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,
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 — […]
Stay tuned. We look forward to a Chatfield day paddle in April. Details to follow!
The forecast is not looking good for the Lagerman Paddle scheduled for this coming Tuesday 12 April 2022. I am going to postpone it till Tuesday, 26 April 2022, again weather permitting. Also, lets try for a meeting time of 10:00 AM, being ready to paddle by 10:30. This will still be a RMCC/ACA paddle. […]
ACA Canoe Instructor Development and Certification Course by Jeff Oxenford. Up to Level 4 Whitewater Canoeing (solo and tandem) DATES AND COST April 22-24 – Level 1-2 – Cost $300 May 7-8 – Level 3 and 4 – Cost $100 Note: Levels are sequential, you must participate in the Level 2 before attending Level 3 […]
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 – that allows a full day for the long drive bacon Mon. to avoid weekend traffic – it is 285 miles […]
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 […]
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. For more hands on paddling training, check the RMCC website and calendar for other classes. The curriculum is still being developed but here’s the outline: Dreaming – how do you get a trip […]