BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Missouri Whitewater Association - ECPv6.15.11//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://missouriwhitewater.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Missouri Whitewater Association REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260627 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260705 DTSTAMP:20260603T180940 CREATED:20220724T225536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T210412Z UID:10000059-1782518400-1783209599@missouriwhitewater.org SUMMARY:Week of Rivers (WOR) Trip - NC Canoe Club 2026 DESCRIPTION:More info can be found: https://www.carolinacanoeclub.org/content/week-rivers/ \nYou can come for as much or as little of the event as you choose.  Opportunities to paddle class 1-4\, with some instructional events. \nIf you want to discuss the event with an MWA local who has gone several times\, contact Kathy Pszonka\, 314-402-3038  . \nWillow Pratt Ellis is organizing the rental of a shared “bunk-house” style cabin\, adjacent to the group campground of the event.  Contact her if interested\, (816) 372-2165 . URL:https://missouriwhitewater.org/event/week-of-rivers-trip-2026/ LOCATION:Smoky Mountain Meadows Campground\, 755 East Alarka Rd\, Bryson City\, NC\, 28713\, United States CATEGORIES:Trips GEO:35.3759468;-83.4561049 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Smoky Mountain Meadows Campground 755 East Alarka Rd Bryson City NC 28713 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=755 East Alarka Rd:geo:-83.4561049,35.3759468 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260714T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260714T203000 DTSTAMP:20260603T180940 CREATED:20251230T205000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T205006Z UID:10000216-1784055600-1784061000@missouriwhitewater.org SUMMARY:July General Meeting DESCRIPTION:Our bi-monthly members update! Join us to learn about our upcoming events and get a quick report from each of our committees: Bylaws\, Clinic\, Conservation\, Finance\, Race\, Safety/Training and Youth. URL:https://missouriwhitewater.org/event/july-general-meeting-2/ CATEGORIES:Meetings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://missouriwhitewater.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/event-banner_web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260815T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T170000 DTSTAMP:20260603T180940 CREATED:20260319T212154Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T212154Z UID:10000358-1786780800-1787245200@missouriwhitewater.org SUMMARY:Colorado Class II Trip DESCRIPTION:2026 Class II Colorado Trip Announcement \nOnce again\, the Rocky Mountain Canoe Club and the Missouri Whitewater Association have granted permission for me to conduct a joint Class II whitewater trip. \nMy plan is to follow the same template used last year.  The trip will begin on or about August 16.  My current plan is to paddle the Arkansas River first for three day camping at Turtle Mountain Campground north of Buena Vista.  We will then travel over the Continental Divide to the Taylor River\, camp at Lottis Creek Campground and paddle for two days on the Taylor River. \nThese are both group campgrounds and both campgrounds also have individual sites available.  Turtle Mountain has pit toilets but not water or electricity.  Lottis Creek has pit toilets\, potable water\, a large covered picnic shelter and some spots with electricity.  Both have spotty cell service. \nAt both of these venues there are class III runs easily available and all are welcome to attend but the focus will be on Class II stretches.  On the Arkansas our choices will include the Milk Run\, Stone Bridge to Big Bend or Salida and the Fractions.  As I type today water levels on the Arkansas are uncertain so choices will be somewhat water dependent.  I switched to the Arkansas first so we can take advantage of the last two days of artificial release.  The Taylor is always runnable. \nLast year\, and on all other trips I have conducted\, I valued the assistance of experienced paddler to lead the smaller groups we will break into\, to provide safety and paddling tips to newer folks. \nThe focus of the trip is to provide an opportunity to safely paddle class II water in the beautiful Colorado mountains and to get to know other like minded paddlers.  Canoes\, kayaks and inflatables are all welcome. \nLast year we had about 30 participants. \nI have not yet made campground reservations because I want to get a sense of interest.  I encourage last year’s participants to add their own comments. \nPlease let me know if you are interested.  