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• Cruise - Parkdale, Arkansas River, Class III

  • When
    05/03/2025
  • Location
    Parkdale (upstream of Canon City)
  • Spaces left
    6

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  Cruise with Colorado Whitewater (CW)

  Please register for the cruise if you would like to attend. For all cruises, please have some experience running the class of whitewater that is listed with each cruise. If you have any questions about the skill level required for the cruise you wish to attend, please contact the cruise leader (Miles Small) for that cruise, or send an email to cruises@coloradowhitewater.org.

  See full list of cruises and wavier information here.

  
  

  Cruise leader is Miles Small. As events get closer and volunteers step up, they will reach out to those who have registered and confirm details of the activity.

  A CW cruise is a fun river meet up for members to meet other paddlers and have a good time on the river.

  There is no instruction available during the cruise.  Be confident your skills are appropriate for this section of river. 

  You must have appropriate gear for cold water.

  Please plan to help with boat shuttle. This is almost always a challenge.

  As the event gets closer and the leader has confirmed your skill level and confirmed appropriate water flows, the cruise leader will share specific details of meeting location.

  All participants must be CW members and sign a waiver.

  
  

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• Flat Water/Moving Water Day 2025

  • When
    05/03/2025
  •  
    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    To Be Determined
  • Spaces left
    28

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  This is the culmination of the Beginner Classes from the pool and includes time on a lake to transfer pool skills to the out of doors and then finally time on a mellow river to confidently apply those skills on moving water. The location is dependent on water levels and are TBD. We will email all registrants the week before the class to confirm our plans but it will be no farther than a one-hour drive from Denver. 

  Important Note about Gear: 

  You must bring the following gear with you: Helmet, Lifejacket, Paddle, Skirt, Boat and shoes that can get wet.

  You also will want some cold water gear. Most people start with a wetsuit and splash jacket or drytop. Make sure that your rental includes all of these items or you have some you can bring. 

  If you are unable to buy or rent gear by the week before the class, reach out to the Instruction Coordinator and we'll see what we can find.

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• Private Roll Clinic 2:30pm

  • When
    05/04/2025
  •  
    2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    Carmody Rec Center, 2200 S Kipling St, Lakewood, CO 80227
  • Spaces left
    0

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  This roll class is 1-on-1 with an instructor for 1 hour. Beginner, intermediate, expert, whatever, this roll class is one on one. We think this allows us to tailor the lesson to exactly what you need and helps avoid having too many cooks in the kitchen.

  If you have never rolled a kayak before, are looking to brush up on your roll after a long winter or are looking for feedback to get a more consistent roll this 1-hour one-on-one clinic will provide you with direct feedback that should help you on your path to improving your roll. Nose plugs are recommended as a good majority of this class time will be spent upside-down.

  Prerequisites: None. You'll be working one-on-one with an instructor so that they can meet you where you are. Our instructors can work with people who have never tried rolling before or people who are just trying to fine tune their existing roll.
  

  Cost:  $80 course fee.  Rental equipment (boat, spray skirt, and paddle) available for $5 by request.

  Waiver: https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/e/VL9HqYCiiNtziGrbzyowR5/

  Please direct any questions to our Instruction Coordinator

  
  

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• Private Roll Clinic 3:45pm

  • When
    05/04/2025
  •  
    3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
  • Location
    Carmody Rec Center, 2200 S Kipling St, Lakewood, CO 80227
  • Spaces left
    0

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  This roll class is 1-on-1 with an instructor for 1 hour. Beginner, intermediate, expert, whatever, this roll class is one on one. We think this allows us to tailor the lesson to exactly what you need and helps avoid having too many cooks in the kitchen.

  If you have never rolled a kayak before, are looking to brush up on your roll after a long winter or are looking for feedback to get a more consistent roll this 1-hour one-on-one clinic will provide you with direct feedback that should help you on your path to improving your roll. Nose plugs are recommended as a good majority of this class time will be spent upside-down.

  Prerequisites: None. You'll be working one-on-one with an instructor so that they can meet you where you are. Our instructors can work with people who have never tried rolling before or people who are just trying to fine tune their existing roll.
  

  Cost:  $80 course fee.  Rental equipment (boat, spray skirt, and paddle) available for $5 by request.

  Waiver: https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/e/VL9HqYCiiNtziGrbzyowR5/

  Please direct any questions to our Instruction Coordinator

  
  

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• Intermediate Course: Class III

  • Start
    05/04/2025
  •  
  • End
    05/09/2025
  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Carmody Rec Center, 2200 S Kipling St, Lakewood, CO 80227

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  This intermediate course will help you to develop the skills necessary to safely run advanced whitewater. This is not an all encompassing course--someone cannot go from being comfortable on class III to comfortable on class IV from a two day course. We will focus on teaching drills and techniques that will help you take your paddling to the next level. Please come ready to work and have fun.

  Pool Workout

  Day 1, May 4th: Taking your skills to the next level requires work and we’re going to give you tools to help you help yourself. We’ll start off with a series of warm up drills that will get your blood moving and help you practice your strokes, body/boat awareness, and edging. These drills come from an intersection of slalom, freestyle, and creeking techniques.

  After the warm up drills we’ll focus on strokes and techniques including a video session. You’ll get to see how you are doing and will get advice from the group.

  Solid strokes help you to avoid difficult situations, but sometimes those situations can’t be avoided. We’ll continue with a series of fun drills that incorporate rolling. We’ll tailor based upon how the class is doing.

  We’ll wrap up the pool session with a discussion of how to apply some of the drills and techniques in moving water. We’ll also talk about gear and cover some of the qualities of gear you need to consider as you step up your game.

  Moving Water

  Day 2, Friday May 9th: The second day of this two day course will be on moving water. It is optional, but you must have participated in the pool session to join us on the river. Exact location and time TBD based upon river levels - the group will decide during the pool session.

