General Information on Rafting in Colorado

Wear quick drying clothes such as nylon shorts, swimsuit, and T-shirt. A sun hat, sunscreen, and sunglasses can be useful. You might want to bring along rain gear and a sweater or jacket. Cash is handy for souvenirs and refreshments. For cool days and early season, splash jackets, wetsuits, and booties are available for rent.

The water on Clear Creek can be cold even when the air temperature is very warm so consider wearing a splash jacket, wetsuit and booties to make the trip more comfortable. On days the water and temperature is warm wear quick drying clothes such as nylon shorts, swimsuit and T-shirt. Bring rain gear, a sweater or jacket, a change of clothes, tennis shoes, a hat, sunscreen, and sunglasses. Cash is handy for souvenirs and refreshments. Early season plan on a wetsuit or the equivalent. Wetsuits, splash jackets and booties are available for rent.

Mad Adventures will provide you with a dry bag in which to store your gear. You will receive this bag during your check-in and you can transfer your gear into it. Because space on rafts is limited and things can still get wet, avoid packing unnecessary items. Mad Adventures is not responsible for damaged items. Your packing list:

		Swimsuit or shorts
		T-shirts
		Sunglasses with a strap
		Laced tennis shoes or river sandals that attach securely to your feet
		Camp shoes (dry shoes not worn on the river)
		Warm jacket or windbreaker
		Wool or synthetic sweater
		Long-sleeved shirts
		Long pants (for camp)
		Rain gear
		Flashlight
		Sleeping bag
		Sleeping pad
		Toiletries
		Small Towel
		Insect Repellent
		Sunscreen
		Extra cash for last-minute items