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Calling all Inflatable Kayakers (a.k.a. Duckiers)
We have had interest from some paddlers that are learning or want to improve their skills in their Inflatable Kayaks (“IKs”), also known as ‘Duckies’. I am looking for anyone else interested in Learning IK skills AND I am also looking for RMCC Members who could help be a Teacher or Mentor for a Workshop…
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RMCC Members impacted by the Boulder wildfires
Many members of the RMCC have been affected either directly or indirectly by last week’s tragic wildfires that destroyed so many homes, displaced people from jobs, schools and medical facilities, and traumatized many others. Some of our members had to evacuate but were able to return safely to their homes. At least one of our member…
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Applying for a River Permit
The most popular rivers often require a permit that is obtained through a lottery system. The deadlines for many of these permits are rapidly approaching. Soon after the Planning and Permit Party, RMCC will create groups of people who have applied or plan to apply for the following rivers: Green-Gates of Ladore, Green-Deso Gray, Main…
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Paddling Plans for 2022!
Happy Holidays! The Interest Survey for 2022 trips will go live this Saturday, January 1. You will receive a link to access this survey that day. The survey will remain active until January 15, 2022. The survey will allow you to indicate which trips/classes are of interest to you for the coming year. It is…
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State of the RMCC – 2021
See the attached RMCC Annual Report for: Summary stats for 2021 and comparison to past years Special thanks to this year’s volunteers Results of officer elections A peek at 2022, including on-line membership renewal and the January 9 Planning and Permit Party Thanks for a fun and safe boating year! Kathryn, RMCC President
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Trip Report – Flaming Gorge – 2021
September 4-6, 2021 By Karen A. and Erin D. Although 35 people signed up for this trip and seemed to want to go, only 12 people actually were able to make it. The 3 people who assisted Karen (Trip Leader) in getting camps and reserving shuttles all had to back out. But we had a…
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Save the Date! Jan. 9 Planning and Permit Meeting
We will hold our Planning and Permit Party virtually via Zoom on January 9, 2022, 7:00-9:00 pm. Come learn about 2022 RMCC trips and classes and discover how to apply for other popular rivers that require a permit. This year we will again have an Interest Survey. By filling out this survey you will not be…
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RMCC Annual Meeting, November 20, 2021, 7:00 – 9:00
Please save the date and start collecting your boating photos — club trips and A FEW boating pics from non-club trips. Submit your photos to Jeff Keeler. See your club roster for his contact information. Bill will send out a Zoom invitation about a week before the meeting. A few members have offered to host…
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Trip Report: Yukon River – August 2021
By Mat Bozek We were up in Montana paddling the North Fork of the Flathead river – this trip starts 200 yards from the Canadian Border – as close to Canada as I was expecting to get this second year of Covid. We finished up on July 30th, I think it was, and found…
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Trip Report: Yellowstone Lake – July 2021
By Mat Bozek There have been quite a few club trips to Shoshone lake, but I don’t recall any to the big lakeso I thought I’d write up my trip and provide some useful info for anyone wanting to do this.You could combine this with a trip to Shoshone lake for a longer visit. I…
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Chatfield Reservoir Oct 16
Henry and I paddled Chatfield Reservoir today (Monday) to see what conditions may be like for Saturday’s trip. The trees are in full fall color and the birds were numerous: a king fisher, pelicans, great blue herons, Canadian geese, cormorants, and many more. The reservoir is 98% full which is a fun level that allows…
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Trip Report: Ruby-Horsethief – 2 day trip
September 25 – 26, 2021 Compiled by Gay Lynn For something a little different, the trip notes are in the format of limericks and a countdown First, some limericks from our poet in residence, Miry: There once was a trip for our clubThat had the most delectable grubBecause of our leader,A stalwart named Pieter,It came…
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