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Interested in the latest news from the rafting, zipline and adventure industry, or looking for some suggestions about which trips to take or general things to do? Look no further! The AVA blog is your resource for the most up-to-date news and suggestions. Read all about the latest whitewater rafting news, helpful information and deals on everything Colorado rafting related! With the Colorado rafting blog, you will find everything you need to plan your adventure.

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The Top 5 Questions About Via Ferrata Answered

The Via Ferrata originated in Europe in the early 1900s but is a much newer addition to Colorado’s outdoor recreation scene. Because of this many […]

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How do Outdoor Adventures Impact Wildlife in Colorado?

Outdoor adventures are a main draw for tourism within Colorado and have many positive impacts, including a healthier lifestyle, reduced stress, and community building. According […]

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Spring Outdoor Adventures In Colorado To Book Early

Snow has just begun to sprinkle and more layers of clothing are needed to stay warm, but spring is sneaking up on us quicker than […]

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Colorado’s Via Ferrata Courses and Where to Find Them

What is a Via Fajita, you may ask. Well, even though I just made tacos and fajitas sound like a good lunch option for today, […]

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Why Via Ferrata is the Best for Corporate Team Building

Setting up a corporate team building event in Colorado is an important task to take on to ensure you are doing the best for your […]

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What Is Via Ferrata, and Why Are They All Over Colorado?

A via ferrata is a traversing route along rock or very steep terrain. Via ferrata courses have been around since the early 19th century and […]

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5 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Via Ferrata in Colorado

Colorado is known for having outdoor activities that are sure to take your breath away, with Arkansas Valley Adventures (AVA) you are not limited to […]

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Via Ferratas Around The World – Where Else Can You Try It?

With over 3,000 via ferratas globally, it is surprising that so many people have not even heard the term yet! For those that may not […]

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A Fall Day in Idaho Springs

Fall is a unique time to visit Colorado’s Rocky Mountains. Crowds are at a minimum after the bustle of whitewater rafting season, and the cool […]

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A Beginner’s Guide to Via Ferrata in Colorado

Moving to Colorado gave me many new experiences. I pretty much grew up and spent almost 30 years at sea level in Florida, island hopping […]

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Where you can do Via Ferrata in Colorado

Via Ferrata has been substantially gaining popularity throughout the last couple of years. With more and more people opting for outside adventure there is no […]

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4 New Activities to Try This Summer for First-Time Colorado Visitors

THE IRON PATH, CLIMBING JUST GOT CRAZIER. HOW YOU CAN TAKE YOUR CLIMBING TO THE NEXT LEVEL ON OUR AVA VIA FERRATA  Via Ferrata, is it an […]

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