottle, hat, dry clothes for the ride home and most importantly your sense of adventure!
  • Over Night Trips: hiking shoes, tent, sleeping bag, pad (rentals available for camping equipment), warm clothes for in camp, toiletries.

Camping Equipment to Bring:

(Rentals Available in Advance)

  • Sleeping bags

  • Sleeping cots/pads

  • Tents

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Meeting Place

Piedra Lower Box
Piedra Upper Box

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