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• Swiftwater Rescue Skills at Waterton with Whitewater Workshop Instructor Nik White

  • Start
    06/03/2023
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    06/04/2023
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Golden Whitewater Park

  Just like a backcountry skier should take an avalanche safety course before going into avalanche terrain, boaters should take a Swiftwater Rescue Class to learn how to identify and mitigate hazards in a river environment. This class is appropriate for rafters, kayakers, packrafters, and paddleboarders. No boating is required for this class but all participants should have some experience in Class II+ whitewater environments. If you’re looking to adventure into class III or above, or you’re the most experienced person in your boating group, you should definitely take this class

  Times: 8am-5pm Saturday and Sunday

  Location: Historic South Platte Hotel: https://goo.gl/maps/7KCnGdwL6BusV8wU8

  Cost: $295 per person

  $250 with code CWSWIFTWATER for CW Members

  For more details and to register visit:
  

  https://www.whitewaterworkshop.com/aca-level-4-swiftwater-rescue

  
  

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• Boat-Based Rescue: with Whitewater Workshop Instructor Nik White

  • When
    06/06/2023
  •  
    5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Golden Whitewater Park in Golden, CO
  • Spaces left
    2

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  ^{June 6th} Golden Whitewater Park in Golden, CO 5:30 pm-Dark

  5 spots available

  Cost $125 per person. Free for Instructors/Leads Sweeps.Email Chris Zeller (

  safety@coloradowhitewater.org) for Code.

  Description: Learn how to use your boat to assist swimmers, protect yourself, and collect gear.This class is an optional supplement to a regular Swiftwater Rescue Class. Anyone who signs up for that class will get a significant discount on this class but anyone can take this class even if you’ve taken a full rescue class elsewhere.This class will be kayak based.The course will cover: Assisting swimmers, Pushing boats, Tether systems, Unconscious boater rescue (hand of god), Partner rescues (“T” or “Bow” rescues), Wet re-entries.

  Required gear to bring to the class: Complete kayak kit including kayak, paddle, helmet, PFD, sprayskirt, kayak floatation. The class will include swimming , dry suit strongly recommended.

  Note: This event registration is non-refundable.

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• Roaring Fork River Weekend

  • Start
    06/09/2023
  • End
    06/11/2023
  • Location
    Ami's Acres Campground, 50235 US 6, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601

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  Join us for our first River Weekend of the 2023 season Friday, June 9 - Sunday, June 11 in the beautiful Roaring Fork Valley!  

  Volunteer lead cruises will be offered on Saturday and Sunday, but come Friday evening for the river camaraderie!

  Camping is available at Ami's Acres in West Glenwood Springs. There will be limited parking/van-camping space, but tent spots are plentiful! (Carpooling is encouraged!!) Please indicate what you'll be camping in when you register. No vehicles over 22'. If you want to bring your camper or raft trailer, please make a reservation directly by calling Ami's Acres at 970-945-5340.
  

  There are also tons of other great activities in the Glenwood Springs area, including the famous hot springs. Please note that some access points on the Roaring Fork are Colorado State Wildlife Areas (SWA) and anyone 16 or older now need either a fishing license or the new "SWA Pass" (available for purchase at www.cpwshop.com) to access the river from those points. 
  

  As a reminder, river weekends are not instructional events. Although we're all there to support one another, plan on boating within your skill set.

  UPON ARRIVAL: We are going to be cozy at camp so plan on making new friends when you're there. This is especially true with regards to parking. If you can carpool, please do so. There are three camping areas and upon arrival you will be directed to one of the three depending on your camping style.
  

  • Purple (sites 51 – 56): This area can accommodate pickup/van camping as well some tent spots so we're going to try to put mixed groups there. Although there are officially only 6 sites, we're going to be putting more than that there.
  • Blue (sites 63 – 65): This area is best for those camping in their pickups or vans. Similarly, we're going to put more vehicles in there than the three sites might suggest.
  • Yellow (sites 71 – 80): This is the walk-in tent camping area. There are a variety of sites, some of which will hold 3 or 4 tents. If you want privacy, you'll want to arrive early, walk farther and select a site with room for only one tent. If you select a large site, you'll need to share.

  SOME GUIDELINES:

  • Release Forms: Upon check-in we ask everyone to sign a release form for the entire weekend. This will be required for camping as well as participating on any cruises.
  • Fires: We all remember the fire in Glenwood Canyon and want to do everything we can to avoid a similar tragedy. Assuming there is not a fire restriction, the only open fires allowed will be one group campfire. At your individual campsites, provided they are allowed by any fire restrictions, you can have propane fires and stoves so long as they can be switched off if needed.
  • Dogs: Our hosts welcome dogs as long as they're under your control and don't leave our camping area. If this means a leash for your dog, please keep them on a leash. We absolutely can't have dogs roaming into other camping areas. You also cannot leave your dog tied up or in your tent while you go boating. Obviously, you have to pick up after your dog, too.
  • Sunday Departure: We need to vacate the campground on Sunday morning. This means we can't leave vehicles in the campground when we go to boat because our hosts have new guests coming in.