  Our goal is to practice advanced moves in class II/III whitewater. We are going to make easier sections of whitewater more challenging and more fun by applying what we learned in the pool to moving water. We’ll augment basics like eddy turns and peelouts with body position and momentum and ratchet things up from there. What we’ll do depends upon the current river level and conditions (options include ferrying onto a wave, microboofs, rolling in various conditions).

  We’ll take a break and discuss as a group was has worked for us and where we’ve had some difficulties. Then we’ll put together some of the moves we’ve practiced into a course. We’ll take turns running the course and giving each other advice. Our goal is to give you the skills to make up your own training routines in the future. You’ll also develop your skills in effectively critiquing yourself and others. You will never look at class II/III the same way again.

  Prerequisites

  Before taking this class you’ll want to be comfortable practicing your roll repeatedly and paddling class II/III whitewater. It will be a bit chilly in the early season water, so a drysuit is highly recommended.

  Details

  Cost:  $165 course fee

  Class Times & Dates:

  • Session 1 - May 4th 5-6:30pm and On River TBD
  • Session 2- May 9th 4:00pm- dark (time and location confirmed by instructors at pool session)

  Please direct questions to our Instruction Coordinator
  

  Refunds: We will not be offering refunds for our pool instruction classes. 

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• Private Roll Clinic 2:30pm

  • When
    05/11/2025
  •  
    2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    Carmody Rec Center, 2200 S Kipling St, Lakewood, CO 80227
  • Spaces left
    0

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  This roll class is 1-on-1 with an instructor for 1 hour. Beginner, intermediate, expert, whatever, this roll class is one on one. We think this allows us to tailor the lesson to exactly what you need and helps avoid having too many cooks in the kitchen.

  If you have never rolled a kayak before, are looking to brush up on your roll after a long winter or are looking for feedback to get a more consistent roll this 1-hour one-on-one clinic will provide you with direct feedback that should help you on your path to improving your roll. Nose plugs are recommended as a good majority of this class time will be spent upside-down.

  Prerequisites: None. You'll be working one-on-one with an instructor so that they can meet you where you are. Our instructors can work with people who have never tried rolling before or people who are just trying to fine tune their existing roll.
  

  Cost:  $80 course fee.  Rental equipment (boat, spray skirt, and paddle) available for $5 by request.

  Waiver: https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/e/VL9HqYCiiNtziGrbzyowR5/

  Please direct any questions to our Instruction Coordinator

  
  

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• Private Roll Clinic 3:45pm

  • When
    05/11/2025
  •  
    3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
  • Location
    Carmody Rec Center, 2200 S Kipling St, Lakewood, CO 80227
  • Spaces left
    0

  Join waitlist

  This roll class is 1-on-1 with an instructor for 1 hour. Beginner, intermediate, expert, whatever, this roll class is one on one. We think this allows us to tailor the lesson to exactly what you need and helps avoid having too many cooks in the kitchen.

  If you have never rolled a kayak before, are looking to brush up on your roll after a long winter or are looking for feedback to get a more consistent roll this 1-hour one-on-one clinic will provide you with direct feedback that should help you on your path to improving your roll. Nose plugs are recommended as a good majority of this class time will be spent upside-down.

  Prerequisites: None. You'll be working one-on-one with an instructor so that they can meet you where you are. Our instructors can work with people who have never tried rolling before or people who are just trying to fine tune their existing roll.
  

  Cost:  $80 course fee.  Rental equipment (boat, spray skirt, and paddle) available for $5 by request.

  Waiver: https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/e/VL9HqYCiiNtziGrbzyowR5/

  Please direct any questions to our Instruction Coordinator

  
  

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• Private Roll Clinic 5:00pm

  • When
    05/11/2025
  •  
    5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    Carmody Rec Center, 2200 S Kipling St, Lakewood, CO 80227
  • Spaces left
    0

  Join waitlist

  This roll class is 1-on-1 with an instructor for 1 hour. Beginner, intermediate, expert, whatever, this roll class is one on one. We think this allows us to tailor the lesson to exactly what you need and helps avoid having too many cooks in the kitchen.

  If you have never rolled a kayak before, are looking to brush up on your roll after a long winter or are looking for feedback to get a more consistent roll this 1-hour one-on-one clinic will provide you with direct feedback that should help you on your path to improving your roll. Nose plugs are recommended as a good majority of this class time will be spent upside-down.

  Prerequisites: None. You'll be working one-on-one with an instructor so that they can meet you where you are. Our instructors can work with people who have never tried rolling before or people who are just trying to fine tune their existing roll.
  

  Cost:  $80 course fee.  Rental equipment (boat, spray skirt, and paddle) available for $5 by request.

  Waiver: https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/e/VL9HqYCiiNtziGrbzyowR5/

  Please direct any questions to our Instruction Coordinator

  
  

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• Training Camp 2025

  • Start
    05/16/2025
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • End
    05/18/2025
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Royal Gorge RV Resort, Canyon City, Colorado

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  The First BIG Whitewater Event of 2025
  

  Please visit the Training Camp page to review all class descriptions, camping information, entertainment, etc. 
  

  To emphasize camping situation. Event registration includes a shared tent site. Planning for at least two tents per site.  If you want to upgrade be sure to do a second registration for lodging upgrade.

  You must be a current CW member to participate or volunteer on the water. You will need to login to open up registration for those types (they are grayed out if you are not logged in). If you not already a member you will need to join CW to become a member before you can register.

  You must also sign the new waiver. We have updated our insurance provider to Paddlesport risk management.

  Click here to sign the wavier. 

  Unfortunately due to the difficulty of rescheduling this large event, refunds will only be considered in extreme circumstances. 

