Lower Browns Canyon Mildwater Float Trip

White Water Rafting and Great Dad Jokes

Eric was a great guide and made it fun for all. He’ll be a great dad someday with all of his dad jokes. Wilderness Aware Rafting went above and beyond compared to other companies on the river by doing other special activities with the group while on the river.

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Route change left us with a diminished trip, no real fix offered

We booked this trip in advance, choosing a specific route. The day before, we were told that route had too little water and we’d need to switch to a different one — at an added cost. We understood conditions can change and paid the difference in good faith. Unfortunately, the replacement route was also too low on water. Our guides had to get out and physically pull the raft through multiple sections. This isn’t the whitewater rafting experience we paid for, and it wasn’t disclosed as a possibility when we were upsold to the new route. If a route isn’t runnable at a standard we’d expect, that trip should be cancelled and customers refunded — not swapped for a lesser (and more expensive) substitute. Charging us more for a downgraded experience felt like a way to avoid a refund rather than solve the actual problem.

Response from the operator: Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're sorry to hear you left disappointed. This season has been unusually low water from start to finish, and we've had to make difficult decisions based on changing river conditions. When we contacted you before your trip, our intent was to offer what we genuinely believed would be the best available rafting experience—not to upsell you or avoid a cancellation. Based on the conditions at the time, we felt the alternate section offered the better option. Even so, low water affected that stretch of river as well, and having guides get out to help the raft through shallow areas is sometimes an unavoidable part of rafting during these conditions. We understand that this wasn't the experience you were expecting, especially after changing your reservation and paying the difference. We appreciate your comments about communication and expectations. They remind us how important it is to be as clear as possible about what low-water rafting can look like so guests can make an informed decision about whether they'd prefer to proceed or cancel. Thank you for rafting with us, and we hope you'll consider visiting again during a season with higher water levels for a very different experience.

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Awesome Rafting at Wilderness Aware

Wilderness Aware is the best in BV. From the front counter staff to the van driver Turbo. They are all friendly and knowledgeable. Liz and Evan were our guides they were great on the water and jokes for the ride home. 1000% recommend this rafting experience over all the rest.

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Awesome Float

A great day floating. The flu rate was slow, but the fun was high. Our guides (Lula and Ashley) were professional and very friendly. We enjoyed the day very much.

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Lower Canyon Run!

We booked the Lower Brown Canyon run through Wilderness Aware Rafting for our family of six (kids ages 14, 10, 7, and 6), and it was an amazing experience! The online booking process was super easy, and I also called ahead with questions about the different runs. The staff was very helpful in helping us decide which trip would be the best fit. Since none of us had ever been whitewater rafting before, I was worried the Milk Run might be a little too tame for our older kids, so we chose Lower Brown Canyon. It ended up being the perfect choice. The two youngest were able to help paddle during calmer sections and stay seated when needed. Be prepared—it’s definitely an arm workout! With the lower water levels, we got stuck on rocks a few times, which honestly just added to the adventure. Our guide, Kira, was absolutely fantastic. She was knowledgeable, confident, and an excellent communicator, giving clear instructions while keeping things fun. We felt completely safe with her the entire trip, and she was incredibly sweet and personable. The scenery was breathtaking, and the whole experience created memories our family will never forget. I was also really impressed with Wilderness Aware’s commitment to safety. We saw other groups on the river without helmets, and after seeing the number of rocks we encountered in the lower water conditions, I was very grateful our group was properly equipped. Helmets are definitely a smart idea if anyone ends up in the water. Highly recommend Wilderness Aware Rafting and especially Kira!

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