When in Doubt, Race!

Rafting & Kayaking Trips in the Colorado Rocky Mountains

Join us for thrilling full, half, and multi-day trips on some of the best rivers, including the Poudre River, North Platte, Clear Creek, and Upper Colorado River. Experience the excitement of whitewater races and events hosted by the Canyon Paddlers Association, especially during our Fort Collins events. We offer instruction, equipment rental, and a store to ensure you have everything you need for your adventure. 

For more information, call us at 800-858-6808 or 970-493-4005, or reach out via email at info@ShopRMA.com. Visit us online at https://shoprma.com/ to plan your next river trip with Stevens Down.

We are the Poudre Paddlers, Northern Colorado's canoe and kayak club, based in the Fort Collins-Loveland-Windsor Northern Front Range area. We proudly serve boaters in Denver, Estes Park, and throughout Colorado and beyond. Our activities include canoeing, kayaking, and floating on the Poudre River, the North Platte, the Colorado, as well as various lakes and reservoirs in Northern Colorado. We also organize extended trips to other locations. Join us for exciting Fort Collins events, paddling trips, flatwater and whitewater training, safety classes, and social gatherings focused on environmental and boating access issues. Additionally, we participate in events like the Stevens Down and whitewater race, showcasing some of our favorite paddling destinations. Check out our website for more information and to get involved with the Canyon Paddlers Association. 

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https://www.poudrepaddlers.org/

CONNECT WITH US

For more information about the Canyon Paddlers Association and upcoming Fort Collins events, visit our website at americancanoe.org. You can also check out our Facebook page for updates on the Poudre River and Stevens Down activities. For inquiries, feel free to reach out via email at aca@americancanoe.org or give us a call at 540-907-4460. Don't miss our next whitewater race!

Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee Grassland, located near Fort Collins, CO, offer a variety of outdoor activities, including events organized by the Canyon Paddlers Association. For those interested in exploring the Poudre River, this area is known for its scenic beauty and exciting whitewater race opportunities. For more information, you can contact us at 970-295-6624 or via email at SM.FS.ARPRecSpUses@usda.gov. Our office is located at 2150 Centre Ave., Bldg. E, Fort Collins, CO 80526, where we can provide details about Stevens Down and other Fort Collins events.

Lower Poudre Canyon Association--Community Center

Bellvue, Colorado

10234 Poudre Canyon Rd, Bellvue, CO, 80512

Contact Marci White for reservations

lpca10324@gmail.com

The LPCA is dedicated to fostering a community hub that serves as a gathering place for residents and a resource for the Poudre Canyon Fire Protection District. In addition to supporting local initiatives, we aim to promote health, social engagement, and wellness across all generations—offering a space for meaningful events, including those hosted by the Canyon Paddlers Association and Fort Collins events that highlight our beautiful Poudre River. Together, we can strengthen community ties through these activities.

BUY A BRICK

Be Part of the Legacy

Through your generous support of our legacy brick campaign, your donation will help us address critical needs, bringing our project full circle. Will you join us in this important effort to ‘pave the way’ and build a lasting legacy for our community? Your contribution will also support events like the Stevens Down whitewater race, ensuring we continue to celebrate our local waterways and recreation.

We are pleased to offer you the distinguished opportunity to secure a permanent place in the donor area of our newly designed, ADA accessible entrance.

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