  
  

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• Cruise - Milk Run, Arkansas River, Class II

  • When
    05/24/2025
  • Location
    Milk run (near Beuna Vista)
  • Spaces left
    0

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  Cruise with Colorado Whitewater (CW)

  Please register for the cruise if you would like to attend. For all cruises, please have some experience running the class of whitewater that is listed with each cruise. If you have any questions about the skill level required for the cruise you wish to attend, please contact the cruise leader (Jonathan Brunsman) for that cruise, or send an email to cruises@coloradowhitewater.org.

  See full list of cruises and wavier information here.

  
  

  Cruise leader is Jonathan Brunsman . As events get closer and volunteers step up, they will reach out to those who have registered and confirm details of the activity.

  A CW cruise is a fun river meet up for members to meet other paddlers and have a good time on the river.

  There is no instruction available during the cruise.  Be confident your skills are appropriate for this section of river. 

  You must have appropriate gear for cold water.

  Please plan to help with boat shuttle. This is almost always a challenge.

  As the event gets closer and the leader has confirmed your skill level and confirmed appropriate water flows, the cruise leader will share specific details of meeting location.

  All participants must be CW members and sign a waiver.

  
  

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• Cruise - Brown's Canyon, Arkansas River, Class III(+)

  • When
    05/25/2025
  • Location
    Brown's Canyon (near Beuna Vista)
  • Spaces left
    1

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  Cruise with Colorado Whitewater (CW)

  Please register for the cruise if you would like to attend. For all cruises, please have some experience running the class of whitewater that is listed with each cruise. If you have any questions about the skill level required for the cruise you wish to attend, please contact the cruise leader (Jonathan Brunsman) for that cruise, or send an email to cruises@coloradowhitewater.org.

  See full list of cruises and wavier information here.

  
  

  Cruise leader is Jonathan Brunsman . As events get closer and volunteers step up, they will reach out to those who have registered and confirm details of the activity.

  A CW cruise is a fun river meet up for members to meet other paddlers and have a good time on the river.

  There is no instruction available during the cruise.  Be confident your skills are appropriate for this section of river. 

  You must have appropriate gear for cold water.

  Please plan to help with boat shuttle. This is almost always a challenge.

  As the event gets closer and the leader has confirmed your skill level and confirmed appropriate water flows, the cruise leader will share specific details of meeting location.

  All participants must be CW members and sign a waiver.

  
  

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• Cruise - Filter Plant, Poudre River, Class II (III)

  • When
    05/31/2025
  • Location
    Filter Plant, Poudre Canyon
  • Spaces left
    0

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  Cruise with Colorado Whitewater (CW)

  Please register for the cruise if you would like to attend. For all cruises, please have some experience running the class of whitewater that is listed with each cruise. If you have any questions about the skill level required for the cruise you wish to attend, please contact the cruise leader (Scott Winkleman) for that cruise, or send an email to cruises@coloradowhitewater.org.

  See full list of cruises and wavier information here.

  
  

  Cruise leader is Scott Winkleman . As events get closer and volunteers step up, they will reach out to those who have registered and confirm details of the activity.

  A CW cruise is a fun river meet up for members to meet other paddlers and have a good time on the river.

  There is no instruction available during the cruise.  Be confident your skills are appropriate for this section of river. 

  You must have appropriate gear for cold water.

  Please plan to help with boat shuttle. This is almost always a challenge.

  As the event gets closer and the leader has confirmed your skill level and confirmed appropriate water flows, the cruise leader will share specific details of meeting location.

  All participants must be CW members and sign a waiver.

  
  

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• Cruise - Fractions, Arkansas, Class III

  • When
    06/01/2025
  • Location
    Fractions (near Beuna Vista)
  • Spaces left
    3

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  Cruise with Colorado Whitewater (CW)

  Please register for the cruise if you would like to attend. For all cruises, please have some experience running the class of whitewater that is listed with each cruise. If you have any questions about the skill level required for the cruise you wish to attend, please contact the cruise leader (Jesse), or send an email to cruises@coloradowhitewater.org.

  See full list of cruises and wavier information here.

  
  

  As events get closer Jesse will reach out to those who have shown interest and confirm details of the activity.

  A CW cruise is a fun river meet up for members to meet other paddlers and have a good time on the river.

  There is no instruction available during the cruise.  Be confident your skills are appropriate for this section of river. 

  You must have appropriate gear for cold water.

  Please plan to help with boat shuttle. This is almost always a challenge.

  As the event gets closer and the leader has confirmed your skill level and confirmed appropriate water flows, the cruise leader will share specific details of meeting location.

  All participants must be CW members and sign a waiver. 

  
  

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• Evening Cruise - Boulder Creek, Class III

  • When
    06/03/2025
  • Location
    Boulder Colorado
  • Spaces left
    0

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  Cruise with Colorado Whitewater (CW)

  Please register for the cruise if you would like to attend. For all cruises, please have some experience running the class of whitewater that is listed with each cruise. If you have any questions about the skill level required for the cruise you wish to attend, please contact the cruise leader for that cruise, or send an email to cruises@coloradowhitewater.org.

  See full list of cruises and waiver information here.

  
  

  Cruise leader is Chris Zeller. As events get closer, he will reach out to those who have registered and confirm details of the activity.

  A CW cruise is a fun river meet up for members to meet other paddlers and have a good time on the river.

  There is no instruction available during the cruise.  Be confident your skills are appropriate for this section of river. 

  You must have appropriate gear for cold water.

  Please plan to help with boat shuttle. This is almost always a challenge.

  As the event gets closer and the leader has confirmed your skill level and confirmed appropriate water flows, the cruise leader will share specific details of meeting location and time.

  All participants must be CW members and sign a 2025 waiver.

  
  

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• Mid-Day Cruise - Milk Run, Arkansas River, Class II

  • When
    06/05/2025
  • Location
    Milk run (near Beuna Vista)
  • Spaces left
    10

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  Cruise with Colorado Whitewater (CW)

  Please register for the cruise if you would like to attend. For all cruises, please have some experience running the class of whitewater that is listed with each cruise. If you have any questions about the skill level required for the cruise you wish to attend, please contact the cruise leader (John Leventhal) for that cruise, or send an email to cruises@coloradowhitewater.org.

