Don’t put your boat away quite yet. This is a beautiful time of year to paddle Chatfield Reservoir. The cottonwood trees are likely to be displaying their golden fall colors creating a stunning backdrop for the large number of birds (pelicans, cormorants, Canadian Geese, king fishers, etc.) that make the reservoir their home. We will […]
All are welcome! We will hold our Planning and Permit Party virtually via Zoom on January 9, 2022, 7:00-9:00 pm. Come learn about 2022 RMCC trips and classes and discover how to apply for other popular rivers that require a permit. Zoom link will be emailed to members closer to the event. If you are […]
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 […]
Tue, March 22, 7:00pm – 8:30pm Your presenters are Debbie Hinde and Randy Knauff. Our topics will be: Getting to the water safely Selecting the waterway Finding information Selecting the right gear Paddler roles & responsibilities River signals Scouting Self-Rescue Techniques Assisted Rescue Techniques If you paddle or row on rivers, learning the fundamentals of […]
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 — […]
Stay tuned. We look forward to a Chatfield day paddle in April. Details to follow!
The forecast is not looking good for the Lagerman Paddle scheduled for this coming Tuesday 12 April 2022. I am going to postpone it till Tuesday, 26 April 2022, again weather permitting. Also, lets try for a meeting time of 10:00 AM, being ready to paddle by 10:30. This will still be a RMCC/ACA paddle. […]
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 […]
White River from Trujillo Wash to the Enron Gas Wells take out – 65 miles, Class II This is a three day, two night trip . Plan on two nights camping on the river – that allows a full day for the long drive bacon Mon. to avoid weekend traffic – it is 285 miles […]
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. Weather permitting, we will meet at 10:00 AM and be ready to paddle at 10:30 or so. Directions: Lagerman Reservoir is […]
In one evening on Zoom and with downloaded handouts, we’ll give you the essential elements to successfully pulling off an RMCC ACA-sanctioned trip. For more hands on paddling training, check the RMCC website and calendar for other classes. The curriculum is still being developed but here’s the outline: Dreaming – how do you get a trip […]
Rocky Mountain Canoe Club is one of the sponsors this year for the Platte River Cleanup. Please contact Anne Fiore at [email protected] if you are planning to attend. Here are details provided by Protect Our Rivers Protect Our Rivers is hosting the 15th Annual South Platte Cleanup – an event that has historically rallied 200+ kayakers, […]
**This Class is currently Full. Please register for our Waitlist** 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 desire. If you are not a current […]
Enjoy a casual social evening paddle around McIntosh Lake. The sun prepares to set with the backdrop of Long’s Peak. Plan to launch at 6 pm. This is an ACA event and requires a signed ACA waiver. Contact Brookie with questions or to sign up, as well as to get specific meeting location. [email protected] McIntosh […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Mark your calendar! Plan to launch at 6 pm. Enjoy a social paddle around the McIntosh Lake, as the sun prepares to set with the backdrop of Long’s Peak. McIntosh Lake. Launch along south side of lake from Lakeshore Dive, Longmont, CO 80503. Additional details will follow. Contact Brookie with questions or to sign up. […]
It is 777 miles from, Denver to the put in at Fort Benton We will be camping 7 nights on the river. This is the famous “White Cliffs” / “Missouri Breaks” Section of the Missouri RIver. No little kids, no dogs, NO WHINING allowed. Mandatory equipment will include an alarm clock for each tent. Yes, […]
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. This is a good trip to break out your gear from storage and get ready for the canoe season. […]
You need to provide your own river toilet. Temps should be fairly mild – expect highs in the 50s and lows about 30. Plan for two nights camping. And plan on a very early Sunday, to get down river hopefully before the winds kick up. There are 2 Class II rapids. I don’t recall how low I […]
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 […]
This will be an ACA-sanctioned outing/event which requires EITHER ACA membership OR a $10/person insurance fee. This is a combination of class II day trips and the Bluegrass on the River festival, with our campground 3 miles from the music event. See: https://bluegrassonthearkansas.org/schedule/ for the late Saturday and Sunday music. The river sections that we […]
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 […]
Be ready to launch at 10 am Sunday We will start at Grand Lake and paddle through the inlet to Shadow Mountain Lake, hugging the east shoreline going south. At the far end of Shadow Mountain Lake, we can explore some of the islands that are not posted as raptor nesting areas. With a little […]
We will start paddling June 10th 9am, so arrive and camp June 9th at Horseshoe Bend Campground (first come, first serve campground). Please allow flexibility in the end date of this trip, in case a layover or weather day is needed. This trip will be at the Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area. The lake is […]
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 […]
Join RMCC for this Class I run through the beautiful Wyoming landscape full of birds and other wildlife, just a half-day drive from Denver. This is a 3 day, 2 night canoe camping trip. We’ll complete the car shuttle either Thursday afternoon or early Friday morning. (Trip leader is going up Thursday afternoon and hoping […]
The Rocky Mountain Canoe Club will be a cosponsor for the 2022 ACA Open Canoe Slalom Championships to be held on the Arkansas River in Canon City. This is open to canoers of any level. If you just want to try out the course, the course will be open for practice July 5-7. Volunteers will […]
The Rocky Mountain Canoe Club will be a cosponsor for the 2022 ACA Open Canoe Slalom Championships to be held on the Arkansas River in Canon City. This is open to canoers of any level. If you just want to try out the course, the course will be open for practice July 5-7. Volunteers will […]