Trips, conversations and clinics
About the LCCC online calendar below
Any event that is scheduled in advance will be on the calendar below. The LCCC calendar is a great place to check dates for planned paddles, upcoming clinics and annual events like the North Umpqua trip in September. It is not the best spot for figuring out who is going boating this weekend; those trips get planned with only 1-3 days notice, via the google group.
How do I communicate with fellow club members?
Posting to the LCCC Google Group allows you to share messages, ask questions, and engage in discussions with group members. You can post by starting a new conversation within the LCCC Google Group or by sending an email to lower-columbia-canoe-club@googlegroups.com.
Where do I find a group to go boating with?
Our day trips are dependent on weather, flow, and other factors, so they are hard to schedule in advance. But rest assured, club members are paddling with one another as often as two or three times a week in peak season. For planning day trips with fellow club members we use the LCCC Google Group, which is for members only. There a member will post something like, “Who wants to paddle the Lower White Salmon this Saturday?” Interested members respond via the Google Group and easy as that, you’re going boating with a bunch of friends. The club also hosts a Facebook Group for members and friends where people occasionally connect to find boating buddies.
Women's Class 2-3 Paddle Day
We womenfolks are going to paddle a lovely class 2-3 section of the North Santiam. This river has flows in the summertime because of releases from a dam upstream. The water is cold, though, so drysuits or wetsuits are necessary.
LCCC North Umpqua Weekend 2025
Trip Coordinator: Will Gehr
Friday, September 19 - Sunday, September 21
Pending fire/smoke air quality conditions!
Nestled deep in the Cascade Range near Crater Lake, this pool-drop river makes a great whitewater playground. And the LCCC plays here on an annual basis; join us!
LCCC Club Social at GOL Soccer Bar
Club Social Gathering at GOL Soccer Bar
LCCC member Peter Mahr owns GOL Soccer Bar at 1739 SE Hawthorne Ave, Portland. He has graciously invited everyone to meet and mingle on Wednesday, October 8 from 7-9pm. There is inside and outside seating.
The club will pay for some appetizers. Please bring $$ to pay for your drinks and other purchases.
LCCC Wild and Scenic Rogue River Self Support 3-Day /3-Night Adventure
Trip Coordinator: Bruce Eicher
LCCC Wild and Scenic Rogue River
Class III+ Self-Support Three-Day, Three-Night Adventure!
Friday, October 24 - Monday, October 27
Are you up for 40 miles of paddling, with a loaded boat? The Rogue River awaits you! Join us for this epic venture through a special river full of history, beauty, and excitement. It’s quite a thrill to utilize your boat to carry yourself, food, and gear away from roads and cell phones. It’s a little bit of commitment, but well worth it!
LCCC Tieton River, WA Class III+ “Upper” Overnight Trip
Trip Coordinator: Bruce Eicher
Saturday, September 6 - Monday, September 8
Looking for a new off-season river to paddle? When most rivers are just a trickle here’s one that will be flowing fast; the Tieton in Washington State. Every year the Rimrock dam is opened in late summer to supply the Yakima Valley farms while other reservoir flows are lowered to promote safe salmon spawning.
Saturday and Sunday night there will be a couple of camp sites near the takeout, Windy Point. Huge, dispersed camps and several reservation campgrounds are also along the river plus more up on Rimrock Lake.
More details to follow as we get closer to the event. Here’s AWA’s link to the run.
LCCC Class II Paddle Day
Trip Coordinator: Travis Cook
Spend the day on the river with fellow LCCC members. Club trips are typically coordinated by one or two experienced boaters, and are always a great way to meet new people and/or explore new rivers. Many Club trips are scheduled in advance, like this one, and still others come together on the fly. Details for all trips, scheduled or otherwise, are shared via the Club’s private Google Group.
LCCC Class I “Senior” Paddle Day
Trip Coordinator: Mike Keating and Mary Kuster
Spend the day on the river with fellow LCCC members. Club trips are typically coordinated by one or two experienced boaters, and are always a great way to meet new people and/or explore new rivers. Many Club trips are scheduled in advance, like this one, and still others come together on the fly. Details for all trips, scheduled or otherwise, are shared via the Club’s private Google Group.
