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SUMMARY:Essentials of River CANOEING:  Flatwater and Moving Water\, 2-Day Class\, May 9-10\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Class is currently full.  A Waitlist has been started.   \nThis class is for solo (1-person) and tandem (2-person) canoes. \nThe cost is $35 per person for the first day of class.  The 2nd day of class is FREE! \n*If you are not a current American Canoe Association (ACA) member\, there is an additional $10 insurance fee; if you are a current ACA member please provide that number to the class instructors. \nStudents can enroll for only the flatwater day if they desire. \nLead instructors are Debbie Hinde and Ken Hilt. \nPlease register by emailing Debbie Hinde at dhinde1@msn.com.  \nDay 1 of the class will be held at Prospect Park Lake in Wheat Ridge. \nDay 2 of the class location depends on the water level and will be announced a couple of weeks before the class.  We intend it to be in the Denver area. \nMaximum number of boats is eight for the flatwater day and four per session (see below) on the moving water day. \nWe will start a waitlist if necessary. \nEssentials of Canoeing Part I: Flatwater   \nSaturday\, May 9\, 2026   9:00 am – 3:00 pm \nWe will cover canoe equipment\, boat outfitting\, strokes\, water safety\, and basic maneuvering. Fun\, dynamic drills and games will help you learn basic skills for moving the canoe as efficiently as possible using the following strokes: forward and backward strokes\, sweeps\, draws\, pries\, and the J stroke.\nMaximum number of boats for this class is eight. \nEssentials of Canoeing Part II: Moving Water  (Prerequisite: Flatwater class or verified experience) \nSunday\, May 10\, 2026: Two sessions: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm  OR  1:00 pm – 5:00 pm \nTake your flatwater skills on to moving water on Day 2 where you will learn skills for paddling in a Class I (easy) section of river. Skills will include “reading” water\, safety considerations on moving water\, applying canoe strokes for specific maneuvers including ferries\, eddy turns\, peel-outs\, C-Turns and S-turns.\nThis class will be held in on a river near the Denver area. Maximum number of boats per session is four. \nPlease indicate which Moving Water session you prefer when you sign up – first come first serve. \nHelpful Instructional Videos From the ACA Website: \nACA:  Canoeing | Top 5 Tips to Make You A Better Paddler (3 min\, 35 sec) https://youtu.be/sIVp6XjZ_Ew \nACA:  How to Paddle a Tandem Canoe | Tandem Canoeing Essentials (4 min\, 34 sec) https://youtu.be/aDaqvoIJD-A \nACA:  How to Develop Good Technique for Paddling a Canoe  (3 min\, 28 sec) https://youtu.be/5eLJ0d7TDS4 \nACA:  How to Canoe | 3 Key Strokes All Paddlers Should Know (4 min\, 21 sec) https://youtu.be/dVUNzKkBE5o \nThese and additional videos can be found at: https://americancanoe.org/education/resource-library/educational-videos/
URL:https://rockymountaincanoeclub.net/event/essentials-of-river-canoeing-flatwater-and-moving-water-2-day-class-may-9-10-2026/
LOCATION:CO
CATEGORIES:Class I and Flat water,Class or Training Session,educational and other
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260404T235959
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SUMMARY:21st Almost Annual Joint Club Paddle -- Cancelled: April 4\, 2026 & Event Flier
DESCRIPTION:The South Platte River from Evans to either Kersey or Kuner — cancelled for very low flow (~175cfs) and potential conflict with hunting on the private property at the second dam portage.  If an alternative date is chosen\, it will be added to the calendar. \nPlease read the 2026 Joint Club Paddle flier for details.  And be sure to register for the event (link in the flier) in order to get updates regarding any cancellation or rescheduling. \nNote that this year\, it will be an ACA event for RMCC members and attendees that are not affiliated with any of the sponsoring clubs.  Consequently ACA annual membership or a $10 Event membership and signed ACA waivers will be required. \nHope to see you in April. \nKathryn \n  \n 
URL:https://rockymountaincanoeclub.net/event/21st-almost-annual-joint-club-paddle-save-the-date-april-4-2026/
LOCATION:South Platte River – Evans to Kersey or Kuner\, CO
CATEGORIES:Class I and Flat water
ORGANIZER;CN="Kathryn Mutz":MAILTO:kathryn.mutz@colorado.edu
GEO:39.5500507;-105.7820674
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260321T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260321T150000
DTSTAMP:20260521T163354
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SUMMARY:South Platte River: Brighton to Fort Lupton - Rescheduled
DESCRIPTION:Rescheduled to Saturday  March 21 \nMat’s Update: \nDue to forecasted high winds of 20-25\, gusting to 43 mph and Sunday is 40% chance of snow with a high of 38 deg\, I am rescheduling the Brighton to Fort Lupton trip to Saturday\, March 21st forecast today is for zero% chance of precip\, high of 91 and winds of 11mph \nAnyone who signed up for the March 13th trip needs to resign up for the 21st if your schedule permits. \nSign up with trip coordinator Mat Bozek\, matbozekx@gmail.com. \nThe South Platte River from Brighton to Fort Lupton is generally a beginner friendly 9-mile trip that is lined with cottonwoods hosting numerous birds and other wildlife… a nice way to begin the paddling season. There is one mandatory portage at a dam\, and one boat chute drop early on that will also be portaged depending on conditions. Meet at Veterans Park in Brighton (junction of Hwy 7 and 85 – W of 85\, N of 7) at 8 a.m.  and be ready to begin the car shuttle no later than 9 am.  Take out is at Fort Lupton’s ballfields park.  Bring rain gear\, canoe floatation\, painters\, spare paddle and of course a PFD. Also bring a set of dry clothes in a waterproof bag and a lunch or snack (20 min break).  Don’t pack too heavy!\,  the two portages are not all that easy\, and you need to cross a boulder field and fence. \nWarning! – there are now a very lot of strainers (trees) in the river with a lot of tight turns – you need to have good boat handling skills to avoid them.  The lower the water is\, the tighter the gaps past the sweepers. \nACA Waivers required\nThis will be an ACA trip – e-mail your aca # to Mat. If not an ACA member\, bring $10 per person for the insurance fee. \nIf you are not an ACA member\, you can sign an Event Waiver online using this link:  https://aca.sport80.com/public/wizard/a/1370/home.  This wizard will have you create an account with the ACA without becoming a full-fledged ACA member.  When doing the on-line waiver use the event name:  South Platte.  Use the date:  March 21\, 2026.  This waiver will not collect the $10 fee in advance.  If you want to create an Event Waiver and pay the fee directly to the ACA\, use this link:  https://aca.sport80.com/public/wizard/a/1371/home. Again\, you will be creating an account with the ACA just for the purpose of signing and paying for an event waiver.  No refunds if you pay for the waiver in advance\, but you make life easier for your trip coordinator\, paddle master and club treasurer. \nPaper waivers are also an option.  You can print (NEW ACA WAIVER) in advance or fill out the form your trip coordinator has at the put in. Pay $10 cash or pay by check payable to the ACA to the trip coordinator before you get on the water. Minor waivers are at: AMERICAN CANOE ASSOCIATION\, INC \nPotentially the trip may be run on Sunday depending on the weather. \n 
URL:https://rockymountaincanoeclub.net/event/south-platte-river-brighton-to-fort-lupton-6/
LOCATION:CO
CATEGORIES:Class I and Flat water
ORGANIZER;CN="Mat Bozek":MAILTO:mat.bozek@level3.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250928T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250929T235959
DTSTAMP:20260521T163354
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T231700Z
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SUMMARY:Colorado River: Ruby/Horsethief Canyons Sun 9/28 - Mon 9/29 2025
DESCRIPTION:TRIP IS OPEN FOR MORE PADDLERS \nJoin 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 Sunday night – TBD. Our late September date should offer gorgeous fall color on the canyon bottom. This is an ACA-sanctioned outing/event which requires EITHER ACA membership OR a $10/person insurance fee. We will also split the campsite fee – estimated to be $5 or so depending on group size. Check out the trip flyer Loma to Westwater Sunday to Monday . This is an easy\, family-friendly Class I trip.  For important information about skill level and safety and equipment\, please read and follow  RMCC Boating Requirements and Recommendations. \nScheduling Note: if we I will likely be starting a waitlistare unable to secure a campsite for Sunday night\, the trip will move a day to Mon-Tues. \nContact Bill Ashworth to sign up or with questions at washwort at gmail.com. 720-352-6456 
