What KODI Rafting does

KODI Rafting (legal entity McGrath Outdoor, LTD) is a family-owned and operated Colorado whitewater rafting outfitter founded in 1986, headquartered in Buena Vista, CO. The company operates five physical outposts across Colorado (Idaho Springs, Buena Vista, Frisco, Kremmling, Cortez) delivering guided rafting experiences on six rivers — Arkansas River, Upper Colorado River, Clear Creek, Blue River, Dolores River, and Browns Canyon National Monument — with a menu of 30+ trip options spanning half-day family floats on Class II rapids through multi-day Class IV-V expeditions, plus inflatable kayak (duckie) tours. The company extends beyond core rafting into a portfolio of adventure packages bundling rafting with ziplining (Top of the Rockies Zip Line), horseback riding, hot springs, off-road Jeep tours, and mountain bike rentals, as well as a single international multi-sport expedition to Patagonia (Rio Futaleufu & Rio Azul) priced at $3,200 double occupancy.

The business operates as a direct-to-consumer service company without proprietary technology products; technology is limited to third-party SaaS integrations — Singenuity for online booking, reservation management, check-in, and waivers, and Yonder HQ for chatbot inquiries and automated post-trip customer communications. Revenue is generated per booking via unit pricing on guided trips ($79 family floats to $525 overnight expeditions, plus $1,200 per raft for exclusive private trips), adventure package bundles, photo sales, and equipment rentals. Customer acquisition is driven by the whitewatercolorado.com website with SEO-optimized content, an active social media presence (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube), TripAdvisor and Yelp reputation management, and phone reservations via a dedicated sales line. The business is heavily seasonal (May-June snowmelt peak through summer), family-owned with no institutional investors, and has been recognized as the #1 rafting company 11 times in the Summit Daily Reader's Poll and awarded TripAdvisor's Certificate of Excellence for 7 consecutive years.

Name

KODI Rafting

Legal name

McGrath Outdoor, LTD

Website

https://whitewatercolorado.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

KODI Rafting is a family-owned Colorado whitewater rafting outfitter operating since 1986, running 30+ guided trips across six rivers from five outpost locations and serving families, first-time rafters, and adventure tourists with bundled multi-activity packages.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Whitewater Rafting and Outdoor Adventure Tourism

NAICS

Tour Operators (56152), Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water (487210)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Whitewater Rafting, Kayaking & Canoeing Outfitters (THAAADAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Water & Marine Guiding Services (Kayak, Canoe, Raft, SUP, Sailing) (THAAALAB), Whitewater Rafting, Kayaking & River Adventures (THAJABAB)

Keywords

• Whitewater rafting trips
• Guided river expeditions
• Outdoor adventure tours
• Family rafting experiences
• Multi-day river trips

Headquarters

HQ city

Dumont

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Guided Rafting Trips: One-time guided whitewater rafting experiences on 6 Colorado rivers with 30+ trip options ranging from half-day family floats to multi-day expeditions. Revenue generated per person based on trip type and duration.
2. Adventure Packages: Bundled experiences combining rafting with ziplining, horseback riding, hot springs, or off-road activities. Creates upsell opportunity and higher per-booking revenue.
3. Duckie (Inflatable Kayak) Tours: Guided inflatable kayak experiences allowing customers to paddle their own vessels, offered as standalone trips or add-ons to standard raft trips.
4. Photo Sales: Professional photos taken during trips available for purchase through the company's gallery/ordering system.
5. Equipment Rentals: Optional rentals including tents, sleeping bags, and sleeping pads for multi-day camping trips.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

KODI Rafting sells guided whitewater rafting trips on six Colorado rivers with 30+ itineraries ranging from half-day beginner Class II floats to multi-day Class IV-V expeditions. The core service is professionally guided river running with all safety equipment (wetsuits, booties, splash tops, helmets, PFDs) included. The company also sells bundled adventure packages combining rafting with ziplining, horseback riding, hot springs, or off-road activities, plus ancillary offerings such as inflatable kayak (duckie) tours, professional photo sales, equipment rentals for overnight trips, and a multi-sport international Patagonia expedition.

