Golden Community Rodeo 2023

Come have some fun this Wednesday June 21 st at the Golden Community Rodeo. Golden River Sports is the proud sponsor of this event. Everyone is welcome to compete... or come cheer on the kayakers!

Everyone is welcome to compete, no matter your skill level (sorry, no pros allowed)... or just come cheer on the boaters!

Photo credit: Mike Berkow Photography

EVENTS: Freestyle competition is open to all kayakers* of all skill levels. Participants will be grouped to compete in appropriate categories based on their age, gender, and skill level - typically Junior, Beginner, Intermediate, Expert, and Master’s Divisions for both men and women.

TIME: Registration begins at 5:00pm. Competition starts at 5:30pm.

LOCATION: Clear Creek Whitewater Park in downtown Golden

COST: Admission to compete in the rodeo series is free.  However, you must be a current Colorado Whitewater member for insurance purposes. Renew or sign up today or at the event for only $35, which includes entry to all three events and a one-year membership to Colorado Whitewater.

PRIZES: Awards and giveaways for competitors!

AFTER PARTY: Join us at the Mountain Toad! ALL are welcome, so go run tunnel 1, Lower, Rigor Mortis, Lower Narrows, or Black Rock and then come to the PARTY!

For questions about the event or to become a sponsor, contact David Holzman.

*Must be at least 8 years of age. No pros allowed.

* Free to all CW members (not a member yet? then join at the event)

We'd love to see TONS of boaters and spectators at the Rodeo, so please share this!

A HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR EVENT SPONSORS:

 

Whether it’s kayaks, stand-up-paddleboards, or canoes, Golden River Sports is your one-stop paddle shop on the Front Range. Located in downtown Golden, CO on Washington Ave., GRS is only two blocks from the longest whitewater playpark in the Rockies. If you’re looking for a new boat or just a new drain plug, GRS has you covered on whatever you need. Not only does GRS have a full rental fleet of kayaks, inflatable kayaks (duckies), stand-up-paddleboards, and other various gear but they also offer free demo nights at the Clear Creek Playpark every Thursday when the water level is permitting. With a passionate and knowledgeable staff that’s more than happy to help any style boater, GRS has what you need.

Golden River Sports

Ryan Ness will be leading a cruise on Foxton July 29th. Foxton is a class III-IV run on the South Platte. If you would like to join or know more, you can reach out to Ryan at cruises@coloradowhitewater.org

Join us to celebrate the life of Ron Huffmeier

Ron Huffmeier 

November 5, 1942 - February 20, 2023

Join us for movies, photos, music and stories. 

Thursday May 25, 5:30-7:00PM (visual presentation starts at 5:45)

Outside, at our home, 4903 Franklin Dr.

Boulder CO, 80301

Please let me know if you are coming so that we can plan.

(hunteryogart@icloud.com)

CW Members,

SAVE THE DATE for our first River Weekend of the 2023 season Friday, June 9 - Sunday, June 11 in the Roaring Fork Valley!  

Limited camping will be available at Ami's Acres in West Glenwood Springs.  Volunteer lead cruises will be offered on Saturday and Sunday. 

Registration will be going live and details to follow the week of May 22, so mark your calendars!

SYOTRS,

Colorado Whitewater Association 

Join us for a class II/III cruise on the Filter Plant section of the Cache la Poudre on June 24th. Ryan Ness will be leading the cruise, please contact him for details and to sign up!

Join us May 24th for a cruise on Upper Clear Creek, a Class 4 run, led by Tim Kunin. All applicants need to be at least solid Class 3 boaters. Please contact Tim for details and to sign up.

Join us for a cruise on Boulder Creek Town Run! This will be a Class 3 run, and is being led by Chris Zeller. All applicants need to be accomplished Class 2 boaters. Contact Chris for details and to sign up. 

Hi CW Friends,

Join us for our first cruise of the season on Saturday, May 13!

We will be paddling a Class II section of river in the Glenwood Springs area.  

Specific venue TBD pending flows and Glenwood Canyon access.  

Potential runs include Cemetery (Roaring Fork River), Grizzly, or South Canyon (Colorado River).

Interested participants please email Noelle Wilhite for details on time and location.  

westernslope@coloradowhitewater.org

Note: You must be a current CW member to participate for insurance reasons. Cruise size may be limited due to high flows and support crew availability.  Please be aware that we may be in the midst of runoff and flows may be high.  Cruise venue and participation will be at the discretion of CW.

2023 Cruise Season begins Memorial Day Weekend!

Dear Members of the Colorado Whitewater Association,

We hope this letter finds you well and eager to get back out on the water! We are thrilled to announce that the 2023 Cruise Season for the Colorado Whitewater Association will begin on Memorial Day Weekend with cruises on the Arkansas River.

As you know, our club has a long-standing tradition of promoting safe and responsible whitewater recreation in the Colorado area. With the support of our dedicated members and volunteers, we are able to provide a variety of exciting and challenging paddling opportunities throughout the season.

Whether you are a seasoned paddler or just starting out, we invite you to join us for another unforgettable season on the river. From class 2 fun floats to adrenaline-pumping class 3 and 4 rapids, we have something for everyone. We will be posting the full schedule of events on our website in the coming weeks, so be sure to check back regularly for updates.

As always, safety is our top priority, and we ask that all members participating in cruises have previous experience on the class of river being run.

We also need volunteer cruise leaders and sweeps! Please contact the CW Cruise Director, Ryan Ness at ness.ryan@gmail.com if you are interested in leading and sweeping cruises for the 2023 season.

We cannot wait to see you all on the river this season! Let's make 2023 another fantastic year for the Colorado Whitewater Association.

Sincerely,

Ryan Ness

Cruise Director, Colorado Whitewater Association