Rocky Mountain Canoe Club

Meyer Pool Practice Jan 5: Open Pool Canoe Practice
2020-01-05 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Denver) | George Meyers Pool, 7900 Carr Drive, Arvada, 80005, United States
Come practice your strokes, rolls and braces to stay ready for paddling season.
Location: Meyers Pool, 7900 Carr Drive, Arvada, CO 80005, 303-467-7140
Bring your own equipment. Please rinse your gear using the provided hoses before entering the pool.

Okefenokee Swamp & Suwanee River, Florida
2019-11-12 00:00 - 2019-11-23 23:59
A WAITING LIST HAS BEEN STARTED FOR THE OKEFENOKEE PART OF THE TRIP BUT THE 7 DAY SUWANEE RIVER SECTION IS STILL OPEN.
Paddle from Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, Georgia to Spirit of The Suwanee Music Park, Live Oak Florida
Part A-Okefenokee Swamp
Kingfisher Landing, NE side of Okefenokee to Stephen Foster State Park, West side of Okefenokee. 5 days 4 nights, the longest period we are allowed to stay in the Okefenokee.
Route- Kingfisher Landing to Maul Hammock-12 miles, to Big Water-8 miles, to Floyds Island-7 miles, to Canal Run-4 miles, to Stephen Foster State Park-7 miles. 38 Miles total.
Part B-Suwanee River
Stephen Foster State Park GA, to Spirit of the Suwanee Music Park, Live Oak FL.
Route- We will follow the Suwanee River for 7 days and 6 nights, camping at various places, possibly a campground, sand bars and a river camp. About 96 miles.
Costs
Shuttle from Live Oak to Kingfisher Landing around $50 per person, provided at least 4 people are on this trip. Okefenokee fees. $10 per group processing fee, $15 per person per night camping fee. Griffs Fish Camp (just a few miles past SF SP, our 1st camp on the Suwanee) charges $5 per person to camp there. They have showers and toilets. Sand bar camping is free. Woods Ferry River Camp, our last camp on the Suwanee has showers, toilets, screened in shelters and is free. Total per person minimum is $120. Canoes are available for rent at the Canoe Outpost at the Music Park if you don’t want to haul yours across country. As always, plan for unexpected costs and things that I may have forgotten.
Group size
Because platforms for camping in the Okefenokee swamp are only 20’x28’ we plan to limit our group to about 12 people for this section of the trip. This portion of the trip is currently full, but rosters are always in flux so let me know if interested and I will add you to the waiting list.
Camping sites for a larger group is not as much of an issue during the 7 day Suwanee River part of the trip so we are still accepting registrations for people wanting to paddle the river portion of the trip.
Class
This is a flat water trip, with the exception of Big Shoals Rapid, the only class 3 rapid in Florida, which we will portage.
Meals- Everyone will be responsible for their own meals and water.
More Info
https://www.fws.gov/refuge/Okefenokee/
https://www.paddleflorida.net/suwannee-river-upper-paddle.htm
Interested people contact Tracy, sportsmut@aol.com, 970 443 8694

2019 Annual Meeting and Potluck
2019-11-02 17:00 - 21:00
Greenway Park Clubhouse: 110 Greenway Drive, Broomfield, CO 80020 — Directions to Greenway Park Clubhouse, 2019
Join us for the (almost) final event of the 2019 boating season.
We scheduled a bit earlier in the month and a bit earlier in the evening. But we have the same great venue at the Greenway Park Clubhouse.
See the attached Save the date, 2019 Annual Mtg for details.

RMCC Colorado River: Loma to Westwater
2019-09-28 00:00 - 2019-09-29 23:59
Join RMCC as we paddle the Colorado River from Loma, CO to the Westwater Stationboat 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. We will also split the campsite fee – estimated to be $5 or so depending on group size. Check out the trip flyer RMCC Ruby Horsethief flyer . Contact Bill Ashworth to sign up or with questions at washwort@gmail.com. 720-352-6456

Green River, Utah
2019-09-19 00:00 - 2019-09-22 23:59
An easy class I, four day (3 night) Float on the Green river in Utah. Will be beautiful cliffs and spectacular as always! This will be an easy going trip with no long days. (At least not scheduled). Shuttle is not yet scheduled and will be between $75 and $225. There is along stretch of dirt road on either end. We will depart from either the town Green river or Ruby ranch. If interested please contact Janet Mallory 720-236-6308 or email janetrpm@gmail.com.

