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2007 Schedule updated Aug. 26, 2007 by nb

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The Rocky Mountain Canoe Club is an organization for paddlers in the Colorado area covering all aspects of paddle sports from flat water to white water with an emphasis on the open canoe.

RMCC trips are cooperative adventures shared by members and their guests. The entire group is collectively responsible for the trip, and each participant is individually responsible for judging their own qualifications, skill level, and safety on the rivers being run. The trip coordinator may refuse to allow a participant on a trip, but the responsibility for judging one's own qualifications lies solely with each trip member. The trip coordinator also may restrict trip participants to RMCC members only.

Call in advance! Trips can fill up. Organizers need time for planning.

To add trips and events to the schedule, or to make changes, please click on the following link to send us a message. Please include information for each column, and keep everything very brief! Announcements are limited to club-related trips and events, or general boating events of some interest to canoeists. Include the name of the hosting organization for non-RMCC events.

Links to other descriptive web pages are encouraged. If you would like to show flow gages the flow gauge, please include a working link or station number.

Send Announcements

Alternatively, you may send announcements directly to our Trip Coordinator:

Ned Banta    303-933-0895

To join RMCC on any trip, you must be a member, or the guest of a member, and sign the Rocky Mountain Canoe Club & American Canoe Association Waivers. Click here to join...

Joint Trips with Canoe Colorado:

Note that any of our listed trips led by Eric or Jerry Nyre are sponsored jointly by RMCC and Canoe Colorado. Please click on Schedule to get more information about the particular trip, along with possible restrictions on boat type/length and the general rules and guidelines that apply to all of these trips.

Dual Rating System:
The first number is the river rating, I-IV etc., with optional +/-.
This is optionally followed by a second advisory rating for the recommended skill level, B-N-Int-A.
Lakes and Class I Class II Class III Class IV[+]
B = Beginner N = Novice Int = Intermediate A = Advanced
For a more complete definition, see ratings.txt
Also: Classes and Special Events
Holiday Weekend Trips: led Click on a Blue flow gage Ball, next to a trip, and it will link you to the flow page, for the nearest gauge. Previous Trip Schedules:

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Date River or Event Organizer Phone Rating Comments
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Jan. 7, 2007 Permit/Holiday Party Karen Amundson 303-734-9823   Food provided; will socialize and discuss desired permits. RSVP to get directions and aid food planning.
Jan. 14 & 28, 2007 Pool Practice Sessions Karen Jankowski 303-989-4833   Keep those paddling muscles in shape all winter and join the club paddling at Myers pool. Bring a boat, paddle, life jacket, neoprene clothing, water shoes, goggles and bathing suit. Shower and changing room available. Practice rolling, paddling, and gates. Try out your new boat before you put in the river or come and try new skills with the help of fellow club members. Contact Karen Jankowski for any questions at 303-989-4833. $8.00 per person, Sundays listed at left, 10 am to 2 pm. George Meyers Pool, 7900 Carr Dr., Arvada Pool photos
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Date Event Organizer Phone Rating Comments
Feb. 11 & 25, 2007

Pool Practice Sessions Feb 11

Canoe Smorgasbord Feb 25 (NO regular pool session this day)

 Karen Jankowski 303-989-4833  

Keep those paddling muscles in shape all winter and join the club paddling at Myers pool. Bring a boat, paddle, life jacket, neoprene clothing, water shoes, goggles and bathing suit. Shower and changing room available. Practice rolling, paddling, and gates. Try out your new boat before you put in the river or come and try new skills with the help of fellow club members. Contact Karen Jankowski for any questions at 303-989-4833. $8.00 per person, Sundays listed at left, 10 am to 2 pm. George Meyers Pool, 7900 Carr Dr., Arvada Pool photos

