- Rating: Class IV-V ( Expert )
- Price: $175 adults
- Approx Trip Time: 9 hrs
- Season: Mid-July through mid-September
- Put In: Kremmling, CO
- Take Out: Pumphouse
- Lunch: Served riverside at the take-out
- Gore V: Gore Canyon is the Ultimate Class V section and the most difficult commercial Class V in the state of Colorado. Once entering the canyon, there are five miles of intense rapids including three waterfalls. This section of river is renowned for its challenging white water and its infamous 12 foot drops such as Tunnel Falls and Fisherman's Nightmare. Extensive paddling skills and river safety will be taught. Each participant will have to competently swim through a Class II rapid, learn to catch and accurately throw a throw-bag (device used to rescue a swimmer) and competently demonstrate other self rescue techniques. Gore Canyon Customers need to be physically fit and active with a strong swimming ability required. Participants should have no medical conditions which may inhibit or be affected by participation in this activity.
- Gore IV: If you choose to do the Class IV Gore Canyon trip, you will have a mandatory portage around the two Class V rapids
- (Gore Rapid and Tunnel Falls). The Gore IV trip also requires a swim test.
