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 2018 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.
APRIL
MAY
May 16: Lower Clear Creek (IV)- Contact Tim Kunin to sign up
May 19-21: TRAINING CAMP!
May 26: Apple Valley (II+)- Contact Ron Huffmeier to sign up (co-lead with Andrew Griffiths)
May 26: Milk Run (II+)- Contact Gail Tubbs to sign up (co-lead with Brooke Smith)
May 27: Milk Run (II+)- Contact Ryan Ness to sign up
May 27: Browns Canyon (III)- Contact Andy Farquhar to sign up
JUNE
June 16: Foxton (III)- Contact Doug Sexton to sign up
June 16: Apple Valley (II+)- Contact Ron Huffmeier to sign up (co-lead with Andrew Griffiths)
June 22-24: Poudre Weekend!
June 30: Filter Plant (II+)- Contact Ron Huffmeier to sign up (co-lead with Andrew Griffiths)
June 30: PRIDE CRUISE! For LGBTQ+ boaters and allies. Milk Run (II+) + Brown's Canyon (III) - Contact Brooke Smith to sign up
JULY
July 15: Deckers (II)- Contact Jodi Lee to sign up
July 20-22: Arkansas Weekend! (no need to register- just come!)
July 22: Numbers (IV)- Contact Brian Sweeney to sign up
July 25: Deckers (II) After work cruise- Contact Tim Kunin to sign up
July 28: Foxton (III)- Contact Jessie Gunter to sign up
July 28: Browns Canyon (III)- Contact Scott Winkleman to sign up
AUGUST
SEPTEMBER
September 7-9: Colorado Weekend!
September 1: Lower Blue (II+)- Contact Brooke Martin to sign up
September 22: Lower Blue (II+)- Contact Brooke Martin to sign up
September 15: Foxton (III) BAILEYFEST CRUISE- Contact Ryan Ness to sign up
OCTOBER
October 13: Lower Blue (II+)- Contact Brooke Martin to sign up
In order to participate in any cruise, you must be a CW member and sign a waiver for each cruise:
Waiver (Adult) | Waiver (Minor)