If anyone needs gear please let me know.  I am sure we can accommodate any reasonable need.  In terms of safety\, gear  I expect everyone to have a Coastguard approved PFD\, a helmet and floatation bags in the boats.  For those of you who know how to use it\, other safety and first aid gear is very welcome.  I am actually thinking of perhaps doing some short safety drills but only if people are amenable. \nThis is a club sponsored and American Canoe Association covered trip.  All participants must be paid up members of either the Missouri Whitewater Association or the Rocky Mountain Canoe Club and have a valid ACA number. \nI only have two rules.  One\, I will designate a starting time in the morning and expect everyone to be ready to depart then.  Two\,  if I ask anyone to walk any rapid or reach I expect that to be complied with.  On the river we will\, of course\, endeavor to paddle safely. \nI really enjoyed last year’s trip. \nPlease let me know if you are interested.  Last year I had wonderful help from members of both clubs and will need that again\, especially in the area of lists and internet communication.  I really need that help again.  Please let me know if you are willing to help. \nTo RSVP for this event please contact Chris Kelly cskelly1022@gmail.com cc Matt Worobec mworobec@yahoo.com Chris phone (573) 489–0684 or Matt phone (314) 229-2714 URL:https://missouriwhitewater.org/event/colorado-class-ii-trip/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260911T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260913T235959 DTSTAMP:20260603T180940 CREATED:20230205T154759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T205445Z UID:10000084-1789084800-1789343999@missouriwhitewater.org SUMMARY:Annual MWA Members event – float trip\, dinner\, and annual meeting DESCRIPTION:Always the weekend after Labor Day. Our annual members’ picnic! Join us for camping\, paddling and fun\, Friday night to Sunday morning. \n\n\n\nLocation: Akers Ferry group campground\, located 20 miles south of Salem\, Missouri. Akers Groupsite Campground\, Jadwin\, MO 65501 \n\n\n\nFrom Salem\, take Highway 19 south 4 miles. Turn right on KK-16 miles to Akers Group Campground. The campground is 1/2 mile north of Akers Ferry (junction of Highways K and KK).  There are pit toilets and water available\, however Note: no campers allowed at this group campsite. The campground is right by the river. \n\n\n\nSchedule: \n\n\n\nFriday night – set up your campsite and join us for a social gathering. \n\n\n\nSaturday – enjoy a float trip and river conservation clean-up on the Upper Current River.  Leave from Cedar Grove to Akers campground—estimated 3 hours.  If you need to rent a canoe or kayak\, try Akers Ferry® Canoe Rental (currentrivercanoe.com). Make your own arrangements (unless you are with TRR). \n\n\n\nSaturday dinner\, MWA will provide meat.  Everyone should bring a side dish.  Please indicate on FaceBook if you are coming (to inform the caterer). \n\n\n\nAfter dinner\, MWA annual meeting (includes welcoming newly voted officers). \n\n\n\nIf you haven’t already signed your annual MWA ACA waiver and intend to paddle with us\, please sign the waiver. \n\n\n\nOrganizer: Kevin (Slim) Olson URL:https://missouriwhitewater.org/event/annual-mwa-members-event-float-trip-dinner-and-annual-meeting/ LOCATION:Akers Ferry group campground\, 37° 22' 59.0160" N 91° 34' 9.9840" W\, United States CATEGORIES:Conservation,Meetings,Trips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://missouriwhitewater.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/picnic-banner_web.jpg GEO:38.7945952;-106.5348379 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Akers Ferry group campground 37° 22' 59.0160" N 91° 34' 9.9840" W United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=37° 22' 59.0160" N 91° 34' 9.9840" W:geo:-106.5348379,38.7945952 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261110T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261110T203000 DTSTAMP:20260603T180940 CREATED:20251230T205800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T205804Z UID:10000217-1794337200-1794342600@missouriwhitewater.org SUMMARY:November General Meeting DESCRIPTION:Our bi-monthly members update! Join us to learn about our upcoming events and get a quick report from each of our committees: Bylaws\, Clinic\, Conservation\, Finance\, Race\, Safety/Training and Youth. URL:https://missouriwhitewater.org/event/november-general-meeting-2/ CATEGORIES:Meetings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://missouriwhitewater.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/event-banner_web.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR