Category: Club News

  • Introducing our new RMCC President – Ron Bockhaus

    With the unanimous approval of the RMCC Executive Board, we are happy to announce that we have a new President to follow Kathryn Mutz whose term ended in 2025. Ron Bockhaus has been paddling with the Club for many years and has earned the friendship and admiration of many of our paddlers. We are delighted…

  • New Pool Clinic for Sea Kayak Rescue Skills!

    We are very happy to announce that we will now have a special clinic during the February 8th Pool Session: Sea Kayak Self-Rescue and Assisted-Rescue Skills Clinic Registration is required for this clinic. Please see the details on how to register on the Rocky Mountain Canoe Club Calendar. Scroll to the February 8th Event: https://rockymountaincanoeclub.net/events/

  • UPDATE on the 2026 Pool Schedule – New Start Time

    We have had to change the starting time for our pool sessions! All pool sessions will start at 3:45 p.m. and end at 5:45 p.m. Dates for these sessions are as follows: Currently, we have two special Canoe clinics arranged for the following sessions: Open pool use is available on those dates too. Please see all…

  • Swan Song — State of the Paddling Union for 2025

    I look forward to the 2026 boating season as I submit this, my final 2025 Annual Report to the club as RMCC President. It’s been a great run! Hope to see you at the Planning and Permit Party this Saturday. And on the waters soon! Kathryn, RMCC Past President

  • 2026 Lottery River Permit Info

    For those interested in the lottery process for river permits, the following link will direct you to a pdf document that includes relevant information. You’ll find application dates* as well as links to more information on each of the lottery permitted rivers that club members have paddled in the past. A brief description of the…

  • Trip Planning Interest Survey 2026

    Happy Holidays!  And, here’s to a New Year of satisfying paddling for all! Reminder: The Permit and Planning Party (PPP) will be Saturday, January 10, 2026, (details are on the club calendar and reminders will follow) Our annual Interest Survey will open on January 1, 2026. On that day, all members will receive a link…

  • 2026 Pool Sessions

    RMCC is again hosting pool sessions this winter season on the following dates: Currently, we have two special Canoe clinics arranged for the following sessions: We also have a special Sea Kayak clinic arranged for the February 8th session: Open pool use is available on those dates too. Please see all the details and how…

  • RMCC’s Founding and Early History

    RMCC’s Founding and Early History

    If you were at the RMCC 50th Anniversary Celebration, then you heard (and saw) Jeff Keeler’s presentation about the canoe club’s founding and its early years. In addition to his oral presentation, Jeff has taken the time to write a history of the canoe club’s early days. His history is filled with stories from Jeff…

  • Last Call for Discount Strap Orders (Today) and RMCC Presidential Update

    TODAY — Last Call for discount strap orders: Get your orders in for 50th Anniversary straps and bulk order cam straps to Natalie Mack today — See her advert GoogleGroup email for details. 2026 RMCC President — Still looking for someone to step up! Jeff Oxenford — nominated and elected in abstencia at the annual…

  • RMCC 50th Anniversary Celebration, 2025 Annual Meeting & Elections

    RMCC 50th Anniversary Celebration, 2025 Annual Meeting & Elections

    We had FUN!! Sunday November 2, 2025, Forty-nine RMCCers celebrated the club’s 50th anniversary with Good food (of course!), including an incredible cake by Elaine O’Reilly; Beautiful photos; Timelines and posters of our 50 years; River stories, Officer, trip coordinator, and 50th celebration volunteer recognitions; and Renewal of old and beginning of new boating friendships.…