URL:https://rockymountaincanoeclub.net/event/colorado-river-ruby-horsethief-canyons-sun-9-28-mon-9-29-2025/
LOCATION:Loma\, CO
CATEGORIES:Class I and Flat water
ORGANIZER;CN="Bill Ashworth":MAILTO:washwort at gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250523T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250526T235959
DTSTAMP:20260521T163354
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN: Niobrara River Memorial Day - MAY 23 -MAY 26 2025
DESCRIPTION: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\,  safety and equipment\, please read and follow  RMCC Boating Requirements and Recommendations. \nThis beautiful stretch is one of America’s premier scenic heritage waterways; we’ll see many waterfalls\, beautiful hardwood forests\, and birds!  And the resident buffalo herd at the Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge (https://www.fws.gov/refuge/fort_niobrara/ ) often has calves this time of year.  We run the river on Saturday and Sunday. Most will car camp at Smith Falls State Park\, Friday – Sunday nights; return to the Front Range after breakfast on Monday (about a 6-7 hour drive back to Denver) or continue to see the sights of Nebraska or head up to South Dakota. \nMemorial Day is shoulder season in the Sand Hills of Nebraska and we often have rain on parts of one or more days.  \nNiobrara River Trail description here .  \nDescription from Backpacker magazine:  http://www.backpacker.com/stories/paddle-nebraska-s-niobrara-river \nRiver gage at https://waterdata.usgs.gov/usa/nwis/uv?site_no=06461500.  We generally run it at between 1000 and 2000 cfs. \nSaturday\, we’ll meet at 10am (CDT) ready to shuttle from the Cornell Bridge put-in near Valentine\, down to the Smith Falls State Park campground and beach the canoes\, and then start from there again on Sunday.   If you are not camping\, but meeting us in the morning\, see the note\, below for directions. \nSaturday evening – optional potluck dinner at one of the convenient campsites.  There is a large group shelter generally available in case of rain. \nSunday\, we’ll meet near the boat ramp (where we took out on Saturday) at 10am (CDT) ready to shuttle from the campground to the take-out – probably at Sunny Brook Camp\, about a mile upstream of Rocky Ford.  The shuttle takes over an hour\, so non-drivers should plan to relax\, hike to Smith Falls\, and/or birdwatch at the campground while the drivers are driving. We will verify the 10am shuttle start on Saturday night. \nSunday evening: Informal group happy hour possible\, but no specific group activity planned.  Some of us will be checking out (i.e.\, scouting\, not running) the Norden chute and going to the The Nature Conservancy Niobrara Valley Preserve near there) (https://www.nature.org/ourinitiatives/regions/northamerica/unitedstates/nebraska/placesweprotect/niobrara-valley-preserve.xml  \nCamping \nThe campground at Smith Falls State Park is open for reservations now for drive-in and walk-in sites  (there is no group site).   We used to have the campground to ourselves but in recent years\, it’s gotten more crowded and generally fills for Memorial Day before May. The campground was reconfigured for 2021\, adding more sites and mixing the use between tents and RVs in all sites. The camping cost is $15/day/site plus a day use fee. You can make reservations now – here’s the link to the on-line camping reservations  https://nebraskastateparks.reserveamerica.com \nNote: Directions to Cornell Bridge from Valentine:  Take Nebraska 12 east about 4 miles to the Ft Niobrara Wildlife refuge turn-off. Turn right towards the river and then make the first right into the access parking lot. Be there by 10 am ready to shuttle and be sure to purchase your $1 wrist-band at the kiosk \nContact Bill Ashworth (washwort@gmail.com) to register for the trip if you didn’t sign up via the Planning and Permit survey
URL:https://rockymountaincanoeclub.net/event/niobrara-river-memorial-day-may-23-may-26-2025/
LOCATION:Valentine\, NE\, Valentine\, NE\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class I and Flat water
ORGANIZER;CN="Bill Ashworth":MAILTO:washwort at gmail.com
GEO:37.09024;-95.712891
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250329T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250329T150000
DTSTAMP:20260521T163354
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SUMMARY:2025 -- 20th Almost Annual Joint Club Paddle - Cancelled and Unlikely to Happen April 5th
DESCRIPTION:The weather looks unpleasant for March 29 and downright miserable for April 5.  Contact Kathryn if YOU are interested in coordinating this paddle for an alternate date in April or May.  Kathryn would be happy to help! \nOur 20th Joint Club Paddle is scheduled for Saturday\, March 29\, 2025 with a cold/snow date of April 5th.  This year\, participating clubs are RMCC\, Poudre Paddlers\, Rocky Mountain Sea Kayak Club\, High Country River Rafters and Colorado Whitewater.  For more information\, see our Joint Club Paddle Flier and PLEASE register for the event so we know how many boaters to expect AND can notify you of any plan changes. \n 
URL:https://rockymountaincanoeclub.net/event/2025-20th-almost-annual-joint-club-paddle/
LOCATION:South Platte River – Evans to Kersey or Kuner\, CO
CATEGORIES:Class I and Flat water
ORGANIZER;CN="Kathryn Mutz":MAILTO:kathryn.mutz@colorado.edu
GEO:39.5500507;-105.7820674
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240929T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240930T235959
DTSTAMP:20260521T163354
CREATED:20240301T184103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T184103Z
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SUMMARY:Colorado River: Ruby/Horsethief Canyons Sun 9/29 - Mon 9/30
DESCRIPTION: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 Sunday night – TBD. Our late September date should offer gorgeous fall color on the canyon bottom. This is an ACA-sanctioned outing/event which requires EITHER ACA membership OR a $10/person insurance fee. We will also split the campsite fee – estimated to be $5 or so depending on group size. Check out the trip flyer Loma to Westwater Sunday to Monday . This is an easy\, family-friendly Class I trip but check out the Club site for information for RMCC Boating Requirements and Recommendations. \nGroup Size Note: This trip is limited to 25 paddlers and often fills up fast. There was a large show of interest in the January survey so I will likely be starting a waitlist \nScheduling Note: if we are unable to secure a campsite for Sunday night\, the trip will move a day to Mon-Tues. \nContact Bill Ashworth to sign up or with questions at washwort at gmail.com. 720-352-6456 
URL:https://rockymountaincanoeclub.net/event/colorado-river-ruby-horsethief-canyons-sun-9-29-mon-9-30/
LOCATION:Loma\, CO
CATEGORIES:Class I and Flat water
ORGANIZER;CN="Bill Ashworth":MAILTO:washwort at gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240917T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240926T170000
DTSTAMP:20260521T163354
CREATED:20240320T181954Z
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SUMMARY:Missouri Breaks -- Fall
DESCRIPTION:We are in the final planning stage for a fall Upper Missouri Breaks National Monument trip — September 17 – 26 with two days of driving on each end.  The trip length includes\, we hope\, multiple hikes with a couple layover days.  We plan to boat 108 miles from Coal Banks Landing (mile 41.5) to Kipps Recreation Area (mile 149) with options for adding 41 miles upstream (putting in at Fort Benton) or shortening by taking out at Judith Landing (mile 88.5).  Alternatives from our chosen route/timing would be yours to arrange/coordinate.  IN GENERAL — we intend this trip as a low key paddle with lots of stops/stays for hiking\, but if winds/weather are issues\, we may be getting on the river early. \nThis will be an ACA-sanctioned trip — ACA membership or $10 event fee required. \nThe GoogleDoc at   https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tMbiGBbNHwwxkb7HWWxB1oc_1ZPGoahtR7sIS6PdIPg/edit  includes general information and some planning particulars (e.g.\, shuttles\, costs\, potential hikes and camps)\nContact Kathryn Mutz at (gvmutz at gmail.com) AFTER you read the GoogleDoc if you have questions or are interested.  We will limit the trip to about 10 boaters.
