Adventure & BV

Very few of us showed up in Buena Vista as experts. We were just curious. From your first kayak lesson to your first trout, your first climb to your first avalanche course, here's your guide to trying something new in BV, plus the local outfitters and crews who'll help you get started. Go find your Colorado State of Mind.

Follow a first-hand journey into Buena Vista's river culture—from learning to kayak on the Arkansas River to understanding the tight-knit community of boaters who call Colorado home. Featuring kayak slang, river-town traditions, and the iconic drops of Oh Be Joyful, Daisy Creek, and the Crystal that inspired the artwork behind Eddyline's Juicy IPA.