Rocky Mountain Canoe Club
RMCC Canoe Rigging and Packing Class May 6 2023
Bill Ashworth’s house Boulder, CO, United StatesJoin 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.
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, […]
Yampa River, South Beach to Duffy Mountain, through Little Yampa Canyon. Class I. CANCELLED
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 – 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 […]
Updated Details! Joint Clean-up Paddle with Rocky Mountain Sea Kayak Club. Union Reservoir, Longmont. Monday, May 22.
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 […]
New Date! Macintosh Lake Evening Social Paddle. Wednesday, May 24. (New Date). 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
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 […]
Niobrara River Memorial Day – Cancelled due to Wind
Valentine, NE Valentine, NE, United StatesThis 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 […]
Green River Trip. Ruby Ranch to Mineral Bottom. June 19-23, 2023. Trip is full. Waitlist available.
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 […]
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, WyomingRMCC 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 […]
Lake Powell Houseboat/Kayak trip from Wahweap Marina (Page, AZ) to the San Juan Arm. August 24-31(Thursday-Thursday) Class I-II
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 […]
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, COThere 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, COJoin 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 […]
Smith River, if there is water (TRIP FULL AGAIN – waitlist restarted; no plan for Missouri Breaks alternative)
Smith River, MTOur 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, […]
RMCC Annual Meeting and Potluck – Sunday, Nov. 5th, 6:15ish – 9:30pm
Greenway Park Clubhouse 110 Greenway Drive, Broomfield, Co, United StatesPlease 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 […]
Permit and Planning Party. Saturday January 13, 2024. 1:30-4:30 pm In Person at Greenway Park Clubhouse, Broomfield (Virtual business mtg: 2-4 pm)
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 […]
Pool Session #1 – Centennial Pool, Longmont, CO, February 10, 2024 – WAITLIST started!
**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 […]
Pool Session #2 – Centennial Pool, Longmont, CO, February 17, 2024 – WAITLIST Started!
**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 […]
Pool Session #3 – Centennial Pool, Longmont, CO, March 2, 2024 – WAITLIST started!
**A Waitlist Has Been Started** Self-Rescue and Boat Rescue Clinic and Open Pool Availability – Registration is Required – See Below. Come join us to keep your boating skills active! Self-Rescue and Canoe-Rescue Clinic: Practice solo and tandem canoe rescue techniques in warm pool water! You can see examples from previous pool sessions at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgWztabzE6k&t=59s and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAbv8CTZ8T0&t=3s Open Pool […]
Pool Session #4 – Centennial Pool, Longmont, CO, March 9, 2024
Open Pool Availability – Registration is Required – See Below. Come join us to keep your boating skills active! Open Pool Use to practice your strokes, get the feel for a new boat, etc. Sea Kayak Practice: The Rocky Mountain Sea Kayak Club will have a Sea Kayak Instructor available at each session if anyone would […]