  See full list of cruises and wavier information here.

  
  

  Cruise leader is John Leventhal . As events get closer and volunteers step up, they will reach out to those who have registered and confirm details of the activity.

  A CW cruise is a fun river meet up for members to meet other paddlers and have a good time on the river.

  There is no instruction available during the cruise.  Be confident your skills are appropriate for this section of river. 

  You must have appropriate gear for cold water.

  Please plan to help with boat shuttle. This is almost always a challenge.

  As the event gets closer and the leader has confirmed your skill level and confirmed appropriate water flows, the cruise leader will share specific details of meeting location.

  All participants must be CW members and sign a waiver.

  
  

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• Roaring Fork River Weekend

  • Start
    06/06/2025
  • End
    06/08/2025
  • Location
    Ami's Acres Campground, 50235 US 6, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601

  Join us for our first River Weekend of the 2025 season Friday, June 6 - Sunday, June 8 in the beautiful Roaring Fork Valley!  

  Volunteer lead cruises will be offered on Saturday and Sunday, but come Friday evening for the river camaraderie!

  Camping is available at Ami's Acres in West Glenwood Springs. There will be limited parking/van-camping space, but tent spots are plentiful! (Carpooling is encouraged!!) Please indicate what you'll be camping in when you register. No vehicles over 22'. If you want to bring your camper or raft trailer, please make a reservation directly by calling Ami's Acres at 970-945-5340.
  

  There are also tons of other great activities in the Glenwood Springs area, including the famous hot springs. Please note that some access points on the Roaring Fork are Colorado State Wildlife Areas (SWA) and anyone 16 or older now need either a fishing license or the new "SWA Pass" (available for purchase at www.cpwshop.com) to access the river from those points. 
  

  As a reminder, river weekends are not instructional events. Although we're all there to support one another, plan on boating within your skill set.

  UPON ARRIVAL: We are going to be cozy at camp so plan on making new friends when you're there. This is especially true with regards to parking. If you can carpool, please do so. There are three camping areas and upon arrival you will be directed to one of the three depending on your camping style.
  

  • Purple (sites 51 – 56): This area can accommodate pickup/van camping as well some tent spots so we're going to try to put mixed groups there. Although there are officially only 6 sites, we're going to be putting more than that there.
  • Blue (sites 63 – 65): This area is best for those camping in their pickups or vans. Similarly, we're going to put more vehicles in there than the three sites might suggest.
  • Yellow (sites 71 – 80): This is the walk-in tent camping area. There are a variety of sites, some of which will hold 3 or 4 tents. If you want privacy, you'll want to arrive early, walk farther and select a site with room for only one tent. If you select a large site, you'll need to share.

  SOME GUIDELINES:

  • Release Forms: Upon check-in we ask everyone to sign a release form for the entire weekend. This will be required for camping as well as participating on any cruises.
  • Fires: We all remember the fire in Glenwood Canyon and want to do everything we can to avoid a similar tragedy. Assuming there is not a fire restriction, the only open fires allowed will be one group campfire. At your individual campsites, provided they are allowed by any fire restrictions, you can have propane fires and stoves so long as they can be switched off if needed.
  • Dogs: Our hosts welcome dogs as long as they're under your control and don't leave our camping area. If this means a leash for your dog, please keep them on a leash. We absolutely can't have dogs roaming into other camping areas. You also cannot leave your dog tied up or in your tent while you go boating. Obviously, you have to pick up after your dog, too.
  • Sunday Departure: We need to vacate the campground on Sunday morning. This means we can't leave vehicles in the campground when we go to boat because our hosts have new guests coming in.

  DIRECTIONS: From Denver take I-70 to Glenwood springs, take exit 114 Hwy 6, take the 3rd exit for the traffic circle to follow Hwy 6, campground is down 1.1 miles on the right.

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  CRUISES: We're meeting at 9:30am on Saturday and Sunday at Two Rivers Park (740 Devereux Rd, Glenwood Springs, CO). Have your gear, food/drinks, dog, etc. with you so we can organize the cruise groups and depart for the river. There will be signup sheets for cruises at camp on Friday evening so you can see who is running what and if you can workout a carpool, go for it! Tentatively we're planning the following cruises but if you want to lead a different cruise, GREAT! Let us know. The following are proposed cruise options but actual cruises may vary depending on interest:
  

  Saturday:

  • Grizzly Creek to South Canyon: A beginner (II), big-water run on the Colorado downstream of Shoshone.
  • Cemetery: An intermediate (II/III) run on the Roaring Fork. Note: you will need a fishing license or SWA Pass for access to the Roaring Fork put-in.
  • Woody Creek / Toothache: An intermediate/advanced class III run along a continuous, beautiful stretch of the Roaring Fork River through Aspen, Snowmass Canyon, and Basalt.
  • Shoshone: A class III/IV big-water run on the Colorado River - either lap it twice or run it through Grizzly (II) to Glenwood Wave (III) and South Canyon (II/III).

  Sunday:

  • Shoshone: A class III/IV big-water run on the Colorado River - either lap it twice or run it through Grizzly (II) to Glenwood Wave (III) and South Canyon (II/III).
  • SUP Shoshone: If anyone is interested. Must bring your own stand-up paddle board.
  • Raft Cruise: Either starting at Shoshone or Grizzly Creek and continuing to South Canyon. Ideally working on some skills.
  • Cemetery: An intermediate (II/III) run on the Roaring Fork. Note: you will need a fishing license or SWA Pass for access to the Roaring Fork put-in.
  • Crystal Avalanche Ranch to KOA or Woody Creek / Toothache: Interest and conditions dependent. 

  NO GROUP POTLUCK DINNER:  Sorry, there will be no group potluck this year.
  

  The weather is unpredictable and the water is always a bit chilly in Colorado so dress appropriately.