Desolation and Gray Canyons, Green River, Utah, September 10-18
2019-09-10 00:00 - 2019-09-18 23:59 | Desolation and Gray Canyons, Green River, UT, Latitude: 39.84028 Longitude: -109.91296
Desolation and Gray Canyons, Green River, Utah
September 10-18
Come explore a desert canyon (Desolation) just added to America’s wilderness areas in February (along with Labyrinth Canyon, Muddy Creek and the San Rafael Swell).
These two desert sandstone canyons provide an 84-mile paddle between the put-in at Sand Wash near Duchesne, Utah and the take-out at Swaseys Rapid above Green River, Utah. The run includes several class two and three or four class three rapids. A good description of the low-water trip is at:
https://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/River/detail/id/1854/
The eight-day trip should allow time for side canyon hiking as well as time for scouting the larger rapids to allow portaging or lining for those who are uncertain about running them.
Each boat will need to have all the safety equipment listed on the permit site:
https://www.recreation.gov/permits/233393
Each party will be responsible for their own meals. We may either run our own car shuttle or hire a shuttle service out of Vernal, depending on the participant’s schedules.
To register for the trip contact John McLean at
geospeleo@gmail.com or 303-915-3857.

San Juan River, September 8th – 14th
2019-09-08 00:00 - 2019-09-14 23:59
San Juan River, September 8th – 14th
This trip is a 7-day 6-night float on the lower part of the San Juan River from Mexican Hat to Clay
Hills Crossing. Come prepared for lots of hiking. We’ll plan to stop for hikes at the Mendenhall
Loop, the Honaker Trail, Government Rapid canyon, Oljeto Wash, and at Slickhorn Canyon where
we’ll try to camp and spend a half-day or more.
The San Juan is a Class III river with multiple Class II drops and one solidly Class III rapid
(Government Rapid) that may be possible to line or portage. Participants are expected to have the
appropriate experience and skills. Although the San Juan is generally low this time of year, we may
have higher water levels this year.
Cost: $20/person for the river permit and $24/person for 2 days of camping and hiking on the
Navajo Nation. Total Cost: $44/person. There will be additional costs to park cars long term at
Mexican Hat, and if we decide to use a commercial shuttle service.
Put in: Sunday, September 8 th Mexican Hat
Take out: Saturday, September 14 th , Clay Hills Crossing
As of mid-July there are 4 spots open. Please contact Carol Duecker (dueckercm@gmail.com) before the end of July to sign up.

RMCC Labor Day Green River Flaming Gorge - cancelled
2019-08-31 00:00 - 2019-09-02 23:59 | Dutch John, UT, Dutch John, UT
Note: the trip is cancelled – too few paddlers have signed up
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Paddling through some of the prettiest and most prolific trout waters on the Green River in NW Colorado. Friday night, we’ll car camp near the Flaming Gorge Dam then meet early Saturday morning at the base of the dam, unload, and run the shuttle to the Swallow Canyon boat ramp near Browns Hole (just above the Gates of Ladore). Saturday night and Sunday night we’ll camp on the river and then take out on Monday mid-day. Complete flyer Flaming Gorge Labor Day 2019 flyer
Contact Bill Ashworth (720-352-6456) washwort@gmail.com with questions or to sign-up

RMCC Radium Rendezvous on the Colorado
2019-08-02 00:00 - 2019-08-04 23:59 | Radium Campground, CO
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.
Let me know if you’re coming to this great weekend event – an accurate roster means we’ll have enough supplies on hand!
Check out the flyer RMCC Annual Rendezvous flyer especially if you’re new to Rendezvous – lots of essential information.
This event is only possible with the assistance of many volunteers so if you’d like to help with one of the following, please let Bill know: be a Trip Coordinator for one of the Sat or Sunday runs; partner with a beginner or novice; set up and take down the group canopy (Fri night and Sunday after breakfast); loan a Dutch oven to a novice; help with the Pancake Breakfast on Sunday; help organize the Dutch oven competition; bring supplies for group supper; bring firewood and manage a fire; and site clean-up and trash removal on Sunday morning.
Contact Event Coordinator Bill Ashworth, 720-352-6456 washwort@gmail.com if you plan on joining us for this fun filled weekend.

