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 [email protected] &Karen Amundson [email protected]
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, [email protected]
Rio Grande near Taos (Memorial Weekend May 26-28, Class II) – day trips in Rio Grande del Norte National Monument. Co-coordinators: Doug Hurcomb, [email protected] & Merlin Wheeler, [email protected] (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, [email protected]
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, [email protected] (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, [email protected]
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, [email protected]
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, [email protected]
Wyoming 5 Rivers Trip (June 18-23, Class II) – (This trip is full and a waiting list has been started). Trip Coordinator: Bill Ashworth, [email protected]
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, [email protected]