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SUMMARY:2021 Planning and Permit Party
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nBill Ashworth will begin with a slideshow of the many permitted trips (rivers that require a permit are often awarded through a lottery system) that people may want to apply for in 2021.  \nWe will also present popular non-permitted day\, weekend\, and multi-day trips\, and where a Trip Coordinator has been identified\, he or she will give you a brief description of their trip and explain why you might want to join them. Debbie HInde\, our Grand Poobah of Instruction will also give a overview of the class available where you will learn new canoeing and safety skills and improve on old ones.  \n  \nBecause we will not be able to sign up for trips and classes in person\, an on-line survey is being developed that will let us know the trips and classes you are most interested in. You will be able to fill out this form after January 1. It is important to fill out the survey for many reasons including letting Trip Coordinators know you want to join a certain trip or class (some of these trips fill up fast and selection is often on a first-come-first-served basis); sharing contact information with people who are interested in applying for the same river permit; and identifying popular trips where a trip coordinator is needed.  \nWe will be emailing a link to this zoom meeting to all of RMCC’s members.  If you have any questions regarding the Planning and Permit Party or 2021 activities\, please contact Kit Williams\, RMCC Trip Master\, at kitrynwilliams@gmail.com. 
URL:https://rockymountaincanoeclub.net/event/2021-planning-and-permit-party/
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SUMMARY:RMCC Annual Meeting and Elections (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Bill and Kathy Ashworth will host us on Zoom – Connection information to be sent out by Post before the meeting.\n 	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 us through the 2020-21 winter.  (Unless we have a miracle Covid cure this year\, we will also have a virtual Permit Party in early- to mid- January to discuss river permits and other on-the-water events for the coming year.) The final item on the business meeting agenda will be officer elections. \n 	Photo Show: The annual meeting will include our annual photo extravaganza.  Jeff Keeler has agreed to orchestrate this again this year with ALL SUBMISSIONS submitted no later than November 10.   Photos can be easily uploaded to our GoogleDrive as a folder of individual photos\, as a powerpoint presentation or\, if arranged ahead of time with Jeff\, via a link to a photo program like Flicker.  Jeff will share his screen and advance through your photos (“next slide\, please”) with your narration. \n\n 	Both club trips and your personal boating adventures are fair game\n 	Please limit a photo set to 15 pics\, although you are welcome to submit more than one set.  We will rotate through presenters\, one set at a time\, as time and audience interest allows.\n 	Whether or not you send a photo set\, send your best masked or social distanced boating pic of the season to Kathryn and we’ll include a collage of these photos for a Pandemic Photo competition.\n\n\n\n \n\nWear your RMCC tee-shirt\, crank up those camp stoves and dutch ovens for a bit of ambience\, and reconnect with your RMCC boating friends for a review of 2020 boating and a preview of the coming year.\n\n \n\nHope to see and hear you on November 14.
URL:https://rockymountaincanoeclub.net/event/rmcc-annual-meeting-and-elections-virtual/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20201018T235959
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SUMMARY:Powell Houseboat from Bullfrog into the Escalante Arm
DESCRIPTION: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. \nOctober 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 the Bullfrog Marina by mid-morning of the 9th.  Ideally we will camp at 4 or 5 locations\, usually for 2 nights per camp.  We plan to explore on foot and/or paddle all of the accessible canyons in the Escalante Arm and do another 3-4 more side canyons off of the main Powell lake.  We will find petroglyphs\, Indian ruins\, waterfalls\, slot canyons\, and more. \nWe will go from 1 camp to the next on a 53’ Adventurer houseboat as it has an angled upper deck upon which we can slide our kayaks up and down.  Due to this boat stashing and also due to weather considerations (can get big winds and waves especially on the wider parts of the lake) we will limit boats to those that weigh less than about 60 pounds\, and want to have skirted sea kayaks or decked canoes.  Contact Karen for questions about your boat.  Class I-II due to waves caused by wind and/or speed boats.  Also\, landings can be scarce. \nThe trip will be limited to 10 people and a waiting list.  But it will be priced for 8 people with a likely refund of 20-25% assuming we do not lose people near when the trip starts and do not damage the houseboat.  A per person price of $620 will cover houseboat rental\, gas\, insurance\, and a few small items.  Post trip refund will be around $100 if all goes well.  We plan to have 2 people fixing dinner for the whole group each of the 1st 5 nights of the trip\, and then do smaller groups after that.  On your own for breakfasts and lunches.   \nThe houseboat has 2 “staterooms”\, a big upper deck\, small front and back decks\, and a lower bunk room that is usually used for storage for a few people who want to camp on shore.  Available camps vary depending on lake water levels and how many boats are already parked or searching the area.  Shore camping also varies.  The boat has a nice kitchen with a big grill\, oven and 2 refrigerators.  Carol\, Werner\, and Karen have experience with driving/parking the big boat\, and took the Houseboat 101 class. \nContact Karen Amundson at canoekarena@msn.com for further information and to join the trip or be on the Wait List.