RMCC North Platte Glendo to Guernsey
2019-07-20 08:00 - 17:00
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 Saturday, July 20. Most will be camping in Two Moon Campground in Glendo State Park on Friday night (its about a 3 hour drive from Denver) before the trip as well as Saturday night for those who choose (there will be an optional potluck that night)
Full 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.
Note: the Wyoming invasive species link needs to be fixed in the flyer. Here’s the correct link:Wyoming Invasive Species Information
Trip Coordinator: Bill Ashworth ; washwort@gmail.com; 720-352-6456

Upper Colorado River Whitewater Weekend
2019-07-20 00:00 - 2019-07-21 23:59
We’ll try to get in some good whitewater runs – Pumphouse to Radium CII+/CIII
State Bridge to Catamount CII – or Yarmony Bridge to State Bridge CII
Any or all of the above. ACA trip, non ACA members must pay $5 to cover insurance. Helmets required
Contact trip coordinator Mat Bozek at matbozekx@gmail.com for info and to sign up.

Standley Lake: A Morning for the Birds - changed put-in
2019-06-09 09:00 - 12:00 | Standley Lake, Westminster
Join us for a morning on Standley Lake, Westminster. We should have some migrants and probably nesting herons and eagles. Come for a morning paddle; stay for a day at the park. Be ready to launch at Pelican Cove at 9:00 am; arrive early for boat inspection and spraying for aquatic nuisance species.
See the Standley Lake Morning paddle on a June weekend, rev 6 6 19 for the CHANGED PUT-IN LOCATION (Pelican Cove) for the Standley Lake Morning paddle for details and trip coordinator contact information for this ACA sanctioned event.

RMCC Mcintosh Lake (Longmont) Day Paddle - Changed from Gross
2019-06-01 10:00 - 13:00 | ACA_minor_waiver_2019
Due to the extremely low level of Gross Reservoir this month (70 feet below full), we’re switching to Mcintosh Lake in Longmont. We’ll do Gross later in the summer when it’s filled.
Please join us for a paddle and picnic on Mcintosh Lake This is an ACA-sanctioned trip which requires either an ACA membership or $5 for insurance. Mcintosh is a 265 acre impoundment of St Vrain Creek and has bathrooms at several sites along the 3.5 mile shoreline.
Be at the put-in ready to paddle at 10am at the intersection of Lakeshore Drive and Harbor Lane in NW Longmont.
https://goo.gl/maps/xvxockJaq9Y9RhiY9
Please RSVP to Bill (contact info below) by the preceding Friday.
Coordinators:
Bill Ashworth, 720-352-6456 washwort@gmail.com

RMCC Memorial Day Niobrara River - survived the flood; trip is a GO
2019-05-25 00:00 - 2019-05-27 23:59 | Niobrara River, Valentine, NE
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@gmail.com) to register for the trip.
This beautiful stretch is one of America’s premier scenic heritage waterways; we’ll see many waterfalls, beautiful hardwood forests, and 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 24-27); 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.
Niobrara River Trail description here .
Description from Backpacker magazine: http://www.backpacker.com/stories/paddle-nebraska-s-niobrara-river
River gage at https://waterdata.usgs.gov/usa/nwis/uv?site_no=06461500. We ran it at about 1500 cfs in 2017.
Saturday, we’ll meet at 11am (CDT) ready to shuttle from the Cornell Bridge put-in near Valentine, down to the State Park campground and beach the canoes and then start from then again on Sunday. If you are not camping, but meeting us in the morning, see the note, below for directions.
Saturday 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 generallyavailable in case of rain.
Sunday, 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.
Sunday 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 TNC 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/
Camping
The campground doesn’t open until just 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 May 6th.
Note: 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.
IMPORTANT: Valentine is on CENTRAL TIME.

