We're Going Back to the Poudre River June 12 - 14, 2026!

It's been several years but for 2026 CW is returning to the Poudre River for a great weekend of boating and camaraderie. We will plan cruises for a variety of skill levels. River weekends are not instructional events and are not suitable for those who have not had instruction or experience in whitewater kayaking or rafting. That said, our friends at Rocky Mountain Adventures are offering 2 days of instruction that weekend and rafting trips for friends or family that don't already boat. http://www.shoprma.com

CAMPING / REGISTRATION TYPES:  $30 for those camping/ Free for day participants.  All must register and sign our annual waiver.

SOME GUIDELINES:

• Members Only / Registration: You must register in advance and be a Colorado Whitewater member to attend, regardless if you boating or are just camping. This includes significant others and children. There is no cell service at the camp so if you are not on the list you will have to go back to Fort Collins, join and/or register, and bring back evidence of that.
• 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. 
• River Class: New this year in an effort to get new paddlers more comfortable on the water is our 2-day river class taught by our friends at RMA.  This Beginner +/ Intermediate - class has been custom designed and discounted for CW members who have 2-10 days of river experience will help set you up for an amazing summer of paddling for 2026.  Sign up now, space is limited!
• Fires: No wood burning fires are allowed. You can have propane fires and stoves at your individual campsites provided they do not damage our hosts' lawn, there are no fire restrictions in place prohibiting them, and they can be switched off if needed.
• Dogs: TBD.
• Sunday Departure: TBD

CRUISES: TBD but will include a spectrum of difficulty. There will be signup sheets for cruises at camp on Friday evening so you can see who is running what and if you can work out a carpool, go for it! We'll meet at 9:00am on Saturday and Sunday mornings to finalize cruises.  

Questions? Email TBD. Include "Poudre River Weekend" in the subject line.