Jan.8 Planning and Permit Party! (Zoom)

This calendar entry is for those who plan to attend the RMCC Annual Planning and Permit Party Meeting remotely via Zoom. The in-person meeting will start 1:30 pm and the Zoom session will start when the formal presentation starts, at 2:30 pm.  A Zoom link will be sent out prior to the meeting, sometime closer […]

Pool Session #1 – Centennial Pool, Longmont Colorado

Centennial Pool 1201 Alpine Street, Longmont, CO, United States

Canoe Rolling and Bracing Clinic and Open Pool Availability – Registration is Required – See Below. 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m., $11.00 per person Come join us to keep your boating skills active! Canoe Rolling Clinic, March 4th only:  Open canoeists with the proper outfitting to keep you in your canoe. Canoe Bracing Clinic, March […]

$11.00

Pool Session #2 – Centennial Pool, Longmont Colorado. March 12th

Centennial Pool 1201 Alpine Street, Longmont, CO, United States

Self-Rescue and Boat Rescue Clinic and Open Pool Availability – Registration is Required – See Below. 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m., $11.00 per person Come join us to keep your boating skills active! Self-Rescue & Boat Rescue Clinic, or Open Pool Use to practice your strokes, rolling, etc. You may come as early as 12:15 p.m. […]

$11.00

South Platte River: Brighton to Fort Lupton March 18th, 9:00 am – to 2:00pm

Early Spring Beginner Day Paddle!  March 18th, 2023 @ 9:00 am – to 2:00pm (could reschedule to Sunday, March 18, depending on weather) Sign ups begin March 1st  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 […]

Pool Session #3 – Centennial Pool, Longmont Colorado (last session!) March 18th

Centennial Pool 1201 Alpine Street, Longmont, CO, United States

Kayak Roll Clinic and Open Pool Availability – Registration is Required – See Below. 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m., $11.00 per person Come join us to keep your boating skills active! Kayak Roll Clinic, March 18th Learn the basic steps to rolling up a whitewater kayak. You will need to bring a kayak, sprayskirt, paddle […]

$11.00

POSTPONED TO APRIL 1: Check back for updates 18th Almost Annual Joint Club Paddle — South Platte Evans to Kersey or Kuner

South Platte River – Evans to Kersey or Kuner CO

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. Hope springs eternal as weather warms (and chills), sun shines (and it snows) and thoughts edge closer (regardless!) to boating.  Five boating clubs are aiming […]

Rescheduled 2023, 18th Almost Annual Joint Club Paddle

South Platte River – Evans to Kersey or Kuner CO

The paddle has been rescheduled to April 1.  Please read the flier for our original March 25 scheduled event. If you plan to boat this section on your own, please contact the landowners at the dam portage sites — see the event flier.

Intro to River Safety and Rescue – Zoom Presentation

RMCC and friends are invited to the annual Poudre Paddlers Intro to River Safety and Rescue Presentation When:  Thursday, April 6, 2023,  6:50 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time (6:50 p.m. MDT social time, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. MDT presentation) This year we have Panelists relating several first-hand experienced Safety and/or Rescue events: Lynne Carpenter – Leadership […]

Trip Coordinator (TC) Virtual Training via Zoom April12 2023

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. A one day on-river class is possible this spring as well. For more hands on paddling training, check the RMCC website and calendar for other classes. Dreaming – how do you get a […]

Demo Day and Pot Luck

THIS EVENT IS FULL AND A WAITING LIST HAS BEEN STARTED. Please contact Kit Williams at [email protected] if you wish to be added to the waiting list. Saturday, April 29 from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm at Lagerman Lake, Longmont Hosted by Rocky Mountain Canoe Club, Poudre Paddlers, and the Rocky Mountain Sea Kayak Club […]

Essentials of CANOEING: Flatwater and Moving Water. 2-Day Class, May 6-7, 2023

This class is for solo (1-person) and tandem (2-person) canoes. The 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 […]

RMCC Canoe Rigging and Packing Class May 6 2023

Bill Ashworth’s house Boulder, CO, United States

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 […]