White River - Rangely Co
2019-05-17 00:00 - 2019-05-19 23:59
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 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.
River 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.
BLM’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.”
This is an ACA trip. Non ACA members will need to pay $5 to cover insurance.
Trip Coordinator: Mat Bozek, matbozekx@gmail.com to register for this trip or ask questions.
https://www.blm.gov/download/file/fid/3743

Essentials of Canoeing: flatwater and moving water
2019-05-11 00:00 - 2019-05-12 23:59
Essentials of Canoeing: flatwater and moving water
May 11 & 12, 2019
This is a Day and a half class on May 11 and 12. The cost is $40 per person for the entire class (or $25 per person for just the flatwater class on May 11) 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 Lynne Carpenter and Debbie Hinde. Please register by emailing Lynne Carpenter at lynnecarpenter@gmail.com.
Location depends on the water level and will be announced a couple of weeks before the class. May 18 has been designated as the back-up date in case of bad weather. Maximum number of boats is twelve for the flatwater day and 6 per session (see below) on the moving water day.

Essentials of Canoeing Part I: Flatwater
Saturday, May 11, 2019, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

We will cover canoe equipment, boat outfitting, canoe 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.
This class will be held in a lake or reservoir in the Denver Metropolitan area. May 18 has been designated as the back-up date in case of bad weather. Maximum number of boats for this class is 12.

Essentials of Canoeing Part II: Moving Water
Sunday, May 12, 2019: Two sessions: 8:00am – 12:00 pm OR 1:00pm – 5:00pm
Take 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 eddy turns, ferries, and S turns.
This class will be held in on a river near the Denver Metropolitan area. May 18 has been designated as the back-up date in case of bad weather. Maximum number of boats per session is 6 due to class size limitations in available venues. Please indicate which session you prefer when you sign up – first come first serve.

RMCC Packing and Rigging Class - cancelled
2019-05-04 13:00 - 16:00 | Bill Ashworth’s house, Boulder, CO, United States
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 secure packing. We’ll start at 1:00 pm in Boulder at Bill’s home, and we’ll finish up by 4pm and there will be an optional pot-luck taco meal afterwards (Cinco de Quatro?) Contact Bill Ashworth at washwort@gmail.com or 720-352-6456 to register and for address and directions. Open to all.

Gunnison River: Escalante to Whitewater
2019-05-04 08:00 - 2019-05-05 17:00
Join us as we paddle the Gunnison River from Escalante to Whitewater (Sat 5/4 thru Sun 5/5). It is a 28 mile trip with two Class II rapids, so helmets required on this ACA trip. We will camp somewhere well below Dominguez canyon to make for a shorter second day, to avoid wind issues. Primitive camping.
This is generally a beginner friendly river, but has one potentially difficult rapid, which can be portaged or perhaps lined thru a rock garden. The first CII can potentially be avoided if the water is high enough for a sneak route; the second CII can be avoided using far left channel at Dominguez canyon.
ACA trip, non ACA members must pay $5 to cover insurance. Helmets Required.
Contact trip coordinator Mat Bozek at matbozekx@gmail.com to sign up or for information.

Yampa River: South Beach to Duffy Mountain
2019-05-04 00:00 - 2019-05-05 23:59
THIS 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

The 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.
This 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.
The 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.
To register for this event, email Trip Coordinator Dan Custer at custer.dan@gmail.com.