URL:https://rockymountaincanoeclub.net/event/missouri-breaks-fall/
LOCATION:Missouri River
CATEGORIES:Class I and Flat water
ORGANIZER;CN="Kathryn Mutz":MAILTO:gvmutz@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240808T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240809T235959
DTSTAMP:20260521T163354
CREATED:20240314T144021Z
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SUMMARY:Cancelled - North Platte River Above Glendo Exploratory trip Aug 9th
DESCRIPTION:This trip has been cancelled. \nPer the linked flyer here\, this is an EXPLORATORY trip starting on the North Platte River and paddling into Glendo Reservoir to the Elkhorn Boat Ramp on the upper end of the reservoir. \nThis trip immediately proceeds the RMCC North Platte Glendo to Guernsey trip and may be done as a stand-alone trip or in conjunction with the Glendo to Guernsey trip. \nTo sign-up or for more information\, contact trip coordinator Anne Fiore anne_fiore@yahoo.com
URL:https://rockymountaincanoeclub.net/event/north-platte-river-above-glendo-exploratory-trip-aug-9th/
LOCATION:Glendo WY\, Glendo\, Wyoming
CATEGORIES:Class I and Flat water
ORGANIZER;CN="Anne Fiore":MAILTO:anne_fiore@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240524T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240527T235959
DTSTAMP:20260521T163354
CREATED:20240201T183537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T183907Z
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SUMMARY:Niobrara River Memorial Day - MAY 24 -MAY 27
DESCRIPTION:TRIP IS FULL BUT THERE IS A WAIT LIST \nThis 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 Boating Requirements and Recommendations. \nThis beautiful stretch is one of America’s premier scenic heritage waterways; we’ll see many waterfalls\, beautiful hardwood forests\, and birds!  And the resident buffalo herd at the Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge (https://www.fws.gov/refuge/fort_niobrara/ ) often has calves this time of year.  We run the river on Saturday and Sunday. Most will car camp at Smith Falls State Park\, Friday – Sunday nights; return to the Front Range after breakfast on Monday (about a 6-7 hour drive back to Denver) or continue to see the sights of Nebraska or head up to South Dakota. \nMemorial Day is shoulder season in the Sand Hills of Nebraska and we often have rain on parts of one or more days.  \nNiobrara River Trail description here .  \nDescription from Backpacker magazine:  http://www.backpacker.com/stories/paddle-nebraska-s-niobrara-river \nRiver gage at https://waterdata.usgs.gov/usa/nwis/uv?site_no=06461500.  We generally run it at between 1000 and 2000 cfs. \nSaturday\, we’ll meet at 10am (CDT) ready to shuttle from the Cornell Bridge put-in near Valentine\, down to the Smith Falls State Park campground and beach the canoes\, and then start from there again on Sunday.   If you are not camping\, but meeting us in the morning\, see the note\, below for directions. \nSaturday evening – optional potluck dinner at one of the convenient campsites.  There is a large group shelter generally available in case of rain. \nSunday\, we’ll meet near the boat ramp (where we took out on Saturday) at 10am (CDT) ready to shuttle from the campground to the take-out – probably at Sunny Brook Camp\, about a mile upstream of Rocky Ford.  The shuttle takes over an hour\, so non-drivers should plan to relax\, hike to Smith Falls\, and/or birdwatch at the campground while the drivers are driving. We will verify the 10am shuttle start on Saturday night. \nSunday evening: Informal group happy hour possible\, but no specific group activity planned.  Some of us will be checking out (i.e.\, scouting\, not running) the Norden chute and going to the The Nature Conservancy Niobrara Valley Preserve near there) (https://www.nature.org/ourinitiatives/regions/northamerica/unitedstates/nebraska/placesweprotect/niobrara-valley-preserve.xml  \nCamping \nThe campground at Smith Falls State Park doesn’t open until early May  and there is no official group site.   We used to have the campground to ourselves but in recent years\, its gotten more crowded. The campground was reconfigured for 2021\, adding more sites and mixing the use between tents and RVs in all sites. You can make reservations now – here’s the link to the on-line camping reservations  https://nebraskastateparks.reserveamerica.com \nYou can also call the park for reservations ( (402) 376-1306) but your best bet is on-line. The camping cost is $15/day/site plus a day use fee. \nNote: Directions to Cornell Bridge from Valentine:  Take Nebraska 12 east about 4 miles to the Ft Niobrara Wildlife refuge turn-off. Turn right towards the river and then make the first right into the access parking lot. Be there by 10 am ready to shuttle and be sure to purchase your $1 wrist-band at the kiosk \nContact Bill Ashworth (washwort@gmail.com) to register for the trip if you didn’t sign up via the Planning and Permit survey
URL:https://rockymountaincanoeclub.net/event/niobrara-river-memorial-day-may-24-may-27/
LOCATION:Valentine\, NE\, Valentine\, NE\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class I and Flat water
ORGANIZER;CN="Bill Ashworth":MAILTO:washwort at gmail.com
GEO:37.09024;-95.712891
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240511T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240512T235959
DTSTAMP:20260521T163354
CREATED:20240316T201610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240316T201922Z
UID:10000369-1715385600-1715558399@rockymountaincanoeclub.net
SUMMARY:Essentials of CANOEING: Flatwater and Moving Water. 2-Day Class\, May 11-12\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:This class is for solo (1-person) and tandem (2-person) canoes. \nThe cost is $45 per person for the entire class (or $25 per person for just the flatwater class on May 11) to be paid before the class* \nStudents can enroll for only the flatwater day if they desire. \n*If you are not a current American Canoe Association (ACA) member\, there is an additional $10 insurance fee; if you are a current ACA member please provide that number to the class instructors. \nLead instructors are Debbie Hinde and Lynne Carpenter. \nPlease register by emailing Debbie Hinde at dhinde1@msn.com.  \nLocation depends on the water level and will be announced a couple of weeks before the class. \nMaximum number of boats is ten for the flatwater day and five per session (see below) on the moving water day. \nWe will start a waitlist if necessary. \nEssentials of Canoeing Part I: Flatwater   \nSaturday\, May 11\, 2024.   9:00 am – 3:00 pm \nWe will cover canoe equipment\, boat outfitting\, strokes\, water safety\, and basic maneuvering. Fun\, dynamic drills and games will help you learn basic skills for moving the canoe as efficiently as possible using the following strokes: forward and backward strokes\, sweeps\, draws\, pries\, and the J stroke.\nThis class will be held in a lake or reservoir in the Denver to Longmont Metropolitan area. Maximum number of boats for this class is ten. \nEssentials of Canoeing Part II: Moving Water  (Prerequisite: Flatwater class or verified experience) \nSunday\, May 12\, 2023: Two sessions: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm  OR  1:00 pm – 5:00 pm \nTake your flatwater skills on to moving water in Part II where you will learn skills for paddling in moving water. Skills will include “reading” water\, safety considerations on moving water\, applying canoe strokes for specific maneuvers including ferries\, eddy turns\, peel-outs\, C-Turns and S-turns.\nThis class will be held in on a river near the Denver Metropolitan area. Maximum number of boats per session is five. \nPlease indicate which Moving Water session you prefer when you sign up – first come first serve. \nHelpful Instructional Videos From the ACA Website: \nACA:  Canoeing | Top 5 Tips to Make You A Better Paddler (3 min\, 35 sec) https://youtu.be/sIVp6XjZ_Ew \nACA:  How to Paddle a Tandem Canoe | Tandem Canoeing Essentials (4 min\, 34 sec) https://youtu.be/aDaqvoIJD-A \nACA:  How to Develop Good Technique for Paddling a Canoe  (3 min\, 28 sec) https://youtu.be/5eLJ0d7TDS4 \nACA:  How to Canoe | 3 Key Strokes All Paddlers Should Know (4 min\, 21 sec) https://youtu.be/dVUNzKkBE5o \nThese and additional videos can be found at: https://americancanoe.org/education/resource-library/educational-videos/
URL:https://rockymountaincanoeclub.net/event/essentials-of-canoeing-flatwater-and-moving-water-2-day-class-may-11-12-2024/
LOCATION:CO
CATEGORIES:Class I and Flat water,Class or Training Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230924T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230925T235959
DTSTAMP:20260521T163354
CREATED:20230127T153248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230913T155858Z
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SUMMARY:Colorado River: Loma to Westwater Sun 9/24 - Mon 9/25.
