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Mild to Wild Rafting & Jeep Trail Tours, Inc. 50 Animas View Dr. Toll Free: In Southwest CO: Fax: |
The Upper Animas River Rafting
Trip
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5:45 p.m. |
Meet at Mild to Wild office |
6:00 |
Safety/logistics orientation (dress to raft) |
7:00 |
You're on your own for the evening...rest up! |
Trip Highlights
- 13,000-foot peaks rising from the banks of the river
- Shuttle on the historic Narrow Gauge Railroad
- Deluxe wilderness permanent/private Camp
- Great fishing around camp
- Delicious steak and salmon Dinner, complete with appetizers,
fresh salad, pasta, and scrumptious dessert
Day 1 |
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9:15 A.M. |
Meet at Mild to Wild office. |
9:30 |
Shuttle to Rockwood Station. |
| 10:10 |
Board train. |
11:30 |
Launch on continuous class III rapids. “Yippee!” |
| 12:15 |
Scout "Broken Bridge" rapid - class V. "Holy Cow!!" |
12:30 |
More continuous class III rapids. |
1:15 PM |
Hungry? Time for a fresh and filling deli-style lunch. Hike to historic mining cabin. |
| 2:30 |
More "Rock n’ Rolling" class III rapids. |
| 3:00 |
"Tank Creek" rapid - class IV - scout and run. |
| 3:15 |
“Specter” rapid - class IV. |
| 3:30 |
"The Narrows" rapid - class IV - steep drop. |
| 4:00 |
Take out at Tacoma Power Station, de-rig boats for train. |
| 4:36 |
Load and board train. |
| 5:15 |
Arrive at Rockwood. |
| 6:00 |
Arrive back at the Durango Office. |
Sign up for 1 day Upper Animas trip
Two-Day
Evening Prior
5:45 p.m. |
Meet at Mild to Wild office in Durango. |
6:00 |
Safety/Logistics Orientation (dress to raft). |
7:00 |
See you tomorrow! |
Day 1 |
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8:15 A.M. |
Meet at Mild to Wild office. |
8:30 |
Shuttle departs for Silverton. |
9:30 |
Arrive Silverton. Rig rafts and prepare for launch. |
10:15 |
Launch |
12:00 |
Warm up! "Animas Gorge" - continuous class III. |
12:15 |
Lunch & "Ten Mile" - class V rapid. |
1:45 P.M. |
More class III rapids. |
2:15 |
Scout "No Name" - class V rapid. |
2:45 |
Continuous fun! |
3:45 |
Set up camp at Needleton. Hike-Fish-Camp-Relax! |
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6:30 |
Steak and salmon dinner. “Wow!” |
Day 2 |
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7:00 A.M. |
Smell the coffee and get up from
your cozy tent! |
8:00 |
Hearty cowboy breakfast. |
9:00 |
Break down camp. |
10:00 |
Hike and explore! |
11:30 |
Launch on continuous class III rapids. "Yipee!" |
12:15 |
Scout "Broken Bridge" - class V rapid. "Holy Cow!" |
12:30 |
More continuous class III rapids. |
1:15 P.M. |
Hungry again? Time for another fresh and
filling deli-style lunch. Hike to historic mining cabin! |
2:30 |
More "rock 'n rolling" class III rapids. |
3:00 |
"Tank Creep" - class IV rapid. Scout and run! |
3:15 |
“Specter” - class IV rapid. |
| 3:30 |
"The Narrows"- class IV. Steep drop! |
4:00 |
Take-out at Tacoma, de-rig boats for train. |
4:36 |
Load and board train. |
6:00 |
Arrive back at the Durango office. |
**Note: Above itineraries are approximate.
River Trips vary depending on water flow.
Animas Trip Provisions
- Professional, Highly Trained and Educated Guides
- All Boating Equipment
- Safety Orientation and Boating Instruction
- Coast Guard Approved Life Jackets
- Helmet
- Splash Jackets
- Delicious Meals on the Animas River and in Camp
- Unlimited Water and Lemonade
- Snacks
- Comfortable Camp Chairs
- Camp Tables
- Beach Games
- Small Water Resistant Personal Dry Bag
- Water Resistant Gear Bag on Overnight Trips
- Quality Shuttle
Provisions not Included (Rentals Available in Advance)
- Sleeping Bags
- Sleeping Cots/Pads
- Tents
- Wetsuits/Wetsuit Boots/Fleece on Early Trips
View Launch Dates
1-Day Trips: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Camp Out: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday
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