Colorado River: Ruby-Horsethief
2019-04-26 00:00 - 2019-04-28 23:59
Lynne Carpenter has a Ruby-Horsethief permit for up to 14 people (total) launching on Friday, April 26 and taking out on Sunday, April 28. Contact Lynne at lynnecarpenter@gmail.com to register for this trip.
This stretch is located on the Colorado River where it crosses the CO – UT border. River mileage has traditionally been measured from the Loma put-in, NOT the Robb State Park put-in that we will be using (which is about 3 miles upstream from Loma). So if you do your own research (which I highly encourage) you’ll see mile markers – those refer to miles downstream from Loma put-in.
Ready for Shuttle at the put-in: 2 pm April 26 (the shuttle takes at least 45 minutes each way)
Launch: 4pm on Friday, April 26
Put-in: The boat ramp at Robb State Park, Fruita Section (three miles upstream from the Loma launch). There are multiple parts of Robb State Park. Use this address:
James M. Robb – Colorado River State Park – Fruita Section, 595 595 Highway 340, Fruita, CO 81521. The put-in is about 4 hours drive from the west side of Denver metro area (Golden area). (It is safer to leave our shuttle vehicle at the state park than at the Loma put-in.)
Campsite Friday night, 4/26: Rattlesnake Canyon (~6-7 miles from the Robb State Park put-in, 3.2 river miles from the Loma put-in)
Campsite Saturday Night, 4/27: Mee Canyon (~15-16 miles from the Robb State Park put-in, 12.7 river miles from Loma put-in).
Take-out: Westwater Ranger Station in Utah (26 miles from the Robb State Park put-in, ~23 miles from the Loma Put-in)
Description:
The Ruby-Horsethief section of the Colorado River runs through beautiful red rock canyons and has many hiking opportunities offering both solitude and exploration. This section of the canyon, from Fruita, Colorado, to Westwater, Utah, is a ~26-mile stretch of mostly flat water with sections of Class I and II rapids. The “Black Rocks” section is composed of rock known as Vishnu schist, which dates back about 1.7 billion years. This same rock is exposed in certain sections of the Grand Canyon. If the weather and water levels are reasonable (contact me if you have any questions) this float is appropriate for relatively inexperienced canoeists and boaters. There is one class II rapid in the Black Rocks section of the river, which we can scout if requested. It can be relatively-easily be sneaked on river right.
Ruby Horsethief Canyon is 25 miles through a spectacular river canyon, a desert environment, and very mild waters. There is an abundance of wildlife in the area including great blue herons, bald eagles, peregrine falcons, mule deer, and desert bighorn sheep. Look up in old cottonwoods trees and you are likely to spot nests and eagles.
After we shuttle our vehicles to the takeout at Westwater Ranger Station, we’ll put-in at Robb State Park and float about 6 miles down to Rattlesnake Canyon (campsite first evening). We hike and play in Rattlesnake Canyon Friday night and Saturday morning. Late Saturday morning, we’ll float down to our second campsite at Mee Canyon. We hike and play in Mee Canyon Saturday afternoon and Sunday early morning. We float the remaining ~13 miles out to the takeout (Westwater Ranger Station) Sunday morning, load up, and drive home.
The Denver and Rio Grande Railroad parallels the river from Salt Wash until Westwater on river right, so bring ear plugs if you are a light sleeper. All boaters are required to abide by Bureau of Land Management river regulations (including the use of a groover, fire pan, etc).
Directions
Put-In
I-70 to Exit 19 at Fruita. South on HWY 340 for 1/2 a mile. Park entrance is on the west side of the highway.
Take-out
Travel back into Utah on I-70 for about 5 miles to the Westwater exit. (Exit 227). Travel south off the highway for about 9 miles to the ranger station, picnic area, and boat ramp.

