Calendar

Colorado River Canoeing: CO School of Mines Astronomy

August 3rd - August 5th, 2013

Astronomy lectures and exercises will be conducted throughout the weekend as appropriate by your facilitator, Dr. Sanlyn Buxner. Sanlyn has her PhD in Space Science Education and teaches at the University of AZ.

Green River Canoeing: Small Potatoes Music Trip

August 7th - August 11th, 2013

The Small Potatoes music duo has been a hit on our canoe trips for many years. They hail from Chicago and have performed in concerts across the country playing everything from “Celtic to Cowboy”, a mix that ranges from country, blues, swing to Irish.

Colorado River Canoeing: UNC Geography

August 8th - August 10th, 2013

Geography Professor, Dr. James Dunn, University of Northern Colorado, will be facilitating this trip as you learn about the power of water, wind, and weathering in a western environment. Labs and field exercises will be conducted throughout the trip as appropriate. This is a private trip for UNC students taking the course for credit.

Gunnison River Canoeing: Denver Museum Star Gazing

August 9th - August 11th, 2013

Away from all the city lights, the wilderness night sky is unbelievably clear allowing us to gaze at the constellations, Milky Way, and maybe galaxies beyond! We will have a Denver Museum astronomy expert, Dimitri Klebe, on this trip providing interpretation and evening entertainment.

Colorado River Canoeing: Western History

August 9th - August 11th, 2013

Join State Historian and expert interpreter, Bill Convery, as he brings this wild and remote area to life with fascinating history. The spectacular canyon country of the Colorado Plateau, including Ruby and Horsethief Canyons, features majestic walls of red sandstone and offers some of the best canoeing in Colorado. Open to the public and sponsored by History Colorado.

Gunnison River Canoeing: UNC Geography

August 15th - August 17th, 2013

Dr. James Dunn, Geography professor at University of Northern Colorado, will be facilitating this trip for college credit as you learn about the power of water, wind, and weathering in a western environment. Labs and field exercises will be conducted throughout the trip as appropriate. Private trip for students.

Colorado River Canoeing

August 16th - August 18th, 2013

This spectacular canyon country of the Colorado Plateau, including Ruby and Horsethief Canyons, features majestic walls of red sandstone and offers some of the best canoeing in Colorado.

Colorado River to Moab Canoeing

August 16th - August 18th, 2013

This legendary gateway into beautiful Moab is Utah’s crown jewel for breathtaking scenery! Canoe past the renowned jagged spires of Fisher Towers and the panoramic views of the snow-capped La Sal Mountains. This exciting river, flavored with rapids up to Class II in difficulty has sandy beaches providing ideal camping and fabulous vistas. This 30-mile river stretch is northwest of Moab, UT.

Gunnison River Canoeing: Western History

August 23rd - August 25th, 2013

Canoe, camp, & explore with our facilitator, Dr. Andrew Gulliford, Ft. Lewis College SW Studies and History Professor. Listen to stories of the colorful characters and circumstances that helped shape the western landscape as you journey through this exciting territory. Canoeing through red sandstone canyons and hiking in Dominguez Canyon with waterfalls and ancient rock art creates memories for a lifetime!