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Beginner, Intermediate, & Advanced Trips - August 6 & 7, 2022

On Saturday August 6th and Sunday August 7th the club will host beginner, intermediate and advanced trips. Those interested who have not already done so can sign up using the calendar functionality of the club website or by sending an email to: .

  • The beginner trip participants will meet at 10:00 AM at the Buena Vista Whitewater Park parking at the end of East Main Street. We will paddle down to Fisherman's Bridge.
  • The intermediate trip participants will meet at 1:00 PM at Fisherman's Bridge and paddle the Brown's Canyon section of the Arkansas.
  • The advanced trip participants will meet on Sunday the 7th at 10:00 AM at the Railroad Bridge access to paddle the Numbers section of the Arkansas.

Contact the organizers with questions by sending an email to: .

Hope to see you on the river!

2022 Beginner Class - June 4th and 5th

If you are interested in taking our kayak beginner class please reach out to us at 

Introduction to River Running Class
June 4 and 5 

Come prepared to learn some paddle strokes, how to ferry, how to eddy turn, and plan your way down a river! For those of you that attended pool sessions and those that want to learn to paddle white water, PPWC will be offering an Introduction to River Running class 10:00 AM, June 4th and 5th at the Pueblo Nature Center, conditions permitting*. 

Participants must be PPWC members in good standing and must also be members of American Canoe Association (ACA). If you're not already a member of PPWC, join here. To become a member of the ACA, go to: https://americancanoe.org/join/individuals to register.

The cost of this class per participant is $125.00. To pay, bring $125 cash or check (to Pikes Peak Whitewater Club) to the first day of class.

*Conditions Permitting means we reserve the right to make last minute changes to the dates and venue to make this event a positive learning experience for all.

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Club Discounts

The retailers below have generously offered the following discounts to PPWC members. To receive any discounts, you must be a current PPWC member and in good standing.

The Edge Ski Paddle and Pack

15% off on non-sale items.

Underwater Connection

10% including special order items, excludes new boats/SUP boards and anything that is already on sale. New Boat/SUP board purchases more than $900 receive a $100 in store credit; under $900 is a $50 in store credit. In store credit can be used towards instruction. So...for example

  • Buy a new boat and for $40 more I teach how to roll it and you also get endless pool practice roll sessions.
  • Buy a new boat and for $49 more you get the Intro to kayak class.
  • Buy a new Boat and for $79 more you get the Essentials of River Kayaking Course.

Gearonimo

10% off in-store

Colorado Kayak Supply (CKS)

10% off in-store

Golden River Sports

10% off in-store purchases (excludes certain items and already on sale items). Additionally, with every new boat or new SUP purchase at full retail, you receive a $100.00 GRS store credit! Keep this credit on your account and use your $100.00 towards any full priced item in their inventory! Or you can use up to $100.00 of your demo rental fees towards the purchase of a new boat (boat demos start at $25/day - demo as many different boats as you'd like that day for that one $25 charge).

Mountain Equipment Recyclers

10% off in-store

Mountain Equipment Recyclers

Rocky Mountain Outdoor Center

10% off SWR, SUP, Kayak Instructor courses. Also 10% off the Adventure Pass. Use promo code PPWW20 at checkout. Must register online. RMOC is the premier outpost for outdoor adventure in the Arkansas River Valley. Offering professional instruction, guided trips, and certification courses. Our riverside outpost in Buena Vista, Colorado offers private access to Browns Canyon and the Milk Run.

Rocky Mountain Outdoor Center