  DIRECTIONS: From Denver take I-70 to Glenwood springs, take exit 114 Hwy 6, take the 3rd exit for the traffic circle to follow Hwy 6, campground is down 1.1 miles on the right.

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  CRUISES: We're meeting at 9:30am on Saturday and Sunday at Two Rivers Park (740 Devereux Rd, Glenwood Springs, CO). Have your gear, food/drinks, dog, etc. with you so we can organize the cruise groups and depart for the river. There will be signup sheets for cruises at camp on Friday evening so you can see who is running what and if you can workout a carpool, go for it! Tentatively we're planning the following cruises but if you want to lead a different cruise, GREAT! Let us know. The following are proposed cruise options but actual cruises may vary depending on interest:
  

  Saturday:

  • Grizzly Creek to South Canyon: A beginner run on the Colorado downstream of Shoshone.
  • Cemetery: An intermediate run on the Roaring Fork. Note: you will need a fishing license or SWA Pass for access to the Roaring Fork put-in.
  • Shoshone: A class III run - either lap it twice or run it through South Canyon.
  • Crystal River / Bogan Canyon: A class III/IV run ending with pizza at a local pub.

  Sunday:

  • Shoshone: A class III run - either lap it twice or run it through South Canyon.
  • SUP Shoshone: If anyone is interested. Must bring your own stand-up paddle board.
  • Raft Cruise: Either starting at Shoshone or Grizzly Creek and continuing to South Canyon. Ideally working on some skills.
  • Slaughterhouse: Class III/IV run on the Roarking Fork. Note: you will need a fishing license or SWA Pass for access to the Roarding Fork put-in.

  NO GROUP POTLUCK DINNER:  Sorry, there will be no group potluck this year.
  

  The weather is unpredictable and the water is always a bit chilly in Colorado so dress appropriately.

  Questions? Email Noelle at westernslope@coloradowhitewater.org with "Roaring Fork Weekend" in the subject line.

  Note: This event registration is non-refundable.
  

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• Boulder Creek Cruise

  • When
    06/13/2023
  • Location
    Boulder Creek

  Join us for a cruise on Boulder Creek Town Run! This will be a Class 3 run, and is being led by Chris Zeller. All applicants need to be accomplished Class 2 boaters. Contact Chris for details and to sign up.
  

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• Filter Plant Cruise

  • When
    06/24/2023
  • Location
    Cache La Poudre

  Join us for a class II/III cruise on the Filter Plant section of the Cache la Poudre on June 24th. Ryan Ness will be leading the cruise, please contact him for details and to sign up!
  

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• TRR Paddler Specific CPR/First/Aid/AED Course

  • When
    07/15/2023
  • Location
    Foxton, Colorado

  This special First Aid CPR course is tailored to paddlers and kayaking. Instructor Tom Burroughs runs the ACA nation-wide and international swift water rescue (SWR) committee, is an international cave rescue expert, is a wilderness EMT instructor for ASHI and paramedic, lead  and directs his own swift water rescue, emergency, medicine, and kayak instruction company, and also his counties’ SAR team. He is an ACA ITE for SWR, kayak, and raft instruction.
  
  
  Camping the night before, or the night of the course is available with camping and food be included for free as part of the course.
  
  Taught through Team River Runner (TRR)
  8 hrs
  $150 pp ($100 for CW Volunteer Instructors/Leads/Sweeps)
  

  Instructor: Tom Burroughs

  
  

  To Register Contact: Lorraine Bruteig, Co-leader of the Denver Chapter of Team River Runner (TRR), Mcpheetx@gmail.com, 720-273-3433

  
  

  This event is hosted by TRR not CW.
  

  
  
  
  

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• Swiftwater Rescue: Swiftwater Rescue Skills with Whitewater Attainment Instructor Tommy Gram

  • Start
    09/09/2023
  • End
    09/10/2023
  • Location
    Pumphouse Campground Colorado River
  • Spaces left
    9

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  This Colorado River Weekend come learn Swiftwater Rescue!

  Saturday-Sunday September 9-10 at Pumphouse Campground at the Colorado River - time TBD
  

  $250 for CW Members! Free for CW instructors. Email Chris Zeller safety@coloradowhitewater.org for code
  

  "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

  • Competent class II-III boater with solid 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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