Colorado Whitewater upcoming events

Evening Cruise - Bridges, Poudre River, III (07/13/2026)

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Cruise leader is Bridget Straub.

Sandi Bednarz is sweep. She will reach out to those who have registered and confirm details of the activity. If you have any questions about your ability to run this, please email Sandi.

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.

Cruise - BV Town Run, Arkansas, Class III (07/18/2026)

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 06:00:00 GMT

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 (Steven South), or send an email to cruises@coloradowhitewater.org.

See full list of cruises and wavier information here.

As events get closer, we will reach out to those who have signed up 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.

Cruise - Gunnison Town Run, Gunnison, Class II+/III (07/19/2026)

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 06:00:00 GMT

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 (Jen Kling), or send an email to cruises@coloradowhitewater.org.

See full list of cruises and wavier information here.

As events get closer, we will reach out to those who have signed up 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.

Cruise - Cemetery, Roaring Fork- III (07/25/2026)

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 06:00:00 GMT

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 Matt Wichern. 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 waiver.

Cruise - Bridges, Poudre River, III (07/26/2026)

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Cruise leader is Bridget Straub.

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.

Women's See Jane Paddle Camping Weekend 2026 (07/31/2026)

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 23:00:00 GMT

See Jane Paddle Camping Weekend July 31 - August 2, 2026!

It's the 3rd Annual SJP Camping Weekend on the Arkansas, Whoo hoo!! Let's get on the river, gather around a campfire, and celebrate the river goddesses we are.

Canyon River Instruction (CRI) will be hosting our camping. Tents and sleeping vehicles are welcome. Unsure if we have space for any trailers so if this is of interest, please reach out to Sandi after you register. Porta Potties and drinking water are available.

Our camp hosts also highly recommend carpooling if possible.

All boating crafts are welcome.

CW Disclaimer: River weekends are not instructional events and are not suitable for those who have not had instruction or experience in whitewater kayaking or rafting.

CAMPING / REGISTRATION TYPES: Free Camping and registration for all SJP ladies. All must register and sign our annual waiver. Day Participants are not staying overnight. Car Campers are those who sleep in their vehicles. Tent campers are those who will be pitching a tent.

WHO CAN COME: This event is specifically for those who identify as women. Please no husbands, male partners/friends or children, as much as we appreciate their support of our whitewater journey.

SOME GUIDELINES:

CW Members Only / Registration: You must register in advance and be a Colorado Whitewater member to attend, regardless if you boating or are just camping.
Release Forms: Be sure you sign your annual waiver using this webpage. Colorado Whitewater - CW Release Waiver. Only need to sign once per year.
Skills / Gear: As a reminder, river weekends/ cruises 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.
Fires: No open wood burning fires at camp but welcome self-contained ones as long as there is no County burn ban at the time of the event
Dogs: Camp is on private property and no dogs are allowed

CRUISES: TBD but will include a spectrum of difficulty. We will meet in the morning to decide how to split up based on the number of women in attendance. We'll meet at 9:00am on Saturday and Sunday mornings to finalize cruises.

SATURDAY DINNER: We're hoping to share a meal with the awesome female river guides of Canyon River Instruction. This outfitter is known for having a mostly female guide staff, many who also work with Worldwide Women of Whitewater and have some amazing stories to share. Let's break some bread with our whitewater community. (Have a great large group meal idea? Email Sandi with ideas.)

CRI HYBRID SWR AND ROWING TUNE UP COURSE (4 days): If you're feeling particularly ambitious and want a few extra days on the water, CRI happens to be running a Hybrid Swiftwater Rescue and Rowing course while we're there. This is a coed course and is not through CW but is available and you get to hang out with all of us at camp afterward so it could be the best of both worlds. Check out this link for more info: https://www.canyonriverinstruction.com/book-now/swr2d-be9f2

That's all. You should sign up now. : )

Questions? Email Sandi

Women's SJP Cruise - Pinnacle- Parkdale, Arkansas, Class III (08/09/2026)

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Cruise with Colorado Whitewater (CW)

This is a See Jane Paddle Cruise

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 (Lorraine Bruteig), or send an email to cruises@coloradowhitewater.org.

See full list of cruises and wavier information here.

As events get closer, we 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.

