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2016 Preseason Discounts

Take advantage of our 2016 preseason discounts when  you book your raft trip before the end of February! Happy New Year from Durango and the team at 4 Corners Whitewater. Winter is in full swing here in the San Juans and the snow is piling up! We know some of you out there are already…

2015 End of Season

We are done running trips for the 2015 season.  It was a great year of whitewater!  We would like to thank everyone who joined us for a trip this summer.  Please come back and visit next year.

Animas River Open!!

Hey folks. The EPA has found that the sediment left in the river from last weeks spill is “below what would be a concern for human health.” We will be resuming our raft operations today. Even though we are getting towards the end of season, we are very excited get back on water. give us…

Animas River Closer Update

Due to the Gold King mine spill that occurred on August 6th the river will be closed until Aug 17th at this point. For more detailed information please visit: http://co.laplata.co.us/emergency If you have a reservation with us on the Lower Animas we will be contacting  you shortly to cancel or reschedule your trip. We thank you for your patience and understanding considering the current circumstances.

Snow Pack Update!!!

A brief view of the La Platas reveal feet of new snow! Happy Memorial Day weekend! Mother Nature has bestowed Colorado with the best snowpack in the West. A couple of late Spring storms replenished the snowpack in the La Plata and San Juan mountains. As of yesterday, the snow water equivalent for the Animas…

Get your 2015 preseason discounts!

Here’s a shot from a blue bird powder day at Silverton Mountain (12/29/14) Happy New Year from Durango and the team at 4 Corners Whitewater. Winter is in full swing here in the San Juans and the snow is piling up! We know some of you out there are already making plans for next summer…

Rafting in the Rain

When the clouds roll in and mother nature starts doing her thing, customers often ask us if it is okay to go rafting in the rain. Is it safe to be on the water during a storm? Do we have to worry about lightning? Is rafting still fun when your taking on more moisture than…

4 Corners TV does a Upper Animas trip with 4CW

Laura Schweizer of 4 Corners TV accompanied us on a recent Upper Animas Marathon trip over the weekend. Click the photo below to see this amazing trip from her perspective.  http://4cornerstv.com/channel/in-the-neighborhood/an-upper-animas-adventure#.U53ItO29LCQ

New Rapids in Durango

Durango rafters and kayakers will be treated to a new and improved set of rapids on the Lower Animas in Durango this year. Construction started last September and the new Smelter rapids were open to the public for the first time yesterday. These rapids will make the Lower Animas river section more enjoyable and safer…