Paddling Colorado describes 30-40 trips in a remarkable variety of settings-from downtown Denver to the remote canyons of the Dolores River. Offering useful guidance on river access, hazards, and regulations, this guide shows the way to the best paddling opportunities in the state.

Kate Stepan teaches whitewater kayaking, rafting, swiftwater rescue, and wilderness first-aid/CPR at Rocky Mountain Outdoor Center, where she is part-owner and staff manager. She¿s paddled in 20 states and seven countries. and now calls Buena Vista, Colorado, and the Arkansas River, home.