Cruise - Foxton III/ III+ (08/30/2026)

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 06:00:00 GMT

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 Eric Gillaspy. 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 waiver.

Bailey Fest 2026 (09/04/2026)

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

It's time for BaileyFest 2026!

Since it's Labor Day weekend, we have the land for the festival and camping for THREE nights! Friday/Saturday/Sunday nights, 9/4-9/7. Please register asap. We are under a strict participant number cap and fully expect the event to sell out again this year. $45 gets you 3 nights of camping including toilets and live music + DJ on Saturday night.

This is a land-based event. All paddling will be outside of the event & at your own risk.

There will be a food truck on site Saturday for the purchase of tasty treats. Breakfast burritos in the morning and a full menu for lunch and dinner throughout the day. We do have a vendor minimum of 65 orders, so please plan to enjoy this treat of convenience!

Venue coordinates: Coordinates: 39.385509, -105.438501

NO dogs. We love them, but not the place. Strictly enforced.

Leave no trace - Pack out your trash.

RESPECT THE NEIGHBORS - DO NOT TRESPASS - QUIET HOURS after 11PM

EVENT SCHEDULE:

Friday afternoon:

Event check-in: 4pm - 9pm

Show up without dogs. The festival area will be on river left again this year. Look for the Colorado Whitewater banner at the entrance. Check-in is required at the tent for everyone. The registration time is strict. If you need to arrive outside of this window, please contact (Nate).

Saturday:

Event check-in: 7am - 10am

Food Truck: ALL DAY! Nani's Bowls will be offering breakfast, lunch and dinner. Get your day started right with a breakfast burrito, a meal between laps or dinner during the festivities!

Duck Racing: 5:15pm 4Corners Riversports has chipped in for prizes for this event! The ducks will race downriver to entertain and win swag! Can your inanimate object beat another inanimate object?!?! Who knows! But surely if you yell more, it will float FASTER! Winners will get sweet, sweet 4CRS swag while the losers will grumble at their stupid slow ducks.

BaileyFest Volunteer of the Year Award - 5:45 Sponsored by (TBD).

LIVE MUSIC: 6pm.

Sunday: Paddle, paddle, paddle!

Monday: Boat and clean up after yourselves and get packed out by 1pm. Hope you enjoyed yourself and come back next year!

Prices: $45 in advance. Space is limited, so please register asap. This event will sell out in advance. Kids under 12 are free but MUST be registered as a "child guest" for the event. If you bring a dog, you will be asked to leave with no refunds. Bringing a dog or other pet could result in this event never happening again. Your conscience cannot handle that. If you have a service animal, we comply with ADA rules. Please share in advance so there are no misunderstandings. No refunds, unless the event is canceled.

Specials:

TBD

Sponsors

Thanks again to Colorado Whitewater, 4Corners Riversports, Golden River Sports, Colorado Kayak Supply, for making this happen!

Notes:

1) Bailey Fest participation is capped to ensure that there will be fewer than 150 people (participant + volunteers) as required by Park County.

2) Bailey Fest is an event that only occurs on the Berger residence. DO NOT trespass on anyone else's property. Being respectful of the neighbors is imperative to our ability to continue hosting this event.

3: If you are one of Bart's neighbors and have concerns or complaints during the event, please contact Nate Halpin (719-581-0861) and let's work though addressing and resolving your concerns to the best of our ability.

Requests for volunteers:

1 or 2 folks to bring/set up: CW Tent, banners, "Paddle at your own risk" signage, wristbands, other supplies from storage locker in Golden and to arrive by 3:30 on Friday

2 folks for Event Registration Friday from 4-6:30

2 folks for Event Registration Friday from 6:30-9

2 folks for Event Registration Saturday from 7-10

2-4 folks to help cleanup late Monday morning

Contact Nate to volunteer and you might even find yourself with free registration.

Colorado River Weekend 2026 (09/18/2026)

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Colorado River Weekend - September 18 - 21, 2026!

Join us for the last river weekend of 2026 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.

Important: Please register each individual separately, including all family (including minors) or group members. This helps us accurately track attendance and coordinate our volunteers effectively.

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.

Planning to bring back the Saturday night pot luck dinner to show our community spirit. Interested in a dutch oven cooking. We are considering a dutch oven competition for the pot luck....

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

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

Note: This event registration is non-refundable.