River Cruises
For those interested in meeting up with other paddlers, Colorado Whitewater offers free river cruises arranged by volunteer trip coordinators. These trips allow you to step it up and try a new section of river with the support of experienced lead and sweeps who know that section. Or if you have a favorite run, then simply come along and have fun with a group of boaters! The trips are not a teaching or training exercise, and members who participate are responsible for their own conduct and safety.
Learn more about leading or participating on a cruise.
In order to participate in any cruise, you must be a CW member and sign a waiver for each cruise:
Waiver (Adult) | Waiver (Minor)
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The 2019 Cruise Schedule
Please contact the cruise leader directly to sign up for the cruise and find out the logistics for the trip. Particularly for Class III and above sections of river, the cruise leader may ask you about your paddling experience to make sure that they feel comfortable leading you on the trip. Note: All cruises are flow dependent and may be moved/canceled based on conditions. Please contact the group leader if you have any questions about specific cruises
APRIL
MAY
May 17-19: TRAINING CAMP!
May 23: Apple Valley (II-II+) - Contact Bud Veras to sign up (after work cruise) ***Canceled due to insufficient flows***
May 25: Milk Run (II) - Contact Jessie Gunter to sign up
May 25: Fractions (III) - Contact Glen Daly to sign up
May 26: Milk Run (II) - Women's Group Paddle - 12:00 @ Wilderness Aware Rafting. Not CW affiliated, but click here for more information. $5 suggested donation to ElevateHER
May 30: Tunnel 1 (II-III) - Contact Tim Kunin to sign up (after work cruise)
JUNE
June 1: Lower Mish (III) - Contact Dick Alweis to sign up
June 15: Apple Valley (II-II+) - Contact Jessie Gunter to sign up
June 15: Fractions (III) - Contact Dick Alweis to sign up (Potential change due to high water)
June 20: Apple Valley (II-II+) - Contact Hillary Peters to sign up (after work cruise)
June 21-23: Roaring Fork River Weekend! (no need to register- just come!)
June 22: Filter Plant (II-III) - Contact Bud Veras to sign up
June 29: Boulder Creek Town Run (II-III) - Contact Doug Sexton to sign up
June 30: Deckers (II-II+) - Contact Scott Winkleman to sign up
JULY
July 17: Boulder Creek Town Run (II-III) - Contact Debbie Hathaway to sign up
July 19-21: Arkansas Weekend! (no need to register- just come!)
July 20: Milk Run (II) - Contact Terry Standlee to sign up (Kids Cruise, location may change)
AUGUST
August 3: Deckers (II-II+) - Contact Jodi Lee to sign up (Followed by BBQ!)
August 10: Fractions (III) - Contact Ryan Ness to sign up
August 11: Numbers (IV) - Contact Patrick Tooley to sign up
August 17: Lower Blue (II+-III) - Contact Hillary Peters to sign up
SEPTEMBER
September 1: Lower Blue (II+-III) - Contact Brooke Martin to sign up
September 6-8: BaileyFest -
Saturday - Foxton (III-IV) - Contact Ryan Ness.
Saturday - Bailey (IV-V) - Contact Timothy Kunin (can help you find a crew, not an official CW cruise)
Sunday - Foxton (III-IV) - Contact Steve Dougherty
Sunday - Deckers (II-II+) - Contact Timothy Kunin
September 20-22: Colorado Weekend!
September 21: State Bridge (III) - Contact Terry Standlee to sign up (Kids Cruise)
OCTOBER
In order to participate in any cruise, you must be a CW member and sign a waiver for each cruise:
Waiver (Adult) | Waiver (Minor)