DESCRIPTION: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 Sunday night – TBD. Our late September date should offer gorgeous fall color on the canyon bottom. This is an ACA-sanctioned outing/event which requires EITHER ACA membership OR a $10/person insurance fee. We will also split the campsite fee – estimated to be $5 or so depending on group size. Check out the trip flyer Loma to Westwater Sunday to Monday . This is a Class I trip but check out the Club site for information for RMCC Boating Requirements and Recommendations. \nGroup Size Note: This trip is limited to 14 paddlers and often fills up fast. \nScheduling Note: if we are unable to secure a campsite for Sunday night\, the trip will move a day to Mon-Tues. \nContact Bill Ashworth to sign up or with questions at washwort at gmail.com. 720-352-6456 
URL:https://rockymountaincanoeclub.net/event/rmcc-colorado-river-loma-to-westwater-sun-9-24-mon-9-25/
LOCATION:Loma\, CO
CATEGORIES:Class I and Flat water
ORGANIZER;CN="Bill Ashworth":MAILTO:washwort at gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230526T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230528T235959
DTSTAMP:20260521T163354
CREATED:20230127T152731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230526T144616Z
UID:10000313-1685059200-1685318399@rockymountaincanoeclub.net
SUMMARY:Niobrara River Memorial Day - Cancelled due to Wind
DESCRIPTION: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 Boating Requirements and Recommendations. \nThis beautiful stretch is one of America’s premier scenic heritage waterways; we’ll see many waterfalls\, beautiful hardwood forests\, and birds!  And the resident buffalo herd at the Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge (https://www.fws.gov/refuge/fort_niobrara/ ) often has calves this time of year.  We run the river on Saturday and Sunday. Most will car camp at Smith Falls State Park\, Friday – Sunday nights; return to the Front Range after breakfast on Monday (about a 6-7 hour drive back to Denver) or continue to see the sights of Nebraska or head up to South Dakota. \nMemorial Day is shoulder season in the Sand Hills of Nebraska and we often have rain on parts of one or more days.  \nNiobrara River Trail description here .  \nDescription from Backpacker magazine:  http://www.backpacker.com/stories/paddle-nebraska-s-niobrara-river \nRiver gage at https://waterdata.usgs.gov/usa/nwis/uv?site_no=06461500.  We generally run it at between 1000 and 2000 cfs. \nSaturday\, we’ll meet at 10am (CDT) ready to shuttle from the Cornell Bridge put-in near Valentine\, down to the Smith Falls State Park campground and beach the canoes\, and then start from there again on Sunday.   If you are not camping\, but meeting us in the morning\, see the note\, below for directions. \nSaturday evening – optional potluck dinner at one of the convenient campsites.  There is a large group shelter generally available in case of rain. \nSunday\, we’ll meet near the boat ramp (where we took out on Saturday) at 10am (CDT) ready to shuttle from the campground to the take-out – probably at Sunny Brook Camp\, about a mile upstream of Rocky Ford.  The shuttle takes over an hour\, so non-drivers should plan to relax\, hike to Smith Falls\, and/or birdwatch at the campground while the drivers are driving. We will verify the 10am shuttle start on Saturday night. \nSunday evening: Informal group happy hour possible\, but no specific group activity planned.  Some of us will be checking out (i.e.\, scouting\, not running) the Norden chute and going to the The Nature Conservancy Niobrara Valley Preserve near there) (https://www.nature.org/ourinitiatives/regions/northamerica/unitedstates/nebraska/placesweprotect/niobrara-valley-preserve.xml  \nCamping \nThe campground at Smith Falls State Park doesn’t open until May 1 and there is no official group site.   We used to have the campground to ourselves but in recent years\, its gotten more crowded. The campground was reconfigured for 2021\, adding more sites and mixing the use between tents and RVs in all sites. You can make reservations now – here’s the link to the on-line camping reservations  https://nebraskastateparks.reserveamerica.com \nYou can also call the park for reservations ( (402) 376-1306) but your best bet is on-line. The camping cost is $15/day/site plus a day use fee. \nNote: Directions to Cornell Bridge from Valentine:  Take Nebraska 12 east about 4 miles to the Ft Niobrara Wildlife refuge turn-off. Turn right towards the river and then make the first right into the access parking lot. Be there by 11 am ready to shuttle and be sure to purchase your $1 wrist-band at the kiosk \nContact Bill Ashworth (washwort@gmail.com) to register for the trip if you didn’t sign up via the Planning and Permit survey
URL:https://rockymountaincanoeclub.net/event/rmcc-niobrara-river-memorial-day-2023-near-valentine-ne/
LOCATION:Valentine\, NE\, Valentine\, NE\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class I and Flat water
ORGANIZER;CN="Bill Ashworth":MAILTO:washwort at gmail.com
GEO:37.09024;-95.712891
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230506T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230507T235959
DTSTAMP:20260521T163354
CREATED:20230224T221427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230224T221427Z
UID:10000325-1683331200-1683503999@rockymountaincanoeclub.net
SUMMARY:Essentials of CANOEING: Flatwater and Moving Water. 2-Day Class\, May 6-7\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:This class is for solo (1-person) and tandem (2-person) canoes. \nThe cost is $45 per person for the entire class (or $25 per person for just the flatwater class on May 6) to be paid before the class. Students can enroll for only the flatwater day if they desire. If you are not a current American Canoe Association (ACA) member\, there is an additional $10 insurance fee; if you are a current ACA member please provide that number to the class instructors. Lead instructors are Debbie Hinde and Lynne Carpenter. \nPlease register by emailing Debbie Hinde at dhinde1@msn.com.  \nLocation depends on the water level and will be announced a couple of weeks before the class. \nMaximum number of boats is twelve for the flatwater day and six per session (see below) on the moving water day. \nWe will start a waitlist if necessary. \nEssentials of Canoeing Part I: Flatwater   \nSaturday\, May 6\, 2023.   9:00 am – 3:00 pm \nWe will cover canoe equipment\, boat outfitting\, strokes\, water safety\, and basic maneuvering. Fun\, dynamic drills and games will help you learn basic skills for moving the canoe as efficiently as possible using the following strokes: forward and backward strokes\, sweeps\, draws\, pries\, and the J stroke.\nThis class will be held in a lake or reservoir in the Denver to Longmont Metropolitan area. Maximum number of boats for this class is twelve. \nEssentials of Canoeing Part II: Moving Water  (Prerequisite: Flatwater class or verified experience) \nSunday\, May 7\, 2023: Two sessions: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm OR 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm\nTake your flatwater skills on to moving water in Part II where you will learn skills for paddling in moving water. Skills will include “reading” water\, safety considerations on moving water\, applying canoe strokes for specific maneuvers including ferries\, eddy turns\, peel-outs\, C-Turns and S-turns.\nThis class will be held in on a river near the Denver Metropolitan area. Maximum number of boats per session is six. \nPlease indicate which Moving Water session you prefer when you sign up – first come first serve. \nHelpful Instructional Videos From the ACA Website: \nACA:  Canoeing | Top 5 Tips to Make You A Better Paddler (3 min\, 35 sec) https://youtu.be/sIVp6XjZ_Ew \nACA:  How to Paddle a Tandem Canoe | Tandem Canoeing Essentials (4 min\, 34 sec) https://youtu.be/aDaqvoIJD-A \nACA:  How to Develop Good Technique for Paddling a Canoe  (3 min\, 28 sec) https://youtu.be/5eLJ0d7TDS4 \nACA:  How to Canoe | 3 Key Strokes All Paddlers Should Know (4 min\, 21 sec) https://youtu.be/dVUNzKkBE5o \nThese and additional videos can be found at: https://americancanoe.org/education/resource-library/educational-videos/ \n 
URL:https://rockymountaincanoeclub.net/event/essentials-of-canoeing-flatwater-and-moving-water-2-day-class-2023/
LOCATION:CO
CATEGORIES:Class I and Flat water,Class or Training Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230325T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230325T235959
DTSTAMP:20260521T163354
CREATED:20230207T195055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230323T213202Z
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED TO APRIL 1: Check back for updates 18th Almost Annual Joint Club Paddle -- South Platte Evans to Kersey or Kuner
DESCRIPTION:Our hopes have been dashed by weather for Saturday March 25 \, so we are rescheduling for Saturday\, April 1 with a re-evaluation of the weather on Thursday March 30th. \nHope springs eternal as weather warms (and chills)\, sun shines (and it snows) and thoughts edge closer (regardless!) to boating.  Five boating clubs are aiming for Saturday\, March 25 for the Joint Club Paddle with a snow day alternative of April 1.  See the 2023 Joint Club flier for important details.  Registration is not essential\, but is helpful for planning.  And we are trying a Google Forms\, on-line registration this year — complements of our partner HCRR.  Thanks Nick!  \nTo register on-line click on 2023 Joint Club Registration. or just email me at gvmutz at gmail.com. \nHope you can join us!  Read the flier for particulars and contact me or another of the trip hosts (see the flier) with any questions. \nKathryn
URL:https://rockymountaincanoeclub.net/event/18th-almost-annual-joint-club-paddle-south-platte-evans-to-kersey-or-kuner/
LOCATION:South Platte River – Evans to Kersey or Kuner\, CO
CATEGORIES:Class I and Flat water
ORGANIZER;CN="Kathryn Mutz":MAILTO:kathryn.mutz@colorado.edu
GEO:39.5500507;-105.7820674
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20221011T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20221014T235959
DTSTAMP:20260521T163354
CREATED:20220203T002507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220917T184903Z
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SUMMARY:Ruby - Horsethief Canyons of the Colorado\, Loma to Westwater\, October 11 - 14\, 2022:  3 nights / 4 days
DESCRIPTION:This is a autumn trip — 4-days / 3-nights — paddling and hiking in Horsethief and Ruby Canyons of the Colorado River in western Colorado and eastern Utah — Tuesday\, October 11th – Friday\, October 14th.  If all goes well we will launch the 11th by 10 am\, be hiking in Rattlesnake Canyon (Mile 3.2) until late afternoon and camping at Beavertail 2 (Mile 3.6).  The 12th we’ll paddle about 10 miles to Mee Canyon (Mile 13.6)\, hiking in the afternoon/evening and/or the following morning to early afternoon.  Late afternoon\, October 13\, we paddle about 3 miles down to Black Rocks 5 (Mile 16.5).  October 14 is takeout day — but don’t expect to get to Westwater before late afternoon.  We will start early and paddle about 1.5 miles to McDonald Creek to check out the petroglyphs and then another .2 mile to Knowles Canyon to hike.   \nSee the recently revised trip flier for details and requirements. \nBecause this is intended to be a boating AND HIKING trip\, expect to be paddling in the late afternoon when the winds are likely to be the worst.  The two longest hikes (Rattlesnake Canyon on Day 1 and Knowles Canyon on Day 4 will not be hiking from camp.  You don’t have to hike\, but BLM rules require that\, as boaters\, we stay together as a group. 
