Out of Breckenridge, Colorado in 1987, a small group of professional whitewater rafting guides recognized the growing demand for guided outdoor adventures.  With a commitment to safety, customer service, and professionalism, The Adventure Company was born! 

In the early years, we offered a handful of whitewater rafting trips, hiking tours, and mountain biking tours.  Over the years, we have grown considerably to offer the best raft trips in Colorado.  Today we run 25 whitewater rafting trips on 4 different rivers from 5 convenient meeting locations, for beginners to hard-core experts.  While whitewater rafting still represents the majority of what we do, we now offer a total of 15 activities and our own lodging through our beautifully remodeled B&B, A Riverhouse Lodge, located on the bank of the Arkansas River.

While we have grown steadily over the years, we have not forgotten what makes us so unique.  By seeing things through our guests’ eyes, we have been able to focus on the quality of your experience.  Therefore, we have raised the standard for quality in our industry with many innovative ideas.  For example, we are Colorado’s first outfitter to bring you the advantages of digital photography with our own equipment for your convenience, value and quality.  Also, we are Colorado’s original “no first-year guide outfitter”.  Today, we only hire guides who are, at least, in their fourth-year of professional guiding.  We feel that having an experienced raft guide is the most important way to help ensure your safety and enjoyment, and it is unheard of in our industry!

Driven by a passion for the activities that we offer and by remaining focused on providing the very best quality guided adventures, our future looks promising.  While nearly 100,000 people have come through our doors since our humble beginning, we hope to see at least 200,000 over the next 25 years! 

A word from the owner:

“Since 1987, The Adventure Company has been built around people who want the best.  When it comes to rafting, lodging, and other activities, we are unafraid to think outside the box, regardless of cost, to offer you the highest level of safety, quality, customer service, convenience, and value.  As you will discover in the following pages, we have implemented several exclusive features that have raised the standard for quality in our industry.  I am confident that you will not find a better quality guided outdoor adventure anywhere else.”

Mark Hammer  (24-year Professional River Guide)