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 […]
This is a stunning paddle through Class 1 water cutting through Utah’s famous canyon country. Highlights include Trin Canyon Bend / Three Canyon, River Register Graffiti Panel, Bowknot Bend Saddle, and Bowknot Mining Cabins. Hiking in the area. Sunday, June 18, 2023 – drop off canoes and as much […]
Launch at 6 pm. Take out approximately 8 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. Plan to launch at 6 pm. We will paddle around the […]
Cancelled due to weather. Join Sea kayak club members for a morning paddle on McIntosh Lake. Enjoy great views of Longs Peak and Meeker Mountain; usually we see herons and pelicans. Participants should be on the water and ready to paddle from the south side by 10 AM, so arrive early enough to unload and move your car. […]
We have an excellent opportunity with Canyon River Instruction in Salida, CO! A 2-Day Swiftwater Rescue Workshop, July 9 -10 (Sunday-Monday) This event is specifically for ROCKY MOUNTAIN CANOE CLUB MEMBERS ONLY. Contact Debbie Hinde at [email protected] to receive a 10% club discount code! Plus – Participants who have been a member of RMCC for […]
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 […]
Plan to join us for the annual summer RMCC get-together! Day trips, camp cooking competition, boater skills competitions (knot tying, throw roping, etc.), potluck supper, pancake breakfast, etc. Trips available for all skill levels, water level cooperating (Class I, Class II, and Class III). The river is currently running at 1140cfs (July 24), so should […]
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 […]
Arrive at the Wahweap Marina late afternoon on the 24th and load gear and sleep on the houseboat. The plan is to hustle up-lake to the middle of the San Juan Arm in 2 days. Here we will drop off a set of self-sufficient paddlers and they will find their own way back to a […]
This will be a Class III trip, 84 miles, 6 night-7 day long trip*. Launch on September 5, Take Out on September 11* (*the take-out date could be extended if the group chooses). I am keeping the group relatively small at probably 8-10 people maximum. At this time, there is a wait list. There is […]
There is space available in an upcoming American Canoe Association Level 1 Canoe Instructor Certification and Paddlesports Safety Facilitator (PSF) course. This will be offered September 13-15, 2023, in Morrison, CO. This is an instructor development workshop and an instructor certification exam (IDW/ICE) for Level 1 Introduction to Canoeing. The Introduction to Canoeing course […]