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• Cruise - Foxton III/ III+

  • When
    08/09/2025
  • Location
    Foxton NFSP
  • Spaces left
    6

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  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 Bob Daigler. 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 2025 waiver.

  
  

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• Cruise - Royal Gorge, Arkansas River, Class III/ IV

  • When
    08/16/2025
  • Location
    Parkdale, Canon City
  • Spaces left
    0

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

  See full list of cruises and wavier information here.

  As events get closer Lorraine 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. 

  
  

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• Cruise - Lower Blue River, Class III

  • When
    08/23/2025
  • Location
    Blue River below Green Mountain Reservoir
  • Spaces left
    0

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  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 (Ryan Ness), or send an email to cruises@coloradowhitewater.org.

  See full list of cruises and wavier information here.

  As events get closer Ryan 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. 

  
  

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• Bailey Fest 2025

  • Start
    08/29/2025
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • End
    08/31/2025
  •  
    1:00 PM
  • Location
    39.385509, -105.438501
  • Spaces left
    106

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  It's time for BaileyFest 2025! Since it's Labor Day weekend, we got the land for the festival and camping for THREE nights!  Friday/Saturday/Sunday nights, 8/29-8/31.  Please register asap.  We are under a strict participant number cap and fully expect the event to sell out this year.  $40 gets you 3 nights of camping including toilets, shuttle on Sat 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

  Shuttle:  ALL DAY!  Schedule TBD.  Contracted by CPR from Pine Valley Ranch to BaileyFest Festival area.

  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).

  Chrispy:  6pm (or whenever he feels like it) - LIVE MUSIC.

  KF Kyle:  7:30pm Mobile DJ will play until 11pm.

  Sunday: Coffee and demos provided by Colorado Kayak Supply.

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

  Prices: $40 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, Collegiate Peaks Rafting, Chef Amy @ Nani’s Bowls, Chrispy and Kyle for making this happen!

  Notes:

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

  2) BaileyFest 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 8-10

  2-4 folks to help cleanup late Monday morning

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

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Cruise - Deckers or Foxton, NF/SF of the South Platte, Class III

  • When
    08/31/2025
  • Location
    Old South Platte Hotel (confluence of Deckers and Foxton)
  • Spaces left
    0

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  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 (Paul Downing) for that cruise, or send an email to cruises@coloradowhitewater.org.

  See full list of cruises and wavier information here.

  
  

  Cruise leader is Paul Downing. As events get closer and volunteers step up, they 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 

  
  

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• Colorado River Weekend 2025

  • Start
    09/12/2025
  • End
    09/14/2025
  • Location
    Pumphouse Campground, Kremmling CO

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  Colorado River Weekend - September 12 - 15, 2025!

  Join us for the last river weekend of 2025 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.  Swiftwater Rescue Class also available.

  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!

  As of 7/31, our 60 camping spots are full.  Pumphouse is huge, so feel free to register as a day participant, get your own camp spot and join us for on/ off water fun!

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

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• Swiftwater Rescue (women's only): Swiftwater Rescue Skills with Whitewater Attainment Instructor Tommy Gram

  • Start
    09/13/2025
  • End
    09/14/2025
  • Location
    Pumphouse, CO
  • Spaces left
    2

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  This Colorado River Weekend come learn Swiftwater Rescue!

  Ladies only! (Male instructor)

  Saturday-Sunday September 13-14, 2025 on the Colorado River at Pumphouse, CO - time TBD

  $290 for CW Members! Normal Price: $350

  "Being prepared as a paddler is an essential skill to learn and develop. Whitewater enthusiasts of all disciplines and skill levels, as well as guides and instructors, benefit from a rescue course. Build skills to manage risk on the river. Develop a rescue mindset and learn an assessment process to “get the big picture” in critical situations. Practice using rescue gear and simple to complex rescue techniques. This course combines an outdoor classroom with hands-on learning scenarios in whitewater.

  • Swiftwater Rescue Instruction

  • ACA Level 4 Swiftwater Rescue Certificate of Completion; accepted by most river outfitters, kayak schools, and outdoor programs

  • Rescue and river gear available upon request"

  Link to  for more details:     https://www.whitewaterattainment.com/courses/swiftwater-rescue-skills

  Must be:

  • 18 years of age or older

  • At least 2 years of solid Class II boating & self-rescue skills

  Required gear to bring to the class: Complete kayak kit including kayak, paddle, helmet, PFD, sprayskirt, kayak floatation. Dry suit strongly recommended.

  Note: This event registration is non-refundable.

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• Cruise - Royal Gorge, Arkansas River, Class III/ IV

  • When
    10/04/2025
  • Location
    Parkdale, Canon City
  • Spaces left
    0

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

  See full list of cruises and wavier information here.

  As events get closer Lorraine 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. 

  
  

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• Cruise - Royal Gorge, Arkansas River, Class III/ IV

  • When
    11/01/2025
  • Location
    Parkdale, Canon City
  • Spaces left
    2

  Register

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

  See full list of cruises and wavier information here.

  As events get closer Lorraine 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. 

  
  

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