What happens at the Permit Party? Well, aside from getting to party with the folks we had so much fun with last summer, we’ll set next summer’s schedule. If members have trips they want to lead, we’ll discuss possible dates and then put those on the schedule. We’ll determine which rivers we want to run…

Develop your canoeing skills during the winter, so that you’re ready to start the season in style! RMCC member Jeff Oxenford is organizing canoeing classes this winter on January 11th and February 8th during the Meyers Pool sessions.  The classes will be taught by RMCC canoeing instructors and will focus on basic strokes and technique…

RMCC State of the Paddling Union 2014: First – Thanks! Most importantly, to the ELEVEN Trip Coordinators whose efforts made all our Club trips possible; To Steve Bimm and Christine Valentini for opening their Westminster home to us for the January Permit Party; Jeanne Willson for once again opening her Denver home for our Nov…

We’re going to try something new for this January’s Permit Party, and want to give you an early ‘heads up’! RMCC has grown into a regional organization with our membership expanding far beyond the Front Range. In recognition of that trend, and in response to your feedback, we’re holding this year’s Permit Party in Breckenridge,…

What if we had an election and nobody ran? It’s an old rhetorical hobby horse but there’s some truth to it.  This year we have five people who’ve put their names up for the seven RMCC job positions (two positions are currently vacant and being done in addition to other duties). All these folks are…

Reminder: Our annual meeting and potluck will be held on Saturday Nov 1 starting at 6pm at Jeanne Willson’s in Denver. This is traditionally the last event of the calendar year and is a great chance to swap stories, view trip photos, share some food and drink and generally say good-bye to the rivers of…

Our annual meeting and potluck will be held on Saturday Nov 1 starting at 6pm at Jeanne Willson’s in Denver. This is traditionally the last event of the calendar year and is a great chance to swap stories, view trip photos, share some food and drink and generally say good-bye to the rivers of 2014.…

OK – we know it’s a little early to think about the January 2015 Permit Party, but the planning process has started! This year we’re considering a proposal to hold the Permit Party in Breckenridge.  In past years, we’ve partied on the Front Range, and so we want to know what you think about this…

We have a last-minute opening on the upcoming Green River trip through Canyonlands! An RMCC member is looking for a tandem partner for this 8-day trip through Stillwater Canyon.  Please contact Carol Duecker at cmdeck@bresnan.net or 970-985-9233 if you’re interested.

There’s still room on the roster (our permit allows 15) for the Sept 27-28 Ruby Horsethief Colorado River canoe camping trip. Check out the trip flyer for details and let me know if you’re interested. Also, we have a bow paddler in search of a stern paddler for that trip.2014 Ruby Horsethief flyer Bill Ashworth