URL:https://rockymountaincanoeclub.net/event/ruby-horsethief-canyons-of-the-colorado-loma-to-westwater-4-days/
LOCATION:Loma\, CO
CATEGORIES:Class I and Flat water
ORGANIZER;CN="Kathryn Mutz":MAILTO:gvmutz@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220925T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220926T235959
DTSTAMP:20260521T163354
CREATED:20220129T183732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220917T184943Z
UID:10000006-1664064000-1664236799@rockymountaincanoeclub.net
SUMMARY:RMCC Colorado River: Loma to Westwater Sun 9/25 - Mon 9/26. Trip is full but there's a waiting list AND a 3 night Oct trip on the calendar
DESCRIPTION: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 Sunday night – TBD. Our late September date should offer gorgeous fall color on the canyon bottom. This is an ACA-sanctioned outing/event which requires EITHER ACA membership OR a $10/person insurance fee. We will also split the campsite fee – estimated to be $5 or so depending on group size. Check out the trip flyer Loma to Westwater Sunday to Monday . This is a Class I trip but check out the Club site for information for RMCC Boating Requirements and Recommendations. \nNote: if we are unable to secure a campsite for Sunday night\, the trip will move a day to Mon-Tues. \nContact Bill Ashworth to sign up or with questions at washwort at gmail.com. 720-352-6456 
URL:https://rockymountaincanoeclub.net/event/rmcc-colorado-river-loma-to-westwater-sunday-sept-25-monday-sept-26-2022/
LOCATION:Loma\, CO
CATEGORIES:Class I and Flat water
ORGANIZER;CN="Bill Ashworth":MAILTO:washwort at gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220619T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220619T130000
DTSTAMP:20260521T163354
CREATED:20220204T044823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220204T044823Z
UID:10000280-1655627400-1655643600@rockymountaincanoeclub.net
SUMMARY:Standley Lake Morning Paddle with the Birds
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for a lovely morning paddle around Standley Lake located at 100th Ave and Simms Street in Westminster. Remember to bring your binoculars for spotting the many birds that make this lake their summer home including bald eagles\, white pelicans\, cormorants\, mallard ducks and many more. If you are lucky you might even see a resident beaver. \nArrive around 8:30 a.m. and be ready to launch from Pelican Cove Day Use Area at 9:00. There is a $10 Daily Paddle Pass. All paddle craft must enter the main entrance and will be sprayed with hot water (no chemicals) in accordance with Aquatic Nuisance Species protocols. \nFor more information\, see the Standley Lake trip flyer \nContact Kit and Henry Williams to sign up — kitrynwilliams@gmail.com
URL:https://rockymountaincanoeclub.net/event/standley-lake-morning-paddle-with-the-birds/
LOCATION:Standley Lake\, Westminster
CATEGORIES:Class I and Flat water
ORGANIZER;CN="Kit Williams":MAILTO:Kitrynwilliams@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220604T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220604T140000
DTSTAMP:20260521T163354
CREATED:20220129T180301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220129T180301Z
UID:10000276-1654333200-1654351200@rockymountaincanoeclub.net
SUMMARY:CANCELLED -RMCC Gross Reservoir Day Paddle Sat June 4 2022
DESCRIPTION:Due to Denver Water’s closure of the Osprey Pt boat access for the duration of the dam expansion project\, this trip has been cancelled. They are proposing expanding the North access\, but that won’t happen until June and may involve a 1/4 steep carry to the water. If the North Access becomes reasonable\, we may reschedule this trip later in the summer. \nPlease join us for a paddle and picnic on Gross Reservoir – a hidden gem in the foothills above Boulder. This Denver Water reservoir is nestled among beautiful Ponderosa Pine forests and Granite rock\, affording 10 miles of shoreline and 440 acres of surface area paddling. We’ll enjoy a morning paddle followed by picnic lunch at the South Boulder Creek inlet. This is an ACA-sanctioned trip which requires either an ACA membership or $10 for insurance. Owner’s name\, address\, and phone number must be legibly marked on all canoes and kayaks per Gross Reservoir ranger. Also\, only non-motorized car-top-carried boats are allowed\, and boats can be no more than 18-feet in length. \nBe at the boat ramp ready to paddle at 9am (strong winds come up most afternoon) and the access road fills early with paddle boarders and kayakers. \nDirections From Boulder: \n\nHead west on Baseline Road which becomes Flagstaff Road and then eastern Gross Dam Road.\nFollow signs to Osprey Boat Launch Site.\nDriving time is approximately 45 minutes from Baseline and Broadway.\n\nDirections from Denver:Take Highway 93 north to Highway 72. \n\nTurn left (west) on Highway 72 toward Pinecliffe to County Road 77/Gross Dam Road.\nTurn right on Gross Dam Road and follow signs to Osprey Boat Launch Site\nDrive time is approximately 1.25 hours from Denver to Gross.\n\nPlease RSVP to Bill (contact info below) by the preceding Thursday. \nCoordinators: \nBill Ashworth\, 720-352-6456  washwort at gmail.com
URL:https://rockymountaincanoeclub.net/event/rmcc-gross-reservoir-day-paddle-sat-june-4-2022/
LOCATION:Gross Reservoir\, Boulder\, CO
CATEGORIES:Class I and Flat water
ORGANIZER;CN="Bill Ashworth":MAILTO:washwort at gmail.com
GEO:40.0149856;-105.2705456
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220528T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220530T235959
DTSTAMP:20260521T163354
CREATED:20220129T175625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220129T175625Z
UID:10000275-1653696000-1653955199@rockymountaincanoeclub.net
SUMMARY:RMCC Niobrara River Memorial Day 2022 near Valentine\, NE
DESCRIPTION: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 Boating Requirements and Recommendations. \nThis beautiful stretch is one of America’s premier scenic heritage waterways; we’ll see many waterfalls\, beautiful hardwood forests\, and birds!  And the resident buffalo herd at the Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge (https://www.fws.gov/refuge/fort_niobrara/ ) often has calves this time of year.  We run the river on Saturday and Sunday. Most will car camp at Smith Falls State Park\, Friday – Sunday nights; return to the Front Range after breakfast on Monday (about a 6-7 hour drive back to Denver) or continue to see the sights of Nebraska or head up to South Dakota. \nMemorial Day is shoulder season in the Sand Hills of Nebraska and we often have rain on parts of one or more days.  \nNiobrara River Trail description here .  \nDescription from Backpacker magazine:  http://www.backpacker.com/stories/paddle-nebraska-s-niobrara-river \nRiver gage at https://waterdata.usgs.gov/usa/nwis/uv?site_no=06461500.  We generally run it at between 1000 and 2000 cfs. \nSaturday\, we’ll meet at 10am (CDT) ready to shuttle from the Cornell Bridge put-in near Valentine\, down to the Smith Falls State Park campground and beach the canoes\, and then start from there again on Sunday.   If you are not camping\, but meeting us in the morning\, see the note\, below for directions. \nSaturday evening – optional potluck dinner at one of the convenient campsites.  There is a large group shelter generally available in case of rain. \nSunday\, we’ll meet near the boat ramp (where we took out on Saturday) at 10am (CDT) ready to shuttle from the campground to the take-out – probably at Sunny Brook Camp\, about a mile upstream of Rocky Ford.  