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CPRW – Take Me To The River

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Local Organization Spotlight: The Coalition For The Poudre River Watershed (CPRW) is instrumental in protecting the Poudre River and their work is of great importance to our river community.

Show your support by attending the 2nd Annual Take Me to the River fundraiser on June 20, 5-9pm, at The Hillside Vineyard. Celebrate CPRW’s accomplishments and support important projects and programs that help to improve and maintain the ecological health of the Poudre River, including river and forest restoration, education and outreach, post-fire recovery, and community science water quality monitoring.
To learn more and purchase tickets visit: https://www.poudrewatershed.org/take-me-to-the-river

 

 

Celebrate Peak Week with a Rock Report Sticker

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In The Rock We Trust

Rock Report Stickers are now available at RMA for a modest $2. Proceeds will help keep this site up and running and it’s a great way to show your support for all that the Rock Report does for our river community. Stop in today or order online for in-store pickup or delivery.

PouFest 2024

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Join us to celebrate the Poudre River Community this weekend at PouFest 2024. Learn more at www.poufest.com.

Sat June 1st – Stevens Down Race
1:30-5:30pm

– Men’s long and short boat class (long boat class over 10′)
– Women’s long and short boat class
– R4, one division men’s/women’s  inflatable (any multi-chamber boat with a max of 4 people)
– ALL RACERS MUST BE CHECKED IN AND READY TO GO BY 2:30PM! Please bring your ACA card if you have one.
– Kayak race to start @ 3:30 sharp.  R4 immediately following kayak race (approximately 4:00pm)
– Stevens Down Race is free and open to the public.  Racers  must sign in and get a race # at the  PouFest entrance gate.
– Race is limited to 74 total participants per National Forest Service regulations so show up early!  This will be first come first serve.
– Due to the limited parking we ask that you leave trailers at home.

Sat. June 1st – PouFest Party
5:30pm-midnight

Join us to raise money for Running River Benefits 2024 beneficiary.
-2024 Stevens down race results
– Live music  – Peak2Peak   7:30-10:30
– Food/ Drinks
– Beer
– Kayak and swag give away (bring cash for tickets)
– Camping/parking (tent camping only sorry no space for RVs)
– Campfire and good times!

Cost: (includes everything listed above)
$40/pp pre-pay
$45/pp day of event
Ages 13-18 $10/pp entry fee
Ages  12 & under free

Sunday June 2nd –  Jackson Fun Tour
– 10am at BTO
-1pm Picnic Rock
w/ Team Jackson

FREE demos, lunch, games, and instruction. Learn more here.

 

 

RMA 2024 Instruction

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Happy Spring!  As the snow begins to melt and we all get ready to hit the water we wanted to invite you to check-out our instructional offerings for the coming season. We’re here to further your skills or hep you learn a new river sport.

Photo: Team RMA Self Support Camp – Selway River, ID

NEW FOR 2024: 

Intro. to Self Support Kayaking: Are you a beginner/Intermediate kayaker that has always wanted to explore Kayak Camping? Join us June 7th-9th on a overnight adventure through Northgate Canyon of the N. Platte River, a Class II/III canyon in remote Northern Colorado. Students will learn strategies and skills for packing for multi-day trips in a kayak, paddling in remote wilderness in a loaded boat, and group management in wilderness environments. Students are expected to bring their own camping equipment (lightweight backpack style) and kayaking gear (rentals available). RMA will provide all transportation, logistics, food, and community equipment (kitchen, bathroom, etc.). An excellent introduction to the incredible world of expeditionary whitewater kayaking. Click here for pricing and availability.
Swift Water Basics: This 1 Day ACA L2 course introduces students to the basics of swift water rescue. Excellent for families (min. age of 7) who recreate on the river and those who are interested in starting their SWR education but not ready to commit to the full course. Click here for pricing and availability.
Swift Water Rescue: Expanded to 3 classes this season. This 2 1/2 Day ACA L4 course takes a deep dive into wading, swimming, and rope work for your next paddling adventure. This class 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.  Click here for pricing and availability.
See You On The River,
RMA

 

Spring Gear Swap @ RMA

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Happy Spring!  The Poudre is above 100% Snowpack and we’re getting stoked.

Are you ready for the melt? Stop by your local River Sports Shop for our Annual Spring Gear Swap event Friday April 5th through Sunday April 7.

Consignments welcome from March 31st through April 4th, Bring your used gear by the shop, all conditions welcome. No consignments will be accepted once the swap begins on Friday April 5th.

*Spring Gear Swap is In-store Only, consignments items will not be available online.