We're a fun-loving community of boaters of all skill levels and ages who love our rivers! Founded in 1954 and now with over 500 active members, Colorado Whitewater (also known simply as "CW") is one of the oldest and largest whitewater clubs in the country.
Run by volunteers, Colorado Whitewater is a nonprofit organization that promotes the sport of whitewater kayaking in the Rocky Mountain region. We introduce new kayakers to whitewater, teach paddling techniques, promote and teach whitewater safety, and support racing and freestyle kayak competitions. In addition, our mission is to inform the public about river access, conservation, and other general issues concerning rivers and wilderness, while working to resolve problems related to those issues.
Most of our members explore the rivers in hard-shell kayaks, but some use inflatable kayaks, packrafts, stand-up paddle boards, and many also own rafts so they can support overnight camping trips on the river and/or bring their family along.
Colorado Whitewater (CW) is an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization that promotes the sport of whitewater kayaking in the Rocky Mountain region. We introduce new kayakers to whitewater, teach paddling techniques, promote and teach whitewater safety, and support racing and freestyle kayak competitions.
In addition, our mission is to inform the public about river access, conservation, and other general issues concerning rivers and wilderness, while working to resolve problems related to those issues.
In 1954, Colorado White Water Association (also known as CWWA) was founded by a small group of whitewater enthusiasts determined to form a club with purpose and to bring together a community of kayakers. Similar to nowadays, pool and river classes, river cruises, competition, conservation/river access, and safety were a big part of the club. The club now goes by the name of Colorado Whitewater and has more than 500 active members!
Organization name
Colorado White Water Association
other names
Colorado Whitewater
1954
Tax id (EIN)
84-1346193
Category
Recreation & Sports, Education, Environment
Organization Size
Small Organization
Address
1312 17TH STREET 76767CO, US