LCCC Class III Paddle Day
Trip Coordinator: Russ Pascoe
Spend the day on the river with fellow LCCC members. Club trips are typically coordinated by one or two experienced boaters, and are always a great way to meet new people and/or explore new rivers. Many Club trips are scheduled in advance, like this one, and still others come together on the fly. Details for all trips, scheduled or otherwise, are shared via the Club’s private Google Group.
LCCC Swiftwater Rescue Course
Lead Instructor: Lee Baker (Gradient River Essentials LLC)
Course Dates: Saturday, August 9 – Sunday, August 10
Pre-Course Orientation and Welcome Campfire (optional): Friday, August 8 at 9 PM
Cost: $155 (for LCCC or WKCC members)
This ACA Swiftwater Rescue Level 4 course is offered in collaboration with Lee Baker of Gradient River Essentials LLC. In this course participants will learn the fundamentals of rescue.
It is a highly interactive and thorough course suitable for all levels of whitewater enthusiasts, from beginners to advanced paddlers.
The course is designed for canoeists, kayakers, and inflatable kayakers (IKers). While rafters are welcome, the scenarios and techniques practiced will focus on smaller craft.
Make sure to read the details about the course.
Please reach out to Lee with any questions you may have: gradientriveressentials@gmail.com
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LCCC Safety Day 2025
Join us for a day of discussions and demos relating to whitewater safety including rescue and first aid topics. Taught by members, this is a casual day and we may paddle a short class 2 run.
LCCC Class III Paddle Day
Trip Coordinator: Ben Hoppus
Spend the day on the river with fellow LCCC members. Club trips are typically coordinated by one or two experienced boaters, and are always a great way to meet new people and/or explore new rivers. Many Club trips are scheduled in advance, like this one, and still others come together on the fly. Details for all trips, scheduled or otherwise, are shared via the Club’s private Google Group.
LCCC Class III Paddle Day
Trip Coordinator: Greg Kimsey
Spend the day on the river with fellow LCCC members. Club trips are typically coordinated by one or two experienced boaters, and are always a great way to meet new people and/or explore new rivers. Many Club trips are scheduled in advance, like this one, and still others come together on the fly. Details for all trips, scheduled or otherwise, are shared via the Club’s private Google Group.
LCCC Club Combat Roll & Skill Development Supported Practice
Trip Coordinator: Mark Connell
River: TBD based on water levels and conditions.
Wow! That filled up fast. We capped the group size and are currently full.
This practice session is for paddlers who have a pretty solid roll in the pool but aren’t yet confident rolling in moving water. We'll begin with practice rolls in relatively flat water and gradually introduce more dynamic conditions.
No one will be pressured to do anything outside their comfort zone. This session is intended for those who are ready to grow their skills and are open to gently pushing their limits in a supportive environment.
LCCC Class II Paddle Day
Trip Coordinator: Ted Housen
Spend the day on the river with fellow LCCC members. Club trips are typically coordinated by one or two experienced boaters, and are always a great way to meet new people and/or explore new rivers. Many Club trips are scheduled in advance, like this one, and still others come together on the fly. Details for all trips, scheduled or otherwise, are shared via the Club’s private Google Group.
LCCC Class III Paddle Day
Trip Coordinator: Denny Egner
Spend the day on the river with fellow LCCC members. Club trips are typically coordinated by one or two experienced boaters, and are always a great way to meet new people and/or explore new rivers. Many Club trips are scheduled in advance, like this one, and still others come together on the fly. Details for all trips, scheduled or otherwise, are shared via the Club’s private Google Group.
LCCC Women's Confidence Paddle (Class 2)
Women getting together to paddle whitewater without the influence of that miniature Y chromosome.
LCCC McKenzie River Weekend
Trip Coordinator: Mike Duncan
Friday, June 27 - Sunday, June 29
Don’t miss this beloved annual event! Summer is the best time to paddle this clear, spring-fed river lined with tall Doug firs.
Check out this McKenzie River, Oregon - Trip Details Google Doc for itinerary and more details.
LCCC Class III Paddle Day
Trip Coordinator: Denny Egner
Spend the day on the river with fellow LCCC members. Club trips are typically coordinated by one or two experienced boaters, and are always a great way to meet new people and/or explore new rivers. Many Club trips are scheduled in advance, like this one, and still others come together on the fly. Details for all trips, scheduled or otherwise, are shared via the Club’s private Google Group.
