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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Spring Green River Trip, Labyrinth Canyon. Class I. May 10-14 (Wed.thru Sun. ) Trip is Full. Wait-list available. This beautiful 5 day canoe camping trip in canyon country is a class I easy flatwater run, but requires backcountry skills as this is a wilderness trip. The trip will use the private Ruby Ranch put in, […]
The South Beach to Duffy Mountain stretch of the Yampa an easy flatwater/Class I trip. Early May is a good time to float the Yampa because the bugs should not be a problem, there should not be competition for campsites, and usually the water level is excellent. This is an easy trip for people new […]
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 […]
Updated Details Below! Mark your calendars for a joint cleanup paddle with Rocky Mountain Sea Kayak Club (RMSKC) at Union Reservoir. This is an ACA paddle, so a person who is not an ACA member will be required to purchase an ACA event membership for $10.00 and to complete an ACA Waiver & Release of […]
Previously scheduled for May 16. Now Wednesday, May 24. 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 […]
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 […]
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, 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 […]
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 […]
This is a stunning paddle through Class 1 water cutting through Utah’s famous canyon country. Highlights include Trin Canyon Bend / Three Canyon, River Register Graffiti Panel, Bowknot Bend Saddle, and Bowknot Mining Cabins. Hiking in the area. Sunday, June 18, 2023 – drop off canoes and as much […]
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 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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Arrive at the Wahweap Marina late afternoon on the 24th and load gear and sleep on the houseboat. The plan is to hustle up-lake to the middle of the San Juan Arm in 2 days. Here we will drop off a set of self-sufficient paddlers and they will find their own way back to a […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Our Smith River, MT trip October 1 – 7, 2023 (plus driving) trip is full again. The Smith River, from Camp Baker to Eden Bridge is a 59-mile, Class II reach through beautiful limestone canyons (see the Floater Guide). The 4 night ‘high-season’ limit for the reach does not apply to this October trip. Consequently, […]
Please join us for the annual meeting and potluck — in-person (no sickees allowed!) or virtual. Virtual: The Zoom link will be sent out a few days before the meeting to the GoogleGroup and to anyone who RSVPs. It WILL NOT be posted on the website. In person: Mat Bozek is again hosting us at […]
In person: Greenway Park Clubhouse, 110 Greenway Drive, Broomfield, 80020. Virtual: a Zoom link has been sent to current members through our Google group. If you haven’t received a link, contact Brookie before Saturday. [email protected]. A reminder note, including the link will be sent to all members Saturday morning. The Zoom link will NOT be […]
**A Waitlist Has Been Started** Canoe Rolling and Bracing Clinic and Open Pool Availability – Registration is Required – See Below. Come join us to keep your boating skills active! Canoe Rolling Clinic, Feb 10th only: Open canoeists with the proper outfitting to keep you in your canoe. Canoe Bracing Clinic, Feb 10th only: Canoeists who want […]
**A Waitlist Has Been Started** Whitewater Kayak Roll Clinic and Open Pool Availability – Registration is Required – See Below. Come join us to keep your boating skills active! Whitewater Kayak Roll Clinic, Feb. 17th Learn the basic steps to rolling up a whitewater kayak. You will need to bring a kayak, sprayskirt, paddle and […]