Paddleboarding

Stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) has become one of the fastest growing sports in the Yampa Valley and beyond. AVA and Mountain Sports Kayak School offer trips and rentals for everyone interested in learning a new, fun way to enjoy Colorado's rivers and lakes.

AVA
All the rage in river sports! Try the newest, most fun activity on the river - Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP)! A low-impact activity that's easy for never-evers to learn, you'll stand up or kneel on a large, surfboard-shaped board and steer with a long paddle as you navigate down the river. This section of the Upper Colorado River - through Little Gore Canyon - is the perfect spot to try this adventure.

The gentle Class II riffles and flat water create a good learning environment with the option for additional challenges if you're up for it! There are a couple more adventurous Class II-III sections as well so it's a great way to up the excitement a bit on our Upper Colorado Scenic Float.
Life jacket and helmet provided.

AVA SUP tours and rentals are available from May 18 - September 30, 2018.

Driving Directions
Approximately 1 hour 15 minute drive from Steamboat. Follow US 40 East into Kremmling, Turn right onto 14th Street, Turn left onto Eagle Ave, AVA Outpost is on the left.

SUP Guided Tour	Half Day* (9am)	Half Day* (1pm)
Adult (13 & Up)	$100	$100

*These are 2018 summer rates. Gratuity not included.

SUP RENTALS
Rent a stand-up paddleboard for the day and explore the Upper Colorado. Includes paddle, helmet and life jacket. No guide. Deposit is required. Minimum age for stand-up paddleboard is 13 years.

SUP RENTALS	Full Day (8am)*
Adult (13 & Up)	$49

*These are 2018 summer rates.

Mountain Sports Kayak School
Mountain Sports Kayak School provides SUP lessons daily at 10:00am and 2:00pm, May 18 through September 14, 2018. Offering 2 hour group lessons, private lessons and rentals. Lessons take place in Steamboat Springs on the Yampa River, River Creek Park, and Fetcher Pond. All gear is included with the lesson.

The private lesson allows travel further down the river past Fetcher Pond to Rich Weiss Park. Guests meet at the Mountain Sports Kayak shop to get outfitted with a PFD and helmet. It is a 5 minute ride in the company van up to the flat water at River Creek Park.

Mountain Sports Kayak School has a quality selection of whitewater and touring kayaks, stand up paddle boards, lake kayaks, canoes and all other gear needed to get out on the water.