by Ben Costello, February 2018 2018 is going to be a great year to go rafting on the Cache La Poudre River with Mountain Whitewater. Don’t take our word for it, check out our great, independent reviews on tripadvisor. We think we are the best company on the Poudre River and so do 1,100+ others…
A clear and thorough safety talk is one of the most important elements of any competent, professionally run river trip. by Ben Costello, April 2016 A clear and concise paddle and safety talk is a very important component to any river trip. The experience and familiarity level of the group might determine how thorough the…
The rope bag toss is one of the guide’s best ways to get guests to safety. Anyone that may have to throw a rope should practice regularly. As with most things, the better prepared you are for a rope toss through practice, the better you will perform when someone’s life is on the other end. Lucky for us, there is a road alongside much of the Cache La Poudre River.
Mountain Whitewater conducts a swiftwater rescue training course each spring that is required for all company guides. by Ben Costello, March 2016 Here at Mountain Whitewater we pride ourselves for having the most experienced and well trained whitewater rafting guides on the Cache La Poudre River. After all, our motto is “Our Guides Make the…
The third annual Poudre River Forum theme is Cultivating Connections for a Healthy, Working River. by Ben Costello, January 2016 The Poudre Runs Through It is a study/action work group dedicated to all things concerning the Cache La Poudre River. The group is made up of about 25 citizen experts representing a diversity of interests…
Group whitewater rafting trips are the perfect activity for an impactful and worthwhile team building experience for any business or corporate group. by Ben Costello, December 2015 Team building outings are a very important tool for managers, corporate officers, team leaders and business owners in developing a high-quality, professional staff. Most employees are more comfortable…
At Mountain Whitewater, we are privileged to be able to help create and share life-long positive memories with our guests while traveling the Poudre River. By Ben Costello, November 2015 As we approach the end of the year and the weather begins to turn colder we tend to start to think back about the past…
Mountain Whitewater employees celebrate another great season by participating in a multi-day trip rafting the Colorado River. By Ben Costello, November 2015 It was another great rafting season on the Cache La Poudre River for Mountain Whitewater, one of the best ever in fact. There were great water levels throughout the season and entertaining music…
April 26, 1985 To the Congress of the United States: Balancing the development of our Nation’s many natural resources with the need to preserve our national treasures is a formidable challenge. Continued economic growth depends in part upon prudent use of our natural resources. At the same time, we must protect wilderness areas and wild,…
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