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In the world of whitewater, there are few things more exciting than taking charge yourself, and paddling through the rapids in a small inflatable kayak. The Colorado River sections are calmer, class I and II water, perfect for the first timer, families, or someone just looking for a pleasant float trip and are available from May to September. On duckie trips, there will be at least one professional kayak/raft guide for every four guests, and usually a raft along as well for support, as your safety and comfort is of paramount concern to us. Give us a call at (800) 997-3448 and we can set up an exciting duckie trip for you and your family or friends this summer!

At Highside Adventure Tours, we make the Colorado River available for duckie trips. The Colorado River sections are calmer, class I and II water, perfect for the first timer, families, or someone just looking for a pleasant float trip and are available from May to September. On duckie trips, there will be at least one professional kayak/raft guide for every four guests, and usually a raft along as well for support, as your safety and comfort is of paramount concern to us. There really is no thrill like taking control yourself, and challenging the river one on one. Give us a call at 1-800-997-3448 and we can set up an exciting duckie trip for you and your family or friends this summer!

We specialize in family oriented guided trips on Lake Dillon. Trips are 2.5 hours putting in and taking out at the Frisco Bay Marina. Our professional guide staff is trained in Kayak safety, instruction. Explore Lake Dillon's scenic coastline out of one of our state of the art tandem Kayaks. With the Gore and Ten Mile Ranges at your back you would never know you were just minutes from the town of Frisco and Dillon. Knowledgeable guides will introduce you to the coves and river inlets at a leisurely pace. View birds and other wildlife that are abundant throughout the Lake.

Welcome to Frisco and Summit County, Colorado. We are the only fully featured Kayak Shop in Summit County with a large inventory of boats from leading industry brands, paddles and a wide variety of accessories for all of your Kayaking, Rafting and Canoeing needs. Our shop is conveniently located right next to Frisco’s only kayak play park on the Ten Mile Creek, where your can start your kayaking adventure down this class 3 creek section until you reach Lake Dillon. For the more advanced creek enthusiast there are class 4 and 5 sections, that will put your skills to the test. Additionally the Upper & Low Blue, Eagle River, Clear Creek and the mighty Colorado are just a short drive away.