URL:https://rockymountaincanoeclub.net/event/powell-houseboat-from-bullfrog-into-the-escalante-arm/
CATEGORIES:Class III
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20201004T235959
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SUMMARY:Trip Full - RMCC Colorado River Loma to Westwater  Oct 3 - 4
DESCRIPTION:Join RMCC as we paddle the Colorado River 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 bottom. This is an ACA-sanctioned outing/event which requires EITHER ACA membership OR a $5/person insurance fee. There is $100 campsite fee which I will pay in July and the estimated $5/paddler will be due to me on the river. If the trip is cancelled (happened due to high forecasted winds once in 12 years)\, I’ll need the camping fee from registered paddlers regardless. Check out the trip flyer  RMCC-Ruby-Horsethief-flyer 2020 . Contact Bill Ashworth to sign up or with questions at washwort at gmail.com. 720-352-6456  \nNote: Starting this July\, Colorado Hunting or Fishing licenses required for Loma launch. \n  \n 
URL:https://rockymountaincanoeclub.net/event/rmcc-colorado-river-loma-to-westwater-aka-ruby-horsethief/
LOCATION:Colorado River: Loma to Westwater
CATEGORIES:Class I and Flat water
ORGANIZER;CN="Bill Ashworth":MAILTO:washwort at gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20200919T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20200920T235959
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SUMMARY:Niobrara River - Sept 19-20
DESCRIPTION:This will be an ACA-sanctioned outing/event which requires EITHER ACA membership OR a $5/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 David Kerry (davidkerryedwards@yahoo.com) to register for the trip. Canoes and kayaks are available to rent from local outfitters. Let me know if you need additional information about that. \nThis beautiful stretch is one of America’s premier scenic heritage waterways; we’ll see many waterfalls\, beautiful hardwood forests\, and woodland birds!  And the resident buffalo herd at the Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge (https://www.fws.gov/refuge/fort_niobrara/ ) often has calves this time of year.  We run the river on Saturday and Sunday. Most will car camp at Smith Falls State Park\, Friday – Sunday nights (May 22-24); return to the Front Range after breakfast on Monday (about a 6-7 hour drive back to Denver) or continue to see the sights of Nebraska or head up to South Dakota. \nNiobrara River Trail description here .  \nDescription from Backpacker magazine:  http://www.backpacker.com/stories/paddle-nebraska-s-niobrara-river \nRiver gage at https://waterdata.usgs.gov/usa/nwis/uv?site_no=06461500.  We generally run it between 1000-2000 cfs. \nSaturday\, we’ll meet at 9am (CDT) ready to shuttle from the Cornell Bridge put-in near Valentine\, paddle down to the State Park campground\, beach the canoes and then start from there again on Sunday.   If you are not camping\, but meeting us in the morning\, see the note\, below for directions. \nSaturday evening – optional potluck appetizers and dinner at one of the convenient campsites (location to be announced and look for the RMCC banner).  There is a large group shelter generally  available in case of rain. \nSunday\, we’ll meet near the boat ramp (where we took out on Saturday) at 9am (CDT) ready to shuttle from the campground to the take-out – probably at Sunny Brook Camp\, about a mile upstream of Rocky Ford.  The shuttle takes over an hour\, so non-drivers should plan to relax\, hike to Smith Falls\, and/or birdwatch at the campground while the drivers are driving. We will verify the 10am shuttle start on Saturday night. \nSunday evening: Informal group happy hour possible\, but no specific group activity planned.  Some of us will be checking out (i.e.\, scouting\, not running) the Norden chute and going to the The Nature Conservancy Niobrara Valley Preserve near there) (https://www.nature.org/ourinitiatives/regions/northamerica/unitedstates/nebraska/placesweprotect/niobrara-valley-preserve.xml );  see a recent TNC blog at: https://prairieecologist.com/2018/05/04/photo-of-the-week-may-4-2018/ \nCamping \nThe Smith Falls State Park campground (http://outdoornebraska.gov/smithfalls/) doesn’t open until a week or two before Memorial Day and there is no official group site.  Tents will go down by the river and RVs and trailers will be put on the slope across the road from the tents.  Several sites are VERY large and could easily accommodate 4 or 5 tents if folks would like a group setting or just couldn’t get a reservation.  Smith Falls State Park (402) 376-1306)\, $5/person/night\, showers included.  Phone reservations will likely be taken starting early May. \nNote: Directions to Cornell Bridge from Valentine:  Take Nebraska 12 east about 4 miles to the Ft Niobrara Wildlife refuge turn-off. Turn right towards the river and then make the first right into the access parking lot. Be there by 9 am ready to shuttle and be sure to purchase your $1 wrist-band at the kiosk. \nCamping is available in Valentine town park if people don’t want to drive out to Smith Falls Friday night. Also camping is available just south of Valentine at Merritt Reservoir although it can be busy on a Friday night. \n  \nIMPORTANT: Valentine is on CENTRAL TIME.
URL:https://rockymountaincanoeclub.net/event/rmcc-memorial-day-niobrara-river-sept-19-20/
CATEGORIES:Class I and Flat water
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20200815T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20200815T140000
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SUMMARY:Event cancelled-  RMCC Macintosh Lake Longmont August 15
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a paddle and picnic on Macintosh Lake This is an ACA-sanctioned trip which requires either an ACA membership or $5 for insurance.  Macintosh is a 265 acre impoundment of St Vrain Creek and has bathrooms at several sites along the 3.5 mile shoreline. \nhttps://www.longmontcolorado.gov/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/86/56?npage=2 \nBe at the put-in ready to paddle at 10am at the intersection of Lakeshore Drive and Harbor Lane in NW Longmont. \nhttps://goo.gl/maps/xvxockJaq9Y9RhiY9 \nPlease RSVP to Bill (contact info below) by the preceding Friday. \nCoordinators: \nBill Ashworth\, 720-352-6456  washwort at gmail.com
URL:https://rockymountaincanoeclub.net/event/rmcc-macintosh-lake-longmont-august-15/
LOCATION:Macintosh Lake Longmont\, Lakeshore Dr and Harbor Lane\, Longmont\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class I and Flat water
ORGANIZER;CN="Bill Ashworth":MAILTO:washwort at gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20200801T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20200802T235959
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SUMMARY:RMCC Radium Rendezvous Aug 1 - 2:  COVID-19 MODIFICATIONS
DESCRIPTION:Our annual Rendezvous is scheduled for August 1 – 2\, 2020 at our usual site — Group Sites A and B at the Radium Campground on the Upper Colorado River.  We are proceeding with plans to hold a modified event in light of the Covid-19 virus and various requirements and recommendations of the ACA\, Colorado\, and Grand County.    \nALL is being planned with an understanding that stuff happens and the virus landscape and reopening of activities in Colorado might change over the next month. \nCheck out the flyer RMCC-Annual-Rendezvous – Covid Mods whether you are new to Rendezvous or a frequent participant – lots of information essential to this weird year.  And PLEASE fill out this short survey if you are at all interested in attending or getting updates on the event.  If you are anti-internet survey\, RSVP to the event coordinator listed below. \nWe hope to have runs 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. New RMCC Class II and above requirements in effect (esp. helmets and flotation) and most of the second day trips will be Class II and above. RMCC Boating Requirements and Recommendations – 2020. \nContact Event Coordinator Kathryn Mutz (Bill decided to have knee surgery instead!) 303-499-1092; gvmutz@gmail.com  for more information\, to volunteer as a run coordinator or sweep\, or if you plan to join us and do not want to fill out the survey.
