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Aspen-area rafting companies, kayakers gearing up for a wild runoff
ASPEN — Heavy winter snow still hangs in the hills above Aspen, and local river runners are anticipating the highest spring runoff in a decade.
Apr 30, 6:10 AM | Charles Agar
The Aspen Times
Aspen, CO Colorado
On the river: Holy hole!
GLENWOOD SPRINGS — Glenwood Springs has sprouted a hole — the valley’s first man-made whitewater play park — and on Friday, I had a chance to plunge in.
Apr 30, 5:56 AM | Charles Agar
The Aspen Times
Aspen, CO Colorado
Eagle firefighters, river guides team up for boater rescues in big-water year
EAGLE, Colo. — Firefighters in Eagle will work with a local boating business to rescue people in rivers this year, as a large amount of melting snow this spring is expected to make rivers faster and rapids bigger.
Apr 17, 3:52 PM | Steve Lynn
Vail correspondent
Aspen, CO Colorado
Hard-core head gear to replace an antique
The recent purchase of a new Shred Ready kayak helmet means my trusty old Pro-tec is going in the closet.
Apr 11, 9:01 AM | Charles Agar
The Aspen Times
Aspen, CO Colorado
Officials up Roaring Fork runoff forecast
GLENWOOD SPRINGS — Old Man Winter is forcing the National Weather Service to reassess its forecast for the Roaring Fork River’s peak runoff this year.
Apr 8, 6:29 AM | Aspen Times Staff Report
Aspen, CO Colorado
River rats rejoice over snowpack
ASPEN — Colorado’s mountains have been transformed, sculpted by an undulating layer of snow so deep that trees lose their height and jagged contours disappear beneath a billowing blanket of white.
Mar 31, 12:29 PM | Janet Urquhart
The Aspen Times
Aspen, CO Colorado
Colorado River could peak well above average
GLENWOOD SPRINGS — Water experts at the Colorado River Water Conservation District bet each year to see who can most closely predict peak river flows.
Mar 28, 8:04 AM | Pete Fowler
Glenwood Springs correspondent
Aspen, CO Colorado
Surf’s up in Glenwood Springs
GLENWOOD SPRINGS — When Colorado River flows hit about 3,500 cubic feet per second, it’s the kayaking equivalent of a powder day on the standing wave in South Canyon.
Mar 19, 8:05 AM | Pete Fowler
Glenwood Springs correspondent
Aspen, CO Colorado
Roaring Fork runoff likely to roar
River runners who are licking their chops in anticipation of high runoff this year won’t be disappointed, according to preliminary estimates by the federal agency that monitors snowpack levels.
Mar 5, 5:45 PM | Scott Condon
The Aspen Times
Aspen, CO Colorado
Aspen to unclog its kayak park
ASPEN — The city of Aspen has plans to rejuvenate its beginner kayak park on the Roaring Fork River this year, but the work may not come in time to take advantage of what is shaping up to be a bountiful spring runoff.
Feb 15, 3:16 PM | Janet Urquhart
The Aspen Times
Aspen, CO Colorado
Glenwood about to make waves in kayak world
GLENWOOD SPRINGS — Positioned at the confluence of two big rivers and already boasting one of the state’s best rapids, Glenwood Springs is no secret among Colorado river rats.
Feb 14, 2:02 PM | Janet Urquhart
The Aspen Times
Aspen, CO Colorado
Commercial rafting limits in Glenwood Canyon?
GLENWOOD SPRINGS — The Forest Service may limit the number of total commercial rafting and kayaking trips that can boat through the Shoshone rapids area on the Colorado River in Glenwood Canyon.
Jan 24, 7:35 AM | Pete Fowler
Glenwood Springs correspondent
Aspen, CO Colorado
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