Mountain Whitewater Descents

Take a whitewater rafting vacation today. We offer rafting adventures on the Cache La Poudre River near Estes Park Colorado. Come see what river rafting in Colorado is all about. We will be running trips through August 30th – so give us a call and we can book you a trip.

Mountain Whitewater Descents is proud to have a special use permit from the Roosevelt National Forest. The guidelines keep river use low so that the Poudre delivers an exceptional wilderness rafting experience. Check out the Poudre page to find out how special Colordo’s only “Wild and Scenic” river really is. Coloradoans consider it the best canyon and river in Colorado. Come rafting and you’ll agree.

Conveniently located only about 80 minutes from Denver and Estes Park, the Poudre offers some of the closest, most exciting, and still somewhat unknown, whitewater rafting in the state. The river starts in the snow capped peaks of the Rocky Mountain National Park near Estes Park, then twists, turns, and tumbles through cliffs and rock spires. It’s almost continuous rapids keep your adrenaline flowing, and the chances to see eagles, deer, black bear, and big horn sheep will keep your eyes open.

This is what whitewater rafting is all about in Colorado! Fun – Rapids – Scenery – Teambuilding Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

Bringing a dog? Aspen has constructed a couple of dog pens for use while you are rafting. Your friend will be much happier in our kennels in the shade than in your car, so bring your pooch

After your trip, visit some great restaurants in Fort Collins. Or take a brewery tour at local New Belgium Brewing or at the Budweiser brewery. Fort Collins’ downtown was the model for Disneyland’s main street. Shop Fort Collins in historic Old Town Square and enjoy free music on Tuesday nights. Bring the Family! CHECK OUR LINKS PAGE FOR OTHER FUN THINGS TO DO IN FORT COLLINS.

WE WILL take care of you from the moment you book your trip until you arrive and then get on the boat. After th

OUR OWNER

The Beginning

In 1993, Brad Modesitt and his brother Kent canoed down the Poudre, Platte, Missouri, and Mississippi Rivers to end up 2400 miles later in New Orleans. This experience left both of them with a deep respect for our nation’s rivers. Kent started law school and is now an attorney in Denver. Brad continued his journey and the traveling lifestyle bicycling 10,000 miles and sailing 3000 miles to southern Chile. When he returned a friend told him he should become a rafting guide. It was good advice. Brad still guides rafts down the river he loves enjoying the people, the scenery, and of course the rapids.
river rafting in Colorado

During his travels Brad learned what travelers need and want. A fun trip with experienced and entertaining guides. Professionalism means everything in every aspect of a business. A job should be fun. Work is only a four-letter word if you make it that way. Lead by example. Follow with respect and the desire to learn. Life is fun – enjoy it everyday.

Click here to read an excerpt from Brads book, “Taking the Old Highway”

Brad now runs the business with his wife Lindsey and the big bosses, 31-month-old Ella and 2-month-old Chase. They love their jobs, lives, each other and the chance to show others how special the Cache La Poudre River is and why it is Colorado’s only “Wild and Scenic River”
“OUR GUIDES MAKE THE DIFFERENCE!”

While the river is a vital part of your river trip, your guide makes the experience even more outstanding. We have some of the most experienced whitewater guides on the Poudre. Many started on this river and have since guided a wide array of other rivers. Most of our guides are college graduates with degrees like: Wildlife Biology, Natural Resource Management, and Forest Ecology, Recreation and Tourism. During the winter some are ski patrollers and teachers, some head to Central America to guide on rivers there. Each year we tap into the resources of the Colorado State University (CSU) and hold cl