URL:https://rockymountaincanoeclub.net/event/rmcc-radium-rendezvous-aug-1-2/
LOCATION:Radium Campground\, CO
CATEGORIES:Rendezvous
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20200715T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20200724T235959
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SUMMARY:Montana Trio
DESCRIPTION:This Montana canoe trip allows you to explore sections of the beautiful Flathead River west of Glacier National Park. \nJuly 15 (Wednesday) Clearwater River Trail #7777A is on the north end of Seeley Lake in the Lolo National Forest. Class I. It is 3.5 miles long (2 hours) and marshy with many birds. Bring binoculars and telephoto cameras to view osprey\, bald eagles\, belted kingfishers\, Great Blue Herons\, common loons\, red-necked grebes\, yellow warblers\, and a variety of other ducks and birds and mammals. Take a 1.5 mile trail (hike) back to the put-in as part of the shuttle. More info is at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/lolo/recreation/recarea/?recid=10327 \nOptional afterwards\, drive to the west side of Seeley Lake to see Gus\, the huge larch tree and the James Girard Memorial Tamarack Grove. We have reserved Group Camp A at Big Larch Campground on the east side of Seeley Lake for July 14 and 15 with room for 6 vehicles. A few may want to arrive early to get an individual campsite for just $5 per night (no reservations). Contact Karen Amundson (canoekarena@msn.com) to sign up. Limit 20 people. \nJuly 17-18 (Fri-Saturday) S. Fork of the Flathead River for 2 days.   Class I-II.   Start at Cedar Flats and use wheels for 1/4 mile of likely unimproved trail down to the river. This “put-in” is located on the Development Road 16 miles southeast of Hungry Horse Reservoir across the river from Harrison Creek. This puts us below Meadow Creek Gorge (as it is class III-IV). We can leave a car(s) at the put-in per the Forest Service Ranger and do our own shuttle. Take-out is the Crossover Campground 1 mile into the Hungry Horse Reservoir. Road distance is 16.8 miles (all gravel) and the river is about 28 miles long. Midway down the river is the Spotted Bear Ranch with cabins and meals (associated with Orvis and a major fly-fishing operation). Next to it is a forest service Spotted Bear CampGround\, and we plan to camp there July 16-18 (3 nights). No reservations\, but just $10 per night. Arrive somewhat early for best chances to get a campsite. It has running water but no electricity. The other option is the Crossover Campground; free but no reservations and less convenient to our activities. See the S. Flathead above Twin Creek gauge https://waterdata.usgs.gov/mt/nwis/uv/?site_no=12359800&PARAmeter_cd=00065\,00060\,00010 that is a few miles above the reservoir; we are expecting 1100cfs if 2020 is like 2019. See spottedbear.com and diamondrranch.com as we will have an optional (I’ll need a head count) $10++ burger dinner at the Diamond R Ranch on the 18th. Note that we can do both day trips with near-empty canoes if we get good campsites at the Spotted Bear CG. Bring flotation and helmets. Contact Karen Amundson (canoekarena@msn.com) to sign up. Limit 15 people. \nJuly 20-24 (Mon-Friday) North Fork of the Flathead from the Canada Border to Blankenship Bridge. Estimate it is 70 miles long\, so about 5 days. It is a gorgeous river\, but we will need to use bear proof containers and store food high between trees. We will use a commercial shuttle service; 1 is: https://glacierraftco.com/glacier-outdoor-store/shuttles/ . We want between 1200 and 2000cfs per the “N F Flathead River nr Columbia Falls MT” gauge; see https://waterdata.usgs.gov/mt/nwis/uv/?site_no=12355500&PARAmeter_cd=00065\,00060\,00010. The river is divided into 2 segments per differing difficulty: \nDay 1-4 from the Canada Border is Class II+ due to log and rock hazards and the need for quick maneuvers. Day 2 we would want to visit the Mercantile and Bakery (summer hours 7am to 9pm) and also the Northern Lights Saloon and Café (serve lunch and dinner every day) in Polebridge. Also there is a 2.5 mile long Transboundary Flathead River Interpretive Trail with 8 stops there. This is 1.5 river miles south of the Polebridge Ranger Station\, near a bridge over the river. Days 3 and 4 the river splits into multiple channels and we need to stick together. \nDay 5 is the final section ending at Blankenship Bridge. Class II+-III. It has the Fools Hen Rapid which is a ledge across the river with a small break that much of the water flows through. \nIf you do all 5 days\, the shuttle costs $180\, and if you opt to do days 2-4 from Ford to Big Creek Campground or N. Fork Flathead Campground\, the cost would be about $160. The road gets tougher as it goes north\, and you may get a flat tire so need a good spare and tools. \nNote you have a full day to get from the Spotted Bear Campground (prior S. Fork trip) to the shuttle company in West Glacier\, and will need to resupply your food and find your own lodging on July 19. You can explore Glacier N.P. after the trip – especially Kintla\, Bowman\, and McDonald Lakes; you will be on its western boundary for the 5 days above. Bring flotation and helmets. Limit 12 people. \n 
URL:https://rockymountaincanoeclub.net/event/montana-trio/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20200711T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20200711T170000
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SUMMARY:RMCC North Platte WY Glendo to Guernsey July 11
DESCRIPTION: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; new RMCC Class II and above requirements in effect (note – not just helmets). \nRMCC Boating Requirements and Recommendations – 2020 \nThe float is on Saturday\, July 11.  Most will be camping in Two Moon Campground in Glendo State Park on Friday night (it’s about a 3.5 hour drive from Denver) before the trip as well as Saturday night for those who choose (there will be an optional  potluck that night). \nGlendo State Park camping sites went reserved only for 2020 and so you’ll need to reserve your Two Moons campsite asap once you decide to go on this trip. Contact the trip coordinator for help here. \nFull details can be found here: Glendo to Guernsey details. Please read the linked document as it has a lot of important information. It is also mandatory that you have a Wyoming Game & Fish Invasive Species decal for your boat and your boat also needs to be inspected when entering Wyoming. This is an ACA-sanctioned trip requiring either an ACA membership or a $5 fee per person. \nNote: the Wyoming invasive species link needs to be fixed in the flyer. Here’s the correct link:Wyoming Invasive Species Information \nTrip Coordinator: Bill  Ashworth ; washwort at gmail.com; 720-352-6456
URL:https://rockymountaincanoeclub.net/event/rmcc-north-platte-wy-glendo-to-guernsey-july-11/
LOCATION:Glendo WY\, Glendo\, Wyoming
CATEGORIES:Class II
ORGANIZER;CN="Bill Ashworth":MAILTO:washwort at gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20200530T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20200531T235959
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SUMMARY:Essentials of Canoeing:  Flatwater and Moving Water RESCHEDULED
