Pacifico Down River R2 Raft Sprint
Photo: Chris Kendig

Pacifico Down River R2 Raft Sprint

USE THE BUDDY SYSTEM

Bring your favorite rafting sidekick to take on the mighty Colorado River in this fast-paced event. Identical in format to the Down River Kayak and SUP Sprints, two-person teams will race against the clock down a scenic 4-4.5-mile stretch of rolling whitewater from Pumphouse to Radium.

TBD

IMPORTANT:

  • MANDATORY – CLEAN, DRAIN, DRY: ALL river gear must be cleaned of plants, mud, and debris; drained of all standing water; and fully dried prior to participation in the PACIFICO DOWN RIVER R2 RAFT SPRINTcompetition. Compliance is required before competing. Colorado Parks and Wildlife will have a mobile cleaning unit onsite to assist. These steps, along with proper watercraft inspection, help protect our waterways from aquatic invasive species. Learn more at www.cleanboater.org
  • Athletes should arrive at the put-in no less than 45 minutes before their race wave start time to go through a gear check, attend a safety meeting and pick up their competition bib.  
  • The safety meeting times are: 
    • 8:15 AM Wave 1 
    • 10:15 AM  Wave 2 
    • 11:45 AM  Wave 3 
  • *River conditions will be continually monitored, and these events are subject to change as the event draws closer. Download the Mountain Games app and turn on notifications to receive the latest updates.

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