Category: Club News

  • Essentials of Canoeing: Flatwater and Moving Water. 2-Day Class

    The dates have been chosen for our Essentials of Canoeing Class – April 30 and May 1, 2022 The cost is $45 per person for the entire class (or $25 per person for just the flatwater class on April 30) to be paid before the class. Students can enroll for only the flatwater day if they…

  • ACA Canoe Instructor Certification Workshop – April 22-24 (L1-L2), and May 7-8 (L3-L4)

    ACA Canoe Instructor Development and Certification Course by Jeff Oxenford. Up to Level 4 Whitewater Canoeing (solo and tandem) DATES AND COST April 22-24 – Level 1-2 – Cost $300 May 7-8 – Level 3 and 4 – Cost $100 Note: Levels are sequential, you must participate in the Level 2 before attending Level 3…

  • Our calendar is filling with great events! Check it out.

    Multiple trips, and classes, have been added to the calendar. And, more should be coming soon. In April, there is the White R., and local flatwater paddles on Lagerman Rez. and Macintosh Lake. April and May dates have been set for Instuctor trainings (with more details to follow). May trips include the Missouri R., the…

  • Repairing and Outfitting Canoes

    If you can’t get ON the water this winter, at least you can prepare your canoes FOR the water.  And the two essential ingredients are the parts and the expertise to install/replace those parts.  What we have:    RMCC has a few new and used canoe parts (see Available Parts) leftover from our 2021 loaner canoe…

  • Seeking Donations of Loaner Equipment

    It’s that time of year again to start thinking about the paddling season! We already have a number of trips and exciting events posted on our calendar. As you’re planning your outings, please think about your equipment as well.  Is this the year you decide to upgrade?  Haven’t used something in years? Please donate your…

  • 2022 RMCC Trips and Classes

    We have started to list scheduled trips and classes on our website events calendar. As events of interest to you appear, please read the calendar announcement AND any trip flyer to evaluate if the event is right for you. If it contains a specific procedure for signing up — follow the directions. If it does not…

  • Calling all Inflatable Kayakers (a.k.a. Duckiers)

    We have had interest from some paddlers that are learning or want to improve their skills in their Inflatable Kayaks (“IKs”), also known as ‘Duckies’. I am looking for anyone else interested in Learning IK skills AND I am also looking for RMCC Members who could help be a Teacher or Mentor for a Workshop…

  • RMCC Members impacted by the Boulder wildfires

    Many members of the RMCC have been affected either directly or indirectly by last week’s tragic wildfires that destroyed so many homes, displaced people from jobs, schools and medical facilities, and traumatized many others.  Some of our members had to evacuate but were able to return safely to their homes.  At least one of our member…

  • Applying for a River Permit

    The most popular rivers often require a permit that is obtained through a lottery system. The deadlines for many of these permits are rapidly approaching. Soon after the Planning and Permit Party, RMCC will create groups of people who have applied or plan to apply for the following rivers: Green-Gates of Ladore, Green-Deso Gray, Main…

  • Paddling Plans for 2022!

    Happy Holidays! The Interest Survey for 2022 trips will go live this Saturday, January 1. You will receive a link to access this survey that day. The survey will remain active until January 15, 2022.  The survey will allow you to indicate which trips/classes are of interest to you for the coming year.  It is…