About Us

We are more than Fly FIshing. We are the outdoors.

COLORADO'S PREMIER ADVENTURE GUIDE

Experienced outdoor enthusiasts who strive to bring you the best fly fishing experience that Colorado has to offer.

In 1998, AVA Rafting & Zipline was born with the purpose of providing high quality experiences in the great Colorado outdoors. For over 20 years, AVA Rafting & Zipline has been connecting adrenaline-junkies and adventure-seekers alike with unforgettable experiences. What started out as an Arkansas Valley rafting outfit has transformed into a full-service adventure provider.

Fly Fishing Colorado was born from our love of the waters we spent every summer day on. We brought our best, and most passionate, fishing pals along for the opportunity to spend their days doing what they love and sharing that with others. This is how we’ve come to be trusted in our community as damn good fisherman and even better guides.

Our Experience

The AVA Difference

AVA Rafting & Zipline was created in 1998 in the heart of the Arkansas River Valley in Buena Vista, CO. Duke Bradford saw a need for a rafting company focusing on providing a superior adventure trip, so Arkansas Valley Adventures was born. After expanding rafting operations to Clear Creek in Idaho Springs, the Colorado River in Kremmling, the Blue River in Silverthorne and more, Arkansas Valley Adventures adopted the AVA-moniker to better represent our services. Over the years, AVA has striven to be the industry leader of outdoor adventure in the Centennial state. AVA has transformed from a single location rafting operator to a varied adventure outfitter with rafting on 8 rivers, 2 zipline courses, 2 via ferrata courses, guided fly fishing trips, guided hiking tours in Rocky Mountain National Park, a gear rental provider, off-road rentals, cabins and camping, and much more.
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