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Comment by mark hilbert on July 13, 2016 at 9:29pm

Look forward to seeing you all this year, new faces and old, refurbished old boats, new builds, Rapid Roberts, decked Tatmans, Don Hill McKenzies, Briggs and Grand Canyon Dories.  Should be an eclectic collection of wood on the water this weekend!

Mark

Comment by Mike Crouch on July 13, 2016 at 3:38pm

Heather and I will be up for the day run with y'all on Saturday.  See you at Rancho.  Thanks!

Comment by mark hilbert on July 7, 2016 at 5:46am

Here is the most detailed map/information about the Upper Colorado that there is online: BLM Map

Friday:  Pre-Float  There will be a few boats putting in at Pumphouse and floating through Needles Eye Rapid in Lower Gore Canyon and Yarmony Rapid in Red Canyon and camping.  The rapids are Class III and this is a good float if your comfortable on the oars and/or you can follow another boater through the rapids.  This float is 10 miles to Rancho del Rio.  Everyone will show up to the river at different times on Friday and therefore this is day unorganized besides finding Ron on the river with a camp set up after Yarmony Rapid.  Thanks Ron.

Saturday:  Meet at Rancho del Rio 10:00 am for 10:30 launch.  8 mile stretch to Two Bridges take-out. One Class II/III rapid "Cable Rapid"  follow other boats line trough it then flat water after State Bridge. We will find a camp along this stretch and grill burgers and brats here, do some fishing, talk boats and have a campfire.  You can pitch a tent with us or float out the short stretch to Two Bridges and stay elsewhere.  Hotels in Kremmling, Yurts at State Bridge, camping at Pumphouse or Radium.

Sunday: Pancakes and Capri Suns.  Float Two Bridges to Catamount 10 miles Class II water. Nice Float, some good fishing.  Good Sunday on the river.

Shuttles can be arranged through Rancho del Rio WEBSITE mention Wooden Boat Float for $5 discount

I'll bring a groover, firepan and a kitchen set-up with the help of Ron R Rupert "RIII" camp is typically bring your own burgers, brats, beer, bacon.  Our friends at Tommyknocker Brewery are sponsoring a keg for our BBQ Saturday night.  

Hope this answers a few of the questions you or others may have.  See you on the river soon.

Comment by mark hilbert on July 7, 2016 at 5:44am

Hal,

Rancho del Rio runs a shuttle service, you can call them or sign up the day of the float 970-653-4431.  Bring whatever you need for a successful day on the river food, water, beer, sunscreen, and a smile. 

Mark

Comment by Hal Jaeke on July 6, 2016 at 8:56pm

Put in at Rancho? I'll be solo, do I need to be there earlier than 10AM to do the shuttle? What can I bring?

Hal Jaeke Fraser, Co. 970-531-2326