Rafting is a Colorado sport that involves risk, just like skiing or riding in the winter. Just like skiing or riding, it also becomes riskier depending on conditions, but there are ways to mitigate that risk and still enjoy one of the state’s most prominent activities along our rivers. … The Garfield County Sheriff’s Office has warned the Colorado River is seeing levels three to four times as fast and full as they are used to seeing, making rafting riskier going through Glenwood Canyon. Still, that’s not the case for all Colorado rivers right now. Ken Murphy with Adventure Outdoors and Lakota Guides rafting company said it’s up to them to pick and choose the locations that are safe to bring guests down, and which will not be a good option.

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