This webinar in our Waiting for Warmer Weather series will draw on a class by Brad Dimock at the Wooden Boat School in Brooklin, Maine and a 10-day boat building project at his Fretwater Boatworks in Flagstaff, Arizona to describe the evolution and construction of Grand Canyon dories. Wooden boat and Grand Canyon enthusiasts welcome! […]
THIS TRIP IS FULL AND A WAITING LIST HAS BEEN STARTED. Please contact Tracy Hays to be added to this list, [email protected] Paddle the beautiful Buffalo River, America’s first designated Wild and Scenic River in Arkansas. The Buffalo is known for drastic water fluctuations, from not enough water to paddle the upper section, to stay away-it’s […]
OR April 18, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. FREE We have just a few more openings for paddlers in our Introduction to Canoeing Class. This class is for those relatively new to canoeing or those wanting a simple, basic refresher. It will be short class, 4 hours or less, where we will cover some […]
DUE TO WINTER WEATHER THIS TRIP HAS BEEN POSTPONED. Lagerman Reservoir is located southwest of Longmont, South of Nelson Road, between 63rd & 75th street. It’s a wonderful destination for an early season paddle. Besides views of Longs Peak and the Front Range, we will most likely be treated with a number of bird sightings […]
Hello Paddlers and Rowers, We are again offering a Zoom presentation of the Beginning River Safety & Rescue Class Wednesday, April 28, 2021 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. 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 & […]
Gunnison River: Delta to Whitewater – 42 miles Class II ACA trip Trip coordinator – Mat Bozek, [email protected] This is an ACA trip – if you are an ACA member, e-mail me your membership number – if you have an Online Waiver, you can send me a copy of that. Except for […]
THIS TRIP IS CURRENTLY FULL AND A WAITING LIST HAS BEEN STARTED. If you wish to be added to the waiting list, please contact the Trip Coordinator, Dan Custer at [email protected]. The South Beach to Duffy Mountain stretch of the Yampa is an easy flatwater/Class I trip. In early May we have had very good […]
Upper Missouri National Wild & Scenic River, Montana 8 Days May 8th thru May 15th 150 river miles Class 1 it is an ACA trip It is 777 miles from, Denver to the put in at Fort Benton Contact Trip Coordinator Mat Bozek at [email protected] to register […]
The White River trip is cancelled due to low water level. 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 – but with a strong group, we may opt […]
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. Contact Bill Ashworth ([email protected]) to register for the trip. This beautiful […]
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. A cormorant was seen in the nearly area recently. Directions: Lagerman Reservoir is located between 63rd St and & 75th […]
Please join us for a paddle and picnic on Gross Reservoir – a hidden gem in the foothills above Boulder. This Denver Water reservoir is nestled among beautiful Ponderosa Pine forests and Granite rock, affording 10 miles of shoreline and 440 acres of surface area paddling. We’ll enjoy a morning paddle followed by picnic lunch […]
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 […]
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 […]
— THIS CLASS NOW HAS A WAITLIST — The cost is $40 per person for the entire class (or $25 per person for just the flatwater class on May 30) to be paid before the class. Students can enroll for only the flatwater day if they desire. If you are not a current American Canoe […]
Please join us for a paddle and picnic on Lake Dillon – a scenic treasure in Summit County, CO. This Denver Water reservoir is surrounded by the mountains of the Ten Mile Range, the Continental Divide, and the Gore Range. We’ll enjoy a morning paddle from the Giberson Bay Day use area. This is an […]
RMCC members and guests are welcome to float the North Platte River from Glendo Reservoir almost to Guernsey Reservoir. 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 avoided; helmets required here. The float is on […]
(This trip is currently full and a waiting list has been started) 84 Miles of paddling and camping through beautiful desert and red rock canyon country in southeast Utah! This is a Class II – III river and experience is required. This is an ACA event. ACA membership is required or $5 per person is […]
THIS TRIP IS FULL AND NO NEW PARTICIPANTS ARE BEING ACCEPTED. Join RMCC for this Class I run through the beautiful Wyoming landscape full of birds and other wildlife, just a half-day drive from Denver. This is a 3 day, 2 night canoe camping trip. We’ll complete the car shuttle either Thursday afternoon or Friday […]
THIS TRIP IS CANCELED DUE TO LOW WATER LEVEL AND THE INABILITY TO SHUTTLE THE BOATS. 50 miles class I water into the spectacular deep canyons of Canyonlands National park, Utah. The date is dependent on the return jet boat shuttle schedule and could change a bit. Reserving a shuttle requires a six person down […]
Join us for the annual summer RMCC get-together! Day trips, camp cooking competition, potluck supper, pancake breakfast, etc. Trips available for all skill levels (Class I, Class II, and Class III). This will be an ACA-sanctioned outing/event which requires EITHER ACA membership OR a $5/person insurance fee and helmets for all Class II sections and above. Due to space […]
The world renown Boundary Waters Canoe Area encompasses over 1 million acres that houses thousands of lakes and includes over 1200 miles of canoe routes. We will be entering Entry Point 27 – Snow Lake. The trip loop route will travel from Snowbank Lake through Parent Lake, Disappointment Lake with a series of smaller lakes […]
2 days class I, with an overnight on the river. Those who want can add more. Cisco landing to Dewey bridge is a somewhat isolated desert area. Second day we will go into the deeper more colorful canyon, a stretch known as “postcard alley”. And then??? Contact Trip Coordinator: Janet Mallory, [email protected] 720-236-6308,
These dates are tentative and may change depending on the needs of the group. The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in Minnesota, and Quetico Provincial Park in Canada, hug their respective sides of the border, but combine to offer 3 million acres of road-less wilderness containing more than 3000 lakes, protected from motorboats, lodges, and […]
(This trip is currently full and a waiting list has been started) River Classification: Section A: Class II – II+ pool drop plus the II+ Mother-in-law Rapid; COLD water Section B: Red Creek Rapid = Class III (portage/line on river left) Section C: Class I+ Campgrounds: Friday night we have a very large (75 […]
2 days class I, with an overnight on the river. Those who want can add more. Cisco landing to Dewey bridge is a somewhat isolated desert area. Second day we will go into the deeper more colorful canyon, a stretch known as “postcard alley”. And then??? Contact Trip Coordinator: Janet Mallory, [email protected] 720-236-6308,
Join RMCC as we paddle the Colorado River Saturday – Sunday 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 Saturday night – TBD. Our late September date should offer gorgeous fall color on the canyon […]
There are plenty of spots available 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 […]
We have added a third option to boat the Colorado River from Loma, CO to the Westwater Station boat ramp in UT through Ruby and Horsethief Canyons. This trip is Sunday through Tuesday, camping at Cottonwood #2 on Sunday night (~mile 6) and Black Rocks #2 (~mile 16.5) on Monday night. Takeout is Tuesday mid- […]
2 days class I, with an overnight on the river. Those who want can add more. Cisco landing to Dewey bridge is a somewhat isolated desert area. Second day we will go into the deeper more colorful canyon, a stretch known as “postcard alley”. And then??? Trip Coordinator: Janet Mallory, [email protected] 720-236-6308,