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Beginning Kayak Pool Instruction

Beginning pool lessons to safely prepare you for river instruction.You will learn basic paddling strokes, braces and the Eskimo roll. Bring swimsuit and a towel. All sessions are taught in Clare Small Pool.

Date Days Times Fee Code
11/3-12 T,R 7:00-8:30pm $65 320200E
1/19-28 T,R 5:30-7:00pm $65 620200A
2/16-25 T,R 5:30-7:00pm $65 620200B
2/16-25 T,R 7:00-8:30pm $65 620200C
4/6-15 T,R 5:30-7:00pm $65 620200D
4/6-15 T,R 7:00-8:30pm $65 620200E

NOTE: The Beginning sessions are sequential. You MUST attend the first two sessions or risk forfeit of course fee.

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Kayak Roll Clinic

Learn how to roll a kayak in this two-hour pool clinic. Bring a swimsuit and towel. Meet in Clare Small Pool at 7:00pm.

Date Days Times Fee Code
3/4 R 7:00-9:00pm $15 620210A
4/22 R 7:00-9:00pm $15 620210B

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Urban Kayaking

Kayak the famous stretch of the South Platte River with man made drops through downtown Denver! A must for any Colorado kayaker. Trip includes transportation and equipment. Trip runs from 10:00am-4:00pm.

Date Days Pre-Trip Meeting Fee Code
2/27 Sa 2/25; 6:00pm, OP Office $25 620155A

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Surf Colorado

Learn how to surf a kayak in a local play hole! Kayak experience is required.

Date Days Pre-Trip Meeting Fee Code
4/18 Su 4/15; 8:00pm, OP Office $25 620218A

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Canoe the Colorado

Hop in a canoe and take a float with the Outdoor Program. This is a 26-mile excursion through the spectacular Ruby/Horsethief canyons country near Loma, Colorado. This section of the Colorado River is remote and filled with box canyons, providing the solitude you dream about for a wilderness canoe trip. No experience necessary. Transportation, equipment, and food are provided.

Dates Pre-Trip Meeting Fee Code
3/20-24 3/11; 6:00pm, OP Office $300 620162A

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All or part of the CU Outdoor program is conducted on public lands under special permit from the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Forest Service, U.S. National Park Service, Boulder County Open Space and/or Colorado Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation.