Scout Troops

Scout Troop Experiences

Your Scout troop summer adventures won’t be complete without a whitewater trip down one of Colorado’s iconic rivers. Immerse yourself in the wilderness at our Buena Vista outpost in the Arkansas River Valley, explore the rugged area near Kremmling, Colorado, or visit our Idaho Springs outpost for a convenient trip close to Denver.

Explore Scout Troops Adventures

Whether you only have a couple days or a couple weeks, we have an option that is right for your troop. Choose from one of our packages or let our adventure specialists help you create a custom package to fit your unique scout group.

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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 Scout Troops

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With an AVA adventure, your scout group will learn new skills and put into practice the lessons they have already learned. Our three locations in Colorado and rafting throughout the state offer the chance for your scout group to be immersed in the wilderness; this is the perfect setting to discuss wilderness survival, first aid, preservation, campfire building, and more as your troop builds memories.

Opportunities for learning on an AVA guided adventure:

  • Rock climbing skills: belaying, rappelling, knot tying
  • Whitewater rafting technique
  • Fishing/ fly fishing
  • Camping
  • Wilderness survival
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BEST SCOUT ADVENTURES

One of the favorite Boy Scout and Girl Scout Troop adventures is our 24 Hours in Browns Canyon overnight rafting trip, which combines camping with whitewater rafting to put knowledge of the outdoors into practice. Our overnight trips through Browns Canyon can be the perfect way for your Boy Scout or Girl Scout group to learn more about the natural world around them.

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HEAD TO BUENA VISTA, CO

Let AVA’s Buena Vista Outpost be your base camp as you and your scout troop immerse yourselves in the serenity of the pristine wilderness, 14,000 foot mountains, amazing hiking trails, and sweeping vistas.

We can also make it easy for you by providing bunk houses and meals in the heart of the Arkansas River Valley. Not only will you be in the perfect location for whitewater, climbing, hiking, fishing, and more; we’ll provide your rafting gear and climbing gear. Plus, we’ll be happy to assist in planning hikes and fishing excursions!

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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Ron D.2025-06-21

We had an outstanding day in the lower Gore Canyon on the Colorado River with our guide John. The entire AVA Team were fun to work with and very personable.... Read More »

Kate M.2025-06-21

We had such an amazing time at AVA! My boyfriend and I did a half day of ziplining with Dylan and Andy, and then half a day of rafting with Shawn. It was by... Read More »

Dan L.2025-06-04

We went ziploning for the first time w this company. Excellent experience. Felt safe at all times. Our guides were Ella and Julian, would highly... Read More »

Julie Miller2025-06-12

I took my husband and our three children ages 17, 13, and 12 and we had the experience of a lifetime. Parker was our guide and he was knowledgeable and professional, and has the best personality for what he’s doing. We booked the Browns Canyon Sizzler and we could not have been happier with our choice. We embarked on our adventure around 9am and were back at the outpost mid afternoon. Halfway through our float we stopped and had delicious fajitas prepared right there by the river by the guides. I’m so glad I decided to go with this company, we were not disappointed one bit. We definitely have AVA in mind the next time we come to Colorado, maybe I’ll try some zip-lining next time. Thanks for the awesome adventure!

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Paul McNulty2025-06-12

Did this 14 years ago and it was awesome. This time Unbelievable ! It is all about the guide. We probably sucked at paddling, but “stoke” made us feel we were great, had a good team, and rewarded us with attacking the challenge with fun. Worth every strike and amazing life experience. Thanks Stoke!

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Jonas Jüling2025-05-09

We had a blast rafting browns canyon with our guide Will. The weather was great, we had a couple adventures rapids and enjoyed it very much! Can recommend 10/10

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