DESCRIPTION:RESCHEDULED:  This is a full day flatwater  and a half day moving water (river) class on May 30 and 31\, respectively.   Details are below. \nThe current plan is still to hold our class by using the appropriate health safety practices as per local\, state and ACA rules/guidelines for this type of activity.   We will send a notification to all attendees should the status change. \nThe 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 Association (ACA) member\, there is an additional $5 insurance fee; if you are a current ACA member please provide that number to the class instructors. Lead instructors are Debbie Hinde and Lynne Carpenter. \nPlease register by emailing Debbie Hinde at dhinde1@msn.com.  \nLocation depends on the water level and will be announced a couple of weeks before the class. \nMaximum number of boats is twelve for the flatwater day and six per session (see below) on the moving water day.*** \n***The moving water day has a waitlist.  There may be room for 1 or 2 more boats for the flatwater day (we are breaking up into small groups). \nEssentials of Canoeing Part I: Flatwater   \nSaturday\, May 30\, 2020\, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm \nWe will cover canoe equipment\, boat outfitting\, strokes\, water safety\, and basic maneuvering. Fun\, dynamic drills and games will help you learn basic skills for moving the canoe as efficiently as possible using the following strokes: forward and backward strokes\, sweeps\, draws\, pries\, and the J stroke.\nThis class will be held in a lake or reservoir in the Denver to Longmont Metropolitan area. Maximum number of boats for this class is twelve. \nEssentials of Canoeing Part II: Moving Water  (Prerequisite: Flatwater class or verified experience) \nSunday\, May 31\, 2020: Two sessions: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm OR 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm\nTake your flatwater skills on to moving water in Part II where you will learn skills for paddling in moving water. Skills will include “reading” water\, safety considerations on moving water\, advanced canoe strokes\, and specific canoe maneuvers including ferries\, eddy turns\, peel-outs\, C-Turns and S-turns.\nThis class will be held in on a river near the Denver Metropolitan area. Maximum number of boats per session is six. \nPlease indicate which Moving Water session you prefer when you sign up – first come first serve. \nHelpful Instructional Videos From the ACA Website:  \nACA:  Canoeing | Top 5 Tips to Make You A Better Paddler (3 min\, 35 sec) \nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIVp6XjZ_Ew&feature=youtu.be \nACA:  How to Paddle a Tandem Canoe | Tandem Canoeing Essentials (4 min\, 34 sec) \nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDaqvoIJD-A&feature=youtu.be \nACA:  How to Develop Good Technique for Paddling a Canoe (3 min\, 28 sec) \nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eLJ0d7TDS4&feature=youtu.be \nACA:  How to Canoe | 3 Key Strokes All Paddlers Should Know  (4 min\, 21 sec) \nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVUNzKkBE5o&feature=youtu.be \nAdditional videos can be found at:  https://www.americancanoe.org/page/Ed_videos
URL:https://rockymountaincanoeclub.net/event/essentials-of-canoeing-flatwater-and-moving-water-2/
LOCATION:Denver Area\, Denver\, CO\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Debbie Hinde":MAILTO:dhinde1@msn.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20200523T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20200525T235959
DTSTAMP:20260429T215453
CREATED:20200221T002104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200221T002104Z
UID:10000219-1590192000-1590451199@rockymountaincanoeclub.net
SUMMARY:White River – Rangely Co
DESCRIPTION:White River from Trujillo Wash to the Enron Gas Wells take out  – 65 miles\, Class II \nThis is a three day\, two night trip.  Plan on two nights camping on the river –  but with a strong group\, we may opt to do the trip in two days/one night depending on flow – that  would allow a full day for the long drive back – it is 285 miles from Denver to Rangely and another 30 or more miles to and from the takeout.  Shuttle takes a good 2 to 3 hours round trip. Put in at Trujillo Wash and take out at Enron Gas Wells. \nRiver Rating is Class I/II  (helmet required). There is one Class II rapid in Cowboy Canyon that can “generally” be avoided.  Intermediate paddling skill is required – this is NOT a beginner level trip. You must be able to maneuver your canoe around many strainers and through tight corners with very strong eddy lines\, and be able to eddy out quickly. \nBLM’s Floating the White River brochure describes this portion of the River “for 100 miles between Rangely\, Colorado\, and the river’s confluence with the Green River\, the White River cuts a rugged\, scenic trough into the high desert plains of the Uintah Basin. This is a place to paddle\, watch wildlife\, and occasionally leave the river for an unforgettable hike.” \nThis is an ACA trip. Non ACA members will need to pay $5 to cover insurance. \nContact Trip Coordinator: Mat Bozek\, matbozekx@gmail.com to register for this trip or ask questions. \nhttps://www.blm.gov/download/file/fid/3743   
URL:https://rockymountaincanoeclub.net/event/white-river-rangely-co-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20200523T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20200525T235959
DTSTAMP:20260429T215453
CREATED:20200218T193828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200218T193828Z
UID:10000211-1590192000-1590451199@rockymountaincanoeclub.net
SUMMARY:RMCC Memorial Day Niobrara River May 23 - 25  CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:This will be an ACA-sanctioned outing/event which requires EITHER ACA membership OR a $5/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 at gmail.com) to register for the trip. Canoes and kayaks are available to rent from local outfitters. Let me know if you need additional information about that. \nThis beautiful stretch is one of America’s premier scenic heritage waterways; we’ll see many waterfalls\, beautiful hardwood forests\, and woodland birds!  And the resident buffalo herd at the Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge (https://www.fws.gov/refuge/fort_niobrara/ ) often has calves this time of year.  We run the river on Saturday and Sunday. Most will car camp at Smith Falls State Park\, Friday – Sunday nights (May 22-24); return to the Front Range after breakfast on Monday (about a 6-7 hour drive back to Denver) or continue to see the sights of Nebraska or head up to South Dakota. \nNiobrara River Trail description here .  \nDescription from Backpacker magazine:  http://www.backpacker.com/stories/paddle-nebraska-s-niobrara-river \nRiver gage at https://waterdata.usgs.gov/usa/nwis/uv?site_no=06461500.  We generally run it between 1000-2000 cfs. \nSaturday\, we’ll meet at 11am (CDT) ready to shuttle from the Cornell Bridge put-in near Valentine\, paddle down to the State Park campground\, beach the canoes and then start from there again on Sunday.   If you are not camping\, but meeting us in the morning\, see the note\, below for directions. \nSaturday evening – optional potluck appetizers and dinner at one of the convenient campsites (location to be announced and look for the RMCC banner).  There is a large group shelter generally  available in case of rain. \nSunday\, we’ll meet near the boat ramp (where we took out on Saturday) at 10am (CDT) ready to shuttle from the campground to the take-out – probably at Sunny Brook Camp\, about a mile upstream of Rocky Ford.  The shuttle takes over an hour\, so non-drivers should plan to relax\, hike to Smith Falls\, and/or birdwatch at the campground while the drivers are driving. We will verify the 10am shuttle start on Saturday night. \nSunday evening: Informal group happy hour possible\, but no specific group activity planned.  Some of us will be checking out (i.e.\, scouting\, not running) the Norden chute and going to the The Nature Conservancy Niobrara Valley Preserve near there) (https://www.nature.org/ourinitiatives/regions/northamerica/unitedstates/nebraska/placesweprotect/niobrara-valley-preserve.xml );  see a recent TNC blog at: https://prairieecologist.com/2018/05/04/photo-of-the-week-may-4-2018/ \nCamping \nThe Smith Falls State Park campground (http://outdoornebraska.gov/smithfalls/) doesn’t open until a week or two before Memorial Day and there is no official group site.  Tents will go down by the river and RVs and trailers will be put on the slope across the road from the tents.  Several sites are VERY large and could easily accommodate 4 or 5 tents if folks would like a group setting or just couldn’t get a reservation.  Smith Falls State Park (402) 376-1306)\, $5/person/night\, showers included.  Phone reservations will likely be taken starting early May. \nNote: Directions to Cornell Bridge from Valentine:  Take Nebraska 12 east about 4 miles to the Ft Niobrara Wildlife refuge turn-off. Turn right towards the river and then make the first right into the access parking lot. Be there by 11 am ready to shuttle and be sure to purchase your $1 wrist-band at the kiosk. \nIMPORTANT: Valentine is on CENTRAL TIME.