  Questions? Email Noelle at riverevents@coloradowhitewater.org with "Roaring Fork Weekend" in the subject line.

  Note: This event registration is non-refundable.
  

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• Evening Cruise - Apple Valley, North Saint Vrain, Class III

  • When
    06/10/2025
  • Location
    Lyons Colorado
  • Spaces left
    0

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  Cruise with Colorado Whitewater (CW)

  Please register for the cruise if you would like to attend. For all cruises, please have some experience running the class of whitewater that is listed with each cruise. If you have any questions about the skill level required for the cruise you wish to attend, please contact the cruise leader for that cruise, or send an email to cruises@coloradowhitewater.org.

  See full list of cruises and wavier information here.

  
  

  Cruise leader is Chris Zeller. As events get closer, he will reach out to those who have shown interest and confirm details of the activity.

  A CW cruise is a fun river meet up for members to meet other paddlers and have a good time on the river.

  There is no instruction available during the cruise.  Be confident your skills are appropriate for this section of river. 

  You must have appropriate gear for cold water.

  Please plan to help with boat shuttle. This is almost always a challenge.

  As the event gets closer and the leader has confirmed your skill level and confirmed appropriate water flows, the cruise leader will share specific details of meeting location.

  All participants must be CW members and sign a 2025 waiver 

  
  

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• Mid-Day Cruise - Filter Plant, Poudre River, Class II (III)

  • When
    06/12/2025
  • Location
    Filter Plant, Poudre Canyon
  • Spaces left
    7

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  Cruise with Colorado Whitewater (CW)

  Please register for the cruise if you would like to attend. For all cruises, please have some experience running the class of whitewater that is listed with each cruise. If you have any questions about the skill level required for the cruise you wish to attend, please contact the cruise leader (John Leventhal) for that cruise, or send an email to cruises@coloradowhitewater.org.

  See full list of cruises and wavier information here.

  
  

  Cruise leader is John Leventhal . As events get closer and volunteers step up, they will reach out to those who have registered and confirm details of the activity.

  A CW cruise is a fun river meet up for members to meet other paddlers and have a good time on the river.

  There is no instruction available during the cruise.  Be confident your skills are appropriate for this section of river. 

  You must have appropriate gear for cold water.

  Please plan to help with boat shuttle. This is almost always a challenge.

  As the event gets closer and the leader has confirmed your skill level and confirmed appropriate water flows, the cruise leader will share specific details of meeting location.

  All participants must be CW members and sign a waiver.

  
  

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• Evening Cruise - Boulder Creek, Class III

  • When
    06/17/2025
  • Location
    Boulder Colorado
  • Spaces left
    0

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  Cruise with Colorado Whitewater (CW)

  Please register for the cruise if you would like to attend. For all cruises, please have some experience running the class of whitewater that is listed with each cruise. If you have any questions about the skill level required for the cruise you wish to attend, please contact the cruise leader for that cruise, or send an email to cruises@coloradowhitewater.org.

  See full list of cruises and waiver information here.

  
  

  Cruise leader is Chris Zeller. As events get closer, he will reach out to those who have registered and confirm details of the activity.

  A CW cruise is a fun river meet up for members to meet other paddlers and have a good time on the river.

  There is no instruction available during the cruise.  Be confident your skills are appropriate for this section of river. 

  You must have appropriate gear for cold water.

  Please plan to help with boat shuttle. This is almost always a challenge.

  As the event gets closer and the leader has confirmed your skill level and confirmed appropriate water flows, the cruise leader will share specific details of meeting location and time.

  All participants must be CW members and sign a 2025 waiver.

  
  

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• Mid-Day Cruise - Grizzly Creek, Colorado River, Class II

  • When
    06/19/2025
  • Location
    Grizzly Creek- Glenwood Canyon
  • Spaces left
    10

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  Cruise with Colorado Whitewater (CW)

  Please register for the cruise if you would like to attend. For all cruises, please have some experience running the class of whitewater that is listed with each cruise. If you have any questions about the skill level required for the cruise you wish to attend, please contact the cruise leader (John Leventhal) for that cruise, or send an email to cruises@coloradowhitewater.org.

  See full list of cruises and wavier information here.

  
  

  Cruise leader is John Leventhal . As events get closer and volunteers step up, they will reach out to those who have registered and confirm details of the activity.

  A CW cruise is a fun river meet up for members to meet other paddlers and have a good time on the river.

  There is no instruction available during the cruise.  Be confident your skills are appropriate for this section of river. 

  You must have appropriate gear for cold water.

  Please plan to help with boat shuttle. This is almost always a challenge.

  As the event gets closer and the leader has confirmed your skill level and confirmed appropriate water flows, the cruise leader will share specific details of meeting location.

  All participants must be CW members and sign a waiver.

  
  

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• Mid-Day Cruise - Milk Run, Arkansas River, Class II

  • When
    06/20/2025
  • Location
    Milk run (near Buena Vista)
  • Spaces left
    10

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  Cruise with Colorado Whitewater (CW)

  Please register for the cruise if you would like to attend. For all cruises, please have some experience running the class of whitewater that is listed with each cruise. If you have any questions about the skill level required for the cruise you wish to attend, please contact the cruise leader (John Leventhal) for that cruise, or send an email to cruises@coloradowhitewater.org.

  See full list of cruises and wavier information here.

  
  

  Cruise leader is John Leventhal . As events get closer and volunteers step up, they will reach out to those who have registered and confirm details of the activity.

  A CW cruise is a fun river meet up for members to meet other paddlers and have a good time on the river.

  There is no instruction available during the cruise.  Be confident your skills are appropriate for this section of river. 

  You must have appropriate gear for cold water.

  Please plan to help with boat shuttle. This is almost always a challenge.

  As the event gets closer and the leader has confirmed your skill level and confirmed appropriate water flows, the cruise leader will share specific details of meeting location.

