RMSKC official paddling events are planned by Trip Leaders, cleared by the Trip Coordinator, published in the RMSKC Newsletter and then posted on the website calendar (this page). While anyone may post informal paddles on the forum message board, those are not RMSKC official paddling events and are not covered by the ACA insurance program Only paddling events .published in the RMSKC newsletter are sanctioned club events.

DAY PADDLING

Day paddle events organized by RMSKC at Colorado lakes and reservoirs are open to RMSKC members and guests. We invite guests to attend these events in order to find out about our club. Guests are required to pay the $10 ACA event fee to cover ACA insurance. Contact the Trip Leader through the forums or see the membership information page for details on the benefits of club membership.

MULTI-DAY PADDLING

Multi-day trips organized by RMSKC are open to RMSKC members and their guests (provided they pay the $10 ACA insurance fee).
Participants are always responsible for their own safety and happiness during club events. Joining a group does not relieve you of your personal responsibilities.  If you are expecting the Trip Leader to act as would a commercial outfitter (i.e. cater to your every need and want, teach you how to paddle, be responsible for your personal safety), then club trips are not for you.

Trip Leaders are not in any way trained, certified, or pre-qualified by the club so far as their skills and abilities as kayakers or leaders.  They act voluntarily and without compensation, in the same manner that anyone among a group of acquaintances might agree to act as leader for a particular activity or trip.

When you paddle with a group you get a trip planned by the Trip Leader, the opportunity to meet new paddlers, and safety in numbers. For group trips to be successful, all participants must look after the welfare of the group and align their personal paddling goals and expectations with those of the group. Choose your trips accordingly!
MULTI-DAY Trip guidelines:

• Educate yourself about the trip: Is it right for you and your skill level?
• Some Trip Leaders may require participants to be RMSKC Certified Paddlers. This is at the Trip Leaders discretion.
• Be ready at the put-in at the posted time with the correct equipment.
• Show your current ACA/RMSKC membership card (Guests must complete the ACA-RMSKC waiver form and pay the $10 ACA fee)
• Stay with the group as directed by the Trip Leader: even if it means going slow. Never leave without permission.
• Cooperate: The Trip Leader may alter the plan due to the needs of one paddler or the group as a whole.
• Communicate: Tell the Trip Leader if you are having problems: blisters, fatigue, sickness, equipment, trouble handling the conditions, anxiety, fear, etc.
• Follow instructions: The Trip Leader may consult with participants but ultimately has decision-making authority over all aspects of the trip: how close to stay together, launching/landing, etc.
• Participants are always responsible for their own safety. Joining a group does not relieve you of your personal responsibilities. Group trips are not for everyone. Is an RMSKC official trip is right for you?

When you paddle with a group you get a trip planned by the Trip Leader, the opportunity to meet new paddlers, and safety in numbers. For group trips to be successful, all participants must look after the welfare of the group and align their personal paddling goals and expectations with those of the group. Choose your trips accordingly!

Trip guidelines:

• Educate yourself about the trip: Is it right for you and your skill level?
• Be ready at the put-in at the posted time with the correct equipment.
• Show your current ACA/RMSKC membership card (guests must complete the ACA-RMSKC waiver form and pay the $6 ACA fee)
• Stay with the group as directed by the Trip Leader: even if it means going slow. Never leave without permission.
• Cooperate: The Trip Leader may alter the plan due to the needs of one paddler or the group as a whole.
• Communicate: Tell the Trip Leader if you are having problems: blisters, fatigue, sickness, equipment, trouble handling the conditions, anxiety, fear, etc.
• Follow instructions: The Trip Leader may consult with participants but ultimately has decision-making authority over all aspects of the trip: how close to stay together, launching/landing, etc.

Saturday, March 18 – South Platte River. Trip leader Randy Thompson

Sunday, May 21 – Picnic, paddle and annual meeting, Union Reservoir. Trip leader Barb Smith

Saturday, June 3 – Paddlefest, Chatfield Reservoir

Early June – North Platte River trip (Saratoga, Wyo. to I-80). Trip leader Brian Curtiss

Late June/early July – North Platte River trip (Glendo, Wyo. to Guernsey). Trip leader Brian Curtiss

Saturday, July 29 – Gross Reservoir

August – Grand Lake. Trip leader Matt Lutkus

September – Colorado River, Dotsero

October – Colorado River, Loma

November – Penguin Paddle

December – Holiday party