Beaver Creek / Vail Colorado River Kayaking Trips

One of the best ways to stay cool when the summer sun hits Vail and Beaver Creek, Colorado is to head for the water. And there's a lot of it in the area to keep even the hardcore water sport enthusiast busy for months. What the area boasts is some of the finest whitewater boating in the state and a variety of different difficulties for a range of skill levels. Canoeing and kayaking are two very popular summer activities that allow you to challenge yourself and float along some of the most beautiful stretches of river in the country, as well as pristine lakes.

With a handful of rivers and lakes located in the vicinity, you have a wide variety of choices when it comes to choosing a section of water that you want to float. Whitewater kayaking is a tough, demanding sport that can be very dangerous if you aren't skilled and familiar with the water you will be encountering. Luckily, if you want to experience the rapids of a river and learn the basics, there are several quality outfitters in the area that can teach you how to Eskimo roll, wet exit and paddle efficiently, as well as much more. This is the best and safest introduction to the rivers in the area. Outfitters offer trips on the local Eagle River, as well as other parts of the state on the Arkansas and Colorado rivers. Most trips are a half-day or full-day.

The canoeing in the area is also quite fun. Again, there are local companies that can assist you with all your needs. Being a totally different sport than kayaking, canoeing can be done on stretches of whitewater but sometimes the best way to enjoy it is on a calm alpine lake. Whichever suits your fancy, the bottom line is safety and fun. For more information, stop in at the visitors center in Vail.