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Kayak Instruction
Novice River Clinics (one to two day trips)This clinic is great for youths 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. To join our 2nd day on the river, you must have taken our 1st day on the river clinic. 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.
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!
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 3pm. 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, these river trips won’t be your last!
Logistics:
Transportation is not provided. All river trips meet at 9am 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 3pm.
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 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
One and two day trips.
Glenwood Canyon, Colorado River 2 Day trips, for the first time river kayakers.
9am-3pm Save by booking two days on the river!
Location: Glenwood Canyon Map
Dates: (To sign up online, click on the trip/clinic of your choice.)
Jun 01 - Jun 02, 2013
Jul 06 - Jul 07, 2013
Aug 03 - Aug 04, 2013
Sep 07 - Sep 08, 2013
Fee:
$239.00
First day on a river on the Colorado River, Glenwood Canyon 6 hours of instruction.
(9am-3pm)
Location: Glenwood Canyon Map
Dates: (To sign up online, click on the trip/clinic of your choice.)
Fee:
$139.00
2nd day on a river on the Colorado River, Glenwood Canyon 6 hours of instruction. (Our first day river trip is a pre-requisite for this clinic.)
(9am-3pm)
Location: Glenwood Canyon Map
Dates: (To sign up online, click on the trip/clinic of your choice.)
Fee:
$139.00
Refund Policy
Cancellations 5 days or more before your class dates are refundable less a 10% reservation fee. You can reschedule your class (subject to availability) without any penalties if you notify Renaissance Adventure Guides 5 days prior to your class date. With-in 5 days of your class date, your funds are committed and are non-refundable.
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Novice River
Clinic
Glenwood Canyon
More Clinic Information
The Boulder Outdoor Center is now booking kayak classes for Renaissance Adventure Guides.
What to Bring:
You should bring:
bathing suit/shorts
towel
sunscreen
a bike water bottle or equivalent
sunglasses with eyeglass straps
nose plugs (optional)
lunch
You will also want a polypro, Capilene or wool sweater to be worn
while on the water.
If you are camping, remember your tent, sleeping bag, pad, food,
stove and any cooking utensils.
Equipment provided with RAGuides kayak clinic:
kayak
paddle
helmet
paddle jacket
life jacket
flotation
sprayskirt
wetsuit
booties .
If you are providing your own kayaking equipment you must bring
these items.
All kayak clinic prices are based on 4 participants per class unless
it is a private class. In the event of low registration, we will
give you the option to pay a surcharge which will make the trip
happen with a smaller group.
Renaissance Adventure Guides
730 E. Center Ave.
Denver, CO 80209
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