February 25 is the CANOE SMORGASBORD! Click for detailed information.
Top January February March April May June July August September October November December Next Year Holidays
Mar. 11 & 25, 2007 Pool Practice Sessions Karen Jankowski 303-989-4833   Keep those paddling muscles in shape all winter and join the club paddling at Myers pool. Bring a boat, paddle, life jacket, neoprene clothing, water shoes, goggles and bathing suit. Shower and changing room available. Practice rolling, paddling, and gates. Try out your new boat before you put in the river or come and try new skills with the help of fellow club members. Contact Karen Jankowski for any questions at 303-989-4833. $8.00 per person, Sundays listed at left, 10 am to 2 pm. George Meyers Pool, 7900 Carr Dr., Arvada Pool photos
Sun, Mar. 18, 2007 South Platte, Evans to Kuner South Platte River near Kersey Dave Allured 303-499-7466 I Snow date March 24. Joint paddle with other clubs. Beginners welcome. Map. Details.
Sat, Mar. 31, 2007 South Platte R. Brighton to Fort Lupton.flow gage Mat Bozek 303-460-0248 I Suitable for beginners. Meet at Brighton Veterans Park, just off CO Highway 7, just West of Brighton and Highway 85, and on the North side of Hwy 7 at 9:00 am. Start shuttle at 9:30. Sign up with leader so he can get a head count. Rain date April 8. Trip details. Map of put-in
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Date Event Organizer Phone Rating Comments
Apr. 1-7, 2007 San Juan River, Mexican Hat to Clay Hills Crossing San Juan River near Bluff, UT Dave Allured 303-499-7466 II-III Reserve early. River info.
Apr. 3, 5, 7 & 8, 2007 Wilderness First Aid Class Penelope Purdy 303-757-2421   A message from your 2007 RMCC president, Penelope Purdy:

When it comes to emergency medical situations on a river or in the backcountry, the single most important first-responder item is contained in the gray matter between your ears. Your training, preparation and cool-headedness could determine whether an injured person gets out of a bad situation in one piece.

RMCC members can take a course specifically in river-oriented wilderness first aid to help them deal with these kinds of potential nightmare situations. Please click here and read details

Directions and location of Wilderness 1st Aid class for those of you who have signed up: The classes will be held at Red Rocks Community College (south of Golden), south of 6th Avenue between Indiana and Union streets (Map). The college is a 2-story L-shaped building. The class will be in the short leg of the L, which is southwest and away from 6th Avenue. For the Tuesday and Thursday sessions, the class be on the upper floor, room 3715. For the Saturday and Sunday sessions, class will be on the first floor room 2715. Reminder: The dates and times are April 3 Tuesday and April 5 Thursday from 6 pm to 10 pm and on Saturday April 7 and Sunday April 8 from 8 am to 5 pm.

If you have any questions please call instructor Carl Weil at 303-688-5176.

