We have a great line up of exciting trips for you this Summer. Join the class I trip down the Yampa, warm up your paddling muscles at McIntosh Lake in Longmont, or sign up for one of the 3 trips over Memorial weekend. Be sure to take a look at RMCC’s calendar of events at Rockymountaincanoeclub.org, spaces are filling fast.
Yampa: South Beach to Duffy Mountain (May 5, 6 & 7, Class I) – canoe on this delightful easy portion of the Yampa near Craig, Colorado where we usually see many birds and the scenery will migrate from lush cottonwood terrain to quaint ranchland, and then remote butte-canyon scenery. Co-Coordinators: Dan Custer custer.dan@gmail.com &Karen Amundson canoekarena@msn.com
McIntosh Lake, Longmont (May 20, meet at 9:30 am) – a early season flat water trip, perfect for fine tuning your skills and strengthening your paddling muscles. Contact: Bill Ashworth, washwort@gmail.com
Rio Grande near Taos (Memorial Weekend May 26-28, Class II) – day trips in Rio Grande del Norte National Monument. Co-coordinators: Doug Hurcomb, dhurcomb@msn.com & Merlin Wheeler, corivers@centurytel.net (This trip is full and a waiting list has been started).
Niobrara (Memorial weekend, May 26-28, Class I) –this beautiful stretch of river is one of America’s scenic heritage waterways full of waterfalls, wildlife, and lush forests. Trip Coordinator: Bill Ashworth, washwort@gmail.com
White River: Rangely to Enron Gas Wells (Memorial Weekend May 26-28, Class II) – a 3 day, 2 night river camping trip just west of Rangely, CO. Paddle past open ranges and beautiful canyons full of birds and wildlife. Trip Coordinator: Mat Bozek, matbozekx@gmail.com (This trip has been canceled)
Green & Colorado Rivers, Mineral bottom to Spanish Bottom (June 1-8, Class I) – a multi-day 52 mile canoe camping trip down the Green River through the spectacular red rock country of Canyonlands National Park. Truly a bucket list trip. Trip Coordinator: Judy Moisey Asay, Judy.Moisey-Asay@va.gov
Gross Reservoir-Boulder, CO (June 3) – a hidden gem in the foothills above Boulder, enjoy a morning paddle followed by a picnic lunch. Trip Coordinator: Bill Ashworth, washwort@gmail.com
Boat Rigging & Packing (June 10 from 1:00-4:00 in Boulder) – A free workshop on how to pack for any canoe trip. Instructor: Bill Ashworth, washwort@gmail.com
Wyoming 5 Rivers Trip (June 18-23, Class II) – (This trip is full and a waiting list has been started). Trip Coordinator: Bill Ashworth, washwort@gmail.com
Middle Fork of the Salmon River, Idaho (June 30-July 7, Class IV) one of the country’s premier multi-day whitewater adventures. Trip Coordinator: Lynne Carpenter, lynnecarpenter@gmail.com