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Church & Youth Groups

Church Group & Youth Group Experiences

Church groups and youth groups love our trips! From rafting to rock climbing to zip lines to hiking to camping, kids will blossom when they get outside. AVA is the best place in Colorado to bring your group for youth rafting trips and adventures. We have years of experience making group adventures into lifelong memories.

Explore Church & Youth Group Adventures

At AVA, we have activities to fulfill any group’s desires. From scenic float trips to heart-pounding, advanced+ Class V, we have rafting to satisfy every individual in your group. Our rafting trips always include all the gear you need except for your personal footwear and swimsuit; that means wetsuits, splash jackets, helmets, life jackets and paddles are included in the price of your trip.

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Thrilling & Very Active
Best for thrill seekers

Granite, Colorado Via Ferrata

For those looking for the ultimate thrill, our Granite Via Ferrata located at our Buena Vista outpost provides a unique climbing experience rewarded with incredible views [...]

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Thrilling & Very Active
Best for Cliffside Thrills

Mount Blue Sky, Colorado Via Ferrata

Get your heart up on one of our most daring adventure trips! On our Mount Blue Sky Via Ferrata course, you will traverse the [...]

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Why our activities are perfect for your Church & Youth Group

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GROUP ADVENTURES WITH AVA

We offer rock climbing or zip lining (like rafting, a fantastic team-building experience) or we can book fly fishing and horseback riding trips for your group adventures. We also have some of the best hiking in the country right out our back door.

Whether you want a quick hike in the evening after your rafting trip or you want to stand atop one of Colorado’s majestic mountains, it’s easy from AVA.

Colorado Whitewater Rafting Trips

LET AVA PLAN YOUR TRIP

From our full-service outposts to our outstanding staff, we’re ready to work with your group and make this trip stress-free and tons of fun! We have years of experience making group adventures into lifelong memories. Whether it is a barbecue at our outpost, directions to our favorite hot springs or a comprehensive multi-day, multi-activity package, we will make it happen for you!

Want us to plan it all? We are capable of setting up transportation, meals and accommodations, plus many more exciting events to create the ultimate group adventure. Organizing large groups can be overwhelming, so let the staff at AVA make it easy for you!

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YOUTH GROUP DETAILS

  • Group rates start at just 10 people
  • Camping and bunkhouses offer discounted lodging options 
  • Multiple outposts throughout the state for your convenience 
  • Package rafting, zip lining, rock climbing and more to save money 

Our friendly staff is ready to help you plan and can answer all of your vacation questions. If you have questions about group adventures and the wide variety of activities available at AVA or in the surrounding area, we’re ready to share our comprehensive knowledge of Colorado.

Explore the AVA Landscape

Find us across Colorado! Use our handy map to determine the activities convenient to your destination.

Guest on the 80-foot free fall.

Granite, Colorado Via Ferrata

For those looking for the ultimate thrill, our Granite Via Ferrata located at our Buena Vista outpost provides a unique climbing experience rewarded with incredible views of the Arkansas River, Mosquito Range, and the Sawatch Range. Built at the base of the 14,000+ foot remarkable Collegiate Peaks, this exhilarating venture is an even more intense and thrilling version of rock climbing.

 

Person on a Via Ferrata course.

Mount Blue Sky, Colorado Via Ferrata

Get your heart up on one of our most daring adventure trips! On our Mount Blue Sky Via Ferrata course, you will traverse the cliffside in this unique assisted climbing experience, with views of the Rockies and the town of Idaho Springs present the entire way.

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Tom S.2022-07-06

Mark and Devon were fantastic. They both obviously enjoy their jobs and (literally) hanging with other people. They have different personality types --both... Read More »

Luke H.2025-11-02

I had a lot of fun going zip lining there for my 24th birthday and would love to do it again in a heartbeat! Read More »

Andrew B.2025-09-24

Drove 1hour to meeting point. Doors locked, they cancelled trip without notifying us. Promised immediate refund. When Viator attempted refund THEY DENIED... Read More »

Nicole Lopez2026-07-05

This was a great experience in Colorado. I have done lots of ziplining but had never heard of Via Ferratta. This was my first VF climb and I loved it. I was solo and the one other participant was also on his own. So there were 2 guides, 2 guests and it was so much fun. The guides were great. Views were fantastic. The equipment was nice. Climb was nice. Def recommend.

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William Barr2026-07-31

I can’t say enough great things about Brian and Maria. Maria led our adventure with safety being of great importance. She was very nice and easy to talk to and gave easy instructions. Brian helped us out more than I can put in this review. I can say that Brian reminded me of why our country is amazing. He’s funny, respectful and willing to go the extra mile for people. I HIGHLY recommend this company.

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Robbie V2026-05-22

The rafting trip was incredible! Even though the water level was lower, it was still a 10/10 experience. What truly made the trip unforgettable was the amazing team leading it — from the raft guides to the driver. Everyone was incredibly friendly, professional, and made the entire experience enjoyable from start to finish.

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