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Blue Sky Rafting

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One of the Top rated Tourist attractions in Glenwood Springs


Address

152 W 6th St, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601, United States

Website

raftbluesky.com

Contact

+1 970-945-6605

Rating on Google Maps

4.90 (218 reviews)

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  • 5/5 Setu S. 1 year ago on Google
    THEY ARE GOOD! Alec was our raft leader and what a sweetheart. He made the whole experience so much fun and was constantly talking to us about the various caves, mountains, history, wildlife etc that came along the 12 mile ride. He also provided us with suggestions for places to eat, things to do etc. We tried his restaurant suggestion in Glenwood springs and Boulder and both the places where AMAZING! Alec if you read this, god bless you man. May you graduate with flying colors in your aerospace engineering course. The 2 raft leader Alec and the other girl (I forget her name) has envious strength and where full of life. What ever you are doing Blue Sky Adventures- keep doing it. ITS working great! Made life time memories as this was my first rafting experience in the USA.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lee C. 3 years ago on Google
    One of the best experiences here in Colorado! This crew is top notch excellent, you can’t find a better company to book with. Absolutely fantastic, fun adventure! They’re very safety minded, so don’t worry about this being “dangerous”. Our guide David was a super guy; very fun, pleasant, and pointed out plenty of cool noteworthy and historic places along the way. If you go, ask for David! I’ve experienced plenty of employees who it’s just a job to them and they have that basic level of customer service, but he’s genuinely cool and fun. And don’t take the basic adventure, book the half day that includes the Shoshone rapids! You won’t die😄, and it’s a blast. Stop scrolling and book your adventure!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tamara E. 8 months ago on Google
    After carefully reviewing a large amount of rafting companies, I decided on Blue Sky Rafting, due to reviews and pricing. We drove from Denver to Glenwood Springs and ran into an accident which had traffic at a standstill, so I called to notify them that we would possible make it around 11:45, I was told that that it's okay, they would figure something out if I don't arrive on time. Thanks for the assurance. We got there at good time and process was very easy. Jay was our Captain and he was very knowledgeable and experienced. Let's say this was a very enjoyable 56th birthday birthday bucket list check off for me.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kristopher C. 1 year ago on Google
    What a great experience! The Shoshone rapids were perfect for my family. This time of the year the water level is perfect for little ones.(1300 cfs, class three'ish'). Go earlier in the season for bigger rapids. CatJo did an amazing job guiding us safely down the river. She's new to being a guide but we couldn't tell until the end of the trip when she disclosed how long she's worked for Blue Sky. They really know how to train newer generations about boat safety and knowledge of the river. 10/10 service and a fun time. Great job and what a great memory this company leaves you with. Can't wait for next time.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nick H. 1 year ago on Google
    We rented e bikes for the day and they were great, especially on the hills. We also did the rafting. Our guide, Kat, was awesome. The water level wasn't great so we only briefly had a Cat 3, then 2, and finally 1. We barely had our oars in the water for the last 2/3 of the trip. In spite of the low water level, Kat made it fun by pointing things out, answering questions, and just having a good conversation with us.

  • 5/5 Lisa T. 7 months ago on Google
    My kids and I had an amazing experience with Blue Sky Adventures. We went white water rafting and Tonto and was our guide and fellow adventurer. He was the best we could have gotten. He calmed my daughters fears with his really funny and hilarious jokes…. “scouts honor”! Hahaha We highly recommend them for any future adventures!

  • 5/5 Tiffani M. 7 months ago on Google
    This was such a great experience! It was my husbands 30th birthday and jay made our rafting trip so enjoyable and kept us updated on the history of the river, rocks, and terrain! Highly recommended!!!!

  • 5/5 Lucas L. 6 months ago on Google
    Had a great time! So pretty. Did the raft and kayak combo. Also hot springs on the sodes of the river was a nice surprise. Favorite place I have done white water rafting thus far. Thanks Ryan and Tanto!

