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Here at Glacier Raft Company, we are all about adventure. With an abundance of activities right outside our doorstep in Golden, the opportunities for outdoor education are endless.

As a town that is surrounded by six national parks, the idea of exploring just a couple of sites can be a bit daunting – especially if you are only in town for a few days! Our staff members thrive on adventure and many have thoroughly explored the trails in and around Golden.

So here is a list of our favourite hikes in the area we suggest checking out

If you’re ever wondering why Golden should be a destination on your list, we can assure you the opportunities for adventure are endless!

Whether you’re looking for a high intensity, adrenaline pumping adventure, or the more scenic, relaxing, exploratory type, Golden has it all.

Glacier has been fortunate to receive support from many people throughout the years, so we’ve decided it’s time we start doing what we can to give back.

This year we decided to help support our local Golden Food Bank.

We are very proud to present to you the new look of Glacier Raft Company.  Giving Glacier a bit of a tune up has been in the works for a while, and after a fall and winter of designing and creating we’re happy to reveal it.

Have you ever wondered how to get trained and licensed to be a white water rafting guide?

How you could spend your days rafting with awesome people on rivers all around the world?