Missouri Sampler: Current, Jacks Fork & 11 Point Rivers
2019-04-20 00:00 - 2019-04-29 23:59
All 3 of these beautiful rivers are located in the Ozarks of south central Missouri. They are spring fed and crystal clear. Dispersed camping is allowed on these rivers.
Eminence, Missouri is central to these rivers and is about 900 miles from Denver. We will meet up and camp together Apr. 19h at Montauk State Park, near Salem Missouri. You can reserve a site by calling 877-422-6766. They also have first come first served sites. Try to arrive before dark.
Day 1-4 Shuttle vehicles to takeout at Two Rivers access, then
We will float 43 miles of the Current River from Cedar Grove to Two Rivers (confluence of Current and Jacks Fork). This section can be done in 3 days, but we are allowing 4 days so we have time to hike and explore. This should be the easiest of the 3 rivers and is a class 1 section. After reaching the takeout we will shuttle boats to Prongs access put in on the Jacks Fork. We will have an opportunity to resupply before we begin the second leg of our trip.
Day 5-7 Shuttle vehicles to takeout, same Two Rivers Access, then We will float 44 miles of the Jacks Fork, Prongs Access to Two Rivers. We are allowing 3 days for this section. This may be the most scenic of the 3 rivers and a possible class 2 rapid on this section. After reaching the takeout, we will shuttle boats to Cane Bluff Access put in on the Eleven Point River. We will have an opportunity to resupply before we begin the third leg of our trip.
Day 8-10 Shuttle vehicles to takeout at Highway 142, then We will float 35 miles of the Eleven Point, Cane Bluff Access to highway 142 Access. We are allowing 3 days for this section. This may be the most challenging of the 3 rivers with a couple class 2 rapids.
Shuttle: shuttles for this 3 -river trip. We may do our own shuttle, or hire a local outfitter to shuttle us as we did in 2018
Meals: paddlers will be responsible for their own meals while camping on the river. We may do some group meals.
Camping: all paddlers are responsible for bringing their own camping gear and boat. We stayed at several campgrounds on this trip in 2018. We may this year also. Cost unknown.
Please be flexible and prepared for unforeseen expenses.
Contact Tracy Hays to be added to this trip. Sportsmut@aol.com 970 443 8694. (NOTE: Tracy will be unavailable April 7-16 so if you are registering for this trip or need additional information during that time, please contact Kit Williams at kitrynwilliams@gmail.com or call 303-915-9580)

South Platte River: Brighton to Fort Lupton
2019-04-13 09:00 - 13:00
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 may be run or 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.
For a detailed description of the river and parking areas go to: http://boc123.com/Kayak/RiverGuide/South_Platte_Brighton_City.cfm
Trip Coordinator Mat Bozek is out of town so contact him at matbozekx@gmail.com after April 8th to register for this trip.

Canoeing Cuisine
2019-04-07 13:00 - 16:00 | Indian Hills Community Center, 5381 Parmalee Gulch Road, Indian Hills, CO, 80454, United States
Creating delectable meals for week end canoe trips, much less multi-day expeditions, is challenging for even the most seasoned paddler. To help you plan for your upcoming canoe adventures, several of RMCC’s experienced members will share their hard won knowledge on how to develop tasty camp meals demonstrating the following topics:
· How to pack fresh items like meats, fruits, vegetables, and cheeses to last through an entire trip with and without a cooler (presenter: Karen Amundson)
· Cooking with a Dutch oven (presenter: Henry Williams)
· Baking with a BakePacker, an easy inexpensive way to bake on a camp stove (presenter: Bill Ashworth)
· Assembling dehydrated meals and how to dehydrate your own food; using off the shelf items to create meals for long trips; improving freeze dried meals with the addition of spices and other items (presenters: Dan Custer and Lynne Carpenter)
· Demonstrating and discussing the pros and cons of various water and food storage methods (presenters: Kit Williams and Bill Ashworth)
Canoeing Cuisine will be held Sunday, April 7 from 1:00-4:00 pm at Indian Hills Community Center, 5381 Parmalee Gulch Road, Indian Hills CO 80454

We will also have participants share their favorite camping recipes and exchange tips on ways they make camping meals more enjoyable. There is no cost for this event but we will ask everyone to send Kit Williams electronic copies of their favorite camp recipes that will be distributed to all registered participants. To register, contact Kit Williams at kitrynwilliams@gmail.com.

Joint Club Paddle moved from March 30 to Saturday, April 6
2019-04-06 09:00 - 15:00 | South Platte River – Brighton to Ft. Lupton
We are hoping for beautiful spring weather on this “snow day”.
See the Event Calendar for March 30 for details on the Joint Club Paddle from Brighton to Ft. Lupton on the South Platte.