URL:https://rockymountaincanoeclub.net/event/rmcc-memorial-day-niobrara-river-may-23-25/
LOCATION:Niobrara River\, Nebraska
CATEGORIES:Class I and Flat water
ORGANIZER;CN="Bill Ashworth":MAILTO:washwort at gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20200511T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20200511T194500
DTSTAMP:20260429T215453
CREATED:20200501T194856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200501T194856Z
UID:10000230-1589221800-1589226300@rockymountaincanoeclub.net
SUMMARY:Beginning River Safety & Rescue Webinar
DESCRIPTION:We are now offering a Zoom Webinar of the Beginning River Safety & Rescue Class! \n Your presenters are Debbie Hinde and Randy Knauff. \nThe class is being offered to Rocky Mountain Canoe Club and Poudre Paddler Members. \nYou MUST register ahead of time.  To Register\, please do the following: \n\nSend an email to me at dhinde1@msn.com to let me know you will attend this class.\nI will send you a ‘PLEASE REGISTER’ email.  Check your spam/junk folder for this if you don’t see it within a day of sending your email to me.\nOpen the ‘Please Register’ email and Select the Registration Link. You will them receive a Zoom invitation and personal link to use to join the class.  You will also be able to automatically add the event to your calendar.\nPlease do not wait to register until day of the class. It will be very difficult to administer the above process to ensure your invitation.  You can always cancel if you find that you cannot join.\n\nMonday\, May 11\, 2020          6:30 – 7:45 p.m. \n\nGetting to the water safely\nSelecting the waterway\nFinding information\nSelecting the right gear\nPaddler roles & responsibilities\nRiver signals\nScouting\nSelf-Rescue Techniques\nAssisted Rescue Techniques\n\nYou can attend this Webinar from your computer\, tablet or phone (a phone is discouraged only because of the small screen size) \nWe will hold an in-the-water class later in the season when the water levels and temperatures are safe.
URL:https://rockymountaincanoeclub.net/event/beginning-river-safety-rescue-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20200511T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20200511T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T215453
CREATED:20200221T010855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200221T010855Z
UID:10000221-1589220000-1589227200@rockymountaincanoeclub.net
SUMMARY:Quick Start Your Canoe
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, May 11\, 2020 \n6 pm-8 pm \nBear Creek Lake Park \nInstructor: Jeff Oxenford \nThe Quickstart Your Canoe course from ACA is designed to introduce/expose the participant to sufficient skill and knowledge to enjoy the sport of canoeing. Designed for flatwater these skills are readily transferable to whitewater. Classes will be taught by Jeff Oxenford and other club instructors. You will need your own equipment (boat\, PFD\, and other equipment). You must be a ACA member or pay a $5 event fee. There is also an admission fee to Bear Creek Lake Park \nIf you are interested\, please e-mail Kit Williams at kitrynwilliams@gmail.com
URL:https://rockymountaincanoeclub.net/event/quick-start-your-canoe-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20200509T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20200516T235959
DTSTAMP:20260429T215453
CREATED:20200220T185808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200220T185808Z
UID:10000217-1588982400-1589673599@rockymountaincanoeclub.net
SUMMARY:Upper Missouri National Wild & Scenic River\, Montana
DESCRIPTION: 8 Days\,May 9th    thru   May 16th \n150 river miles   Class 1  it is an ACA trip \nIt is 777 miles from\, Denver to the putin at Fort Benton \nContact Trip Coordinator to register: Mat Bozek\, matbozekx@gmail.com \nWe will be camping 7 nights on the river.  This is the famous “White Cliffs” / “Missouri Breaks”  \nSection of the Missouri RIver.   No little kids\, no dogs\, NO WHINING allowed. \nMandatory equipment will include an alarm clock for each tent.  Yes\, an alarm clock! for the mandatory 8 AM start each day.  This section is known for high upriver winds\, and we will be on the water each day by 8 AM so as to get to camp by early afternoon to avoid the worst of the winds.   Aside from high winds\, other hazards include rattlesnakes\, ice cold water\, falling cottonwood branches\, soft crumbly rock (on hikes) and all the usual other hazards of river travel\, as well as some (minor) potential for spring blizzards. \nWe will be camping in a mix of “primitive” and “developed” boat camps (and potentially just bushwhack camping if necessary).   River toilets are mandatory\, except that WAG Bags are an acceptable alternative if you put them into a waterproof container.  Everyone will be responsible for their own Poo – No S***!.  I’m not hauling yours.  The river water is not fit for drinking\, even if filtering\, as it contains agricultural runoff of fertilizers and pesticides (and it’s not known as The Big Muddy for nothing).  Everyone is required to carry enough drinking water for the full trip.  I expect to carry 7 gallons myself – ½ gal for first and last days and a full gallon for each day between.  Recommended is a gallon per person per day.   At 8 lbs/gallon\, that 56 pounds to start with (per person\, at least).   \n I hope to get to camp early enough to allow time for some hiking in the afternoons.  I am planning on 6 camps and 6 travel days\, with one day in reserve to use as a layover\, or makeup day if needed.  May is the highest flow rate\, so I anticipate a fair current – expect to paddle at least one or two 30 mile days\, which means you need to be in good enough physical condition to paddle (not float) for 6 to 8 hours each day. If the current is flowing at 2mph and we paddle at 3 mph\, that’s 5mph and 6 hours of actual paddling time to cover 30 miles.  Could be more or less depending on conditions. \nThe shuttle service in Ft. Benton has a 10 passenger van – we may have to adlib if there will be more drivers (based on those who signed up at the January planning party\, I already have 12 potential drivers).   We may need to use two shuttle services\, or maybe pre-shuttle some of our vehicles.  Depending\, shuttle service will cost a minimum of $40 per driver – could be double that)  The shuttle is 150 miles one-way\, which is why I prefer to use a shuttle service. \nFEES:  aside from the shuttle fees\, you should bring enough cash to pay for camping at the pay campgrounds if we are forced to use them (varies from $5 to $12 per site) \nBLM River Trip Fees = $4 per person per day = $28 per person – we will pay at the putin.