Apr. 22, 2007

Note: No pool session Apr. 8		 Pool Practice Sessions Karen Jankowski 303-989-4833   Keep those paddling muscles in shape all winter and join the club paddling at Myers pool. Bring a boat, paddle, life jacket, neoprene clothing, water shoes, goggles and bathing suit. Shower and changing room available. Practice rolling, paddling, and gates. Try out your new boat before you put in the river or come and try new skills with the help of fellow club members. Contact Karen Jankowski for any questions at 303-989-4833. $8.00 per person, Sundays listed at left, 10 am to 2 pm. George Meyers Pool, 7900 Carr Dr., Arvada Pool photos
Apr. 18, 2007 Quick Start Jeff Oxenford 303-568-0681   These one evening introductory courses will be offered from 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m in Golden, CO. Learn how to keep your canoe in a straight line and perform simple maneuvers on flat water. Includes an introduction to basic equipment and safety. Required equipment: canoe, paddle and life jacket. For registration information and more details, contact Jeff. Class Registration Form
Apr. 20-24, 2007 Instructor Development and Instructor Certification Workshop Jeff Oxenford 303-568-0681   This class is for those wanting to be certified by the American Canoe Association (ACA) or just improve their paddling. The five day class is for solo and tandem canoeing, flat-water through whitewater. Paddlers can be certified at levels including: Introduction to Paddling, Basic River Canoeing, and Whitewater Canoeing. Paddlers interested in only tandem/ basic river canoeing certification can attend the first three days. For registration information and more details, contact Jeff. Class Registration Form
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Date River or Event Organizer Phone Rating Comments
May 12-13, 2007 River Canoeing Jeff Oxenford 303-568-0681   Formerly called the Basic Class. This two day class will be at Chatfield Reservoir; the second day on a section of easy moving water (8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.). This class emphasizes beginning strokes, basic river running technique, with discussions about gear, safety, river etiquette, etc. Required equipment: canoe, paddle, life jacket, and helmet. A kneeling setup with glued-down foam pads is strongly recommended. For solo and tandem. Paddlers are divided into groups based on skill level. Class Registration Form
May 18 and 19, 2007 Trip Coordinator's Class Jeff Oxenford 303-568-0681   NEW! May 18 evening and May 19 full day on the river. This class will help trip coordinators better organize and conduct trips. It is highly recommended for both first-time AND experienced trip coordinators. It will be taught by Jeff Oxenford, a certified American Canoe Association instructor and long-time RMCC member and instructor. There may a small fee to cover materials and Jeff's time, but the sum hasn't been determined yet and likely will depend on the size of the class.
May 20, 2007 RMCC Spring meeting Penelope Purdy 303-757-2421   The spring meeting will be just for fun -- a potluck dinner, video and slide show (no booze--REI rules). REI Denver Flagship, 1416 Platte Street (303-756-3100). Large (East) Meeting Space. Meeting time: 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm, but we have access to the room starting at 3:30. If you have slides or video to show, please come at 3:30 for set-up.
May 22, 2007 Quick Start Jeff Oxenford 303-568-0681   These one evening introductory courses will be offered from 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m in Golden, CO. Learn how to keep your canoe in a straight line and perform simple maneuvers on flat water. Includes an introduction to basic equipment and safety. Required equipment: canoe, paddle and life jacket. For registration information and more details, contact Jeff. Class Registration Form
led Memorial Day Weekend  
May 26-28, 2007 Gunnison River, Delta to Whitewater Penelope Purdy 303-757-2421 I+ to II- Memorial Day weekend trip, total 39 miles. Meet Saturday May 26 at 8:30 am at Confluence Park in Delta, shuttle PROMPTLY 9 am. Paddle 19 miles first day, camp at scenic Dominquez Canyon. Hikes, waterfalls Sunday. Monday, paddle to takeout. Kids OK if can swim & parents take full responsibility. Dogs must be under COMPLETE control. BLM info.
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Date River or Event Organizer Phone Rating Comments
June 8 to 10, 2007 North Platte River, Six Mile Gap to Treasure Island Ken Bauer 303-709-8781 II Wilderness/ranchland, Class II, great camping, fishing, kids welcome. 22nd annual trip. Poudre Paddlers/ RMCC trip.
June 30 - July 1, 2007 Colorado River, State Bridge area Colorado River near Kremmling Dave Allured 303-499-7466 I-II Novice day trips. Strong beginners welcome. River info.