The shuttle takes over an hour\, so non-drivers should plan to relax\, hike to Smith Falls\, and/or birdwatch at the campground while the drivers are driving. We will verify the 10am shuttle start on Saturday night. \nSunday evening: Informal group happy hour possible\, but no specific group activity planned.  Some of us will be checking out (i.e.\, scouting\, not running) the Norden chute and going to the The Nature Conservancy Niobrara Valley Preserve near there) (https://www.nature.org/ourinitiatives/regions/northamerica/unitedstates/nebraska/placesweprotect/niobrara-valley-preserve.xml  \nCamping \nThe campground at Smith Falls State Park doesn’t open until Maqy 1 and there is no official group site.   We used to have the campground to ourselves but in recent years\, its gotten more crowded. The campground was reconfigured for 2021\, adding more sites and mixing the use between tents and RVs in all sites. You can make reservations now – here’s the link to the on-line camping reservations  https://nebraskastateparks.reserveamerica.com \nYou can also call the park for reservations ( (402) 376-1306) but your best bet is on-line. The camping cost is $15/day/site plus a day use fee. \nNote: Directions to Cornell Bridge from Valentine:  Take Nebraska 12 east about 4 miles to the Ft Niobrara Wildlife refuge turn-off. Turn right towards the river and then make the first right into the access parking lot. Be there by 11 am ready to shuttle and be sure to purchase your $1 wrist-band at the kiosk \nContact Bill Ashworth (washwort@gmail.com) to register for the trip if you didn’t sign up via the Planning and Permit survey
URL:https://rockymountaincanoeclub.net/event/rmcc-niobrara-river-memorial-day-2022-near-valentine-ne/
LOCATION:Valentine\, NE\, Valentine\, NE\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class I and Flat water
ORGANIZER;CN="Bill Ashworth":MAILTO:washwort at gmail.com
GEO:37.09024;-95.712891
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220514T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220515T235959
DTSTAMP:20260521T163354
CREATED:20220128T193518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220128T193518Z
UID:10000269-1652486400-1652659199@rockymountaincanoeclub.net
SUMMARY:Yampa\, South Beach to Duffy Mountain May 14\, 2022 - May 15\, 2022.  Trip full. Waitlist available.
DESCRIPTION:The South Beach to Duffy Mountain stretch of the Yampa is an easy flatwater/Class I trip.  In early May we have had good flow and not many mosquitoes\, and not much (if any) competition for campsites. \nThis is a good trip to break out your gear from storage and get ready for the canoe season.  It is also an easy trip for people new to canoeing and canoe camping.  Pack a warm sleeping bag because the mornings will be frosty. As usual\, be ready for all weather conditions from pouring rain\, to snow\, and to sunshine.  Also\, you can expect strong afternoon headwinds. \nThe first day’s float will be through private ranch land where the eagle nests will be seen.  Many bald eagle nests are on this stretch and  some may have visible babies in them.  The second day we will be paddling through BLM land\, which is more scenic but without the eagle nests and without the railroad.  Flocks of sheep with big scary sheep dogs may be seen\, but we will not be camping with them. \nTo register for this event\, email Trip Coordinator Dan Custer at custer.dan@gmail.com.
URL:https://rockymountaincanoeclub.net/event/yampa-south-beach-to-duffy-mountain-may-14-2022-may-15-2022/
LOCATION:CO
CATEGORIES:Class I and Flat water
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220512T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220519T235959
DTSTAMP:20260521T163354
CREATED:20220128T223913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220128T223913Z
UID:10000273-1652313600-1653004799@rockymountaincanoeclub.net
SUMMARY:Upper Missouri National Wild & Scenic River\, Montana.   May 12th- May 19th\, 2022.  (8 Days\, 150 river miles) Class 1\,  ACA trip
DESCRIPTION:It is 777 miles from\, Denver to the put in at Fort Benton \nWe will be camping 7 nights on the river. This is the famous “White Cliffs” / “Missouri Breaks”  Section of the Missouri RIver.  \nNo little kids\, no dogs\, NO WHINING allowed. \nMandatory equipment will include an alarm clock for each tent. Yes\, an alarm clock! for the mandatory 8 AM start each day. This section is known for high upriver winds\, and we will be on the water each day by 8 AM so as to get to camp by early afternoon to avoid the worst of the winds. Aside from high winds\, other hazards include rattlesnakes\, ice cold water\, falling cottonwood branches\, soft crumbly rock (on hikes) and all the usual other hazards of river travel\, as well as some (not so minor) potential for spring blizzards. \nWe will be camping in a mix of “primitive” and “developed” boat camps (and potentially just bushwhack camping if necessary). River toilets are mandatory\, except that WAG Bags are an acceptable alternative if you put them into a waterproof container.  Everyone will be responsible for their own Poo – No S***!. I’m not hauling yours. The river water is not fit for drinking\, even if filtering\, as it contains agricultural runoff of fertilizers and pesticides (and it’s not known as The Big Muddy for nothing). Everyone is required to carry enough drinking water for the full trip. I expect to carry 7 gallons myself – ½ gal for first and last days and a full gallon for each day between. Recommended is a gallon per person per day. At 8 lbs/gallon\, that 56 pounds to start with (per person\, at least).  \n I hope to get to camp early enough to allow time for some hiking in the afternoons. I am planning on 6 camps and 6 travel days\, with one day in reserve to use as a layover\, or makeup day if needed. May is the highest flow rate\, so I anticipate a fair current – expect to paddle at least one or two 30 mile days\, which means you need to be in good enough physical condition to paddle (not float) for 6 to 8 hours each day. If the current is flowing at 2mph and we paddle at 3 mph\, that’s 5mph and 6 hours of actual paddling time to cover 30 miles. Could be more or less depending on conditions. \nThe shuttle service in Ft. Benton has a 10 passenger van . We may opt to do our own shuttle if we arrive at Ft Benton soon enough We may need to use two shuttle services\, or maybe pre-shuttle some of our vehicles. Depending\, shuttle service will cost a minimum of $40 per driver – could be double that or more) The shuttle is 150 miles one-way\, which is why I prefer to use a shuttle service. \nFEES: aside from the shuttle fees\, you should bring enough cash to pay for camping at the pay campgrounds if we are forced to use them (varies from $5 to $12 per site) \nBLM River Trip Fees = $4 per person per day = $28 per person – we will pay at the Coal Banks Landing ranger station.. \n\n\n\n\nWhile this can be characterized as a beginner level trip\, a beginner would have to have moving water experience and be physically and mentally able to paddle the 6 to 8 hours per day\, day after day. The river is Class 1 – there are about 15 named rapids which are mainly at islands\, and would seem to be just large wave trains. In higher water\, most all of those rapids get washed out. No slow boats for this trip – you will need to be able keep up a moderate pace all day\,especially if we are fighting headwinds. \nNo sign ups before March 1st \nSign up with Trip Coordinator: Mat Bozek\, matbozekx@gmail.com to register for this trip or ask questions.
