Go Rafting with Mountain Whitewater in 2018 | TripAdvisor Reviews
by Ben Costello, February 2018
2018 is going to be a great year to go rafting on the Cache La Poudre River with Mountain Whitewater. Don’t take our word for it, check out our great, independent reviews on tripadvisor. We think we are the best company on the Poudre River and so do 1,100+ others who posted Moutain Whitewater reviews on trip advisor after rafting with us.
Best trip Ever!!!
This was such an amazing experience!!! I highly recommend this company. It is completely evident they love what they do! They offer wetsuits, fleece, splash guards, gloves and booties to keep you warm! The guides are so fabulous! They are knowledgeable, fun and funny! Ben was awesome and even though I was nervous, he put me at ease. I was so impressed with the precision of the entire company. These people know what they are doing. They have safety boaters to be prepared for anyone who may end up in the river, rope throwers who are following on rivers edge. Photographers capturing the adventure! They have thought of everything!!! They are prepared for everything, so you can truly take in the epic experience of being on the great Cache la Poudre River! We had such a blast!!!
– Brandi B. from Fort Collins on 5/30/17
Book this trip!
We did the half day Poudre Plunge about 10 days ago. From the minute we arrived, I was impressed with this business. Extremely friendly staff, everyone went out of their way to make this a great day for all of us. The rafting was incredible! The water was high and fast, so we had the time of our life!! Our guide, Jed, was the best. He was encouraging, extremely knowledgeable and ensured we all had fun.
The most impressive thing about Mountain Whitewater Descents is their concern for customer safety. Mandatory wetsuits, an extra guide in a kayak and the bus driver on shore with safety ropes are a few of the extra precautions these guys take.
GO for the fun… book with them for the SAFETY.
– Buzz48 from Illinois on 6/11/17
AMAZING TIME WITH MOUNTIAN (sic) WHITEWATER DESCENTS
Six months ago when my family was planning our annual trip to Estes Park my father and sister asked if I was interested in Whitewater rafting and recommended MWD. They have been rafting multiple times with MWD and have had great experiences. We did the 12:15 Plunge trip on July 20th. From the moment we parked, we were greeted by a crew member cleaning gear and directed us in the right direction. We had already filled out waivers online which was a HUGE convince and were greeted/checked in with ease. Tracey came over and asked if we needed anything while we waited for the other groups to check in. She was extremely nice and set the mood for what was to be an EPIC day. Having worked as a Scuba instructor and ocean guide I know how safety briefings can either pull guest in more or bore them to where the information doesn’t soak in. Tracey guided us through the ins and outs of our trip and communitcated (sic) in a very relatable and clear way. It was not only informative but got me wicked stoaked (sic) to hit the water. After getting our gear (which was clean and dry) we loaded up on the bus to head to the water. On the bus Ian sat next to me and we had a blast exchanging adventure stories from our past. The process from checking in to actually getting in the raft was very organized and the whole crew demonstrated professinalism (sic) and a great deal of enthuasiam (sic) which seemed to help rally the not so sure members of in the group. We met Josh who was to be our guide down the river. He was a blast from the start. He asked our group if we were up for some fun (taking more challenging routes) which all of us in the group were stoaked (sic) for. Once under way Josh tweaked a few small things here and there and got us all paddeling (sic) together and laughinng (sic) in no time. I have surfed, skied, snow boarded, and paddle boarded all over the world so my bar for adventure is set pretty high. I’ll just say that with Josh as our guide I was hooked after the first set of rapids. I also really enjoyed the slower moments when he played tour guide and told us about interesting land marks and nature stuff. Throughout the trip (sic) the laughs and excitement continued. Something I really enjoyed is seeing how the guides teased each other and had a good time along with the guest. It builds confidence in guest (sic) when they see the person guiding them through class 4 rapids is comfortable and having good time as well. The one time people from another raft “took a swim” Josh and the other guides immediately got the guest back onto rafts and kept control of the situation in a very calm manner. After our legendary trip down the Poudre we all loaded up on the bus for the short ride back. We were given clear direction on where to put our gear and how to see our photos and invited to check out the Pub for a refreshing beverage. The whole crew joined us in the Pub where we got to mingle and talk story. I pretty much decided that MWD is the next company I want to work for after talking to Tracey and Josh. My overall experiance (sic) outstanding and I took all the fliers I could to put in our family cabin we sometimes rent out. I would recommend this company to anyone wanting to have a safe, amazing, whitewater rafting experiance (sic). I will be back for sure the next opportunity I get.
– Jeremy H. from Kansas City on 7/21/17
DON’T MISS THIS EXPERIENCE.
This was my families FAVORITE thing we did on vacation. A year before we went on another rafting trip, but this was a far better experience. We will return again and again on future vacations. The staff is EXCEPTIONAL!!! You won’t be disappointed with any guide you are assigned. What a special group of people. Great place to hang out after the rafting trip. The family memories we created that day will stay with us a lifetime.