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led Independence Day Weekend  
July 6 to approx. July 13, 2007 Green River, Desolation and Gray Canyons Richard Ferguson and Will Golson Richard: 303-499-2871
Will: 970-207-0101		 III Launching July 6th. 84 river miles with over 50 named rapids, predominately II's with a few III's. Large wave trains with few obstacles. Canyons rise over 5000 feet in places. Numerous side hikes. Planning a relaxed schedule of 7 to 8 days, with 1 or 2 layover days. Looking for a medium group size, 6-10 people, 5-7 boats. River info from BLM.
Negotiable Churchill River system James Baker-Jarvis 303-823-5532 II+ Trip will be about 14-16 days in the wilderness and leave Denver around July 15 +- . The route will be on the Churchill River system that will include large and small lakes, rivers, and running rapids. Relatively strenuous trip approximately 150-200 miles. Must be in good physical condition and able to portage own canoe over poor portages or bushwacking, tolerate bugs, and survive in remote wilderness. We get on the trail early in the mornings (6 - 8 AM). Number of canoes limited. Jim and Karen and Aquene Baker-Jarvis (303) 823-5532.
July 20-22, 2007 RMCC River Rendezvous Colorado River near Kremmling     Trip options: I-III Summer RMCC get-together. Day trips, cookouts. Details. Map.
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Aug. 18, 2007 Colorado River, Pump House to Yarmony Bridge Paul Holscher cell: 303-907-1463 II-III Colorado River near KremmlingStream gage: Colorado River near Kremmling
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led Labor Day Weekend  
Sept. 1-3, 2007 Colorado River, Cisco to Big Bend Colorado River near Cisco Dave Allured 303-499-7466 I-II Beginner and novice sections. River info: Cisco to Dewey Bridge and Dewey Bridge to Potash Boat Ramp. Map.
Sept. 1-3, 2007 Green River, Flaming Gorge Karen Amundson 303-734-9823 II (III) Scenic, trout-filled, historic trip; Red Creek Rapid can be scouted and portaged.
Sept. 8, 2007 Colorado River, Shoshone Karen and Greg Jankowski 303-989-4833 III+ Meet at put in 11 am
Sept. 9, 2007 Colorado River, Westwater Canyon Karen and Greg Jankowski 303-989-4833 III+ Will camp at put in, $7.00 river fee, will launch by 9am, class III+, one class IV.
Sept. 9, 2007 Gross Reservoir. More info. Jeanne Willson 720-228-4128 flat water This reservoir is about 45 minutes southwest of Boulder in a lovely Ponderosa forest setting. Only non-motorized car-top-carried boats are allowed. The reservoir is 440 acres (one-half the acreage of Cherry Creek Reservoir) but has many long narrow creek inlets & about 10 miles of shoreline. Morning paddle followed by picnic lunch together. Hiking and fishing is available. Call or email Jeanne for meeting time and put-in.
Sept. 15-16, 2007 Colorado River, Loma to Westwater (Ruby/Horse Thief Canyon) Jeff Oxenford 303-568-0681 I (II) Kids Trip or adults that feel like kids. Be ready to run shuttle at 8:00 a.m. on Sept 15.
Sept. 29 - Oct. 1, 2007 San Juan River, Sand I. to Mexican Hat, UT Karen Amundson 303-734-9823 II (III-) Permitted trip through interesting geology with Anasazi sites to explore. 8 Foot Rapid is portagable and just above a beautiful beach camp site.
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Oct. 2-6, 2007 San Juan River, Mexican Hat to Clay Hills Crossing, UT Karen Amundson 303-734-9823 II (III+) Permitted trip through a deep canyon with great side hikes; Government Rapid can be portaged.
Oct. 13-14, 2007 Colorado River, Loma to Westwater Colorado River near Colorado-Utah State line Dave Allured 303-499-7466 I/II- Stong beginners welcome. See River info and BLM info.
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Nov. 18-23, 2007 Rio Grande, Big Bend NP, Middle Canyons Paul Holscher cell: 303-907-1463 II-III Exploratory trip.
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Looking ahead to next year  
Date Event Organizer Phone Rating Comments
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June, 2008 2008 Mississippi River trip Loraine Burger phone? rating? Message from Loraine: "A friend of mine, and a friend of hers, are planning a canoe trip down part of the Mississippi River. We are planning it for June of 2008, 3 weeks, St. Paul to St. Louis. I have permission to extend an invitation to Rocky Mountain Canoe Club members to participate in this adventure. They can email me for more info."

Maps to put-ins:
Colorado R., Pumphouse and Radium
Colorado R., Cisco to Moab
South Platte, Brighton to Ft. Lupton
South Platte, Evans to Kersey
Map Credits:
Mark Zen, Marek Uliasz, BLM
Also see Jerry's Local River Guide.
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