  • 5/5 Brian P. 6 months ago on Google
    Rafting wasn’t even on our list of things to do, but we are so glad we saw Blue Sky Rafting reviews and decided to do it! Their staff are all so great and easy to work with and it’s very reasonably priced for such a cool and memorable experience. Be sure to wear sunscreen and bring a rigid container of water with you. Our float started out in class 3 rapids for the first couple of miles, which was exciting, but not TOO exciting, so don’t be afraid to try it. The majority of our time was spent casually floating through the very scenic high walled canyon on the Colorado River. Our guide was awesome too, and we stopped at a natural hot spring for a while to explore and enjoy the warm, albeit smelly spring. Be sure to bring some tip money, as these people work hard to ensure you have a great experience, so they deserve some love in return. We would definitely recommend Blue Sky Rafting.

  • 5/5 Andrew V. 9 months ago on Google
    Great fun with a great crew! Mattie was our guide and was super friendly, personable, and kept us safe. We even saw a bear cub during the rafting trip.

  • 4/5 Jed T. 8 months ago on Google
    After a very rough start at the boat house where a blond guide ('Seik' or 'straw' or something with an S) loudly tried to shame my family of 4 (2 kids aged 12 and 15) for disrespecting his authority by not listening to him (as displayed by our failure to buckle the fourth buckle on the life vest). He was so aggressive that we initially figured he was kidding - but after a couple more harsh communications (or snaps) at other people on the tour, we realized he was being dead serious. Thankfully, we weren't on his boat, and my family thoroughly enjoyed rafting with Maddie. Seriously, it was awesome - even saw a couple of bald eagles up close. Both Maddie and a different boat guide named Toronto (?) helped everyone have a good time. The end had another altercation with the Straw (?) being wildly passive-aggressive with the other male guide, Toronto (in front of the paying customers), and I was thankful again for being NOT on his boat. This actually bums me out to say, but I'll look for another rafting co. for the next family adventure.

  • 5/5 Jennie L. 9 months ago on Google
    Absolutely great! From Sequoia at the front desk to Zeke the rafting guide, it was an amazing experience. Zeek was knowledgeable about the river and kept our safety a priority. He also knew a lot about the local wildlife and history of the area. We saw bighorn sheep, marmots, a pair of bald eagles, and more. Everyone was extremely friendly with great vibes.

  • 5/5 Cassie H. 8 months ago on Google
    We had a wonderful time rafting today. Our guide Sage was above the top. He knew a lot and kept the ride interesting. Next time I'm in the area we will be going again

  • 5/5 Josie M. 1 year ago on Google
    Our raft guide Josh was so fun!! He told amazing jokes and let us spin around in the raft, and was just a joy to raft with. Would definitely recommend if you are in the area. :)

  • 4/5 Eric L. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent place to rent a bike for the hour or day. The staff was very helpful and assured everything was good with us before they let us ride off. We rode up and down the canyon. It read an enjoyable way to spend a few hours.

  • 5/5 Ari S. 1 year ago on Google
    We had great experience with Blue Sky. Not only did we rent bikes but we went on a rafting adventure. John was a great guide. He was very entertaining and full of local knowledge.We will definitely use Blue Sky again.

  • 5/5 Andy N. 1 year ago on Google
    Recent 3-eBike rental. Mike was simply phenomenal. 11 on a 10 scale. We made a number of calls and a weather-induced last-minute change of plans. No matter to these professionals, they never gave even the slightest hint of anything negative, etc., (and I would have totally understand if they had done that as we had a LOT of questions and funky requests). Don’t think twice, this is a slam-dunk group of knowledgeable, courteous, friendly, and accommodating folks. An extremely well-run organization, you will be thrilled as we were!

  • 5/5 Lia P. 2 years ago on Google
    This was THE MOST AMAZING Day spent on the water!! So much fun, perfect weather, great guide Andrew, the rest of my raft crew was a ton of fun, beautiful scenery, what more could you ask for!. Can't wait to do this again!! Going to make it an annual adventure every summer!

