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2017 Permitted Rivers
At the Planning & Permit Party people who signed up for rivers requiring a permit formed small groups to discuss possible dates that the entire group had the option of requesting. No one is required to request these dates, but having as many people as possible apply for the same dates often increases the odds…
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Open Pool Practice & Jan 15 Planning Party
The George Meyer Pool at 7900 Carr Drive in Arvada, is open to canoes from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm starting this Sunday, January 8 and continuing at the same time on the following dates: January 22, February 5 & 19, March 5 & 19, April 2 & 23, and May 7. (These dates are also…
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Replacing the indra listserv for RMCC with google groups
Hello everyone! We have replaced the indra listserv for RMCC members with a google goup (rocky_mountain_canoe_club@googlegroups.com) for use as a bulletin board to post messages about impromptu non-club trips, canoe and equipment sales, boating questions, and sharing information about paddling topics. Once you are a subscriber to the group, you simply send an email to…
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Merlin Wheeler – surgery then convalescing with the Hurcombs
RMCC member Merlin Wheeler had surgery today at Porter Adventist Hospital and is recovering well. He’ll convalesce at Doug and Janet’s house in Genesee before returning to Poncha Springs. Visitors and get-well wishes are welcome. You can reach Deni at 970-903-0958 or Merlin at corivers@centurytel.net. Best wishes for a speedy recovery, Merlin.
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Planning & Permit Party, January 15
This is a time when members & nonmembers learn about possible 2017 paddle trips for people of all skill levels. If enough people say they want a trip to happen, the club will try to recruit a leader which is often done the night of the party. Some trips will fill up during this event—another reason…
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Annual Meeting
Over 30 RMCC members assembled at Kit and Henry Williams’ house in Morrison on Saturday Nov 12 to reminisce about the great summer trips, review the club’s progress, and elect club officers. Spoiler alert – all the present club officers were returned to office by acclimation. Special attention (including a slideshow) was given to the…
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2017 Paddling Film Festival?
Reel Paddling Film Festival If there is interest in RMCC (and perhaps other local paddling clubs), we might consider sponsoring a showing of the Reel Paddling Film Festival next year between March 1 and November 30, 2017. The event is a one day (evening?) film festival with films (short and longer) that we would choose from…
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Be sure to join us this Saturday!
Come join your canoeing buddies at our house this Saturday for RMCC’s annual meeting & pot luck to share past adventures and start making plans for new ones. The potluck starts at 6:00 pm, bring a dish and consider bringing your best 2016 paddling photos on a thumb drive to show to the rest of…
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RMCC’s Annual Meeting & Potluck, November 12
A reminder that the annual meeting and potluck is just a couple of weeks away on Saturday, November 12 from 6:00-9:00 pm. This end of the year gathering is a time to celebrate our 2016 canoeing adventures through shared stories and photos. We invite everyone to bring your best paddling photos from this year’s trips…
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RMCC – Upcoming events and News
Oct 1 – Colorado River near Moab: Still room on this last trip of the season. Here’s the link: https://rockymountaincanoeclub.net/event/colorado-river-near-moab-2/ Nov 12, 6pm to 8pm. Annual Mtg in Morrison: Potluck, summer trip photos (you bring the thumb drive, we provide, and brief business meeting. Contact Bill Ashworth 720-352-6456 washwort@gmail.com to RSVP. Here’s the link for more…
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11 Mile Reservoir & other September Events
Summer isn’t over yet! There are plenty of exciting canoe adventures left including a newly posted paddle at 11 Mile Reservoir. 11 Mile Reservoir ‘Backcountry’ Camping, Touring, and Hiking September 17- 19 This trip will allow participants to stay one or two nights at 11 Mile Reservoir located in the South Park area, west of…
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Great Food at this Weekend’s Rendezvous
With a cooking contest going on at this weekend’s RMCC Rendezvous, a great spread is assured! Everyone bringing food for the Potluck or planning to cook their dish in a Dutch oven will be eligible for one of 5 prizes. Be sure to register with Bill Ashworth at washwort@gmail.com if you plan on attending. 2016…