Postponed to April 6: 15th Almost Annual Joint Spring Paddle -- the South Platte Trip is Back, but Changed!
2019-03-30 09:00 - 15:30
The Rocky Mountain Canoe Club, Poudre Paddlers Club, Flatwater Frogs, Rocky Mountain Sea Kayak Club, and High Country River Rafters will be back on the South Platte to celebrate the 2019 padding season. Our traditional put-in at Riverside Park in Evans, Colorado has reopened following restoration of severe damage from the September 2013 floods. But Weld County has closed the road to our Kersey takeout for bridge demolition.

Because weather on March 30 is expected to be wintery, join us on Saturday, April 6 (weather permitting) on a Class I, family friendly paddle from Brighton to Ft. Lupton.
Registration is not required (but will get you an email if we also have to cancel our April 6 “snow date”) and non-members are welcome to join. This is not an ACA-sanctioned trip.
For more detail on the new plan, see the 2019 South Platte joint Club Flyer Brighton to Ft Lupton or contact Kathryn Mutz at kathryn.mutz@colorado.edu

Canoe stroke practice
2019-03-17 10:30 - 11:30 | George Meyers Pool, 7900 Carr Drive, Arvada, 80005, United States
Club event: Canoe stroke practice
Date: March 17, 2019, 10:30 – 11:30 am (during Meyer Pool open canoe practice 10 am – 1 pm)
Location: Meyer Pool, 7900 Carr Drive, Arvada, CO 80005, 303.467.7140
Organizer: Debbie Hinde dhinde1@msn.com
Cost: Meyer Pool fee ($10), ACA waiver fee ($5) if not a member of American Canoe Association (please bring ACA number to event for waiver form). No additional cost for the event.
Description: A one hour refresher and demonstration of canoe stroke techniques (forward strokes, draws, etc). Experienced club members will be available to demonstrate and assist participants with practicing canoe strokes.
Other Information:

Please contact the organizer and let her know if you plan to come or if you have any questions. We’d like to have a rough idea of numbers. No sign up is needed.
Please bring your own canoe and associated gear (including but not necessarily limited to paddle, pfd, helmet, etc). There may be participants’ canoes to practice in, but please do not count on others bringing you a canoe unless you have arranged that beforehand, on your own.

Canoe rescue techniques practice
2019-02-17 10:30 - 11:30 | George Meyers Pool, 7900 Carr Drive, Arvada, 80005, United States
Club event: Canoe rescue techniques practice
Date: February 17, 2019, 10:30 – 11:30 am (during Meyer Pool open canoe practice 10 am – 1 pm)
Location: Meyer Pool, 7900 Carr Drive, Arvada, CO 80005, 303.467.7140
Organizer: Lynne Carpenter: lynnecarpenter@gmail.com
Cost: Meyer Pool fee ($10), ACA waiver fee ($5) if not a member of American Canoe Association (please bring ACA number to event for waiver form). No additional cost for the event.
Description: A one hour refresher and demonstration of canoe rescue techniques (canoe over canoe rescue, parallel canoe rescue, self rescue, etc). Experienced club members will be available to demonstrate and assist participants with practicing rescuing techniques.
Other Information:

Please contact the organizer and let her know if you plan to come or if you have any questions. We’d like to have a rough idea of numbers. No sign up is needed.
Please bring your own canoe and associated gear (including but not necessarily limited to paddle, pfd, helmet, etc). There may be participants’ canoes to practice in, but please do not count on others bringing you a canoe unless you have arranged that beforehand, on your own.

