colorado river adventures
Western Slope SUP is your ticket to adventure in the North Fork Valley, Colorado. Our mission is to immerse you in the astounding natural beauty of Colorado’s Western Slope, entertain, educate, and provide you with the skills needed to enjoy your stand up paddle board, or river rafting experience. A tour with Western Slope SUP is an opportunity to try something new, learn a little natural history, and most of all have fun in the sun! Now offering a variety of SUP (Stand Up Paddle board), whitewater rafting, kayak and tubing adventures.
stand up paddle, whitewater rafting, SUP rentals
Whether you choose a guided stand up paddle board tour of the Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area, a whitewater rafting trip on the North Fork of the Gunnison River, or to rent an inflatable kayak for the day, you are sure to have an unforgettable experience. Our guides are professionals who specialize in having fun. Our stand up paddle boards are the best available. Our rivers and lakes are world class.
In the heart of colorado wine Country
Long known as Colorado's West Elk Wine Country, the temperate North Fork Valley is home to vineyards, orchards, and organic farms. Warm summer days compliment pleasant spring and fall weather to produce Colorado's finest Pinot, Riesling and Chardonnay. Follow the West Elk Wine Trail to fully experience this amazing corner of Colorado. North Fork Valley wineries are open for wine tasting and vineyard tours Memorial Day through Labor Day.
stand up paddle
Experience the rivers and lakes of Western Colorado by paddle board with Western Slope SUP! Bring your spirit of adventure, we provide the rest. We give you the confidence, skill, and equipment you need for an unforgettable day on the river or lake. Our fully outfitted stand up paddle board trips feature world class paddle instruction on the best Colorado stand up paddle rivers and lakes. There is no better place in Colorado to learn to SUP than the Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area, just 10 minutes from our shop!
Raft
Western Slope SUP offers whitewater rafting tours on all three North Fork Valley rivers. Choose from five custom tailored raft options ranging from scenic family floats, to adrenaline pounding class III whitewater adventures. All of our river tours feature big rocky mountain views, wildlife, and friendly, local guides. Join us May through June for whitewater rafting on the North Fork of the Gunnison River and Anthracite Creek, or year-round, for scenic rafting in the Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area.
Kayak
Paddle with us through the Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area in one of our single or tandem kayaks. Your stable, inflatable river kayak, and professional guides will make it easy for you to quickly master Colorado river kayaking. After a little instruction you will be confidently splashing through the gentle waves of the Gunnison River. This kayak tour is appropriate for beginners of all ages.
Rentals
Western Slope SUP is your one stop shop for river equipment rentals in the North Fork Valley. We carry many different paddleboard designs, single and tandem inflatable kayaks, float tubes and whitewater rafts. Spend the day your way at Crawford State Park, Sweitzer Lake State Park, Paonia State Park, or one of the 300 Grand Mesa Lakes. Our rental packages include the craft of your choice, paddle and PFD.
