This clinic is great for kids through adults who like the outdoors.
This river trip is the natural progression from our
novice lake clinic or pool clinic. It is designed for kayakers who have
never been on whitewater before, or for those who want to polish up and
review their technique. Our novice lake class, or a demonstration of equivalent
ability, is a prerequisite. Minimum age is 12, swimming ability is required.
Choose between One and Two Day River Clinics
Your best bet to progress in running rivers in a kayak is our two
day Glenwood Canyon River Trip. This trip takes place on the Colorado
River in and around Glenwood Canyon. The Colorado river in this
area is the best place to learn how to kayak due to the warmer water
and river features. Our one day clinics take place around the Boulder/Denver
area. We use a combination of Boulder Creek, Clear Creek, South
Platte, and St. Vrain Rivers.
Glenwood Canyon two day river clinics
The Colorado River flowing through beautiful Glenwood Canyon is
the setting for our 2 day novice river trips. The Colorado River
is a large deep river with large eddies, sandy beaches and sandstone
rocks. The clinic consists of continual instruction through rapids
of progressing difficulty. You will learn to read the river and
use currents, eddies, holes and waves to maneuver your kayak and
play the river. Glenwood Canyon provides perfect class II+ deep
channel rapids framed in one of the West’s most inspiring canyons.
Some of the most spectacular hot springs in all of Colorado are
in this Canyon, and yes, we do stop!
We have several classes going at the same time to accommodate all
students including kids, men and women.
Boulder/Denver area one day river clinics
There are four rivers in and around Boulder/Denver that we will use
to teach this clinic. This clinic will meet at at 9am, you will be contacted for the location. Due to variations in the water levels, this clinic takes place on the river that has the most ideal water level. This clinic follows the same progression as our two day Glenwood River Clinic.
Two days on the river combined with our lake class
will still get you the 3 day clinic discounted price.
What to Expect:
The first morning we will be on the water right after a safety talk
and a vehicle shuttle. We will spend the majority of the first morning
getting comfortable in the boats and learning river features. You
will experience an incredible learning curve as your newly acquired
skills and understanding of river currents come together. We will
break for a riverside lunch around 1pm, then back on the water. We
pull into the last eddy of the day around 4pm. On our Glenwood trips
we travel between 5 and 10 river miles each day. The second river
day is dedicated to playing and improving the skills you have learned
and putting them to the test. At the end of your second day you will
see that your river kayaking skills have improved a lot! If you’re
like us at the RAGuides, these river trips won’t be your last!
Logistics:
Transportation is not provided. All river trips meet at 9am. The
Boulder/Denver area clinics meet at various locations and the
Glenwood trips meet at the Dotsero exit between Eagle and Glenwood
on the first day. (please see our Glenwood
Map) The second
day meeting spot will vary due to water levels in the Glenwood area.
If you have any questions, please give us a call. Occasionally,
due to water levels and class needs, we may use rivers other than
the Colorado. If the river has changed, we will notify you. Plan
on being on the water from about 9:30am until 4pm.
Drive time from the Boulder/Denver area to Glenwood is about 3 hours.
If you come up the evening before, make reservations ahead of time
at a hotel, or camp.
We recommend that you camp at Coffee Pot Road or stay in downtown
Glenwood Springs.
Please make your reservations as far in advance as possible.
1) Affordable Inn: 800-292-5050
2) First Choice Inn: 800-332-2233
3) Hotel Denver: 800-826-8820
4) Sweetwater Resort: 970 524-7344
5) Glenwood Springs Hotels: 888-892-3642
The Boulder/Denver area does not have camping. Please plan to stay at one
of our many local hotels.
The Renaissance Adventure Guides has a special use permit
from the White River National Forest to run this section of the Colorado
River.
Novice River Clinics
Glenwood Canyon Map
Glenwood Canyon, Colorado River
Sat. and Sun.(9am-4pm)
Dates: (To sign up online, click on the trip/clinic
of your choice.)
Sep 13 - Sep 14, 08
Fee:
$249.00
Gear Rental Package:
$20.00
Basics River Course Front Range of Colorado K111 6 hours of instruction every Sunday.
(9am-4pm)
Location varies based on water levels, you will be contacted for the location.
Dates: (To sign up online, click on the trip/clinic
of your choice.)
Fee:
$110.00
Gear Rental Package:
$10.00
Gear Rental Package: The gear fee is if you need to use a wetsuit and booties. This class includes the kayak, helmet, paddle, pfd, sprayskirt and paddlejacket.
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Refund Policy
Classes cancelled 48 hours or more in advance are able to be rescheduled (subject to availability) without penalty. Within 48 hours of the class start time, funds are committed and you will be charged for the class. Refunds will only be given if RA Guides is unable to provide the class as described.
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