Resources & Industry Partners
explore some of our industry partners and friends. Find links to great gear, stewardship and river information.
Click here for real time stream flow information for the Arkansas River in Salida, Colorado.
Organizations & Clubs
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“Founded in 1880, The American Canoe Association (ACA) is a national nonprofit organization serving the broader paddling public by providing education related to all aspects of paddling, stewardship support to help protect paddling environments, and sanctioning of programs and events to promote paddlesport competition, exploration, and recreation.”
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“Colorado Whitewater (CW) is an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization that promotes the sport of whitewater kayaking in the Rocky Mountain region. We introduce new kayakers to whitewater, teach paddling techniques, promote and teach whitewater safety, and support racing and freestyle kayak competitions.
In addition, our mission is to inform the public about river access, conservation, and other general issues concerning rivers and wilderness, while working to resolve problems related to those issues.” -
“The Rocky Mountain Canoe Club is an organization for paddlers in the Colorado area covering all aspects of paddle sports from flat water to white water with an emphasis on the open canoe.”
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“AWC is dedicated to encouraging paddling opportunities, giving a voice to members on issues impacting our community, providing a social network, promoting safety through education and much, much more…”
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Founded in 2017, elevateHER is a Chaffee County, CO based non-profit providing young women the opportunity to cultivate resilience, fortitude, and tenaciousness while developing physical and mental strength through a unique blend of outdoor adventure, mentoring and wellness. elevateHER's year-round programs for young women provide the necessary transportation, nutrition, equipment, instruction, and mentorship for all the outdoor adventures we take. We believe that every girl deserves the opportunity to feel a sense of connectedness to our community while developing skills to become a successful, resilient, adult and enter the workforce with the skills, experience and confidence to be a leader amongst her peers. elevateHER seamlessly weaves critical out-of-school education such as healthy relationships, women's health, mental wellness and resiliency into our outdoor adventure curriculum. Girls practice various mental health awareness techniques such as yoga, meditation, journaling, and mindfulness.
Affiliates & River Gear
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“Whitewater Attainment specializes in instruction for beginner to advanced whitewater kayakers and packrafters. We also offer higher-level training and certification for instructors and guides. Additionally, we teach river rescue and swiftwater rescue accreditation for kayakers, packrafters, canoeists, rafters, and standup paddlers.”
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“We are proud to be part of the Arkansas River community. Our company was born in true dirtbag style. We didn't want to get a "real" job, so we focused on our true passion for whitewater and the outdoors and created River Station. Offering multiple styles of throw bags, mesh bags, thwart bags, dry bags and other accessories. Every stitch in our gear is done on the rim of the Royal Gorge, it's literally our backyard. We want to provide our river friends near and far with high quality, safe, stylish outdoor gear. Our moto is to "stand out". So far we have innovated new types of throw bags, and whitewater rescue gear that is colorful and unique to River Station Gear. We will continue to evolve and develop top of the line, safe, colorful whitewater rescue gear for many years to come.”
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Makers of cam straps, gear bags, raft kitchen solutions, and all manner of tough river rafting gear. Hand crafted right here in Salida, CO.
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“We are a full service fly shop providing guided fly fishing in Salida, CO. In addition to bookings for walk and wade and float fishing trips, you can also find rental fly fishing equipment, river supply, and up to date river and fishing reports from our friendly staff. From the novice fisherman to the expert and all river enthusiasts in between, we have something just for you at The Next Eddy.”
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River gear and rental center in Buena Vista, CO.
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“Riverboat Works specializes in building custom fishing, day, and expedition raft frames. All made right here in sunny Salida, Colorado. We love putting together the perfect rafting package – uniquely customized for your next adventure. We have many brands of rafts, catarafts and inflatable kayaks choose from, with something for every budget. Jump right in; the water’s fine.”
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“Whether you’re in the market for a raft, cataraft, inflatable kayak, stand up paddle board (SUP), canoe or virtually any other type of river equipment, trust Down River Equipment. At Down River Equipment, we have been manufacturing and distributing a full line of high-quality river equipment for more than 30 years. The company is owned by passionate boaters and we employ experienced and knowledgeable staff of boaters to assist with all of your river and rafting needs.”
Located in Denver, CO
Local Info & Offices
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“The Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area is a landmark cooperative effort between Colorado Parks & Wildlife (CPW), the US Bureau of Land Management (BLM), and the US Forest Service (USFS). Through this partnership, the agencies provide visitors with outstanding recreation opportunities and care for the nationally significant natural resources of the Upper Arkansas River Valley.”
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“Every year in June during the Arkansas River runoff in Salida, Colorado, a festival occurs called FIBArk or “First In Boating the Arkansas.” The festival focuses on whitewater boat races and paddlers from around the nation and world come to compete.”