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.
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Available Stand up Paddleboard Tour Options
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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 17 - September 29, 2019.
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.
*These are 2019 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.
*These are 2019 summer rates.
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 17 - September 29, 2019.
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 |
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 |
Mountain Sports Kayak School
Due to high water temperatures and low water flows, the Yampa River is currently closed for commercial use in Steamboat Springs. Mountain Sports Kayak School will bring guests to alternative locations.
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.
*These are 2018 summer rates. There will be a 5% river use fee added on to your reservation.
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.
| SUP LESSONS & RENTALS | RATE* |
|---|---|
| SUP 2-Hour Lesson 10am | $65 |
| SUP 2-Hour Lesson 2pm | $65 |
| SUP 2-Hour Private Lesson 10am | $150 |
| SUP 2-Hour Private Lesson 2pm | $150 |
| SUP Rental 9am - 5pm | $45 |
Stand Up Paddle Colorado
Enjoy the thrill of the beautiful and renowned Colorado River! Stand Up Paddle Colorado is one of the first licensed river outfitters to offer SUP trips commercially in the State of Colorado. There is always an SUP ACA Swiftwater accredited guide on the trip with never more than a 4/1 customer to guide ratio. Wetsuits and booties are provided on all trips along with helmets and PFD's. Located in Ranch del Rio, 1 hour 15 minutes south of Steamboat, off Highway 131.
The Family River Adventure is the perfect outing for the family or group where there is a vessel for anyone's needs. Stand Up Paddle Colorado has been a leader in Stand Up Paddle (SUP) River Outfitting and the Family River Adventure makes the river an inclusive playground for everyone in your group. Select the activities you want and the spaces you need in each vessel. Do you want to be away from the kids...put them in a raft and jump on a stand up paddleboard. Do you have small kids under 7 and older kids who love water and activity? You can put the small kids tandem with a guide, on a raft or SUPSQUATCH and the others can be on an individual stand up paddleboard.
The SUPSQUATCH is an 18 foot flat paddleboard designed to hold six people with a guide on board as well. Do grandma and grandpa want to come as well...put them in a raft. You can make it as challenging and exhilarating or as leisurely and relaxing as you want.
Available May 15 - September 15, 2018.
*These are 2018 summer rates.
**Includes raft, SUP, duckie, and 6-person SUP.
The Family River Adventure is the perfect outing for the family or group where there is a vessel for anyone's needs. Stand Up Paddle Colorado has been a leader in Stand Up Paddle (SUP) River Outfitting and the Family River Adventure makes the river an inclusive playground for everyone in your group. Select the activities you want and the spaces you need in each vessel. Do you want to be away from the kids...put them in a raft and jump on a stand up paddleboard. Do you have small kids under 7 and older kids who love water and activity? You can put the small kids tandem with a guide, on a raft or SUPSQUATCH and the others can be on an individual stand up paddleboard.
The SUPSQUATCH is an 18 foot flat paddleboard designed to hold six people with a guide on board as well. Do grandma and grandpa want to come as well...put them in a raft. You can make it as challenging and exhilarating or as leisurely and relaxing as you want.
Available May 15 - September 15, 2018.
| Family River Adventures | Rate* |
|---|---|
| Whitewater Guided SUP w/ INstruction (10am or 2pm) | $109/person |
| Whitewater Self-Guided SUP | $45/person |
| Whitewater SUP For Advanced Paddlers (Full Day 9am) | $189/person |
| Whitewater Family River Adventure (10am or 2pm)** | $45/person |
**Includes raft, SUP, duckie, and 6-person SUP.
