• Cancelled. Sea Kayak Day Outing to Boyd Lake in Loveland. Wednesday, May 21

    We’re planning to paddle the circumference of the lake…about 8 miles….thus, an early season training outing Time:  We are planning to arriving at Boyd Lake at 10 AM on Wednesday, May 21st Notes:  (1) It takes us about an hour to drive from Longmont. to Boyd Lake.              (2) It could be […]

  • CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN: Niobrara River Memorial Day – MAY 23 -MAY 26 2025

    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,  safety and equipment, please read […]

  • Cleanup Paddle at Union Reservoir. Tues., June 3, 9:15 am- about 1 pm.

    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 Liability form (adult or minor). Each participant will also need to sign a City of Longmont waiver, to be emailed, which you will need […]

  • North Platte River, Wyoming, 6-Mile Gap to Treasure Island. June 13-15. Class II/II+

    Paddle in the Medicine Bow National Forest, Wyoming. Access from Laramie WY or Walden CO. Approximately a 3-4 hour drive from Golden.      Put-in at 6-Mile Gap Campground and River Access, about 4 miles north of the Colo-Wyo border. The put-in requires an about 100-yard carry downhill; no wheels allowed in Platte River Wilderness. […]

  • Cancelled. Jefferson River Canoe Trail- Montana Twin Bridges to Missouri River Headwaters State Park. Class I. June 27-30.

    Trip cancelled.      The Jefferson River Canoe Trail encompasses the entire 80-mile length of the Jefferson River, along with fishing access sites, campsites, hiking trails, conservation easements, state lands and state parks, and adjacent BLM and Forest Service lands. Public lands along the river are designated as leave-no-trace camping.  The Jefferson River Canoe Trail retraces […]

  • Rendezvous on the Colorado at Radium Aug. 1-4, 2025

    We will have have the 2025 Rendezvous at the Radium Campground (Aug 1-4) on the Upper Colorado River. We have Radium’s two group campsites and some sharable individual campsites available for Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights and hope to be on the water Friday through Monday — water, weather, and boaters willing. See the RMCC […]

  • Blue Mesa Reservoir Exploratory:  Sunday, Aug 10th through Thursday Aug 14th

    Overview: First and foremost, this is an exploratory trip.  The goal of this trip is to paddle at Blue Mesa Reservoir.  We are planning for 3 days of paddling. This is about a 6 hr drive from the Longmont area. Note that we tend to paddle steadily without lots of breaks.  Lunches are short since we often are […]

  • Cancelled. Colorado River: Cisco Landing to Lower Onion Creek August 25 & 26, 2025

    **Unfortunately, weather and low flow lead to the need to cancel.** Barring any late summer t-storms, floating the Colorado River doesn’t get much easier than this! Canoes & sea, touring, or recreational kayaks will likely be best in the low river flow I anticipate we’ll have in late August.      For those who wish […]

  • Lake Powell Houseboat and Sea Kayak Trip – September 8-14, 2025

    *This TRIP is FULL, but a waitlist is available. The trip will be 7 days and 6 nights.  We will launch from Bullfrog and focus on the canyons beyond Escalante but short of Oak Canyon. These would include Ribbon Canyon, Cottonwood Canyon, Llewelyn Gulch, Reflection Canyon (leads to Cottonwood Gulch), Hidden Passage Canyon, Music Temple […]

  • Colorado River: Ruby/Horsethief Canyons Sun 9/28 – Mon 9/29 2025

    Loma, CO

    TRIP IS OPEN FOR MORE PADDLERS 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 […]

  • UPDATE: 50th Anniversary Celebration: 1:30 – 5:00pm

    Greenway Park HOA Clubhouse

    Our Annual Meeting, Potluck, and Officers Election will mostly be a PARTY! See this UPDATED post for more information. NEW TIME!   Sunday, November 2, 2025, 1:30 – 5:00 pm In person:  Greenway Park HOA Clubhouse, 110 Greenway Drive, Broomfield, CO 80020 ZOOM:  MUST RSVP to get a Zoom link — to be sent out next […]

  • Colorado River – Loma to Westwater

    Loma, Utah

    March 22-23, 2026  Trip Coordinator Mat Bozek        matbozekx@gmail.com This will be a 2 day trip – Sunday 3/22/26 and Monday 3/23/26  –  to try and avoid most […]

  • 21st Almost Annual Joint Club Paddle — Cancelled: April 4, 2026 & Event Flier

    South Platte River – Evans to Kersey or Kuner CO

    The South Platte River from Evans to either Kersey or Kuner — cancelled for very low flow (~175cfs) and potential conflict with hunting on the private property at the second dam portage.  If an alternative date is chosen, it will be added to the calendar. Please read the 2026 Joint Club Paddle flier for details.  […]

  • RMCC Virtual Trip Coordinator (TC) Training April 15 2026

    Virtual — Zoom

    In one mid-week evening on Zoom  with downloaded handouts, we will give you the essential tools to successfully plan and execute an RMCC ACA-sanctioned trip.   For more hands on paddling training, check the RMCC website and calendar for other classes. Dreaming – how do you get a trip on the RMCC calendar Planning – what steps are […]

    Free
  • Yampa River: South Beach to Duffy Mountain

    Yampa River South Beach to Duffy Mountain Yampa River State Park, Hayden, CO, United States

    May 4-5, 2026    Flatwater/Class I Canoe Camping Canceled because of low water. Coordinator:  Dan Custer:  custer.dan@gmail.com Good Beginner Float The South Beach to Duffy Mountain Stretch of the Yampa […]

  • Colorado River Ruby-Horsethief Canyons with hikes

    Colorado River: Robb SP to Westwater 595 Highway 340, Fruita, CO 81521, Fruita, CO, United States

    Dates:  May 6 – 8,2026 Class I river float with camping & hikes Trip Coordinators: Karla Tanner (kat81521@gmail.com) Float Plan: Wednesday, May 6, 2026  Meet at James Robb State Park in […]

  • Colorado River: Moab Bridge Boat Launch to Potash Ramp

    Colorado River near Moab

    May 10-13, 2026.  Enjoy three nights of camping at Gold Bar Group A site and two days of paddling down beautiful Colorado Class 1 waters.    Trip Coordinator is Karen […]

    $31 – $65
  • Niobrara River Memorial Day Weekend (FULL)

    Niobrara River, Nebraska

    THE TRADITION CONTINUES (and now it is FULL) This is an easy, kids-friendly class 1 river, with our campground in the middle of the run.  Each day will be about […]