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Author: Tammy McLoed

Ziplining probably seems most popular in movies and video games, when the main character effortlessly slides across a cable suspended in the air.  But the history of ziplining has a strong basis in reality.  There are over 200 recreational ziplines in North America, so they’re popular enough that we should know a little about the history.  Read on, and you may find some pretty interesting facts about the art of ziplining!

Now that the rain has subsided, and river levels have gone down, it is prime time to break out the tubes and glide down the river.  We talk a lot on this blog about more extreme sports, like kayaking or whitewater rafting, but there are also other less intensive ways to enjoy the water on a hot summer day.  Summer’s on its tail end, and you need to get out there to explore river tubing before the fall starts to

Whitewater rafting is, to the untrained eye, a sport for adrenaline junkies.  Many people will hear the term and run, claiming many reasons why they simply can’t do it.  There are a lot of myths surrounding whitewater rafting that give it an odd reputation, and when we hear these rumors, we shoot them down immediately.  But to save you the trouble, here are five myths about whitewater rafting you may mistakenly believe.  

Rafting has a certain kind of charm that comes with teamwork, a bumpy ride, and being exposed to the elements.  If you’ve ever been rafting, you know that it’s absolutely thrilling to head down a river while you try your best not to capsize.  But did you know you can make the whitewater experience even more exciting?  Getting up close and personal with the water is entirely possible when you travel down the river in an inflatable kayak.  It’s the

There are some pretty amazing sights in Colorado; maybe you’ve rented from us in the past so you could travel down our amazing rapids, or you took one of our Jeeps down an extensive trail.  But if you haven’t yet experienced Animas Forks, you’re missing out.  By using one of our (air conditioned!) Jeeps, you can drive off-road to this amazing ghost town.  Read on to find out why this location is so beautiful and mysterious.

You probably don’t think about your health when you consider a white water rafting trip.  You’re probably more concerned with safety, than anything else!  Here at Southwest Raft & Jeep, we can assure you that we offer the safest rafting trips in Colorado.  But we can also tell you some awesome benefits that come along with white water rafting--did you know this amazing adventure sport is also excellent for your health?