FLOAT PALISADE RAFTING
Float down the beautiful Colorado River and take in the western slope scenery. It’s a great trip for those who want to relax with no stress. Class I rapids make this a gentle float. Your experienced raft guide will lead through the Grand Valley’s most serene section of the Colorado River. Drift past orchards and vineyards while taking in the beauty of the Bookcliffs, Mt Garfield and the Grand Mesa.
Start the day by meeting your guide at the put-in. We go over basic river safety, answer all your questions and outfit everyone in your party with a PFD (flotation device/lifejacket). Once you’re in the boat, get comfortable and we will head slowly down the river, enjoying gurgling ripples and gentle rapids. The scenery through Palisade farmland is spectacular, from peach orchards, sandstone cliffs and waterfalls to water birds, birds of prey, and even bald eagles if you’re lucky.
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WE KNOW PALISADE
Dave Smith, Owner & Tour Guide
Dave has roamed the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, the White Mountains of Arizona and the Sangre de Cristo Mountains of New Mexico for over 25 years. A move from Pennsylvania in the early 90’s lead him into a career in the ski industry. Adventurous by nature, he fell in love with playing in the snow in the winter and doubling down when it melted in the spring and summer. He has logged many river miles on the Colorado, Green, San Juan and Deloris Rivers, to name a few.
Dave moved to Palisade in 2014 to work on the Grand Mesa and started Pali-Tours, a wine and agri-tourism business, in 2019. The “behind the scenes” workings of Palisade’s Orchards, Wineries and Farms intrigues him.
Dave loves showcasing the adventure opportunities in the Grand Valley and is happy sharing them with you.
