Every spring, we watch the snowpack reports roll in from the Sawatch and Mosquito ranges with hopeful eyes. Some years the high country delivers — big snowfall, strong runoff, and the Arkansas running bold through Browns Canyon. And some years? Well, some years the river tells a different story. But here’s what years of guiding on this stretch has taught … Read More
Colorado Snowpack in March & April: Why It’s Not Too Late for a Great Arkansas River Rafting Season
If you’re watching the mountains this winter and wondering what the upcoming rafting season on the Arkansas River will look like, you’re not alone. Every year, we hear the same question from future rafters: “Is there enough snow for good river flows?” Here’s the good news — in Colorado, winter isn’t really over until it’s over. While January and February get a … Read More