The Inflatable Kayak or "Duckie", is the signature craft of Adventure Bound. We offer these 2-man crafts to our
guests at no additional charge and supply enough to outfit the entire group!
Our inflatable kayaks are highly stable and maneuverable boats that allow even the
"beginner" rafter an enjoyable experience.
Many people use them for the entire trip. Some
like to use them in the calm stretches, while others enjoy riding
in the larger oar boats. The choice is yours! Kids and teens spend a great deal of their river trip paddling in
the duckies.
See large view of Inflatable Kayaking on the Colorado River
Inflatable kayaking is for any river-runner who desires a variety of whitewater experience including the white water
rapids of the Colorado River through
Westwater Canyon and Cataract Canyon, the
Yampa River,
or the Green River through
Lodore Canyon and Desolation Canyon.
Do we have to pay extra to use your inflatable kayaks on our trip?
No, we include 2-person inflatable kayaks on our trips at no additional charge. They will be available at the
beginning of your trip — enough so that everyone can share the ride with a partner.
If we start out in an inflatable kayak, do we have to stay in it for the whole trip?
Absolutely not. You're always welcome to hop aboard a large raft if you just need a break, get too tired, or
find that paddling your own boat is just not your cup of tea.
See large view of Whitewater Inflatable Kayaking
Can we start out in a big raft and then use inflatable kayaks later?
That depends. You're welcome to start out in either a raft or one of our inflatable kayaks. However, if you think you
may want to try an inflatable kayak at some point, we ask that you start out in one at the beginning of your trip.
This allows us to take only the craft we require without having to haul excess boats along just in case someone
wants to give it a try later. If you do start out riding on a big raft, chances are you'll find a vacant spot in
an inflatable kayak later on, as others take breaks or decide to ride on the rafts.
Can we use inflatable kayaks on every trip you offer, and at any time during the season?
Our goal is to provide inflatable kayaks on each and every trip we run. However, the safety of our guests always
comes first. Consequently, there will be times and places where we decide inflatable kayaks are inappropriate. Those
decisions rest with our management and your trip leader, taking into account the local water conditions, various risk
factors, and the demonstrated skill of each participant.
Our skilled guides will show you how to make
kayaking fun and enjoyable!
NEW for 2010 - Hardshell Kayak Instruction!
Join Adventure Bound and the Telluride Kayak School for an unparalleled kayak instruction trip in the
extraordinary wilderness river canyons of the southwest!
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