URL:https://rockymountaincanoeclub.net/event/upper-missouri-national-wild-scenic-river-montana/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20200502T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20200503T235959
DTSTAMP:20260429T215453
CREATED:20200217T155126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200217T155126Z
UID:10000208-1588377600-1588550399@rockymountaincanoeclub.net
SUMMARY:Cancelled - Yampa River: South Beach to Duffy Mountain
DESCRIPTION:This trip has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 situation. \n  \nTHIS TRIP IS CURRENTLY FULL AND A WAITING LIST HAS BEEN STARTED. If you wish to be added to the waiting list\, please contact Trip Coordinator Dan Custer at custer.dan@gmail.com \n  \nThe South Beach to Duffy Mountain stretch of the Yampa an easy flatwater/Class I trip.  Last year we had very good flow\, even though later in the summer the river had extremely low water.  Early May is a good time to float the Yampa because the bugs will not be a problem\, there should not be competition for campsites\, and for the last couple of years the water level in early May has been excellent. \nThis is a good trip to break your gear out of storage and get ready for the canoe season.  It is also an easy trip for people new to canoeing and canoe camping to go out on an overnight trip.  Pack a warm sleeping bag because the morning will likely be frosty. \nThe first day’s float will be through private ranch land\, and that is where the eagle nests will be seen.  The last two years we not only spotted bald eagles and their nests\, we also saw baby eagles in the nests.  The second day will be paddling through BLM land\, which is more scenic but without the eagle nests.  Flocks of sheep with big scary sheep dogs may be on river left\, but we will not be camping with them. \nTo register for this event\, email Trip Coordinator Dan Custer at custer.dan@gmail.com.
URL:https://rockymountaincanoeclub.net/event/yampa-river-south-beach-to-duffy-mountain/
CATEGORIES:Class I and Flat water
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20200426T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20200426T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T215453
CREATED:20200222T171132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200222T171132Z
UID:10000226-1587895200-1587906000@rockymountaincanoeclub.net
SUMMARY:Cancelled - Meyer Pool Practice: Open Pool Canoe Practice
DESCRIPTION:Come practice your strokes\, rolls and braces to stay ready for paddling season. \nLocation:  Meyers Pool\, 7900 Carr Drive\, Arvada\, CO 80005\,  303-467-7140 \nBring your own equipment.  Please rinse your gear using the provided hoses before entering the pool.
URL:https://rockymountaincanoeclub.net/event/meyer-pool-practice-open-pool-canoe-practice-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20200425T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20200425T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T215453
CREATED:20200218T191949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200218T191949Z
UID:10000209-1587819600-1587830400@rockymountaincanoeclub.net
SUMMARY:POSTPONED to later in the year: RMCC Rigging and Packing Class April 25 2020
DESCRIPTION:Join RMCC for an afternoon clinic where you’ll 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. We’ll cover rigging and techniques for efficient and secure packing. We’ll start at 1:00 pm in Boulder\, and we’ll finish up by 4pm and there will be an optional pot-luck taco meal afterwards (early Cinco de Mayo?) Contact Bill Ashworth at washwort at gmail.com or 720-352-6456 to register and for address and directions.  Open to all.
URL:https://rockymountaincanoeclub.net/event/rmcc-rigging-and-packing-class-april-25-2020/
LOCATION:Bill Ashworth’s house\, Boulder\, CO\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class or Training Session
ORGANIZER;CN="Bill Ashworth":MAILTO:washwort at comcast.net
GEO:40.0149856;-105.2705456
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20200421T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20200430T235959
DTSTAMP:20260429T215453
CREATED:20200211T031422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200211T031422Z
UID:10000207-1587427200-1588291199@rockymountaincanoeclub.net
SUMMARY:Cancelled - Buffalo River
DESCRIPTION:THIS TRIP IS FULL AND A WAITING LIST HAS BEEN STARTED. Please contact Tracy Hays to be added to this list\, sportsmut@aol.com \nPaddle 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 flooded.  We will hope for just right.  The plan is to paddle from Ponca to Buffalo City\, about 125 miles.  We will be primitive camping along the river.  The approximate cost for the car shuttle is about $110 per vehicle. This trip will be limited to 12 people.  This is a class II\, helmet required. Trip Coordinators are Tracy and Janet Hays \, sportsmut@aol.com  970 443 8694
URL:https://rockymountaincanoeclub.net/event/buffalo-river/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20200419T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20200419T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T215453
CREATED:20200222T171035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200222T171035Z
UID:10000225-1587290400-1587301200@rockymountaincanoeclub.net
SUMMARY:Cancelled - Meyer Pool Practice: Open Pool Canoe Practice
DESCRIPTION:Come practice your strokes\, rolls and braces to stay ready for paddling season. \nLocation:  Meyers Pool\, 7900 Carr Drive\, Arvada\, CO 80005\,  303-467-7140 \nBring your own equipment.  Please rinse your gear using the provided hoses before entering the pool.
