Planning and Permit Party

Virtual — Zoom

All are welcome! We will hold our Planning and Permit Party virtually via Zoom on January 9, 2022, 7:00-9:00 pm. Come learn about 2022 RMCC trips and classes and discover how to apply for other popular rivers that require a permit. Zoom link will be emailed to members closer to the event. If you are […]

Free

Intro to River Safety and Rescue Zoom Presentation

Tue, March 22, 7:00pm – 8:30pm Your presenters are Debbie Hinde and Randy Knauff. Our topics will be: Getting to the water safely Selecting the waterway Finding information Selecting the right gear Paddler roles & responsibilities River signals Scouting Self-Rescue Techniques Assisted Rescue Techniques If you paddle or row on rivers, learning the fundamentals of […]

Revised: 17th Almost Annual Joint Club Paddle – South Platte River, Evans to Kersey or Kuner

South Platte River – Evans to Kersey or Kuner CO

If you are considering joining us, PLEASE NOTE:  March 26th weather is looking good, but this is no longer a family-friendly, first-timer’s run — you have to be able to control your boat to avoid multiple gravel bars and strainers and to portage two dangerous dams.  Please see the description in the revised flier — […]

Lagerman Reservoir Day Paddle Tuesday, April 26, 2022. Meet at 10 am. Launch at ~10:30 am

Lagerman Reservoir is a wonderful destination for a paddle.  Besides views of Longs Peak and the Front Range, we will most likely be treated with a number of bird sightings including osprey and eagles. Weather permitting, we will meet at 10:00 AM and be ready to paddle at 10:30 or so. Directions:  Lagerman Reservoir is […]

Trip Coordinator (TC) Virtual Training via Zoom

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. For more hands on paddling training, check the RMCC website and calendar for other classes. The curriculum is still being developed but here’s the outline: Dreaming – how do you get a trip […]

15th Annual Platte River Cleanup

Rocky Mountain Canoe Club is one of the sponsors this year for the Platte River Cleanup. Please contact Anne Fiore at anne_fiore@yahoo.com if you are planning to attend. Here are details provided by Protect Our Rivers Protect Our Rivers is hosting the 15th Annual South Platte Cleanup – an event that has historically rallied 200+ kayakers, […]

Essentials of Canoeing: Flatwater and Moving Water. 2-Day Class

**This Class is currently Full.  Please register for our Waitlist** The cost is $45 per person for the entire class (or $25 per person for just the flatwater class on April 30) to be paid before the class. Students can enroll for only the flatwater day if they desire. If you are not a current […]

Cancelled (poor weather). After-Work McIntosh Lake Paddle. 6 pm-8:00 pm, Wed., May 4

Enjoy a casual social evening paddle around  McIntosh Lake. The sun prepares to set with the backdrop of  Long’s Peak. Plan to launch at 6 pm. This is an ACA event and requires a signed ACA waiver. Contact Brookie with questions or to sign up, as well as to get specific meeting location. brookiegal@gmail.com McIntosh […]

RMCC Canoe Rigging and Packing Class May 7 2022

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 […]

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 […]

After-Work McIntosh Lake Paddle. 6 pm-8:00 pm, Tues., May 10

Mark your calendar!  Plan to launch at 6 pm. Enjoy a social paddle around the McIntosh Lake, as the sun prepares to set with the backdrop of  Long’s Peak.  McIntosh Lake. Launch along south side of lake from Lakeshore Dive, Longmont, CO 80503. Additional details will follow. Contact Brookie with questions or to sign up. […]

RMCC Niobrara River Memorial Day 2022 near Valentine, NE

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 […]

Arkansas River and Bluegrass Memorial Day 2022 near Salida, CO May 28 – May 30

This will be an ACA-sanctioned outing/event which requires EITHER ACA membership OR a $10/person insurance fee. This is a combination of class II day trips and the Bluegrass on the River festival, with our campground 3 miles from the music event. See: https://bluegrassonthearkansas.org/schedule/ for the late Saturday and Sunday music. The river sections that we […]

CANCELLED -RMCC Gross Reservoir Day Paddle Sat June 4 2022

Gross Reservoir Boulder, CO

Due to Denver Water’s closure of the Osprey Pt boat access for the duration of the dam expansion project, this trip has been cancelled. They are proposing expanding the North access, but that won’t happen until June and may involve a 1/4 steep carry to the water. If the North Access becomes reasonable, we may […]

Grand Lake/Shadow Mountain Lake- Day Trip. Sunday, June 5th. Launch at 10am

 Be ready to launch at 10 am Sunday We will start at Grand Lake and paddle through the inlet to Shadow Mountain Lake, hugging the east shoreline going south. At the far end of Shadow Mountain Lake, we can explore some of the islands that are not posted as raptor nesting areas. With a little […]

Big Horn Canyon Lake, Montana June 10-19, 2022. Cancelled.

We will start paddling June 10th 9am, so arrive and camp June 9th at Horseshoe Bend Campground (first come, first serve campground). Please allow flexibility in the end date of this trip, in case a layover or weather day is needed. This trip will be at the Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area. The lake is […]

Standley Lake Morning Paddle with the Birds

Standley Lake, Westminster

Come join us for a lovely morning paddle around Standley Lake located at 100th Ave and Simms Street in Westminster. Remember to bring your binoculars for spotting the many birds that make this lake their summer home including bald eagles, white pelicans, cormorants, mallard ducks and many more. If you are lucky you might even […]

Open Canoe Slalom Championships – Practice Days – Arkansas River

The Rocky Mountain Canoe Club will be a cosponsor for the 2022 ACA Open Canoe Slalom Championships to be held on the Arkansas River in Canon City.  This is open to canoers of any level. If you just want to try out the course, the course will be open for practice July 5-7. Volunteers will […]

Open Canoe Slalom Championships – Arkansas River

The Rocky Mountain Canoe Club will be a cosponsor for the 2022 ACA Open Canoe Slalom Championships to be held on the Arkansas River in Canon City. This is open to canoers of any level. If you just want to try out the course, the course will be open for practice July 5-7. Volunteers will […]

RMCC North Platte River July 16 2022

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 […]