RMA Poudre Rock Report

Labor Day Sale!

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What an incredible season we’ve had here on the Poudre! We’re celebrating by offering End of Season Savings on All Of Your Paddle Sports Needs.

3 DAYS ONLY! Come by RMA from Sat. Sept. 2 through Mon. Sept 4th and find:
– Nearly 30 DEMO Kayaks for sale
– DEMO SUPs for sale
– Discounted NEW Kayaks
– 40% off ALL Stohlquist
– 35% off Select NRS Inventory
– 30% off all LIFESTYLE APPAREL
– 30% off all STICKERS and SUNSCREEN
– 20% off EVERYTHING ELSE in stock
Open 8am-6pm at the corner of Sheilds & Hwy 287
*Discounts also available online, except items prohibited by manufacturer. Shop at www.rmapaddlegear.com

RMA Instruction through August

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Still time for you to learn something this Summer! With On-Water Instruction through August, further your skills or learn a new river sport. Book your class today.

Beginner Kayaking:
Two Day Fast Track: Was your first day in a whitewater kayak as a student in one of our Two Day Fast Track Classes? If so, now is a great time to share that experience with your friends and loved ones. We have two 2DFT’s this month with spots available in both. See availability and pricing here.
Roll Class: Learn how to properly and effectively roll a whitewater kayak from an experienced instructor in this half day course. Last class is Aug. 12th.

Intermediate Kayaking: Are you comfortable in Class II, but hoping to master Class III before the end of the season? Then check out our Intro to River Running course. Last class is Aug. 13th and spots are filling fast.

Stand Up Paddle Boarding: Check out our SUP Basics course on Aug. 26th. This half-day class will provide you with the basic skills to get out on your local body of water safely and with confidence.  Kids welcome.

 

Swiftwater Rescue this Weekend?

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Our last Swiftwater Rescue Course of the 2023 Season is this weekend and we have a few spots open.
This course teaches you to better recognize and avoid common river hazards. You will learn self-rescue techniques and rescue techniques to use with other paddlers in distress. The classes emphasizes both personal safety and simple, commonly used rescue skills. A “must have” for anyone wishing to engage in paddle sports activities.
Book online or call 970-493-4005.
P.S. If you haven’t heard it, check out Ep. 70 of the River Radius Podcast “Fires and Floods” featuring Brian Maddox and members of CPRW.
See you on the river,
-RMA

Car in River – Middle Narrows

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At approximately mile marker 104 on highway 14 there is a blue Toyota sedan that is in the middle of the Poudre River.  The Larimer County Sheriff’s Office- Emergency Services Unit is working with Colorado State Patrol and Colorado Dept. of Transportation with plans on removing the vehicle from the water.  Due to the location and current water levels, responders are currently unable to remove the vehicle safely, therefore, it will remain in place until further notice.  Responders are waiting for the water levels to drop and a time that the highway can be temporarily closed for extraction.  All of the area Dispatch Centers are aware of the situation, so please do not call 911.

– Larimer County Sheriff’s Office

Step up to Class IV this weekend with RMA

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RMA will be conducting our “Intro to Creek Boating” class this coming Sunday, July 9th. Our most advanced class, designed for the Intermediate paddler stepping up to Class IV runs who want to improve their creek boating skills. This class will focus on making hard moves in low consequence water as well as scouting and running harder whitewater. By strengthening existing skill sets such as foundational strokes, dealing with larger river features and rapids, technical maneuvers, and safety skills, each student will gain confidence and comfort in technical whitewater.

Prerequisites for Registering for this Class:
• Must be able to demonstrate a roll in moving water
• Must be able to demonstrate a wet-exit from kayak
• Must be able to demonstrate peeling in/out of eddies
• Comfortable Paddling in Class III whitewater

Register for the class here, call us with any questions at 970-493-4005, or stop in today.

See you on the River!

-RMA