GLENWOOD SPRINGS RAFTING FIELD GUIDE
Twice Through Shoshone: A 12' Paddle-Only Rush in Glenwood Springs
A concentrated, 2-hour 'Extreme' run in 12' rafts that sends paddlers through the Shoshone rapids twice; this guide explains what to expect and who it suits.
Twice Through Shoshone: A 12' Paddle-Only Rush in Glenwood Springs.
Set on the river through Glenwood Springs, the Double Extreme Shoshone Rafting trip is a compact, high-intensity run: two passages through the Shoshone rapids in small, 12-foot paddle rafts, built for maximum excitement and a ride that depends on your teamwork with the guide.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Small 12-foot rafts for bigger thrills
The trip runs in the operator's smallest 12' rafts, configured as paddle-only craft so every stroke matters and the boat responds instantly to team effort.
Run the Shoshone—twice
This itinerary is built around two full passes through the Shoshone rapids, delivering repeated, adrenaline-focused whitewater in a short window.
Staff favorite for pure excitement
Framed as one of the operator's most exciting adventures, the Double Extreme trip emphasizes intense, paddle-driven teamwork and high-energy runs.
What the day feels like
What the two-hour rush feels like
Compressed into a tight two-hour window, the float is an exercise in quick rhythm and coordinated strokes: launch into a paddle-only 12' raft, charge through the Shoshone once, regroup and readied to charge through it again — the guide relies on your paddling to power the ride.
THE VESSEL
Small 12-foot rafts for bigger thrills
The trip runs in the operator's smallest 12' rafts, configured as paddle-only craft so every stroke matters and the boat responds instantly to team effort.
THE RAPIDS
Run the Shoshone—twice
This itinerary is built around two full passes through the Shoshone rapids, delivering repeated, adrenaline-focused whitewater in a short window.
THE FEEL
Staff favorite for pure excitement
Framed as one of the operator's most exciting adventures, the Double Extreme trip emphasizes intense, paddle-driven teamwork and high-energy runs.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip is built for — and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The advertised outing is a 2-hour experience.
Be prepared to paddle: this is a paddle-only trip in 12' rafts and requires active participation.
Offered by Whitewater Rafting, LLC in Glenwood Springs, Colorado; the trip centers on repeated runs of the Shoshone rapids.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Double Extreme Shoshone Rafting trip?
The trip runs for approximately 2 hours.
How many times do we run the Shoshone rapids?
The itinerary includes two full runs through the Shoshone rapids.
What type and size of raft are used?
The trip uses small, 12-foot paddle-only rafts for maximum excitement.
Is this a guided trip where participants paddle?
Yes — the raft is paddle-only and the guide depends on participant paddling to run the rapids.
Who operates this rafting experience and where is it located?
The trip is operated by Whitewater Rafting, LLC in Glenwood Springs, Colorado.