White River – Rangely, CO., May 20 – 22. 65 miles, Class II

White River from Trujillo Wash to the Enron Gas Wells take out. 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 back  on Mon to avoid weekend traffic – it is 285 miles from Denver to Rangely […]

Niobrara River Memorial Day – Cancelled due to Wind

Valentine, NE Valentine, NE, United States

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 […]

Macintosh Lake Evening Social Paddle. Wednesday, June 7. 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Plan to launch at 6 pm. Macintosh Lake, in NW Longmont,  makes a great casual evening paddle. Views of Longs Peak as the sun sets are great. Stroke practice and paddle exercise is possible or simply enjoy a casual conversational paddle. All boat types welcome. We will paddle around the lake once or twice, depending […]

Cancelled. Colorado River: Cisco Landing to Lower Onion Creek. Sat/Sun, June 10 & 11

Cancelled, due to high water concerns. This will be an ACA-sanctioned outing/event which requires either ACA membership OR a $10/person insurance fee. Although flatwater/Class I the entire way, this trip is happening during what will likely be spring runoff so the Colorado River will be full & flowing fast. Good boat handling skills will be […]

Cancelled. North Platte River Exploratory Trip. June 11-13 (Sunday-Tuesday).

Trip cancelled due to high water! Unfortunately, projected water levels exceeding this trip’s acceptable max mean this trip must be cancelled. This would be a trip to explore the North Platte River in 2 single day trips, with a base camp at the BLM Dugway Campground in Sinclair, Wyoming. Paddling from Dugway to Seminole Reservoir […]

McIntosh After-Work Social Paddle (NW Longmont)

Launch at 6 pm. Take out approximately 8 pm Macintosh Lake, in NW Longmont,  makes a great casual evening paddle. Views of Longs Peak as the sun sets are great. Stroke practice and paddle exercise is possible or simply enjoy a casual conversational paddle.  Plan to launch at 6 pm. We will paddle around the […]

Cancelled. Macintosh Lake Morning Paddle. Thursday, July 6th. 10 am-12:30 ish

Cancelled due to weather. Join Sea kayak club  members for a morning paddle on McIntosh Lake.  Enjoy great views of Longs Peak and Meeker Mountain;  usually we see herons and pelicans. Participants should be  on the water and ready to paddle from the south side by 10 AM, so arrive early enough to unload and move your car.  […]

Swiftwater Rescue Workshop- July 9-10, ACA L4, Salida, CO

We have an excellent opportunity with Canyon River Instruction in Salida, CO! A 2-Day Swiftwater Rescue Workshop, July 9 -10 (Sunday-Monday) This event is specifically for ROCKY MOUNTAIN CANOE CLUB MEMBERS ONLY. Contact Debbie Hinde at [email protected] to receive a 10% club discount code! Plus – Participants who have been a member of RMCC for […]

McIntosh Lake After-Work Social Paddle (NW Longmont) Wed., July 19, 5:30 pm -8 pm

Plan to launch at 6 pm. Macintosh Lake, in NW Longmont,  makes a great casual evening paddle. Views of Longs Peak as the sun sets are great. Stroke practice and paddle exercise is possible or simply enjoy a casual conversational paddle. All boat types welcome. We will paddle around the lake once or twice, depending […]

Colorado River- Rendezvous near Radium Fri – Mon Aug 4-7

Plan to join us for the annual summer RMCC get-together! Day trips, camp cooking competition, boater skills competitions (knot tying, throw roping, etc.), potluck supper, pancake breakfast, etc. Trips available for all skill levels, water level cooperating (Class I, Class II, and Class III).  The river is currently running at 1140cfs (July 24), so should […]

North Platte River Glendo to Guernsey Aug 12 2023

Glendo WY Glendo, Wyoming

RMCC members and guests are welcome to paddle the North Platte River from Glendo Reservoir almost to Guernsey Reservoir, a distance of almost 20 miles. This is a fun, day long paddling trip and I hope you can join us. It is Class I+ with one Class II section of standing waves that can be […]