Stories From The Water

No matter how cute they are, and no matter how they bat their big, beautiful eyes at you as they eye your lunch or snack bags. Feeding the animals while exploring the great outdoors will inevitable do more harm than good. Wild animals are perfectly capable of finding their own food. They’ve been doing it…

Water water everywhere, and not a drop to drink! For a successful whitewater rafting trip you need need a pumping river, some roaring rapids, and plenty of drinking water. In between nature watching, paddling, screaming and laughing, make sure you take the time to hydrate your body. You may be wet on the outside, but…

When you head out for your fall river rafting trip, remember to wear appropriate attire.  The temperatures are dropping, the water is getting colder so you can’t just head out in shorts and a bathing suit. Wrong materials or not enough layering can leave you uncomfortable and cold. So, think warmth, comfort and practicality when…

Gold Medal Catch and Release Trout Fishing in Colorado Our Colorado rafting season is nearing the end, but there are still plenty of outdoor adventures for you to enjoy. The great part about the rafting slowing down, is that the rivers become less crowded, which is when all the fly fishermen and women come out…

Fly fishing in the fall is one of our favorite activities. The rivers quiet down with the end of most rafting seasons, leaving the waters even more quiet and tranquil, perfect for the avid fly fisherman to hit the water and get that trophy fish. But, as nature lovers we are always trying to strike…

This time of year bears are on the prowl for as much food as possible as they are getting ready to hibernate for the winter. And just like the bears, people are rushing to arrange their last outdoor recreational activities before the weather gets too cold and it’s time to hit the slopes. Late summer…

Get 40 hours of International Technical Rope Rescue: Technician Level training in Colorado. Learn the latest technology and research on rope rescue from around the world. Technical Rope Rescue is designed to meet the competencies in NFPA 1670 Standard for Technical Rescue Operations & Training for Technical Rescue Incidents for rope rescue. This course also…

Take a hike in Colorado’s bear country Sometimes you need to tie up your raft and hit solid ground. Hiking is one of the most popular outdoor activities in Colorado. Like rafting, everyone can do it. But just like rafting, we need to go over a few safety tips before we leave the Colorado rivers…

We love hearing from our clients. Especially our Whitewater Teen Skills campers. By the end of the summer, we’re practically family, so getting a letter like the one we just got from Matt, makes the whole summer worth while. “When I’m not physically at Dvorak’s,  I find my memories gathered over the years from the…

Many consider Labor Day to be the end of the summer season and your last chance to have some outdoor fun in the sun. Why not send summer off with a bang and spend the long weekend rafting the best whitewater stretch in the country: Arkansas River – Browns Canyon National Monument. Your serene float…

It’s not too late to go rafting, kayaking, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, zip lining, SUPing, fly fishing and 4×4 touring before the end of Summer! You don’t have to be superwoman to get through your outdoor adventure bucket list before the end of summer. You just have to call DVK to book your trip,…

The only thing we love more than rafting and kayaking the Colorado rapids is hearing from all of the people whom we have shared these experiences with. We see people from all walks of life and all levels of experience, but nothing is more exciting than learning what an impact we have had on our clients….