Attention all you thrill seekers! Have I found the activity in Colorado for you!
Right outside of Denver in the quaint town of Idaho Springs, you’ll find Ava Rafting & Ziplining. While we missed rafting season, we were definitely in prime ziplining season. We chose to do the half day cliffside experience complete with a 6-line zipline course over scenic Idaho Springs & Chicago Creek, a dual race line, jungle bridge, and log cross. A couple of the more physical activities are optional, but I highly recommend you try something new and challenge yourself a bit in it.
Our guides Flip Flop and Toast started off our trip by strapping us into our safety gear and giving us the run down on what to do, how to be safe, and warning us of the many ‘dad jokes’ that will be inevitably told while the day progressed. They really weren’t kidding on this one, FYI.
We had such a good time while on our excursion! The views from the top of the mountains were incredible and even the ride in the truck to the top was…well…you’ll just have to experience that for yourself.
The minimum age for riding is 6 years old and the maximum weight is 250 pounds. Make sure to make your reservation as soon as possible and to arrive the day of at least 15 minutes beforehand. You can also save time by filling out your paperwork online before you get there. The price per person is anywhere between $80 and $95 – depending on the time of year you go. If you’re looking to save money, it’s cheaper after Labor Day each year.
If you have time, make sure to explore downtown Idaho Springs. There’s a ton of cute shops, restaurants, and boutiques that are fun to walk through and eat at.
