Powell Houseboat from Bullfrog into the Escalante Arm

THIS TRIP IS FULL AND A WAITING LIST HAS BEEN STARTED. Please contact Karen Amundson at canoekarena@msn.com if you want to be added to the waiting list. October 9-18 (Thursday-Saturday) – Class I-II.  Arrive at the Bullfrog Basin Campground or Defiance House Lodge (or your choice) late afternoon on October 8 and be ready to launch at […]

RMCC Annual Meeting and Elections (Virtual)

Bill and Kathy Ashworth will host us on Zoom – Connection information to be sent out by Post before the meeting. Business Meeting Agenda:  We will start with a business meeting to review the year’s activities, hear from our board members, and talk about the coming season.  Bring your ideas for virtual events to get […]

2021 Planning and Permit Party

Explore new paddling possibilities at RMCC’s annual Planning and Permit Party. Although this year’s party will be on-line, the information gathered during this meeting will be invaluable for mapping out your 2021 paddling adventures.  Bill Ashworth will begin with a slideshow of the many permitted trips (rivers that require a permit are often awarded through […]

Old Stuff: Southern Corridor Rock Art and Ruins

Virtual — Zoom

Old Stuff, a program on rock art, Indian ruins, and a few fossils, is the first program in our Waiting for Warmer Weather Winter Webinar Series.   Old Stuff: Southern Corridor Rock Art and Ruins, the first of a two-part webinar is based primarily on Karen Amundson’s boating excursions.  Maps, photos and commentary will take […]

Old Stuff: Colorado and Green River Drainages – Rock Art, Structures, and Fossils

Virtual — Zoom

Colorado and Green River Drainages – Rock Art, Structures, and Fossils is the second in our two-part Old Stuff webinar. This program, in our Waiting for Warmer Weather Winter Webinar Series, will focus on interesting rocks found when paddling the upper Colorado, Dolores, Gunnison, Yampa, San Rafael, and Green Rivers.  To access the webinar, Zoom […]

There’s this River . . .

Virtual — Zoom

With There’s this River, the Waiting for Warmer Weather: Winter Webinar Series turns from maps, photos, and commentary to audience participation.  Bill Ashworth will host an evening around a virtual campfire to share yarns about our favorite river or river experience; truth recommended but not required. BYOB. To access the webinar, Zoom links will be […]

South Platte River: Brighton to Fort Lupton – note date change

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 wildlife… a nice way to begin the paddling season. There is one mandatory portage at a dam and one boat chute drop early on that will most likely […]

Grand Canyon Dories Rescheduled

Virtual — Zoom

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!  […]

Buffalo River, Arkansas

THIS TRIP IS FULL AND A WAITING LIST HAS BEEN STARTED. Please contact Tracy Hays to be added to this list, sportsmut@aol.com 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 […]

Introduction to Canoeing Class

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 […]

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Lagerman Reservoir – POSTPONED

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 […]

Beginning River Safety & Rescue Class

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

Gunnison River: Delta to Whitewater – 42 miles Class II        ACA trip Trip coordinator – Mat Bozek, matbozekx@gmail.com 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 […]

Yampa, South Beach to Duffy Mountain

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 custer.dan@gmail.com. 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

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 matbozekx@gmail.com to register […]

White River – Rangely Co – CANCELLED

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 […]

RMCC Niobrara Wild and Scenic River Memorial Day

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. Contact Bill Ashworth (washwort@gmail.com) to register for the trip. This beautiful […]

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, janetrpm@gmail.com 720-236-6308,