URL:https://rockymountaincanoeclub.net/event/upper-missouri-national-wild-scenic-river-montana-may-12th-may-19th-2022-8-days-150-river-miles-class-1-aca-trip/
LOCATION:CO
CATEGORIES:Class I and Flat water
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220501T235959
DTSTAMP:20260521T163354
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SUMMARY:Essentials of Canoeing: Flatwater and Moving Water. 2-Day Class
DESCRIPTION:**This Class is currently Full.  Please register for our Waitlist**\nThe 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 desire. If you are not a current American Canoe Association (ACA) member\, there is an additional $10 insurance fee; if you are a current ACA member please provide that number to the class instructors. Lead instructors are Debbie Hinde and Lynne Carpenter. \nPlease register by emailing Debbie Hinde at dhinde1@msn.com.  \nLocation depends on the water level and will be announced a couple of weeks before the class. \nMaximum number of boats is twelve for the flatwater day and six per session (see below) on the moving water day. \nEssentials of Canoeing Part I: Flatwater   \nSaturday\, April 30\, 2022.   9:00 am – 3:00 pm \nWe will cover canoe equipment\, boat outfitting\, strokes\, water safety\, and basic maneuvering. Fun\, dynamic drills and games will help you learn basic skills for moving the canoe as efficiently as possible using the following strokes: forward and backward strokes\, sweeps\, draws\, pries\, and the J stroke.\nThis class will be held in a lake or reservoir in the Denver to Longmont Metropolitan area. Maximum number of boats for this class is twelve. \nEssentials of Canoeing Part II: Moving Water  (Prerequisite: Flatwater class or verified experience) \nSunday\, May 1\, 2022: Two sessions: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm OR 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm\nTake your flatwater skills on to moving water in Part II where you will learn skills for paddling in moving water. Skills will include “reading” water\, safety considerations on moving water\, applying canoe strokes for specific maneuvers including ferries\, eddy turns\, peel-outs\, C-Turns and S-turns.\nThis class will be held in on a river near the Denver Metropolitan area. Maximum number of boats per session is six. \nPlease indicate which Moving Water session you prefer when you sign up – first come first serve. \nHelpful Instructional Videos From the ACA Website: \nACA:  Canoeing | Top 5 Tips to Make You A Better Paddler (3 min\, 35 sec) https://youtu.be/sIVp6XjZ_Ew \nACA:  How to Paddle a Tandem Canoe | Tandem Canoeing Essentials (4 min\, 34 sec) https://youtu.be/aDaqvoIJD-A \nACA:  How to Develop Good Technique for Paddling a Canoe  (3 min\, 28 sec) https://youtu.be/5eLJ0d7TDS4 \nACA:  How to Canoe | 3 Key Strokes All Paddlers Should Know (4 min\, 21 sec) https://youtu.be/dVUNzKkBE5o \nThese and additional videos can be found at: https://americancanoe.org/education/resource-library/educational-videos/ \n 
URL:https://rockymountaincanoeclub.net/event/essentials-of-canoeing-flatwater-and-moving-water-2-day-class/
LOCATION:CO
CATEGORIES:Class I and Flat water,Class or Training Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220326T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220326T235959
DTSTAMP:20260521T163354
CREATED:20220203T045739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220203T045739Z
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SUMMARY:Revised: 17th Almost Annual Joint Club Paddle - South Platte River\, Evans to Kersey or Kuner
DESCRIPTION:If you are considering joining us\, PLEASE NOTE:  March 26th weather is looking good\, but this is no longer a family-friendly\, first-timer’s run — you have to be able to control your boat to avoid multiple gravel bars and strainers and to portage two dangerous dams.  Please see the description in the revised flier — especially the description of dam portages — and contact Kathryn if you want to discuss it. \nThe Rocky Mountain Canoe Club\, Poudre Paddlers\, Flatwater Frogs\, Rocky Mountain Sea Kayak Club\, High Country River Rafters\, and Colorado Whitewater will be back on the South Platte River to celebrate the 2022 padding season.  Our traditional put-in at Riverside Park in Evans\, Colorado reopened following restoration of severe damage from the September 2013 floods and our main takeout at Kersey has a new bridge. \nJoin us on March 26 (weather permitting) on a Class I+ paddle from Evans to Kersey Bridge or Kuner.  \nRegistration is not required (but will get you an email if we have to punt to our April 2 “snow date”) and non-members are welcome to join.  Because we have other clubs involved\, this is only a partial (hybrid) ACA-sanctioned trip (no ACA membership/$10 event fee required)\, but all participants must sign liability waivers. \nFor more detail\, see the Revised Joint Club Paddle Flier and then\, if desired\, contact Kathryn Mutz 
URL:https://rockymountaincanoeclub.net/event/17th-almost-annual-joint-club-paddle-south-platte-river-evans-to-kersey-or-kuner/
LOCATION:South Platte River – Evans to Kersey or Kuner\, CO
CATEGORIES:Class I and Flat water
ORGANIZER;CN="Kathryn Mutz":MAILTO:gvmutz@gmail.com
GEO:39.5500507;-105.7820674
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220319T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220319T140000
DTSTAMP:20260521T163354
CREATED:20220128T225224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220128T225224Z
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SUMMARY:South Platte River: Brighton to Fort Lupton.  March 19th\, 2022 (Sat.)  9:00 am - to 2:00pm
DESCRIPTION:The South Platte River from Brighton to Fort Lupton is generally a beginner friendly 9 mile trip that is lined with cottonwoods hosting numerous birds and other wildlife… a nice way to begin the paddling season. There is one mandatory portage at a dam and one boat chute drop early on that will most likely be portaged depending on conditions. Meet at Veterans Park in Brighton and be ready to begin the car shuttle no later than 9 am. Take out is at Fort Lupton’s ballfields park. Bring Rain Gear\, canoe floatation\, painters\, spare paddle and of course a PFD. Also bring a set of dry clothes in a water proof bag and a lunch or snack.  Don’t pack too heavy\, the two portages are not all that easy\, and you need to cross a boulder field and fence. \nFor a detailed description of the river and parking areas go to: http://boc123.com/Kayak/RiverGuide/South_Platte_Brighton_City.cfm \nThis will be an ACA trip – e-mail your aca # to mat. If not an ACA member\, bring $10 per person for the insurance fee. Potentially the trip may be run on Sunday depending on the weather. \nWarning! – there are now multiple strainers (trees) in the river with a lot of tight turns – you need to have good boat handling skills to avoid them. \nNo sign ups before March 1st \nSign up with Trip Coordinator: Mat Bozek\, matbozekx@gmail.com to register for this trip or ask questions.
URL:https://rockymountaincanoeclub.net/event/south-platte-river-brighton-to-fort-lupton-march-19th-2021-sat-900-am-to-200pm/
LOCATION:CO
CATEGORIES:Class I and Flat water
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210926T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210927T235959
DTSTAMP:20260521T163354
CREATED:20210122T185923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210122T185923Z
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SUMMARY:Colorado River: Loma to Westwater Sun Sept 26 - Mon Sept 27 2021
DESCRIPTION:There are plenty of spots available  \nJoin 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 Sunday night – TBD. Our late September date should offer gorgeous fall color on the canyon bottom. This is an ACA-sanctioned outing/event which requires EITHER ACA membership OR a $10/person insurance fee. We will also split the campsite fee – estimated to be $5 or so depending on group size. Check out the trip flyer  RMCC Ruby Horsethief flyer .  \nNote: if we are unable to secure a campsite for Sunday night\, the trip will move a day to Mon-Tues. \nContact Bill Ashworth to sign up or with questions at washwort at gmail.com. 720-352-6456 
URL:https://rockymountaincanoeclub.net/event/rmcc-colorado-river-loma-to-westwater-sun-sept-26-mon-sept-27-2021/
LOCATION:Loma\, CO
CATEGORIES:Class I and Flat water
ORGANIZER;CN="Bill Ashworth":MAILTO:washwort at gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210806T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210808T235959
DTSTAMP:20260521T163354
CREATED:20210122T184642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210122T184642Z
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SUMMARY:RMCC Radium Rendezvous Aug 6 - 8  2021
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the annual summer RMCC get-together! Day trips\, camp cooking competition\, potluck supper\, pancake breakfast\, etc. Trips available for all skill levels (Class I\, Class II\, and Class III).  This will be an ACA-sanctioned outing/event which requires EITHER ACA membership OR a $5/person insurance fee and helmets for all Class II sections and above. \nDue to space limitations\, tent camping for the weekend: no RVs or trailers and all cars must be parked to take up minimum space. \nLet me know if you’re coming to this great weekend event – an accurate roster means we’ll have enough supplies on hand! \nCheck out the flyer  RMCC-Annual-Rendezvous-flyer-1 especially if you’re new to Rendezvous – lots of essential information. \nThis event is only possible with the assistance of many volunteers so if you’d like to help with one of the following\, please let Bill know: be a Trip Coordinator for one of the Sat or Sunday runs; partner with a beginner or novice; set up and take down the group canopy (Fri night and Sunday after breakfast); loan a Dutch oven to a novice; help with the Pancake Breakfast on Sunday; help organize the Dutch oven competition; bring supplies for group supper; bring firewood and manage a fire; and site clean-up and trash removal on Sunday morning. \nContact Event Coordinator Bill Ashworth\, 720-352-6456  washwort at gmail.com if you plan on joining us for this fun filled weekend.