Meyer Pool Practice Jan 20: Canoe Braces and Rolls
2019-01-20 10:30 - 23:30 | George Meyers Pool, 7900 Carr Drive, Arvada, 80005, United States
Club event: Canoe brace and roll practice

Date: January 20, 2019, 10:30 – 11:30 am (during Meyer Pool open canoe practice 10 am – 1 pm)
Location: Meyer Pool, 7900 Carr Drive, Arvada, CO 80005, 303.467.7140
Organizer: Jeff Oxenford joxenford@comcast.net
Cost: Meyer Pool fee ($10), ACA waiver fee ($5) if not a member of American Canoe Association (please bring ACA number to event for waiver form). No additional cost for the event.
Description: A one hour refresher and demonstration of canoe bracing and rolling techniques. Experienced club members will be available to demonstrate and assist participants with practicing bracing and rolling.
Other Information:

Please contact the organizer and let him know if you plan to come or if you have any questions. We’d like to have a rough idea of numbers. No sign up is needed.
Please bring your own canoe and associated gear (including but not necessarily limited to paddle, pfd, helmet, etc). There may be participants’ canoes to practice in, but please do not count on others bringing you a canoe unless you have arranged that beforehand, on your own.

Stream Access and Other Western Water Issues
2019-01-17 19:00 - 20:30
Join us for an informal presentation and discussion on stream access issues with Professor Mark Squillace, University of Colorado School of Law.
Location: Room 307, Wolf Law Building, University of Colorado, Boulder. From Broadway just north of Baseline Rd., go east on Regent, then south on Kittredge Loop to the parking lot near the corner of Baseline and Broadway. Free Parking.

Mark Squillace joined the University of Colorado Law School faculty in 2005. He also served as the Director of the Natural Resources Law Center (nka, Getches-Wilkinson Center) at Colorado from 2005-2013. Before joining the Colorado law faculty, Mark taught at the University of Toledo College of Law and at the University of Wyoming College of Law. He is a former Fulbright scholar and the author or co-author of numerous articles and books on natural resources and environmental law, including Environmental Decisionmaking for the 21st Century (2016). In 2000, Mark took leave from law teaching to serve as Special Assistant to the Solicitor at the U.S. Department of the Interior. In that capacity he worked directly with the Secretary of the Interior, Bruce Babbitt, on a wide range of legal and policy issues, including the designation of national monuments under the Antiquities Act.
Mark writes on civic engagement issues and encourages students to get involved in public processes. In this regard, he supervises a project with the Environmental Law Society called the Public Comment Project. Mark has worked on stream access issues for several years and is currently representing a fisherman, Roger Hill, in his efforts to gain recreational access to water flowing through private property in Colorado.
If you plan to join us, please RSVP to kathryn.mutz@colorado.edu so we have a general sense of how many cookies to bring!

2019 Planning and Permit Party
2019-01-12 13:30 - 16:30 | Greenway Park Clubhouse, 110 Greenway Drive, Broomfield, Co, 80020, United States
Saturday, January 12 from 1:30 – 4:30 pm — if you love canoeing be sure to put this meeting on your calendar. This is the time RMCC members, family and guests come together to learn about possible canoe trips and classes and help determine the club’s 2019 event calendar. Trip coordinators are recruited and dates selected. (Popular trips often fill up during this party.) Many multi-day trips require permits and the odds of getting a permit increases considerably if a group of people put in for the same dates. So time will be given at the end of the meeting for people wishing to register for the same permitted trip so they can plan and coordinate possible dates. For the list of river and lake trips RMCC has offered in previous years including the ones that require a permit click the following link: List of Permit and non-permit river
This is also an excellent meeting for people who are not members of RMCC but wish to know more about the club and its activities. If you can’t attend, consider sending Lynne Carpenter, the club’s new Trip Master, the names of the trips in which you are interested so the trip coordinators can add you to their list of possible participants.
Plan on bringing an appetizer or snack to share and a beverage of your choice. The party is being held at:
Greenway Park Clubhouse
110 Greenway Drive, Broomfield, Co 80020
It is in Broomfield one block south of 120th Avenue and a short block East of Main St.
For those of you wonderful volunteers who are willing to be a trip coordinator or co-coordinator in 2019, please let Lynne know which trips you wish to lead and possible dates. We are also taking names of people interested in being mentored by a more experienced paddler with the intention of leading RMCC excursions in upcoming years.
Contact Lynne Carpenter by email at lynnecarpenter@gmail.com
