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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Rocky Mountain Canoe Club is one of the sponsors this year for the Platte River Cleanup. Please contact Anne Fiore at anne_fiore@yahoo.com if you are planning to attend. Here are […]
**This Class is currently Full. Please register for our Waitlist** The cost is $45 per person for the entire class (or $25 per person for just the flatwater class on […]
Enjoy a casual social evening paddle around McIntosh Lake. The sun prepares to set with the backdrop of Long’s Peak. Plan to launch at 6 pm. This is an ACA […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Mark your calendar! Plan to launch at 6 pm. Enjoy a social paddle around the McIntosh Lake, as the sun prepares to set with the backdrop of Long’s Peak. McIntosh Lake. Launch along south side of lake from Lakeshore Dive, Longmont, CO 80503. Additional details will follow. Contact Brookie with questions or to sign up. […]
It is 777 miles from, Denver to the put in at Fort Benton We will be camping 7 nights on the river. This is the famous “White Cliffs” / “Missouri Breaks” Section of the Missouri RIver. No little kids, no dogs, NO WHINING allowed. Mandatory equipment will include an alarm clock for each tent. Yes, […]
The South Beach to Duffy Mountain stretch of the Yampa is an easy flatwater/Class I trip. In early May we have had good flow and not many mosquitoes, and not much (if any) competition for campsites. This is a good trip to break out your gear from storage and get ready for the canoe season. […]
You need to provide your own river toilet. Temps should be fairly mild – expect highs in the 50s and lows about 30. Plan for two nights camping. And plan on a very early Sunday, to get down river hopefully before the winds kick up. There are 2 Class II rapids. I don’t recall how low I […]
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 […]
This will be an ACA-sanctioned outing/event which requires EITHER ACA membership OR a $10/person insurance fee. This is a combination of class II day trips and the Bluegrass on the River festival, with our campground 3 miles from the music event. See: https://bluegrassonthearkansas.org/schedule/ for the late Saturday and Sunday music. The river sections that we […]
Due to Denver Water’s closure of the Osprey Pt boat access for the duration of the dam expansion project, this trip has been cancelled. They are proposing expanding the North access, but that won’t happen until June and may involve a 1/4 steep carry to the water. If the North Access becomes reasonable, we may […]
Be ready to launch at 10 am Sunday We will start at Grand Lake and paddle through the inlet to Shadow Mountain Lake, hugging the east shoreline going south. At the far end of Shadow Mountain Lake, we can explore some of the islands that are not posted as raptor nesting areas. With a little […]
We will start paddling June 10th 9am, so arrive and camp June 9th at Horseshoe Bend Campground (first come, first serve campground). Please allow flexibility in the end date of this trip, in case a layover or weather day is needed. This trip will be at the Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area. The lake is […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Rocky Mountain Canoe Club will be a cosponsor for the 2022 ACA Open Canoe Slalom Championships to be held on the Arkansas River in Canon City. This is open […]
The Rocky Mountain Canoe Club will be a cosponsor for the 2022 ACA Open Canoe Slalom Championships to be held on the Arkansas River in Canon City. This is open […]
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 […]
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 […]