Spring is so difficult to pack the car for a weekend in the mountains! In any given 2-day period, an early morning backcountry tour can give way to an afternoon climb or float. Midday SUP surf sessions to sunset hikes or bike rides. And camping can range from snow and cold, to chilly, to downright hot and sunburned. Break out your best puffy with flip flops look, Colorado, because it’s time to get outside to enjoy long, sun-drenched days as summer springs into action in the Arkansas Valley. Don’t forget to pack your party shirt.
Or maybe you’re a stalwart summer fan. Long suffering through the cold, dark months of winter, you’ve pored over Google Earth, topo maps, and river guidebooks dreaming of that next warm weather adventure. Traded ski wax for Aqua seal to repair the gaskets on your drywear. Washed your climbing ropes and re-waterproofed your rainjacket. Finalized the guest list and menu for your long-awaited river permit. When the sun hangs above the horizon anytime before 8 pm, you’re ready. And the Arkansas Valley is ready for you.
Seasoned outdoorspeople know they need to brush the cobwebs off not just their gear. Skills and physical conditioning should get an annual tuneup as well. Luckily, the Rocky Mountain Outdoor Center offers several options for those chomping at the Camelbak to get outside and practice their craft.
Looking to guide, lead family trips, or just be prepared for all this summer’s adventures might throw at you? Our Wilderness and Remote First-Aid/CPR class is coming up at the end of this month (https://rmoc.com/certification-courses/wilderness-first-aid-cpr/). If you’ve pulled that first multi-day river permit, perhaps an overview or refresher on river rescue for you (and your crew) is the way to kick things off (https://rmoc.com/certification-courses/swift-water-rescue/).
Whether you’re looking to improve, meet new adventure buddies, or get into a new sport, our kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, and raft rowing classes are the ticket to river time this summer. And if you have a budding little shredder at home, be sure to check out RMOC’s new youth courses (https://rmoc.com/professional-instruction/youth-courses/).
With closing weekend festivities at local ski hills, the irrigation ditches are flowing through our little ranching valley. Hops are sprouting along fencelines with the promise of post-adventure beers. Guides are dusting off their Chacos, stocking first-aid kits, and honing their skills. Your next whitewater rafting trip through Browns Canyon, SUP float to a local riverside pub, afterwork kayak run, or sunset surf session is waiting!
RMOC is an equal opportunity service provider. RMOC operates under special use permits from the San Isabel National Forest. All or part of this operation is conducted on Public Lands under special permit from the U.S. Bureau of Land Management.