Product overview

KODI Rafting operates as a family-owned adventure tourism company offering guided whitewater rafting and outdoor activities across Colorado. The core offering consists of over 30 raft trips across six Colorado rivers (Arkansas River, Upper Colorado River, Clear Creek, Blue River, Dolores River, and Browns Canyon National Monument), plus inflatable kayak 'duckie' trips. The company differentiates through adventure packages that bundle rafting with ziplining, horseback riding, hot springs, and off-road experiences, creating multi-activity vacation experiences. Additional offerings include overnight camping trips, exclusive private raft trips, and international Patagonia adventures. The product portfolio spans from beginner-friendly family floats (Class II) to advanced Class IV whitewater runs, with various durations from half-day to multi-day expeditions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Arkansas River Rafting Trips Guided whitewater rafting trips on the Arkansas River, Colorado's most rafted river, ranging from beginner Big Bend floats to advanced Numbers Class IV runs. Open to individuals, families, and groups.
• Upper Colorado River Rafting Trips Scenic half-day and full-day raft trips on the Upper Colorado River featuring Class II rapids, granite canyon walls, and wildflower meadows. Designed for families and beginners.
• Browns Canyon National Monument Rafting Guided trips through the federally protected Browns Canyon National Monument corridor featuring Class III rapids and granite canyon scenery, with half-day, full-day, extreme, and overnight camping trip options.
• Clear Creek Rafting Rafting trips near Idaho Springs on Clear Creek with Class II-IV rapids through historic mining canyon, offered as beginner, intermediate, and advanced half-day options.
• Blue River Rafting Family-friendly Class II-III rafting near Silverthorne and Breckenridge featuring alpine scenery and The Narrows rapid.
• Dolores River Rafting Multi-day scenic trips through red-rock canyons in southwestern Colorado. The 3-day trip covers 47 miles with riverside camping.
• Duckie Kayak Tours Inflatable kayak (duckie) trips allowing participants to paddle their own boat with guide support, available on the Arkansas River and Upper Colorado with beginner to moderate difficulty options.
• The Numbers Rafting Advanced Class IV whitewater rafting on the Arkansas River headwaters near Buena Vista with rapids numbered due to their density, available as half-day and full-day options.
• Arkansas River Exclusive Private Raft Trip Private, customizable raft trips for groups on Browns Canyon or The Numbers with flexible scheduling, personalized lunch options, and professional photo downloads.
• Arkansas River Experience Full-day combination trip pairing The Numbers morning run with Browns Canyon afternoon paddling, including riverside lunch.
• Browns Canyon Overnight Raft Trip 21-mile overnight camping trip through Browns Canyon National Monument with riverside dinner and breakfast prepared by guides, featuring Class III rapids including Zoom Flume and Staircase.
• Zip and Raft Package Adventure package combining morning whitewater rafting with afternoon ziplining through alpine forest.
• Saddle Paddle Package Adventure package pairing horseback riding through the Rockies with a raft trip on the Arkansas River.
• Paddle and Dip Package Adventure package combining rafting with relaxation in natural hot springs pools.
• Colorado Off-Road and Raft Adventure package combining off-road vehicle exploration with whitewater rafting.
• Top of the Rockies Zip Line Standalone zipline adventure between Frisco and Leadville near Fremont Pass summit at 11,000+ feet elevation, featuring five zip line sections with views of Mt. Elbert and Mt. Massive.
• Pedal Paddle Bike Rentals Mountain bike rental and Vail Pass shuttle service, including guided tours through Ten Mile Canyon from Copper Mountain to Frisco.
• Rio Futaleufu and Rio Azul Patagonia Trip Multi-sport international adventure in Patagonia, Argentina including whitewater rafting, hiking, horseback riding, fly fishing, yoga, and mountain biking at a deluxe riverside adventure camp.
• Professional Photo Sales Professional photos taken during rafting trips available for purchase through the company's online gallery and ordering system.
• Camping Equipment Rentals Optional equipment rentals including tents, sleeping bags, and sleeping pads for multi-day camping trips.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40 years of continuous operation since 1986
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• America OutdoorsminorOthersIndustry trade organization membership providing networking, advocacy, and best practice sharing among outdoor recreation operators.
• Colorado River Outfitters Association (CROA)minorOthersState-level industry association representing Colorado river outfitters with advocacy and standards development.
• Arkansas River Outfitters AssociationminorOthersRegional industry association for Arkansas River rafting operators with shared standards and river management advocacy.
• SingenuitycoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline booking engine and reservation system used for processing trip bookings, managing availability, and processing customer reservations. KODI's website integrates with Singenuity for real-time booking capabilities.
• Local Bike Rental PartnersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnerships with local bike rental companies in Breckenridge, Frisco, and Keystone for Pedal Paddle adventure combinations, including Charter Sports, Christy Sports, Breeze Rentals, Rebel Sports, and Mountain View Sports.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Wilderness Aware Rafting: Buena Vista-based family-owned outfitter offering Arkansas River rafting, including Browns Canyon and The Numbers. Similar multi-decade operating history and family-owned ethos make it a close comparable to KODI.
• AVA Rafting & Zipline: Colorado-based rafting and zipline operator out of Buena Vista and other locations. Direct competitor on Arkansas River rafting and zipline adventure packages that KODI also offers, serving the same family and tourist segments.
• Mountain Whitewater Descents: Colorado rafting company offering Clear Creek and Arkansas River trips. Directly overlaps with KODI on Clear Creek operations and similar trip difficulty tiers.
• Performance Tours Rafting: Buena Vista-based rafting outfitter offering Arkansas River trips from family floats to Class IV-V runs. Comparable product portfolio and Buena Vista hub overlap with KODI's main outpost.
• Royal Gorge Rafting: Royal Gorge/Arkansas River area outfitter offering similar beginner-to-advanced whitewater experiences. Comparable in geography, customer segments, and trip intensity profile.
• Raft Masters: Buena Vista rafting outfitter with Arkansas River trips from beginner to advanced. Direct overlap in Browns Canyon and The Numbers sections with KODI, targeting similar family and adventure tourist segments.
• Arkansas River Tours: Long-established Colorado rafting outfitter offering trips on the Arkansas River and surrounding waters. Directly comparable trip menu (beginner to advanced) and similar customer segments as KODI.
• Independent Whitewater: Colorado rafting outfitter offering Arkansas River trips including Browns Canyon and The Numbers. Directly comparable product mix and customer base to KODI's core Arkansas River operations.
• Echo Canyon River Expeditions: Colorado outfitter operating on the Arkansas River near Royal Gorge. Offers comparable Class III-IV trips and multi-day expeditions to KODI's Arkansas and Dolores River itineraries.

Emerging players

• Sage Outdoor Adventures: Colorado-based adventure outfitter offering multi-sport packages including rafting, horseback riding, and fly fishing. Comparable bundled-adventure positioning but with a smaller river footprint than KODI.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/kodirafting
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/KODIRAFTING?feature=watch
• Facebookfacebook.com/KODIRafting
• Instagraminstagram.com/kodirafting
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kodi-rafting

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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