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Slaughter House FallsRoaring Fork River
Roaring Fork River
Class – II-III Beginner
½ day 9:00 or 1:30
8 Miles
Runs May to September
Minimum age 6
Price 74.00 Adult 64.00 Child

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This class II-III section is ideal for families with younger children, or for those who are just not sure about diving into serious whitewater. There are just enough rapids to give people a taste of easy whitewater, while offering ample time to relax and take in the towering red rock cliffs above. The float begins in the stunning Snowmass Canyon just upstream of the quaint town of Basalt. You will navigate Class II wave trains and a few pool drop Class III rapids on your way through Snowmass Canyon and on past Basalt. Don't miss the awesome scenery and excellent introduction to whitewater rafting!

Slaughter House Photo Montage
 
What's Included
The raft trip, shuttle, lunch or snack, and splash gear and wetsuit (when appropriate). They do not include photos, tips.
What to Wear Rafting
We suggest wearing quick-drying clothing such as non-cotton shorts and t-shirt and/or a bathing suit. Also important are sunscreen (you will be rafting at nearly 9,000 feet where the sun is intense!), sunglasses with retaining device, waterproof camera, and old sneakers or sandals with a heal strap. Bring a towel to dry off with and a change of clothes for your ride home.

We provide splash gear on all of our trips, and wetsuit, helmet, and wetsuit booties when appropriate.
Whitewater river scale
CLASS I

Your bath tub.
CLASS II
Mild. Predictable, smaller rapids. Great for younger families.
CLASS III
Moderate. Larger, more irregular rapids. Wet passengers and energetic paddling to be expected. Most clients will take a Class III trip.
CLASS IV
Wild. Long and unpredictable rapids, following in immediate succession.
CLASS V
Extreme. This is the edge. Only experienced paddlers.

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