  All participants must be CW members and sign a waiver.

  
  

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• Cruise - Milk Run, Arkansas River, Class II

  • When
    06/22/2025
  • Location
    Milk run (near Buena Vista)
  • Spaces left
    10

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  Cruise with Colorado Whitewater (CW)

  Please register for the cruise if you would like to attend. For all cruises, please have some experience running the class of whitewater that is listed with each cruise. If you have any questions about the skill level required for the cruise you wish to attend, please contact the cruise leader (Miles Small) for that cruise, or send an email to cruises@coloradowhitewater.org.

  See full list of cruises and wavier information here.

  
  

  Cruise leader is Miles Small. As events get closer and volunteers step up, they will reach out to those who have registered and confirm details of the activity.

  A CW cruise is a fun river meet up for members to meet other paddlers and have a good time on the river.

  There is no instruction available during the cruise.  Be confident your skills are appropriate for this section of river. 

  You must have appropriate gear for cold water.

  Please plan to help with boat shuttle. This is almost always a challenge.

  As the event gets closer and the leader has confirmed your skill level and confirmed appropriate water flows, the cruise leader will share specific details of meeting location.

  All participants must be CW members and sign a waiver.

  
  

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• Evening Cruise - Apple Valley, North Saint Vrain, Class III

  • When
    06/24/2025
  • Location
    Lyons Colorado
  • Spaces left
    0

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  Cruise with Colorado Whitewater (CW)

  Please register for the cruise if you would like to attend. For all cruises, please have some experience running the class of whitewater that is listed with each cruise. If you have any questions about the skill level required for the cruise you wish to attend, please contact the cruise leader for that cruise, or send an email to cruises@coloradowhitewater.org.

  See full list of cruises and wavier information here.

  
  

  Cruise leader is Chris Zeller. As events get closer, he will reach out to those who have shown interest and confirm details of the activity.

  A CW cruise is a fun river meet up for members to meet other paddlers and have a good time on the river.

  There is no instruction available during the cruise.  Be confident your skills are appropriate for this section of river. 

  You must have appropriate gear for cold water.

  Please plan to help with boat shuttle. This is almost always a challenge.

  As the event gets closer and the leader has confirmed your skill level and confirmed appropriate water flows, the cruise leader will share specific details of meeting location.

  All participants must be CW members and sign a 2025 waiver 

  
  

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• Cruise - Lower Mish- Bridges, Poudre River, Class III/IV

  • When
    06/28/2025
  • Location
    Lower Mish (Poudre Canyon)
  • Spaces left
    5

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  Cruise with Colorado Whitewater (CW)

  Please register for the cruise if you would like to attend. For all cruises, please have some experience running the class of whitewater that is listed with each cruise. If you have any questions about the skill level required for the cruise you wish to attend, please contact the cruise leader (Jonathan Brunsman) for that cruise, or send an email to cruises@coloradowhitewater.org.

  See full list of cruises and wavier information here.

  
  

  Cruise leader is Jonathan Brunsman . As events get closer and volunteers step up, they will reach out to those who have registered and confirm details of the activity.

  A CW cruise is a fun river meet up for members to meet other paddlers and have a good time on the river.

  There is no instruction available during the cruise.  Be confident your skills are appropriate for this section of river. 

  You must have appropriate gear for cold water.

  Please plan to help with boat shuttle. This is almost always a challenge.

  As the event gets closer and the leader has confirmed your skill level and confirmed appropriate water flows, the cruise leader will share specific details of meeting location.

  All participants must be CW members and sign a waiver.

  
  

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• Evening Cruise - Clear Creek, Tunnel 1 III/ II+

  • When
    07/01/2025
  • Location
    Clear Creek
  • Spaces left
    0

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  Cruise with Colorado Whitewater (CW)

  Please register for the cruise if you would like to attend. For all cruises, please have some experience running the class of whitewater that is listed with each cruise. If you have any questions about the skill level required for the cruise you wish to attend, please contact the cruise leader for that cruise, or send an email to cruises@coloradowhitewater.org.

  See full list of cruises and waiver information here.

  
  

  Cruise leader is Chris Zeller. As events get closer, he will reach out to those who have registered and confirm details of the activity.

  A CW cruise is a fun river meet up for members to meet other paddlers and have a good time on the river.

  There is no instruction available during the cruise.  Be confident your skills are appropriate for this section of river. 

  You must have appropriate gear for cold water.

  Please plan to help with boat shuttle. This is almost always a challenge.

  As the event gets closer and the leader has confirmed your skill level and confirmed appropriate water flows, the cruise leader will share specific details of meeting location and time.

  All participants must be CW members and sign a 2025 waiver.

  
  

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• Cruise - Deckers or Foxton, NF/SF of the South Platte, Class III

  • When
    07/06/2025
  • Location
    Old South Platte Hotel (confluence of Deckers and Foxton)
  • Spaces left
    5

  Register

  Cruise with Colorado Whitewater (CW)

  Please register for the cruise if you would like to attend. For all cruises, please have some experience running the class of whitewater that is listed with each cruise. If you have any questions about the skill level required for the cruise you wish to attend, please contact the cruise leader (Paul Downing) for that cruise, or send an email to cruises@coloradowhitewater.org.

  See full list of cruises and wavier information here.

  
  

  Cruise leader is Paul Downing. As events get closer and volunteers step up, they will reach out to those who have shown interest and confirm details of the activity.

  A CW cruise is a fun river meet up for members to meet other paddlers and have a good time on the river.

  There is no instruction available during the cruise.  Be confident your skills are appropriate for this section of river. 

  You must have appropriate gear for cold water.

  Please plan to help with boat shuttle. This is almost always a challenge.

  As the event gets closer and the leader has confirmed your skill level and confirmed appropriate water flows, the cruise leader will share specific details of meeting location.