URL:https://rockymountaincanoeclub.net/event/rmcc-radium-rendezvous-aug-6-8-2021/
LOCATION:Radium Campground
CATEGORIES:Class I and Flat water,Class II,Class III
ORGANIZER;CN="Bill Ashworth":MAILTO:washwort at gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210605T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210605T130000
DTSTAMP:20260521T163354
CREATED:20200218T195215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200218T195215Z
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SUMMARY:RMCC Gross Reservoir June 5 2021
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a paddle and picnic on Gross Reservoir – a hidden gem in the foothills above Boulder. This Denver Water reservoir is nestled among beautiful Ponderosa Pine forests and Granite rock\, affording 10 miles of shoreline and 440 acres of surface area paddling. We’ll enjoy a morning paddle followed by picnic lunch at the South Boulder Creek inlet. This is an ACA-sanctioned trip which requires either an ACA membership or $10 for insurance. Owner’s name\, address\, and phone number must be legibly marked on all canoes and kayaks per Gross Reservoir ranger. Also\, only non-motorized car-top-carried boats are allowed\, and boats can be no more than 18-feet in length. \nBe at the boat ramp ready to paddle at 9am (strong winds come up most afternoon) and the access road fills early with paddle boarders and kayakers. \nDirections From Boulder: \n\nHead west on Baseline Road which becomes Flagstaff Road and then eastern Gross Dam Road.\nFollow signs to Osprey Boat Launch Site.\nDriving time is approximately 45 minutes from Baseline and Broadway.\n\nDirections from Denver:Take Highway 93 north to Highway 72. \n\nTurn left (west) on Highway 72 toward Pinecliffe to County Road 77/Gross Dam Road.\nTurn right on Gross Dam Road and follow signs to Osprey Boat Launch Site\nDrive time is approximately 1.25 hours from Denver to Gross.\n\nPlease RSVP to Bill (contact info below) by the preceding Thursday. \nCoordinators: \nBill Ashworth\, 720-352-6456  washwort at gmail.com
URL:https://rockymountaincanoeclub.net/event/rmcc-gross-reservoir-june-6/
LOCATION:Gross Reservoir\,  \, Boulder\, CO\, 80304
CATEGORIES:Class I and Flat water
ORGANIZER;CN="Bill Ashworth":MAILTO:washwort at gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210602T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210602T150000
DTSTAMP:20260521T163354
CREATED:20210515T220310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210515T220310Z
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SUMMARY:Lagerman Reservoir Day Paddle
DESCRIPTION:Lagerman Reservoir is a wonderful destination for a paddle.  Besides views of Longs Peak and the Front Range\, we will most likely be treated with a number of bird sightings including osprey and eagles.  A cormorant was seen in the nearly area recently.\n \nDirections:  Lagerman Reservoir is located between 63rd St and & 75th St (West of Longmont) and is south of Nelson Road and North of the Diagonal (hwy 119).  To get there\, take either 75th to Pike Rd\, then west on Pike to the entrance OR 63rd to Prospect\, east on Prospect which will wind around and become Pike then continue to the entrance.  There are signs for Lagerman on both 75th and 63rd.  Lagerman is a Boulder County Open Space property.  There is no entrance fee and does have a restroom. \nFYI:  This is an ACA- sanctioned trip and ACA membership OR $10 event fee required. RMCC  and ACA waivers required and copies needs to be providedto trip coordinator prior to Apr 17th.\nLink to Google Maps Lagerman Reservoir · 7100 Pike Rd\, Longmont\, CO 80503
URL:https://rockymountaincanoeclub.net/event/lagerman-reservoir-day-paddle/
LOCATION:Lagerman Reservoir
CATEGORIES:Class I and Flat water
ORGANIZER;CN="Anne Fiore":MAILTO:anne_fiore@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210529T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210531T235959
DTSTAMP:20260521T163354
CREATED:20210122T175509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210122T175509Z
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SUMMARY:RMCC Niobrara Wild and Scenic River Memorial Day
DESCRIPTION: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. Contact Bill Ashworth (washwort@gmail.com) to register for the trip. \nThis beautiful stretch is one of America’s premier scenic heritage waterways; we’ll see many waterfalls\, beautiful hardwood forests\, and birds!  And the resident buffalo herd at the Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge (https://www.fws.gov/refuge/fort_niobrara/ ) often has calves this time of year.  We run the river on Saturday and Sunday. Most will car camp at Smith Falls State Park\, Friday – Sunday nights; return to the Front Range after breakfast on Monday (about a 6-7 hour drive back to Denver) or continue to see the sights of Nebraska or head up to South Dakota. \nNiobrara River Trail description here .  \nDescription from Backpacker magazine:  http://www.backpacker.com/stories/paddle-nebraska-s-niobrara-river \nRiver gage at https://waterdata.usgs.gov/usa/nwis/uv?site_no=06461500.  We generally run it at between 1000 and 2000 cfs. \nSaturday\, we’ll meet at 10am (CDT) ready to shuttle from the Cornell Bridge put-in near Valentine\, down to the State Park campground and beach the canoes and then start from then again on Sunday.   If you are not camping\, but meeting us in the morning\, see the note\, below for directions. \nSaturday evening – optional potluck dinner at one of the convenient campsites.  There is a large group shelter generally available in case of rain. \nSunday\, we’ll meet near the boat ramp (where we took out on Saturday) at 10am (CDT) ready to shuttle from the campground to the take-out – probably at Sunny Brook Camp\, about a mile upstream of Rocky Ford.  The shuttle takes over an hour\, so non-drivers should plan to relax\, hike to Smith Falls\, and/or birdwatch at the campground while the drivers are driving. We will verify the 10am shuttle start on Saturday night. \nSunday evening: Informal group happy hour possible\, but no specific group activity planned.  Some of us will be checking out (i.e.\, scouting\, not running) the Norden chute and going to the TNC Niobrara Valley Preserve near there) (https://www.nature.org/ourinitiatives/regions/northamerica/unitedstates/nebraska/placesweprotect/niobrara-valley-preserve.xml  \nCamping \nThe campground doesn’t open until a couple of weeks before Memorial Day and there is no official group site.  Tents will go down by the river and RVs and trailers will be put on the slope across the road from the tents.  Several sites are VERY large and could easily accommodate 4 or 5 tents if folks would like a group setting or just couldn’t get a reservation.  Smith Falls State Park (402) 376-1306)\, 2019 Costs in prior years: Day use fee $5/car\, camping fee $8/person/night\, showers included.  Phone reservations will likely be taken starting early May.    \n  \nNote: Directions to Cornell Bridge from Valentine:  Take Nebraska 12 east about 4 miles to the Ft Niobrara Wildlife refuge turn-off. Turn right towards the river and then make the first right into the access parking lot. Be there by 11 am ready to shuttle and be sure to purchase your $1 wrist-band at the kiosk
URL:https://rockymountaincanoeclub.net/event/niobrara-wild-and-scenic-river-memorial-day/
LOCATION:Valentine\, NE\, Valentine\, NE\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class I and Flat water
ORGANIZER;CN="Bill Ashworth":MAILTO:washwort at gmail.com
GEO:37.09024;-95.712891
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