This is a very well run business. You can tell they care about your experience. You can tell the staff treat each other like family and welcome others in. Every interaction from checking in, getting our gear, rafting, the ride back, the owner, the bartender, our personal guide (special shout out to Nate) well exceeded any expectation I had for the day.
You don’t want to miss this opportunity. They are uniquely special people.
– Tammy L. from San Diego on 8/8/2017
Summer Memories: A Reason to be Thankful
At Mountain Whitewater, we are privileged to be able to help create and share life-long positive memories with our guests while traveling the Poudre River.
By Ben Costello, November 2015
As we approach the end of the year and the weather begins to turn colder we tend to start to think back about the past year. We remember all the fun things we experienced. We recall the time we were able to spend with friends and family. We relive the memories of our adventures. We remind ourselves of the challenges we faced and how we were able to overcome those challenges. The end of the year also brings us the holiday season were we reflect on the things in our lives we are most thankful for. As I look back on 2015, it is obvious that we have a lot to be thankful for at Mountain Whitewater.
We are thankful to operate on the only “Wild and Scenic River” in Colorado. The Cache La Poudre is truly a special place and is a perfect setting to create 
wonderful and lasting memories. We are thankful for the community in which we live. Fort Collins is a fantastic city full of people who share our love of the outdoors and value spending time in nature. We are thankful for our fantastic staff. Mountain Whitewater would not be the same without the eclectic, caring, fun-loving employees who love sharing their river experiences with others. Most of all, we are thankful for all the amazing guests who come to Mountain Whitewater for a summer adventure. We continually strive to provide an educational, entertaining and rewarding experience while traveling with our guests. We are thankful to create memories that will last a lifetime.
My favorite memory from this past summer occurred during high-water in June. There were several couples who rode in the raft I was guiding, one couple on their anniversary. The weather was beautiful that day, mostly sunny, but not too warm. We had a successful run with lots of splashes and an adrenaline rush when one person briefly exited the raft. We saw a deer on the riverbank and even an eagle searching for a meal. After the trip, I sat with the anniversary to have a beer while discussing the trip. The part of the day that I remember most was part of this conversation. The couple told me that this trip will be there most memorable anniversary yet and that they hope to come back for next years celebrations as well. It was very satisfying for me to get such a complement.
Here are just a few quotes our guests shared with us about their memories form this past summer:
“Could Not Have Been a Better Experience, The staff at Mountain Whitewater delivered an unforgettable rafting experience for our family.” -Ross from Springfield, MO
“The whole family agreed this was the best activity we did on our trip to Colorado and MWD was definitely the best choice…They created camaraderie between the people on the different rafts and had us all laughing together.” -BeachSwan
“Had one of the most perfect experiences. The guides were very professional, knowledgable, fun and safe…Our children enjoyed themselves immensely and have not stopped talking about the day.” -Nik from Manchester, UK
“We have participated in numerous family activities but undoubtedly Mountain Whitewater ranks at the top as one of our best family outings, ever! Luckily, we have lots of memories thanks to the video of us as we cruised down the Poudre taken by the staff photographer. ..Thank you all at Mountain Whitewater’ staff for a magical, spectacular, action-packed day! Paddle High Five!” -TMA5280 from Denver, CO
Check us out on Trip Advisor to read more testimonials from our fantastic guests! We would love to hear more about your summer memories with Mountain Whitewater as well, so please share with us on Trip Advisor, Facebook or Google+.
Thanks you everyone who contributed to our memories during the summer of 2015. We will look forward to seeing your on the river once again hope that the Poudre River will remain as the inspiration for more great summer memories.
Trip Advisor Reviews: Mountain Whitewater- Fort Collins #1 Attraction!
“Amazing!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 14, 2013 NEW
We(a family of 5, the youngest 8) loooved our rafting experience with Mountain Whitewater! it was soo fun! We did the 1/2 day Plunge trip! Our guide, Forest, was sooo knowledgeable about the river and Colorado that it was enjoyable to talk to him…and he made us feel very safe which was great! 😉
“Perfect, exciting fun!!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 14, 2013 NEW
Our guide Dave taught our group of 4 on the Ducky tour (like inflatable kayaks) how to ‘read the river’ and we all had a blast doing so!! Only one spill. Definitely worth it!!!
“Great Value, Hosts and Experience.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 11, 2013 NEW via mobile
This was my second rafting trip in Colorado, and turned out to be the greater experience. From a cost/value perspective the trip was 1/3 the cost of a similar full day trip, and covered twice as many river miles. Add in a nice scenic river run and a friendly and informative host (Tracey), and this made for a great day of rafting!