  All participants must be CW members 

  
  

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• Evening Cruise - Clear Creek, Tunnel 1 III/ II+

  • When
    07/08/2025
  • Location
    Clear Creek
  • Spaces left
    1

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  Cruise with Colorado Whitewater (CW)

  Please register for the cruise if you would like to attend. For all cruises, please have some experience running the class of whitewater that is listed with each cruise. If you have any questions about the skill level required for the cruise you wish to attend, please contact the cruise leader for that cruise, or send an email to cruises@coloradowhitewater.org.

  See full list of cruises and waiver information here.

  
  

  Cruise leader is Chris Zeller. As events get closer, he will reach out to those who have registered and confirm details of the activity.

  A CW cruise is a fun river meet up for members to meet other paddlers and have a good time on the river.

  There is no instruction available during the cruise.  Be confident your skills are appropriate for this section of river. 

  You must have appropriate gear for cold water.

  Please plan to help with boat shuttle. This is almost always a challenge.

  As the event gets closer and the leader has confirmed your skill level and confirmed appropriate water flows, the cruise leader will share specific details of meeting location and time.

  All participants must be CW members and sign a 2025 waiver.

  
  

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• Arkansas River Weekend 2025

  • Start
    07/11/2025
  • End
    07/13/2025
  • Location
    The Meadows, Buena Vista, CO

  Arkansas River Weekend - July 11 - 13, 2025!

  Get ready for Arkansas River Weekend 2025! We're planning to have cruises on Saturday and Sunday for most skill levels, ranging from easy runs like Big Bend to Salida to the more challenging runs like the Numbers. (Let us know if you're willing to lead or sweep a cruise!) Camping will be at the beautiful Meadows in Buena Vista. As always we need volunteers so please email Ryan Ness at ness.ryan@gmail.com if you are willing to lead or sweep a cruise. In the email, please let us know what sections of river and days you're interested in. If you're willing to help with registration or other needs during the event email Noelle Wilhite at noellewilhite@gmail.com.  

  We will be meeting at 9:00 Saturday and Sunday mornings to divide into cruise groups. Each group will then sort out their shuttles. Day attendees should arrive at the site by 8:30 to check in and sign up for cruises. Don't be the hold up! You don't have to be in your pfd yet but be prepared to leave to go boating shortly after the meeting.  Swiftwater Rescue Class also available this weekend!

  As a reminder, river weekends are not instructional events and are not suitable for those who have not had instruction or experience in whitewater kayaking or rafting. For those of you who are interested in instruction, our friends at Rocky Mountain Outdoor Center (RMOC) offer classes. Sign up directly with RMOC.
  

  CAMPING / REGISTRATIONS: We'll have group camping at The Meadows on the West side of Buena Vista this year.  We'll be in a great location near the pond, which is where we were in 2018 and 2023. Participants should register as either planning on the group camping area or staying elsewhere as a day participant so that we can monitor how many people will be camping. We are limited to 150 people in total including campers and day participants. Unfortunately, the land owner is charging us for the site again this year. Although the club is still be subsidizing the event camping will cost $30/person for the weekend. Note this is per person, not per site, and applies to everyone present including children and significant others.

  Upon arrival you'll need to check in as usual so your registration, membership and release can be confirmed. You'll receive a wristband, which will be different colors depending on whether or not you're camping. There will be opportunities to sign up for cruises in the evening as well as in the morning before the meeting. CW will be providing porta pots, hand wash stations, and a dumpster for trash but beyond these you must plan on being self supported and bring whatever water you need. Do not arrive at the camping area before 3:00 Friday afternoon. You can camp at the site Sunday night but everyone must vacate the camping area by noon on Monday.

  The entrance to The Meadows is at approximately 15284 County Road 350, Buena Vista, CO 81211. There isn't an actual street address. County Road 350 is also known as Crossman Avenue at the intersection of US 24. This is one of the three stop lights in Buena Vista, right by the Super 8 motel. From that intersection head West approximately 3/4 of a mile and the entrance is on the left. Look for a CW banner. Once in, drive straight ahead and you should see the pond towards your left. 

  REALLY SERIOUS SUBJECTS:
  

  • Membership: Every person on the land must be a current member of Colorado Whitewater and must have registered prior to the event. We are able to have this event in part because we didn't have to get a special event permit from Chaffee County. The only way we could avoid getting a special event permit is by representing that this is a private event for members only and is not open to the public. This membership requirement applies to everyone on site regardless of whether they are boating, not boating, camping, not camping, etc. and includes significant others and children. Memberships will not be sold at the event.
  • Noise: We could not have this event at South Main last year or this year because of noise complaints in 2022. Quiet hours at The Meadows are 9:50 pm to 8:00 am. Our rental agreement prohibits amplified sound or speakers. Although the location appears remote, it is surrounded by residential neighborhoods. If there are complaints we risk forfeiting our entire $1,000 security deposit and perhaps more importantly also losing this potential site for Arkansas Weekend in 2025. 

  SOME MORE GUIDELINES:
  

  • Release Forms: Upon check-in you will be asked to sign the a release form for the entire weekend. This will be required for camping as well as participating on any cruises. You will receive a wristband so that cruise leaders know you have registered and signed all paperwork. You can also save time and sign your waiver online ahead of time at this link: https://coloradowhitewater.org/waiver
  • Skills / Gear: As a reminder, river weekends are not instructional events and are not suitable for those who have not had instruction or experience in whitewater kayaking or rafting. Although we're all there to support one another, plan on boating within your skill level. Minimum necessary equipment for all boaters includes helmet, river shoes, type 3 or type 5 personal flotation device, and appropriate dry top or other layers. Kayakers should also have their float bags and skirt. Inflatable kayaks and rafts must be intended for whitewater use - not the vulnerable ones from department or sporting goods stores. Cruise leaders have ultimate discretion as to whether you can be on a cruise.
  • Dogs: Dogs must be on leash and under your control at all times. You cannot leave your dog tied up or in your tent while you go boating. Obviously, you have to pick up after your dog, too.
  • Fires: Subject to any fire restrictions, we plan on having a group campfire by the pond. Besides this, no open wood fires are allowed in the camping area. Subject to any fire restrictions at the time, you can have propane fires and stoves at your individual campsites so long as they can be switched off if needed. You can find current fire restrictions here: Chaffee County Fire Restriction

  Questions? Email Noelle at noellewilhite@gmail.com and include "CW Arkansas River Weekend" in the subject line. 

