Join us on an adventure trip to beautiful Durango Colorado....

We will spend 4 nights in cabins:

 Colorado Trails Ranch

 12161 Co Rd 240, Durango, CO 81301 

Each morning will start out with breakfast on the ranch before heading out  adventuring.

Evenings back to the ranch for dinner, fires and relaxing in the hot tub and pool. 

There will also be country line dancing so bring your boots. 

We have a lot planned for this adventure trip:

 2 Hour Whitewater Rafting Trip 

 Open Air Train Ride Through the Mountains 

 2 Hour Guided Backcountry ATV Tour 

 4 Hour Jeep Waterfall Tour 

 2 Hour Horseback Ride  

Please note:

All deposits and payments are nonrefundable. If you book and change your mind within 24hours, your deposit will be refunded if you email me with cancellation request. 

After that time, it is nonrefundable. 

I have to pay the accommodations and activities in advance.

Thank you for understanding. 

 Final payments- 

extra payment due August 1st. I will invoice everyone separately since 3 will have paid $185 of it in their payments. 

Itinerary: 

There are no nightly activities at the ranch the week we will be there but there are country dance places close

Travel:

Linda is driving the van: anyone riding in the van, please be sure to confirm with her. 

The van will be leaving her house in Garland at 6am

Please bring snacks/drinks and anything you need to help minimize stops. There will be bathroom breaks and stop for gas but other than that no long stops. 

There is parking on the street near her house for everyone. 

Address is: 6113 Silverleaf Lane, Garland 75043

We need a 2nd driver please and could you please arrange to meet her at the rental location on Thursday to sign the form? 

Room assignments: 2cabins

Mountain cabin has 4 bedrooms  4 baths

Storm Shelter has 3 bedrooms and 3 baths
I will be assigning rooms- if you want to bunk with someone please put that in our group text

Waivers and Forms:

I will send the cabin guest info forms this week and all the waivers for our activities a week before we leave. Please fill everything out in advance.

Meals:

Breakfast will be served in the dining hall each morning before our activities. 

 Hearty breakfast of selections such as homemade waffles, eggs, blueberry pancakes, bacon, sausage, scones and biscuits.  Cold food selections might include homemade granola, a variety of fresh baked muffins, breads and bagels, yogurt, fresh fruit, and cereal. 

Dinner evening meal menus may include entrees like salmon, prime rib, roasted chicken, pork, and grilled beef tenderloin along with homemade breads, fresh salads, pastas, and plenty of veggies. Dinner is served in the dining room each evening at 6pm. 

Packing: 

Ranch atmosphere is casual. Most guests wear jeans but slacks and dresses are welcome as well. 

.Packing for horseback riding: Wear jeans or riding pants and boots with a smooth sole and heel (no spurs). You may also want to bring a hat and pair of gloves.

Packing for hiking: Be sure to bring your hiking boots or athletic shoes for the trails- Hike into the San Juan National Forest straight from your cabin

You may also like a hiking stick for some of our more challenging mountainside routes.

Other things to pack: 

• Swimsuit for the pool and hot tub (towels are provided)
• Watershoes 
• Waterbottles
• Sunscreen and Bug Spray
• For Colorado summer vacations, you'll want shorts and short sleeves for daytime and jeans with a sweatshirt or jacket for the cooler nights.
• Backpack or bag for change of clothes on Rails & Raft day
• Sunglasses and/or goggles for Jeep and ATV rides
• pair of closed toe shoes for ATV ride
• jacket for cool evenings and Jeep ride?

 Enjoy a morning train ride followed by an afternoon raft trip! The day starts with a 3 1/2 hour train ride from Durango to Silverton. Spend 2 hours in Silverton to explore, shop, and get lunch. You'll then enjoy a scenic shuttle ride to Durango. The adventure concludes with a 2 hour raft trip. 

 Enjoy a morning train ride followed by an afternoon raft trip! The day starts with a 3 1/2 hour train ride from Durango to Silverton. Spend 2 hours in Silverton to explore, shop, and get lunch. You'll then enjoy a scenic shuttle ride to Durango. The adventure concludes with a 2 hour raft trip suitable for passengers 4 and up. 

A professional guide will take us to places you can only see by ATVs. 

We will be in 6 seater ATVs and take turns driving 

 Our Durango ATV tours include information on the local area’s history, wildlife, and wildflowers with stops at historic highlights, waterfalls, and scenic stops for photos. All tours include complimentary water  

 We will be taking a guided 2 hour horseback ride at the ranch. 

 Explore the majestic La Plata Mountains and Canyon near Durango, CO at some of the canyon’s most scenic and beautiful waterfalls. 

We will stop at 3 unique waterfalls for plenty of photo opportunities, as we climb higher into the canyon. 

Our last waterfall stop is on private property accessible only to Rivertrippers tours. This stop gets you up close to a stunning 30ft waterfall with some old mining structures scattered around the base. We reach around 10,000 feet above sea level and stop to take in the views.