Visited July 2013
“Great Time”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 10, 2013 NEW
My husband and I did the 1/2 day trip, The Plunge. We have rafted in the past and this was by far our best experience yet! The company was very organized and everyone was genuinely friendly. Our guide, Kemper, was awesome, and made this day the highlight of our trip! A great value and love all the pictures. I highly recommend Mountain Whitewater and would request Kemper again.
“Great Experience”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 9, 2013 NEW
We took 14 family members of our family on the 1/2 day Splash trip and had a terrific experience. The members of our group ranged in age from 13 to over 60 and everyone had a great time. Several members of the group were first timers while others had been rafting before but a good time was had by all. There was enough excitement for everyone to have fun but not so much that anyone was scared. I highly recommend this trip.
Visited July 2013
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Mountain Whitewater’ Guest Testimonials!
Thanks to all of our customers for another wonderful summer on the Cache la Poudre River! Here’s what our guests had to say about us this season:
“This was my first time to whitewater raft and I felt very safe with the professionalism of our guide and the company in general. It was a great and exciting experience and I will definitely recommend this company to friends and family, as well as be a repeat customer in the future.”
“Your team was very professional and courteous…after the first wall of water flew over us we were ready for more, and did not want the trip to end. And the pics and video at the end had some great laughs. Thanks for putting one more check on the bucket list…”
“Bryan quickly got to know us and made us feel confident about our abilities and made us a part of the journey.”
“Ben, our guide…he did a fabulous job! He definitely made our rafting experience more interesting and kept us entertained!”
“The river was awesome at 4.9 and Melissa was awe-inspiring in her technical and interpersonal skills.”
“Kevin was an excellent guide. His calm, friendly, and confident personality along with his encouragement allowed the first-timers in our raft to have a positive first experience and left us wanting to come back for more. Overall, each of us had an incredible trip & look forward to coming back next summer!”
“I’m glad that Mountain Whitewater’ guides were competent to take us through some more aggressive rapids and a longer stretch of river, letting us have a unique interaction with one of the Front Range’s most incredible features.”
“Tracey was a fabulous guide!!!!!!”
“Andrew and Mattie were incredible guides! Plus we enjoyed having a beer at your Paddlers Pub post-trip.”
“Drew was awesome. He made the experience. We have used other companies on other rivers. The guides can make or break the experience. This is why we keep coming back to MWD.”
“We really enjoyed the whole place. We thought it was great that you guys had a pub, a hot tub, fire pit, and sand volleyball.”
“Jordan was an excellent guide. We had total confidence in her. It was our first time rafting and she made it very enjoyable.”
“Cass made it so much fun, and she did an awesome job making sure we were informed about the rapids so that we would stay safe. It was an absolute blast!”
“Even though I (mom) couldn’t raft with my kids because of a recent surgery, Micah allowed us to drive behind him and photograph my boys on the river in all the “good” spots. In every single instance, both of my boys had ENORMOUS grins and were obviously having the time of their life. So, even though I wasn’t actually on the river, I really got to be involved…you REALLY made the difference for us.”
“The people you employ here were glad to be helpful and confidently pleasant. People really do make the place/experience. Light-hearted and great at their jobs. You guys were great.”
Can’t wait for the full day trip next year!
All went great!
I can’t believe the fun we had and out of 29 people in the group, they all loved every minute. We were a wedding group that wanted a taste of the rivers in Colorado, ages 23 to 70. Everyone had a great time and made our trip easy. you said it right when you said your guides make the difference. Can’t wait for the full day trip next year. Thanks again Ray!
Heidi and Jacob, June 23, 2010
Don’t do anything different
It was great!
Jordan was super! Voluntarily swimming was fun! We will definitely recommend Mountain Whitewater to others and be back soon ourselves!
Amy S., July 4, 2010
Everyone did an excellent job!
Sarah was awesome!
I thought everyone did an excellent job. From check-in to departure, everyone was very professional, detailed, knowledgeable and personable. The opening meeting where safety features were explained was extremely informative and thorough. Our guide Sarah was awesome! She did an outstanding job of keeping us in the right location and even when things got a bit crazy on the last big rapid, she remained in control and focused on getting us through it.
All the staff was friendly…
… and happy to make our day fun!
Drew was very knowledgeable about the area and the river. We felt completely confident in him. He also had a good sense of humor and of course was adorable! All the staff was friendly and happy to make our day fun!
Rochelle I., July 6, 2010
Trevor, you rock!
A huge thank you!
From the Bennetts in Kentucky who rafted with Mountain Whitewater on July 16, 2010… a huge thank you! We had a great adventure! You guys really do it well. We couldn’t have asked for a more professional, safe ride on the Poudre. Trevor, you rock! Thanks again!
Fun and memorable
Yet another happy guest comment
The river was wonderful but the guides make the difference. You can tell that they enjoy their jobs by the way they interact with the customers. The office staff, bus driver and all of the guides made the experience fun and memorable. We would DEFINITELY use your guide service again.
Colleen H., July 20, 2010