  Note: Registration for Arkansas River Weekend is non-refundable.
  

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• Swiftwater Rescue: Swiftwater Rescue Skills with Whitewater Attainment Instructor Tommy Gram

  • Start
    07/12/2025
  • End
    07/13/2025
  • Location
    Buena Vista, CO
  • Spaces left
    9

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  This Arkansas River Weekend come learn Swiftwater Rescue!

  Saturday-Sunday July 12-13 on the Arkansas River in Buena Vista, CO - time TBD

  $290 for CW Members! Normal Price: $350

  "Being prepared as a paddler is an essential skill to learn and develop. Whitewater enthusiasts of all disciplines and skill levels, as well as guides and instructors, benefit from a rescue course. Build skills to manage risk on the river. Develop a rescue mindset and learn an assessment process to “get the big picture” in critical situations. Practice using rescue gear and simple to complex rescue techniques. This course combines an outdoor classroom with hands-on learning scenarios in whitewater.

  • Swiftwater Rescue Instruction

  • ACA Level 4 Swiftwater Rescue Certificate of Completion; accepted by most river outfitters, kayak schools, and outdoor programs

  • Rescue and river gear available upon request"

  Link to  for more details:     https://www.whitewaterattainment.com/courses/swiftwater-rescue-skills

  Must be:

  • 18 years of age or older

  • Competent class II-III boater with solid self-rescue skills

  Required gear to bring to the class: Complete kayak kit including kayak, paddle, helmet, PFD, sprayskirt, kayak floatation. Dry suit strongly recommended.

  Note: This event registration is non-refundable.

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• Cruise - Deckers or Foxton, NF/SF of the South Platte, Class III

  • When
    08/31/2025
  • Location
    Old South Platte Hotel (confluence of Deckers and Foxton)
  • Spaces left
    5

  Register

  Cruise with Colorado Whitewater (CW)

  Please register for the cruise if you would like to attend. For all cruises, please have some experience running the class of whitewater that is listed with each cruise. If you have any questions about the skill level required for the cruise you wish to attend, please contact the cruise leader (Paul Downing) for that cruise, or send an email to cruises@coloradowhitewater.org.

  See full list of cruises and wavier information here.

  
  

  Cruise leader is Paul Downing. As events get closer and volunteers step up, they will reach out to those who have shown interest and confirm details of the activity.

  A CW cruise is a fun river meet up for members to meet other paddlers and have a good time on the river.

  There is no instruction available during the cruise.  Be confident your skills are appropriate for this section of river. 

  You must have appropriate gear for cold water.

  Please plan to help with boat shuttle. This is almost always a challenge.

  As the event gets closer and the leader has confirmed your skill level and confirmed appropriate water flows, the cruise leader will share specific details of meeting location.

  All participants must be CW members 

  
  

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• Colorado River Weekend 2025

  • Start
    09/12/2025
  • End
    09/14/2025
  • Location
    Pumphouse Campground, Kremmling CO

  Registration is closed

  Colorado River Weekend - September 12 - 15, 2025!

  Join us for the last river weekend of 2025 on the Colorado River!

  We have reserved the two group sites at Pumphouse and looking forward to a fun weekend for all!  Come on Friday, stay until Monday.  Must pay the BLM for day use at the kiosk upon entry.

  Dogs are allowed but must be kept on leash and picked up after!

  Participants will be required to pay a $10 parking fee on-site per vehicle per night to the Pumphouse Recreation Area. This will give you access to park at the campground overnight and park at the boat launches / take-out both days.  BRING CASH! 

  Potential for runs on the Upper Colorado below Pumphouse and Lower Blue depending on flows.  Swiftwater Rescue Class also available.

  Hoping to bring back the Saturday night pot luck dinner to show our community spirit.

  More details to follow, but please register to confirm your spot!
  

  Any questions, please email Chris Zeller and include CO Weekend in the subject. 

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• Swiftwater Rescue: Swiftwater Rescue Skills with Whitewater Attainment Instructor Tommy Gram

  • Start
    09/13/2025
  • End
    09/14/2025
  • Location
    Pumphouse, CO
  • Spaces left
    9

  Register

  This Colorado River Weekend come learn Swiftwater Rescue!

  Saturday-Sunday September 13-14, 2025 on the Colorado River at Pumphouse, CO - time TBD

  $290 for CW Members! Normal Price: $350

  "Being prepared as a paddler is an essential skill to learn and develop. Whitewater enthusiasts of all disciplines and skill levels, as well as guides and instructors, benefit from a rescue course. Build skills to manage risk on the river. Develop a rescue mindset and learn an assessment process to “get the big picture” in critical situations. Practice using rescue gear and simple to complex rescue techniques. This course combines an outdoor classroom with hands-on learning scenarios in whitewater.

  • Swiftwater Rescue Instruction

  • ACA Level 4 Swiftwater Rescue Certificate of Completion; accepted by most river outfitters, kayak schools, and outdoor programs

  • Rescue and river gear available upon request"

  Link to  for more details:     https://www.whitewaterattainment.com/courses/swiftwater-rescue-skills

  Must be:

  • 18 years of age or older

  • Competent class II-III boater with solid self-rescue skills

  Required gear to bring to the class: Complete kayak kit including kayak, paddle, helmet, PFD, sprayskirt, kayak floatation. Dry suit strongly recommended.

  Note: This event registration is non-refundable.

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