Desolation Gray Canyon Trip is 84 miles from Sand Wash Ranger Station/Launch Area. We will float for the maximum of 9 days (8 nights). Those who applied for permits through the lottery process will be considered first for a spot on the trip. If there is additional space, others will be considered. Please contact Louise […]
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 for boating and/or bird banding at Barr Lake State Park. October 1 is the final date. 9:00 am the time for bird banding (must register with me ahead of time and meet at the banding station; $6 goes to the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies); About 10:30 for boating only, meeting at the […]
This is a autumn trip — 4-days / 3-nights — paddling and hiking in Horsethief and Ruby Canyons of the Colorado River in western Colorado and eastern Utah — Tuesday, October 11th – Friday, October 14th. If all goes well we will launch the 11th by 10 am, be hiking in Rattlesnake Canyon (Mile 3.2) […]
San Juan River from Sand Island to Mexican Hat paddling for 3.2 days below Bluff, UT. October 13 – 15 (or 16), 2022 This will be an ACA-sanctioned outing/event which requires EITHER ACA membership OR a $10/person insurance fee. The trip is a series of 3 days through interesting geologic formations with 1 class II+ […]
The RMCC Annual Meeting and Appetizer/Dessert Potluck will be held Saturday November 12 from 3:00 – 5:30 at the Greenway Park Clubhouse: 110 Greenway Drive, Broomfield, CO 80020 — Greenway Park Clubhouse Map. We also welcome participation by Zoom in the business and photo presentation portions of the meeting. BYO appetizer/dessert. Officer Elections: An […]
The RMCC Annual Planning and Permit Party Meeting (PPP) will be held in-person Sunday, January 8, 2023 from 1:30-4:30 pm at the Greenway Park Clubhouse: 110 Greenway Drive, Broomfield, CO 80020 — Greenway Park Clubhouse Map. This will be an Appetizer/Dessert Potluck. Zoom participation will be available during the more formal presentation at 2:30 pm. […]
This calendar entry is for those who plan to attend the RMCC Annual Planning and Permit Party Meeting remotely via Zoom. The in-person meeting will start 1:30 pm and the Zoom session will start when the formal presentation starts, at 2:30 pm. A Zoom link will be sent out prior to the meeting, sometime closer […]
Canoe Rolling and Bracing Clinic and Open Pool Availability – Registration is Required – See Below. 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m., $11.00 per person Come join us to keep your boating skills active! Canoe Rolling Clinic, March 4th only: Open canoeists with the proper outfitting to keep you in your canoe. Canoe Bracing Clinic, March […]
Self-Rescue and Boat Rescue Clinic and Open Pool Availability – Registration is Required – See Below. 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m., $11.00 per person Come join us to keep your boating skills active! Self-Rescue & Boat Rescue Clinic, or Open Pool Use to practice your strokes, rolling, etc. You may come as early as 12:15 p.m. […]
Early Spring Beginner Day Paddle! March 18th, 2023 @ 9:00 am – to 2:00pm (could reschedule to Sunday, March 18, depending on weather) Sign ups begin 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 […]
Kayak Roll Clinic and Open Pool Availability – Registration is Required – See Below. 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m., $11.00 per person Come join us to keep your boating skills active! Kayak Roll Clinic, March 18th Learn the basic steps to rolling up a whitewater kayak. You will need to bring a kayak, sprayskirt, paddle […]
Our hopes have been dashed by weather for Saturday March 25 , so we are rescheduling for Saturday, April 1 with a re-evaluation of the weather on Thursday March 30th. Hope springs eternal as weather warms (and chills), sun shines (and it snows) and thoughts edge closer (regardless!) to boating. Five boating clubs are aiming […]
The paddle has been rescheduled to April 1. Please read the flier for our original March 25 scheduled event. If you plan to boat this section on your own, please contact the landowners at the dam portage sites — see the event flier.
RMCC and friends are invited to the annual Poudre Paddlers Intro to River Safety and Rescue Presentation When: Thursday, April 6, 2023, 6:50 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time (6:50 p.m. MDT social time, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. MDT presentation) This year we have Panelists relating several first-hand experienced Safety and/or Rescue events: Lynne Carpenter – Leadership […]
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. We should be […]
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. A one day on-river class is possible this spring as well. For more hands on paddling training, check the RMCC website and calendar for other classes. Dreaming – how do you get a […]
THIS EVENT IS FULL AND A WAITING LIST HAS BEEN STARTED. Please contact Kit Williams at [email protected] if you wish to be added to the waiting list. Saturday, April 29 from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm at Lagerman Lake, Longmont Hosted by Rocky Mountain Canoe Club, Poudre Paddlers, and the Rocky Mountain Sea Kayak Club […]
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 6) to be paid before the class. Students can enroll for only the flatwater day if they desire. If you are not a current […]
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 […]
Spring Green River Trip, Labyrinth Canyon. Class I. May 10-14 (Wed.thru Sun. ) Trip is Full. Wait-list available. This beautiful 5 day canoe camping trip in canyon country is a class I easy flatwater run, but requires backcountry skills as this is a wilderness trip. The trip will use the private Ruby Ranch put in, […]
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. 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 285 miles from Denver to Rangely […]
Updated Details Below! Mark your calendars for a joint cleanup paddle with Rocky Mountain Sea Kayak Club (RMSKC) at Union Reservoir. 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 […]
Previously scheduled for May 16. Now Wednesday, May 24. 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. Plan to launch at 6 pm. We will paddle around the […]
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 […]
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 […]
Cancelled, due to high water concerns. This will be an ACA-sanctioned outing/event which requires either ACA membership OR a $10/person insurance fee. Although flatwater/Class I the entire way, this trip is happening during what will likely be spring runoff so the Colorado River will be full & flowing fast. Good boat handling skills will be […]
Trip cancelled due to high water! Unfortunately, projected water levels exceeding this trip’s acceptable max mean this trip must be cancelled. This would be a trip to explore the North Platte River in 2 single day trips, with a base camp at the BLM Dugway Campground in Sinclair, Wyoming. Paddling from Dugway to Seminole Reservoir […]