URL:https://rockymountaincanoeclub.net/event/meyer-pool-practice-open-pool-canoe-practice-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20200411T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20200412T235959
DTSTAMP:20260429T215453
CREATED:20200221T001743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200221T001743Z
UID:10000218-1586563200-1586735999@rockymountaincanoeclub.net
SUMMARY:Cancelled - Gunnison River
DESCRIPTION:April 11th and 12th \nGunnison River from Escalante to Whitewater – 29 miles\, Class II \nContact Trip coordinator Mat Bozek at matbozekx@gmail.com to register \n  \nThis 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 people with a valid online waiver\, you will need to fill out an ACA waiver for the trip (BRING YOUR # with you – you need it for the waiver form).  If you are not an ACA member\, then you need to pay the $5 per person insurance fee. Since this is an ACA trip\, and since it is Class II – you must have a helmet for the CII rapids (NO Bike Helmets). \nI am still working on the shuttle arrangements – hopefully we will be able to park vehicles at the Lazy S motel in Whitewater. – still a work in process right now. \nI will bring a toilet and firepan.  Temps should be fairly mild – expect highs in the 50s and lows about 30.  I plan on going past Dominguez canyon on Saturday to make a shorter day Sunday (with an early start)\, hopefully before the winds kick up. \nThere are 2 Class II rapids.  I don’t recall how low I have ever run the Gunny\, but I recall one summer trip that we had to walk the boats thru the rock garden instead of doing the normal run for the first CII – we will scout the first rapid.  The second CII can be avoided – it is at Dominguez canyon – a left channel (with a killer undercut rock) will avoid the CII\, which is right of the island. There is also a rock dam to negotiate about 6 miles downriver – it is not a problem\, but must be run at far left.  This run is easier in higher water than low.
URL:https://rockymountaincanoeclub.net/event/gunnison-river-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20200409T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20200409T204500
DTSTAMP:20260429T215453
CREATED:20200126T175102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200126T175102Z
UID:10000206-1586457000-1586465100@rockymountaincanoeclub.net
SUMMARY:Cancelled - Beginning River Safety & Rescue - Classroom Session
DESCRIPTION:Hello All\, \nWe will be holding the Classroom Session of Beginning River Safety & Rescue Class on April 9\, 2020\, 6:30 – 8:45 p.m. \nThe class is FREE to Rocky Mountain Canoe Club Members. \nYou MUST RSVP to Debbie Hinde at dhinde1@msn.com AND be confirmed.  Class size is limited. \nPlease Note:  I will be unable to respond to RSVPs or answer questions from March 3 – March 26. \nThursday\, April 9\, 2020          6:30 – 8:45 p.m. \nAgenda: \n\nGetting to the water safely\nSelecting the waterway\nFinding information\nSelecting the right gear\nPaddler roles & responsibilities\nRiver signals\nScouting\nSelf-Rescue Techniques\nAssisted Rescue Techniques\n\nLOCATION: \nRocky Mountain Fire District – Station 5 \n2701 S. Indiana St. \nSuperior\, CO 80027 \nGoogle Map Rocky Mtn Fire Dist – Station 5 \nPARKING: \nThere are a small number of parking spaces at the station lot.  There is also street parking and parking in the basketball lot across the street. \nThe In-The-Water session will be held at a later date when the water levels and temperatures are safe. \nThank you\, \nDebbie Hinde
URL:https://rockymountaincanoeclub.net/event/beginning-river-safety-rescue-classroom-session/
LOCATION:Rocky Mountain Fire District Station 5\, 2701 S. Indiana Street\, Superior\, CO\, 80027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class or Training Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20200404T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20200404T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T215453
CREATED:20200228T035726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200228T035726Z
UID:10000227-1585990800-1586005200@rockymountaincanoeclub.net
SUMMARY:Cancelled - South Platte River: Brighton to Fort Lupton
DESCRIPTION: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 be  portaged depending on conditions. Meet at Veterans Park in Brighton and be ready to begin the car shuttle no later than 9 am. Take out is at the Fort Lupton’s ballfields park. Bring Rain Gear\, canoe floatation\, painters\, spare paddle and of course a PFD. Also bring a set of dry clothes in a water proof bag and a lunch or snack.  Don’t pack too heavy\, the two portages are not all that easy\, and you need to cross a boulder field and fence. \nFor a detailed description of the river and parking areas go to: http://boc123.com/Kayak/RiverGuide/South_Platte_Brighton_City.cfm \nThis will be an ACA trip – e-mail your aca # to mat. If not an ACA member\, bring $5 per person for the insurance fee.   Potentially the trip may be run on Sunday depending on the weather. \nContact Trip Coordinator Mat Bozek at matbozekx@gmail.com to register.
URL:https://rockymountaincanoeclub.net/event/south-platte-river-brighton-to-fort-lupton-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20200330T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20200330T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T215453
CREATED:20200221T011421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200221T011421Z
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SUMMARY:Cancelled - Quick Start Your Canoe
DESCRIPTION:THE MARCH QUICK START PROGRAM HAS BEEN CANCELED \nMarch 30\, 2020 from 6 pm-8 pm \nBear Creek Lake Park \nInstructor: Jeff Oxenford \n  \nThe Quickstart Your Canoe course from ACA is designed to introduce/expose the participant to sufficient skill and knowledge to enjoy the sport of canoeing. Designed for flatwater these skills are readily transferable to whitewater. Classes will be taught by Jeff Oxenford and other club instructors. You will need your own equipment (boat\, PFD\, and other equipment). You must be a ACA member or pay a $5 event fee. There is also an admission fee to Bear Creek Lake Park \nIf you are interested\, please e-mail Kit Williams at kitrynwilliams@gmail.com \n  \nIndicate if you will be paddling solo or tandem and your level of experience (beginner\, some experience\, very experienced). \n 
URL:https://rockymountaincanoeclub.net/event/quick-start-your-canoe-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20200328T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20200328T153000
DTSTAMP:20260429T215453
CREATED:20200121T035732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200121T035732Z
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SUMMARY:Cancelled - 16th  Almost-Annual Joint Club Paddle\, South Platte River - Evans to Kersey or Kuner\, CO
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Clubs South Platte Paddle day has been cancelled and may be rescheduled at a later date. \nThe Joint Club Paddle returns this year to the Evans to Kersey/Kuner section of the South Platte River east of Denver.  This is a casual flatwater (Class I) day trip suitable for novices and families.  It begins at the Riverside Park in Evans\, CO and ends at either Kersey Bridge (9 miles) or Kuner Bridge (15 miles). \nFor more information\, including directions and contact information\, see the trip flier.  This is not an ACA-sanctioned event and does not require signing up.  But an RSVP will put you on a list for additional information regarding rescheduling in the event of bad weather.