  • 5/5 Scott C. 1 year ago on Google
    Our whole family rafted and we had a great time. The guides were organized and competent. Eric was our boat guide and was friendly and knowledgeable about our river trip. He pointed out some scenes that could only be seen from the river. It was great!

  • 5/5 Michele M. 1 year ago on Google
    What a great experience! This is my second time booking with Blue Sky Adventures and I will definitely be back for a third. Our first adventure was rafting & it was outstanding. This trip we did Duckies & had a phenomenal time. Fantastic staff & great merchandise! Special shout out to Patrick & Zach for always taking great care of us!

  • 5/5 Kevin S. 1 year ago on Google
    My dad and I had a great time on the half day mild raft adventure. It was a relaxing trip and the scenery was epic. Hannah was a fantastic guide (much better than Emily!). She told us and the others interesting facts about the area and stopped at a cool hot spring along the way. I definitely recommend and will be taking another trip with Blue Sky if I am ever back in Glenwood Springs. Disclaimer: Don't actually know if there is an Emily that works here---if so, sorry, I'm sure you're a fantastic guide as well. We were told to blame you if we had a bad time :)

  • 5/5 A W. 2 years ago on Google
    My adventure with Blue Sky started in 1983 when I was a young lad. That white water rafting trip was incredible. I revisited BSA in 2021 and had a blast with my family on the Colorado River once again. My kids (7-11) took an active part in paddling in the rapids. Our guide John was excellent at maneuvering the raft and friendly offering lots of information about the river and canyon. I think this might be a yearly trip now!

  • 5/5 Tina M. 2 years ago on Google
    Hit too much traffic to make our afternoon reservation, so we went this AM instead. It was just a perfect river rafting trip.

  • 5/5 Kayla M. 2 years ago on Google
    We had a wonderful time with Big Sky Adventures. We floated with guide Nick and he was so funny and entertaining. He also had some great tunes and was knowledgeable of all genres. There was something for everyone. Andrew and Jake guided the other two tours and we all enjoyed the banter and comraderie between them. They were all very knowledgeable about the Glenwood history, the river, wildlife and rock features that we saw. Jake gave an indepth safety talk that let us know what to expect. Rafting the Shoshone level 3 rapids was mild enough for young children, but exhilarating for all ages. Followed by a relaxing drift down the Grizzly Creek section, the experience lasted about 2 hours and provided amazing views. It was also mild enough that I was able to take my phone, but I would urge others to do so at their own risk and use waterproof gear. This message has been brought to you by a satisfied rafter, I have not been endorsed by any brand or company to share my experience. (Its an inside joke, you had to of been there. Or go take a trip down the Colorado and find out!)

  • 5/5 Linda L. 2 years ago on Google
    Zach is awesome! Over the past several months he helped me with a wedding group of 90 people with bike rentals, ground transportation and other activities. On the day of the event, he showed up with the bikes, helmets, as well as some extras and was responsible for getting a bike ride group off with their e-bike rentals. Thank you for being so great, efficient and showing up with a smiling face to make our wedding happy. Your are awesome! Linda, Purple Sage Wedding & Events

  • 5/5 Richard K. 2 years ago on Google
    Just finished an awesome half day adventure on the beautiful Colorado River! The whole staff was so nice, informative and friendly. Our guide was Murphy. He kept things moving and interesting with his anecdotes, jokes and stories. Everyone on our raft was very nice and friendly. We all had a great time! We will definitely be back for another adventure!

  • 5/5 Katelyn W. 2 years ago on Google
    This place was so fun! We originally booked for 8 people (months ago) but ended up with some last minute cancellations due to family emergencies and they were very accommodating! Such a fun rafting experience! I wasn’t sure if I’d like it, but we had a blast! Jake was our guide and he was very nice and knowledgeable! Plus my group of friends and I all graduated from CSU (where he is studying) which was so fun. Go rams!


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