Colorado Vacations - Why travel with Noah's Ark?
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What distinguishes Noah's Ark Whitewater Company as a premier Colorado tour operator
and adventure travel company and a leader in Colorado white water rafting, hiking,
camping vacations, weekend getaways and youth group mission trips since 1983?
- Noah's Ark Whitewater Rafting Company has been owned and operated by the
same Colorado family for over 25 years. We are values driven, through and
through.
- Noah's Ark is the largest operator on the Browns
Canyon section of the Arkansas River - the most
popular white water rafting river in the country.
- We employ 7 fulltime staff and hire over 130 seasonal staff all of whom
are dynamic, enthusiastic, and fully committed to our standards for excellence.
We love what we do!
- Our company operates the finest 11-acre riverfront facility and best river
put-in location on the Arkansas River.
- Noah's customer return rate has consistently been one of the highest in
the industry for over 20 years.
Noah's Ark Company Values:
- Offer the best in Colorado recreational opportunities for adventurers of
all levels
- Never compromise our commitment to extraordinary customer service
- Value all relationships (with guests and those we work with)
- Provide an environment for individual and group training and teaching
- Deliver excellence
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OTHER NOAH'S ARK COMPANY FAQ:
COMMITMENT TO STAFF DEVELOPMENT
- Starts with hiring top quality staff - we believe the best in the industry
- Broad training program
- Ongoing staff development and leadership development opportunities
- Staff housing in Buena Vista, Colorado
- Food service program - staff dinner six days a week
STAFF TRAINING PROGRAM
- River Guide Training
- Rock Climbing Guide Training
- Mountaineering Guide Training
- Trip Leader Training
- Leadership Development Program
- Guide Instructor Training
- Swiftwater Rescue Training
- First Aid Training through the Wilderness Medicine Institute of the National
Outdoor Leadership School(www.wmi.nols.edu)
- Training in geology, wildlife and local lore
COMMITMENT TO FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT:
- Premiere 11-acre riverfront property with our own put-in & prime river
access for Browns Canyon river trips
- Private shower and camping facilities
- Group meeting area - riverside pavilion
- Licensed food service kitchen and snack bar
LICENSES / ASSOCIATIONS:
- Colorado Outfitters License # 1345
- Colorado River Outfitter's License
- Pike, San Isabel, and Gunnison National Forest Permit Holder
- Member Colorado River Outfitter Association
- Member America Outdoors
- Member Riversearch.com (www.riversearch.com)
- Leave No Trace Partner (www.lnt.org)
*Noah's Ark is an equal opportunity service provider.
Forest Service Title VI - This establishment provides services, accommodations,
and privileges regardless of race, color, creed, sex, religion, age, or national
origin. Open to the public. American Disabilities Act compliant.
From Chuck-
In 1982, Lindy and I were approached about the idea of developing a rafting program
for Young Life's Frontier Ranch, one of the finest youth camps in the country.
Born from our discussions was the idea of addressing the need for outfitter services
that understand the particular needs of families and youth. Starting in 1983 with
5 staff and 5 rafts, we began a journey that has now lasted over 23 years and
has served well over 300,000 guests.
Noah's Ark is recognized nationally for our area of specialty - providing extraordinary
recreation and educational opportunities for individuals, families and youth from
all over the world. Our programs offered have expanded beyond simply providing
access to the Arkansas River's finest rafting to providing extensive backcountry
outfitter services throughout the Collegiate Peaks and Buffalo Peaks Wilderness
Areas.
I believe that the quality of your experience is greatly dependent upon the quality
of our staff who understand and live excellence, commitment, fun, adventure, and
who demonstrate trustworthiness, character and dedication to their work. Our staff
is encouraged to grow their love for the outdoors. As a result, they have traveled
far - from the top of Mt. McKinley to the bottom of the Grand Canyon. Many of
our staff also work with families and youth in the off-season. Serving people
is more than simply a summer job - it is a passion and lifestyle.
The quality of our guests is our greatest compliment, and the quality of your
adventure is a result of years of experience in a field we love.
I invite you to explore with us and take a look at the trips we offer!
Chuck Cichowitz, President
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