URL:https://rockymountaincanoeclub.net/event/16th-almost-annual-joint-club-paddle-south-platte-river-evans-to-kersey-or-kuner-co/
CATEGORIES:Class I and Flat water
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20200322T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20200322T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T215453
CREATED:20200222T170929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200222T170929Z
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SUMMARY:Cancelled - Meyer Pool Practice: Open Pool Canoe Practice
DESCRIPTION:This event has been cancelled.  \nApex will be closing all facilities (including outdoor fields\, Indian Tree Golf Club\, and all programs and classes) effective Saturday\, March 14\, 2020 through Sunday\, April 5. \n  \nCome practice your strokes\, rolls and braces to stay ready for paddling season. \nLocation:  Meyers Pool\, 7900 Carr Drive\, Arvada\, CO 80005\,  303-467-7140 \nBring your own equipment.  Please rinse your gear using the provided hoses before entering the pool.
URL:https://rockymountaincanoeclub.net/event/meyer-pool-practice-open-pool-canoe-practice-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20200308T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20200308T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T215453
CREATED:20200222T165340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200222T165340Z
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SUMMARY:Meyer Pool Practice: Open Pool Canoe Practice
DESCRIPTION:Come practice your strokes\, rolls and braces to stay ready for paddling season. \nLocation:  Meyers Pool\, 7900 Carr Drive\, Arvada\, CO 80005\,  303-467-7140 \nBring your own equipment.  Please rinse your gear using the provided hoses before entering the pool.
URL:https://rockymountaincanoeclub.net/event/meyer-pool-practice-open-pool-canoe-practice/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20200223T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20200223T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T215453
CREATED:20191229T205415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191229T205415Z
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SUMMARY:Meyers Pool Practice Feb 23:  Open Pool Workshop:  Tandem Canoeing & Communication
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Meyers Pool\, 7900 Carr Drive\, Arvada\, CO 80005\,  303-467-7140 \nBring your own equipment (or let me know what you need – contact info below). \nPlease rinse your gear using the provided hoses before entering the pool. \nPool Availability:  10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. \nNOTE:  Workshop time from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. \nJoin us for a one hour refresher and demonstration of tandem canoeing and communication. \nExperienced club members will be available to demonstrate and assist participants with practicing these skills. \nPlease arrive before 10:00 a.m. so that you can unload and rinse your canoe and paddles using the hoses provided. \nThe workshop starts at 10:30 a.m. \nContact Debbie Hinde at dhinde1@msn.com with any questions and to let us know if you’ll join us for this workshop. \nTandem Canoeing & Communication Agenda \n\nStern responsibilities\nBow responsibilities\nWeight distribution & canoe trim\nGetting in and out of a tandem canoe\nLoose Hips Save Flips\nSetting the paddling pace\nCommunication in wind & waves\nCommunication options:\n\nSaying Stroke names vs. canoe direction (“Draw right” vs. “Turn Right” vs. Slide Right”…)\nHand signal options\nBow Paddle position to trigger Stern action (i.e. bow (forward) draw vs. side slipping draw)\n\n\nDon’t Ram The Instructor Game\n\nHelpful Instructional Videos From the ACA Website:  \nACA:  How to Paddle a Tandem Canoe | Tandem Canoeing Essentials (4 min\, 34 sec) \nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDaqvoIJD-A&feature=youtu.be \nACA:  Canoeing | Top 5 Tips to Make You A Better Paddler (3 min\, 35 sec) \nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIVp6XjZ_Ew&feature=youtu.be \nAdditional videos can be found at:  https://www.americancanoe.org/page/Ed_videos
URL:https://rockymountaincanoeclub.net/event/meyers-pool-practice-feb-23-open-pool-canoe-practice/
LOCATION:George Meyers Pool\, 7900 Carr Drive\, Arvada\, 80005\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class or Training Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20200220T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20200220T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T215453
CREATED:20200221T002516Z
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SUMMARY:South Platte River: Brighton to Fort Lupton
DESCRIPTION:April 4th\, 2020 from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm      \n\n 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\npaddling season. There is one mandatory portage at a dam and one boat chute\ndrop early on that will most likely be portaged depending on conditions.\nMeet at Veterans Park in Brighton and be ready to begin the car shuttle no\nlater than 9:00 am. Take out is at the Fort Lupton’s ballfields park. Bring\nRain Gear\, canoe floatation\, painters\, spare paddle and of course a PFD. Also\nbring a set of dry clothes in a water proof bag and a lunch or snack.\nDon’t pack too heavy\, the two shuttles are not too easy and you need to cross\nboulder field and fence. \nFor a detailed description of the river and parking areas go to: http://boc123.com/Kayak/RiverGuide/South_Platte_Brighton_City.cfm \nThis will be an ACA trip – e-mail your aca # to mat. If not an ACA\nmember\, bring $5 per person for the insurance fee.   Potentially the trip\nmay be run on Sunday depending on the weather.
URL:https://rockymountaincanoeclub.net/event/south-platte-river-brighton-to-fort-lupton-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20200214T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20200214T203000
DTSTAMP:20260429T215453
CREATED:20200124T222233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200124T222233Z
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SUMMARY:Conversation on the Colorado Water Plan and Other Colorado Water Development/Management Issues
DESCRIPTION:Join your fellow boaters and Doug Kenney for an informal conversation on the Colorado Water Plan and other water topics of interest.  Doug is Director of the Western Water Policy Program\, a division of CU Law School’s Getches-Wilkinson Center for Natural Resources\, Energy and the Environment.  He has a broad interdisciplinary background in natural resources and specializes in governance\, administration and field-level management and use of water resources.  Doug has worked on Colorado River issues and other Colorado water controversies for decades – between gigs on base guitar with the Toasterheads.  For more information on Doug\, see his homepage. \nRSVPs are required for this gathering.  If only a few people are interested\, we will gather at the Mutz/Pauls residence in the Table Mesa area of south Boulder.  If we get a lot of RSVPs\, we will meet in Room 300 of the Wolf Law Building on the CU Boulder campus (just two miles north).  Please email Kathryn at gvmutz@gmail.com or call 303-499-1092 to RSVP ASAP\, but no later than Wednesday\, February 12th.  Join us as early as 6:00pm; conversation starts at 6:30ish.
URL:https://rockymountaincanoeclub.net/event/conversation-on-the-colorado-water-plan-and-other-colorado-water-development-management-issues/
CATEGORIES:Class or Training Session
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