A1 Wildwater Rafting

This place was great. There were two of us and we had a great time. The guides were super friendly and helpful and made sure we felt safe while still making us feel like we were taking risks. I wanted to go back tomorrow!

Fun! I went with my husband and mom — it was a lot of fun. I would easily go back with others who visit us. The guides kept it interesting — sure, it was a bit of a «script» for laughs but it kept it moving. The half day trip was the right amount of time for us. I do think a lot of it came down to getting the right guide and raft-​mates but hours later we are still talking about how much we enjoyed. I would use this company again and recommend it to others.

We had so much fun with A1! I would go with them every time. Our group went on the class 3 & 4 trip down the Poudre River, and it was a blast! Our guide Andy was great; she gave us great instruction and got us down the river safely in one piece. If you don’t want to get too wet, they have jackets you can borrow for no charge. Boots, gloves, and wet suits are available for rental at reasonable prices. If you go, be sure to keep an eye out for their photographer along the way and strike a pose! You won’t regret it!

First time rafting, went on the wild and scenic route. SO MUCH FUN! Our guide Michael was awesome! He was energetic, friendly, super calm and he really knew what he was doing. I seriously would come back to Colorado just to do this again!

My daughter and I had amazing experience!!! Paul and Annalise were our guides and both were so much fun and made the trip incredible. We felt safe and in great hands. I would recommend this trip to all who want to white water raft. We can’t wait to go again!

Great time. First time rafting, recommended for anyone who is looking for an adventure.

We reserved a trip for eight people three weeks in advance at $ 40/​person, but the employee on the phone evidently wrote down BOTH the credit card number and the phone number wrong. The credit card was never processed and we never got a call. When we called to confirm the reservation the day before, they informed us of all of this, but they demanded we pay $ 66/​person in order to keep the reservation. This company had best get its act together.

Went on the wild and scenic trip and it was definitely worth it! We were able to hit many class 3 and 4 rapids making the trip challenging and exciting at the same time. I went during the early season when water levels are high and cold. Good thing they provide wet suits, booties, and a splash jacket during early and late season since I get really cold in the water.
There was a photographer following the group taking pictures at most of the turns and bridges but unfortunaly I forgot to take a look at them when we got back to the shop. I was more focused on getting myself warm and bathing in the sun.
All of the guides are super outgoing and helpful.
I would definitely recommend this river as something to try once.

We have been rafting many times in many states including CO but this was our first trip on the Poudre River. We were very disappointed in the trip. We had 2 grandchildren with us, who have been white water rafting and they didn’t enjoy this trip. We had to raft the same part of the river twice on the ‘Wild & Scenic” trip. We were on the bus more than we were in the raft! The company only seems concerned about renting their smelly wet suites, and selling you pictures. I would not recommend this rafting company.

First time rafting (my two boys and me) I was little scared because didn’t want to fall in or get hurt, harder to heal when you are older :), anyway we road in raft with Dave and he was the leader of all the rafts. He did a fantastic job and half way through I wasn’t scared anymore. I set by Dave in the back so he probably cheated with me a bit and saved me a few times from falling in by giving me warning and let me sit down inside raft :) — thanks Dave! We had a great time for being newbies! Definitely, recommend A1 rafting.
ps: we did the wild and scenic ride!

I recently visited A-​1 Wildwater two days ago with my boyfriend and his family. This was all of our first time going white water rafting and we were so excited. After we arrived, we were taken care of immediately. The staff at the front desk were very quick and made sure to cover everything we needed to know or had questions about. We were told where to go to get changed and did just that.
After we were all suited up and finished the safety talk, we piled into an old school bus and drove to the entrance. Our instructor, Marley was very helpful and patient with teaching us the proper way to row as well as in unison. It took us a bit to get it down, but once we did it felt like second nature. We had SUCH a fantastic time. The day was beautiful and so were the views. They weren’t kidding when they said that this was one of the most beautiful scenic views. Absolutely stunning.
The only oopsie we had was the first time we went over ‘Kamikaze’ my boyfriend and his mother ended up going overboard. We didn’t hit it with enough speed and we definitely payed for it! They ended up getting back into the boat safely and we continued our journey. We were able to go down three times! We wished it would have been more, but I’m sure this won’t be the only time we visit. The pictures they captured of us were awesome and they ended up getting some really great action shots. Especially of my boyfriend and his Mother when they went overboard. Pretty cool.
I would definitely recommend coming here. The manager (whom we spoke with for about 10 minutes) was super friendly and very welcoming. Marley was an amazing instructor and very good at what she does. We couldn’t ask for a better instructor. PLEASE give A-​1 Wildwater a try, I promise you won’t be disappointed!

A-​1 Wildwater is one of the best places to go rafting with! The culture of the staff and raft guides is unbeatable. We went when they were having «prom» it was hilarious to see all of the river guides in dresses and suits on the river all day! They were constantly entertaining all of the customers and you can tell that they love their jobs! Highly recommend A-​1 Wildwater!

This was my first time whitewater rafting, and I want to go again!
We were lucky to still be able to raft for Labor Day weekend, as excess mountain snow melts made it possible. The conditions were fairly tame, but just fine for beginners like us. We did the Wildwater Trip (ie: rafting for dummies), also fine for beginners like us. There’s free wetsuit use, which is a good idea.
The scenery was absolutely gorgeous. Canyon and hill views. Our guides were hilarious and entertaining. To keep things interesting, they have little rivalries. We got a group stuck on rocks, so that guide had to get our guide pizza and beer.
We got along great with our fellow rafters, had a lot of fun on the river. At one point, they let you swim a brief rapid. Also great fun (but cold).

Three of us went rafting over Memorial Day Weekend with A-​1 and had a blast. The river was wild, the staff is friendly and the guides are very entertaining and personable.
We did the Wild & Scenic Trip and the total cost was $ 180 ($ 60 each). All of the gear is included: wet suits, helmets and rain jackets. For an extra $ 7, you can get wet suit booties to keep your feet warm. I highly recommend this if it’s cold out. I didn’t and my feet were numb all morning.
This was my favorite part of my trip to Colorado. If you haven’t done it before, Whitewater Rafting can be pretty high-​excitement fun and the guides that work at A-​1 make it even better. Our guide (Doug) gave us a lot of history on the area, and was very personable and funny.
Also, the company has a photographer that takes photos of every boat at several points along the river. The shots are great but somewhat expensive. We ended up purchasing two photos, which cost $ 23 to have emailed to us.
My only complaint about this company, is that check-​in was frustrating. Everyone arrived for several trips at the same time and the office staff is small. I suggest that they train some of the guides to help out to get everyone through the line faster.
TIP: If you go, be sure to tuck your feet into your raft as far as you can. I almost fell out several times which was pretty scary, but it also helped make the trip even more fun.