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 […]
**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 […]
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 […]
Sunday March 10th from 9am to 2 or 3 pm Sign up with trip coordinator Mat Bozek . No sign ups before 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 wildlife… a […]
The 19th Almost Annual All Clubs Paddle from Evans to Kersey (or Kuner) is scheduled for the last Saturday in March. Rain or snow date is Saturday, April 6. The paddle will be similar to past years’ paddles but see the flyer for details. Registration is appreciated! High Country River Rafters has set up a registration […]
In one mid-week evening on Zoom with downloaded handouts,Bill Ashworth and Jeff Oxenford will give you the essential elements to successfully pulling off an RMCC ACA-sanctioned trip. A one day on-river session will follow on Saturday For more hands on paddling training, check the RMCC website and calendar for other classes. Dreaming – how do you […]
Level 3-4 Whitewater Canoeing (solo and tandem), Golden, CO There will be an ACA instructor development and certification workshop for whitewater canoeing held in and around Golden, CO. The focus of this class will be river/whitewater canoeing, solo and tandem. There is an option for students to participate in the first three days only (May […]
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 […]
Due to undesirable weather predictions, this spring trip is cancelled. Watch for a possible fall trip! Upper Missouri National Wild & Scenic River Montana 2024 8 Days. May 5th thru May 11th. 150 river miles. Class I. This is an ACA trip.
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 11) to be paid before the class* Students can enroll for only the flatwater day if they desire. *If you are not a current […]
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 – 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 back on Mon to avoid weekend traffic – it is 300 […]
TRIP IS FULL BUT THERE IS A WAIT LIST 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 […]
Paddling the North Platte River in Wyoming from Saratoga, WY to I80, will be a two night – three day trip. A maximum of 12-13 people can go on the trip as the 2nd campsite is a private one and limited in space. It is a lot nicer than the BLM site across the river. […]
We intend to paddle through Lewis Lake and up the Lewis River into Shoshone Lake. Starting EARLY on July 13, we will camp on Shoshone Lake on the 13th and the 14th. On the 14th, we will do a day trip over to the Shoshone Geyser Basin. We will paddle out on the 15th or […]
Flaming Gorge Reservoir 2024 Exploratory Overview: This is a flatwater trip to explore the nooks and crannies at Flaming Gorge. We will be doing day trips only. We may split into 2 groups; Gary will be in his sea kayak, Anne will be in an inflatable. Time Frame: Wednesday, July 17th thru Tuesday, July 23rd. Fees: Flaming Gorge Reservoir is […]
Our annual Rendezvous on the Colorado River is scheduled for the first weekend in August. We have group camps A and B at the Radium Campground reserved for Friday through Monday morning. Camping will be free at these sites for Rendezvous participants (RMCC members and guests only), although individuals will have to pay their own […]
This trip has been cancelled. Per the linked flyer here, this is an EXPLORATORY trip starting on the North Platte River and paddling into Glendo Reservoir to the Elkhorn Boat Ramp on the upper end of the reservoir. This trip immediately proceeds the RMCC North Platte Glendo to Guernsey trip and may be done as […]