In one mid-week evening on Zoom with downloaded handouts (date TBD), Bill Ashworth and Jeff Oxenford will give you the essential tools to successfully plan and execute an RMCC ACA-sanctioned trip. A one day weekend on-river session may be added For more hands on paddling training, check the RMCC website and calendar for other classes. […]
Join RMCC for an afternoon clinic, learning to set up and pack your canoe for river tripping. This is a dry land exercise and will prepare you to rig your boat for moving water and what and how to pack for weekend and multi-day camping outings. Bill will cover rigging and techniques for efficient and […]
The Contact for Registration is at the bottom of this post! Course Description: Learn how to improve your whitewater canoeing technique in this two-day class. Perfect for advanced beginners or intermediate canoeists with some experience on whitewater. The class is open to both solo and tandem canoeists. Canoes must be outfitted for whitewater and have […]
Please join RMCC’s first trip exploring the Rio Grande south of Alamosa in the San Luis Valley. This Class I+ excursion involves two days and one night on the river, floating past a wildlife area and wetlands where we may see birds, traveling through interesting geology, and enjoying second-day afternoon hikes. Each river day will […]
*A Possible Exploratory Day paddle May 20 may be added for a smaller party of experienced paddlers. The South Beach to Duffy Mountain stretch of the Yampa is an easy flatwater/Class I trip through through Little Yampa Canyon. This is an easy trip for people new to canoeing and canoe camping. Frosty mornings […]
This will be an ACA-sanctioned outing/event which requires EITHER ACA membership OR a $10/person insurance fee. This is an easy, kids-friendly class 1 river, with our campground in the middle of the run. Each day will be about 12 miles and about 4 hours. For more information about skill level and equipment information, see RMCC […]
Overview: This is a flat-water outing. The plan is to car camp and do day paddles in the area of the confluence of the Black’s Fork Arm and the Green River Arm. This area is on the north end of the reservoir, about 5 miles above the Buckboard Marina (which is accessed from the west […]
There will be all levels paddling, socializing, Dutch oven cooking, pancake breakfast, and more. A shared group campsite should be available. Details will follow. Meanwhile, save the date!
Overview: First and foremost, this is an exploratory trip. The goal of this trip is to paddle at Blue Mesa Reservoir. We are planning for 3 days of paddling. This is about a 6 hr drive from the Longmont area. Note that we tend to paddle steadily without lots of breaks. Lunches are short since we often are […]
Trip is Full, with Wait-list. Contact Trip Coordinator. This will be a joint trip of Rocky Mountain Canoe Club and Missouri Whitewater Association (MWA) members. It will consist of several Class II day paddles on the Taylor River followed by several day paddles on the Arkansas River. Paddlers will car camp. While still in the […]
Barring any late summer t-storms, floating the Colorado River doesn’t get much easier than this! Canoes & sea, touring, or recreational kayaks will likely be best in the low river flow I anticipate we’ll have in late August. For those who wish to car camp, we’ll meet Sunday evening (8/24) at Dewey Bridge […]
*This TRIP is FULL, but a waitlist is available. The trip will be 7 days and 6 nights. We will launch from Bullfrog and focus on the canyons beyond Escalante but short of Oak Canyon. These would include Ribbon Canyon, Cottonwood Canyon, Llewelyn Gulch, Reflection Canyon (leads to Cottonwood Gulch), Hidden Passage Canyon, Music Temple […]
TRIP IS FULL BUT THERE IS A WAITING LIST AND SPOTS WILL LIKELY OPEN UP Join RMCC as we paddle the Colorado River Sunday – Monday from Loma, CO to the Westwater Station boat ramp in Utah through Ruby and Horsethief Canyons . We’ll be camping at one of the larger sites on the river […]