Defiance Rafting Company

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Defiance Rafting Company operates in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, at an elevation of 5,720 feet. The company offers guided rafting trips on the Colorado River and the Roaring Fork River. Trips are rated as moderate in difficulty, featuring sections such as Glenwood Canyon and Shoshone Rapids. The standard trip duration is approximately two hours, though full-day options are available. The operating season runs from May through September, with early to mid-June recommended for higher water levels. The company imposes a commercial closure on Shoshone Rapids when river flow exceeds 6,000 cubic feet per second. Participants must be in good health and able to fit into provided life jackets. Children under five are not permitted, and those under twelve are generally advised against navigating Shoshone Rapids. The facility provides on-site parking and allows pets. All necessary river gear is included in the trip price.