Whitewater Paddling Club

06/13/2026

Tomorrow Sunday June 14th the club will go and run upper Elbow (Falls to Boat launch)
Meeting at the Falls 1pm.

06/12/2026

Dear club members!

Let's work on our safety skills Saturday!!!!!!

Nice weather in the forecast this weekend so we will be out there!!!!

Saturday June 13th we will run the Upper Kananaskis river and take the time to practice rescues, swimming, towing swimmers, saving boats, managing holes surfing and daring new lines! Rolling practice will also be available. If you are not familiar with the upper Kananaskis or you want to paddle class 2+ -3 water, this is a great opportunity this Saturday to do it. We will guide you through as usual.

The plan is to meet at Widowmaker at 10:00 am, get organized and have some fun on the river! It would be a good time to be more daring, not worry about swims since we will set everything up for safety . We can stop at one point and practice throw bag skills since we are still at the beginning of the season and a lot of trips are coming in the following weeks.

Registration for the rescue day on Saturday:

https://www.whitewaterpaddlingclub.com/event-details/upper-kananaskis-safety-throw-bag-and-rescue-day

Sunday will be dedicated to the upper section of the Elbow from Elbow falls to boat launch (Class 4). I will have a group of experienced paddlers with me so if you feel ready to try a waterfall and the slide (both class 4 features) come with us.

See you on the water!!!!

Some instructional videos:

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=throw+bag+techniques

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rgT-7Kk768

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gtjum_O1o0

If you paddle on rivers and carry a rescue throw bag, throwing coil...

06/10/2026

One of the best paddlefest in Alberta! A part of the province that we should all go and discover! That festival is so fun, low key but amazing! I have to work those dates but if you have the chance to go, organize a group to share the drive and go paddle the rivers in Grande Cache! I should mention the incredible host too!

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BUS627p4h/

06/10/2026

Hey fellow paddlers!
Tomorrow it will be warmer so we are going to hit the lower Elbow after work! The levels are more friendly and the run will be a good 2 -2+.

Come and join us, meeting at Allen Bill pond, we will organize the shuttle and have a great run!! Just for your information, the water is soooooo cold this time of year, gloves or poggies advisable.

See you on the water!

Come and paddle with us the Elbow. Very good flow for this time of year! Enjoy this very fun river close to Calgary. Perfect for lower intermediates and above. Meeting at Allen Bill pond and we will organize the shuttle.

06/08/2026

Dear fellow paddlers!
The paddling season is pretty good so far! Here are some of the trips the club is offering this week:

Lower Elbow : Thursday June 11th 6pm meeting at Allen Bill pond:

https://www.whitewaterpaddlingclub.com/event-details/club-run-lower-elbow-with-a-good-flow-class-2-to-class-3-1-1

Saturday June 13th : advance trip (location to be determined)
Option could be Upper Sheep, Highwood or Upper Elbow
https://www.whitewaterpaddlingclub.com/event-details/club-run-class-3-3

If there is no registration, the trips will be cancelled a day in advance.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Website:
https://www.whitewaterpaddlingclub.com/

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06/05/2026

Hey club members!
Saturday June 6th we are going to the Red Deer! Solid class 3 at this moment. Meet at the Tim Hortons in Sundre at 9:30am.
https://www.whitewaterpaddlingclub.com/event-details/upper-red-deer-class-3-3-club-run

Sunday I will go paddle somewhere so if you are interested to come, you can contact me by email.
[email protected]

Come and join us! It would be a good time to experience bigger whitewater Class 3 in a guided trip. Strong eddy turn skill and roll an asset. Must be confortable on class 2+ River : Red Deer https://paddlingmaps.com/nearby/@51.60703013507322,-115.06990346265127;z=9;grades=;styles=;crafts=;water_

06/04/2026

Hey ! I am confirming that we are going to the Red Deer this weekend. The level will be optimal and we will have a mixed of experienced and intermediate paddlers.

Saturday June 6th: Class 3 run Upper Red Deer in Sundre , meeting 9:30am at Tim Horton

https://www.whitewaterpaddlingclub.com/.../class-3-3-club...