RMA Poudre Rock Report

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

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

RMA River Instruction

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Did you know that Rocky Mountain Adventures offers a variety of on-river instruction led by professional instructors?  From Kayaking to Swift Water Rescue, RMA is here to get you on the river and further develop your skills. All upcoming classes are currently open for registration:

Kayaking: 

Beginner Classes – All Beginner classes include all necessary equipment at no additional cost.
Two Day Fast Track: Get on the river and learn the fundamentals of whitewater kayaking. Book Now
Roll Class: Learn the sweep roll in this half day class. Book Now

Advanced Skills Classes – Students must provide their own gear or rent equipment (20% discount on all rentals for students)
Intro. to River Running: Step up to Class III by learning essential river skills. *IK’s and pack rafts welcome. Book Now
Intro. to Creek Boating: Step up to Class IV by building on existing skills to unlock technical whitewater. Book Now

Private Instruction: From Beginner to Advanced, let us build a custom half day or full day to meet your instructional needs. Can be shared with one other student as a more affordable option. Learn More

Swiftwater Rescue: A “must have” for anyone wishing to engage in paddle sports at a high level. Book Now

See You On The River!

-RMA

 

Help fund the Poudre Whitewater Park on Colorado Gives Day (December 8)

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Colorado Gives Day is tomorrow Tuesday December 8!

Please consider donating to the Poudre Whitewater Park. Thanks to many generous donations, we are very close to meeting our commitment with the City!!

This year our goal is to raise at least $10,000 on Colorado Gives Day! As an incentive to donate on Colorado Gives Day, we will receive a percentage of the $1,000,000 matching fund based on our portion of the overall funds raised across all causes on Colorado Gives Day.

Please visit our page at coloradogives.org to donate: Poudre Whitewater Park at Colorado Gives

You can even schedule your donation today! Simply go to the URL above and under “Donation Type” select “CO GIVES DAY”, then simply submit the form as normal and your donation will occur on December 8th.

Thanks for your help and your donation! Also watch your local news sources for an upcoming announcement about the Whitewater Park

Colorado Gives Day

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Today (Tuesday Dec 9th) is Colorado Gives Day. In addition to being able to donate to American Whitewater (and many other worthy causes), you can donate to help fund the Poudre Whitewater Park (which is approved by city council)!

For the Poudre Whitewater Park hit up this link:
https://www.coloradogives.org/NoCoGives/index.php?section=organizations&action=newDonationToFundraiser&fwID=7582

For American Whitewater this one:
https://www.coloradogives.org/index.php?section=organizations&action=newDonation&fwID=36630

Donations to either organization will benefit from the Colorado Gives Day statewide $1 million incentive fund, increasing the value of your donation, as well as being tax deductible.

Info on the park is also available at http://poudrewhitewaterpark.com