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SUMMER RIVER RENDEZVOUS

Potluck, Dutch oven Cook-off

Friday PM through Sunday,
July 25-27, 2003

(updated July 23, 3 pm)
(Watch this page for last-minute updates)

Welcome

Everyone is welcome to the RMCC Summer Rendezvous on the Colorado River. This is our big group event of the summer, a fun weekend of river canoeing, camping, and picnicing. It's being held at the Radium group campsite southwest of Kremling, Colorado. There will be river trips for all levels of boaters. Camping is offered for Friday and Saturday nights.

Radium, BLM Group Campsite

General Location Map

From I-70 in Silverthorne take Hwy 9 North almost all the way to Kremmling. About 1-2 miles from Kremmling turn left on County Road 1 (dirt) AKA Trough Road. Go approximately 15 miles to intersection with 11 Road where there should be a sign to Radium. Turn right onto 11 Road and go about 2.5 miles to the Radium BLM Campsite, which is on the left just before the road crosses the Colorado River.

For those of you coming from west of Frisco, take I-70 to the Wolcott exit. Take Hwy 131 north 15 miles to State Bridge, then right (northeast) on County Road 1 (dirt) about 10 miles, then left on 11 Road, about 2.5 miles to the Radium campsite as above.

There will be a large canvas canopy set up which is reserved for our group site located on the hillside farthest from the river. We will have our banner posted.

BLM fees will be $1.00/person camp fee per night, plus a $3.00/vehicle fee per night. We will be collecting the fees on Saturday night. This is all on the honor system, so please make sure that your payment gets to the Jankowskis.

The campground includes tent and vehicle campsites, some with fire pits. There are outhouses. There is no drinking water, electricity, or trash pickup.

Schedule

Trip coordinators needed! Esp. for Pumphouse and other intermediate trips. If you would like to volunteer, please send an e-mail to webmaster@rockymountaincanoeclub.org with the details needed for the following schedule.

Additional events may be posted on the white board at the RMCC canopy. Unless otherwise noted, all trips meet on the campground exit drive, vehicles ready to go, at the time indicated.

Time Trip or Event Coordinator Level Comments
Friday...
> 4 pm Set up Greg Jankowski   A few hands needed.
Late pm Pumphouse to Radium Greg Jankowski II+ 4 miles.
Saturday...
?? Pumphouse trips   II+ 4 miles.
9:30 am Landing Strip to Catamount Bridge Ned Banta I Beginner trip, 5 miles. See details below.
9:30 am State Bridge to Catamount Bridge Dave Allured I-II Beginner/novice trip, 9 or 14 miles. Launch fee required. See details below.
7:00 pm Dutch Oven Cook-Off
& Pot Luck Dinner		 Greg & Karen Jankowski   Bring Dutch Oven dish or side dish.
Sunday...
7:00 am Pancake Breakfast Greg & Karen Jankowski   Please bring a side dish.
9:00 am Pumphouse to Radium Greg & Karen Jankowski II+ 4 miles.
9:00 am Catamount Bridge to Twin Bridges Dave Allured II/III Rodeo and Pinball rapids. II+ with portage. 12 miles.

Special Events

On Saturday evening we will have our annual Dutch oven cook-off contest. We will present prizes for main dish, bread, dessert and best all around dish. Judging begins promptly at 7 p.m. Please bring a side dish if you choose not to participate in the Dutch oven cooking.

On Sunday morning, Greg and Karen Jankowski will be serving a pancake breakfast. Please bring a side dish to share.

For Sale

Watch for our sales table at the group canopy, as time permits in the evenings and mornings. Or contact Karen Jankowski or Dave Allured. Cash or checks only.

Reminders -- What To Bring

For More Info

Greg and Karen Jankowski, sunsoaker@earthlink.net, 303-989-4833

UPDATES

   From: Edward Banta <erbanta@usgs.gov>
     To: <sunsoaker@earthlink.net>
   Date: 7/21/2003 11:25:47 AM
Subject: Re: RMCC: Summer rendezvous this weekend

Greg,

I would be willing to lead a shorter beginner trip -- McCoy landing strip 
to Catamount Bridge on Saturday.  Requirements: lunch or snack, sun
protection.  Flotation recommended.  Kids welcome.  For kids paddling
solo:

parent and flotation required.

Ned
[303-933-0895]

Subject: Re: RMCC: Summer rendevous this weekend
   Date: Tue, 22 Jul 2003 12:08:40 -0600
   From: Dave Allured <dallured@indra.com>
     To: rmcc@indra.com

Hello everyone.

Here are a few notes about that beginner trip on Saturday, State Bridge
to Catamount Bridge.

First, this is a learning opportunity for those of you new to the club. 
I am offering match-ups for any beginners or novices who would like to
paddle tandem with an experienced partner.  So far, there is myself and
one other experienced paddler available.

Would you please contact me in advance if possible, if you are either a
beginner looking for a partner, or an experienced paddler who would
enjoy paddling with a beginner.  Let me know whether or not you have a
boat available.  Otherwise we will make final arrangements on Saturday
morning.

Second, the whole 14-mile trip (State Bridge to Catamount) is a pleasant
and scenic river in a partially forested setting.  Everyone is welcome
to come along.  This section is mostly class I, with about four short
class II situations, most near the beginning.  We will run these
conservatively and with plenty of guidance for beginners.

The 14-mile trip will last about 5 hours on the water, including lunch
stop.  With drive times, we should be able to get back to the Radium
campground by about 5 pm.  Please decide before the 9:30 am meeting time
whether you would rather do the earlier take-out at Landing Strip,
because we will be shuttling cars in the morning to both take-outs.

See You On The River!!

--Dave A.
303-499-7466
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