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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 […]

Desolation Gray Canyons on the Green River

This will be a Class III trip, 84 miles, 6 night-7 day long trip*. Launch on September 5, Take Out on September 11* (*the take-out date could be extended if the group chooses). I am keeping the group relatively small at probably 8-10 people maximum. At this time, there is a wait list.  There is […]

ACA L1 Canoe Instructors Course

Morrison, CO

There is space available in an upcoming American Canoe Association Level 1 Canoe Instructor Certification and Paddlesports Safety Facilitator (PSF) course. This will be offered September 13-15, 2023, in Morrison, CO.   This is an instructor development workshop and an instructor certification exam (IDW/ICE) for Level 1 Introduction to Canoeing. The Introduction to Canoeing course […]

Colorado River: Loma to Westwater Sun 9/24 – Mon 9/25.

Loma, CO

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 […]

Ruby-Horsethief Canyons Sept. 28-Oct. 1

Join us as we paddle the Colorado River through the gorgeous Ruby and Horsethief Canyons from Sept 28-Oct 1.   It’s a wonderful time of year to enjoy the canyons.  We’ll spend the first and second nights at the same campsite to allow for a day of hiking and we’ll have another hiking option en […]