Lagerman Reservoir Day Paddle

Lagerman Reservoir

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 […]

RMCC Gross Reservoir June 5 2021

Gross Reservoir , Boulder, CO

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 […]

RMCC Boat Rigging and Packing Class June 12 2021

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 […]

Standley Lake

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 […]

Essentials of Canoeing: Flatwater and Moving Water

 — 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 […]

Lake Dillon

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 […]

San Juan River: Sand Island to Clay Hills Crossing, UT

(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 […]

North Platte River: Saratoga to I-80 — CANCELLED due to low water

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 […]

Colorado River: Moab to Spanish bottom (canceled)

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 […]

RMCC Radium Rendezvous Aug 6 – 8 2021

Radium Campground

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 […]

Boundary Waters Canoe Area, MI

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 […]

Colorado River: Cisco Landing to Onion creek

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,

Boundary Waters Canoe Area, Minnesota

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 […]

Green River from Flaming Gorge Dam thru Swallow Canyon

(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 […]

Colorado River: Cisco Landing to Onion creek

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,

Colorado River – Loma to Westwater Sept 25 – 26

Colorado River: Loma to Westwater

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 […]

Colorado River: Loma to Westwater Sun Sept 26 – Mon Sept 27 2021

Loma, CO

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 […]

Colorado River – Loma to Westwater (2 nights camping); September 26 – September 28, 2021

Colorado River: Loma to Westwater

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- […]

Colorado River: Cisco Landing to Onion creek

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,

Chatfield Reservoir

Don’t put your boat away quite yet. This is a beautiful time of year to paddle Chatfield Reservoir. The cottonwood trees are likely to be displaying their golden fall colors creating a stunning backdrop for the large number of birds (pelicans, cormorants, Canadian Geese, king fishers, etc.) that make the reservoir their home. We will […]

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 […]