LCCC Club Combat Roll Supported Practice
Trip Coordinator: Mark Connell
River: TBD based on water levels and conditions.
Group size will be capped at 8. This is a free event however you do need to register for one of the 8 spots. Register by using this google form.
This practice session is for paddlers who have a pretty solid roll in the pool but aren’t yet confident rolling in moving water. We'll begin with practice rolls in relatively flat water and gradually introduce more dynamic conditions.
No one will be pressured to do anything outside their comfort zone. This session is intended for those who are ready to grow their skills and are open to gently pushing their limits in a supportive environment.
LCCC Summer Paddle + Picnic
Join us for the LCCC’s Summer Paddle + Picnic
Paddle: We will have 3 different river trips on the Clackamas River. Something for everybody: Upper Clack, Bob 's to Memaloose, and below McIver to Barlow.
Picnic: The picnic will start at 4pm at Barton Park (picnic area 7) on the Clackamas River. The club will provide beef and vege burgers, buns and fixings. Please bring something to share. FYI: A $7 fee is required at Barton Park.
Questions about the Picnic? Contact Mark Connell at markeconnell@gmail.com
LCCC Class III Paddle Day
Trip Coordinator: Travis Cook
Spend the day on the river with fellow LCCC members. Club trips are typically coordinated by one or two experienced boaters, and are always a great way to meet new people and/or explore new rivers. Many Club trips are scheduled in advance, like this one, and still others come together on the fly. Details for all trips, scheduled or otherwise, are shared via the Club’s private Google Group.
Love Your Club Clackamas Paddle Parade
Join the LCCC pod in the Love Your Club Clackamas Paddle Parade beginning at noon at Fish Creek! To join for the paddle down to Fish, tune in to our google group. SYOTR!!
LCCC Class III Paddle Day
Trip Coordinator: Murray Johnson
Spend the day on the river with fellow LCCC members. Club trips are typically coordinated by one or two experienced boaters, and are always a great way to meet new people and/or explore new rivers. Many Club trips are scheduled in advance, like this one, and still others come together on the fly. Details for all trips, scheduled or otherwise, are shared via the Club’s private Google Group.
LCCC Club Social at GOL Soccer Bar
Club Social Gathering at GOL Soccer Bar
LCCC member Peter Mahr owns GOL Soccer Bar at 1739 SE Hawthorne Ave, Portland. He has graciously invited everyone to meet and mingle on Wednesday, October 8 from 7-9pm. There is inside and outside seating.
The club will pay for some appetizers. Please bring $$ to pay for your drinks and other purchases.
LCCC Class III Paddle Day
Trip Coordinator: Eric Lee
Spend the day on the river with fellow LCCC members. Club trips are typically coordinated by one or two experienced boaters, and are always a great way to meet new people and/or explore new rivers. Many Club trips are scheduled in advance, like this one, and still others come together on the fly. Details for all trips, scheduled or otherwise, are shared via the Club’s private Google Group.
LCCC Winter Party 2025!
Save the DATE!
1/18/24 at the Lucky Lab in Multnomah Village
Mark your calendars so you don't miss it! It's always fun. This is usually our biggest gathering of the year with food, awards, a year-in-review show, and a vote for the club's board.
Join us at the Lucky Lab (Multnomah VIllage location at 7675 SW Capitol Hwy). The club is paying for pizzas and salads. Please bring your favorite dessert to share. Beer or wine is on you.
Click on View Event for more details!
LCCC Class II Paddle Day
Trip Coordinator: Bruce Eicher (LCCC President)
Spend the day on the river with fellow LCCC members. Club trips are typically coordinated by one or two experienced boaters, and are always a great way to meet new people and/or explore new rivers. Many Club trips are scheduled in advance, like this one, and still others come together on the fly. Details for all trips, scheduled or otherwise, are shared via the Club’s private Google Group.
LCCC Class III Paddle Day
Trip Coordinator: Teresa Gryder
Spend the day on the river with fellow LCCC members. Club trips are typically coordinated by one or two experienced boaters, and are always a great way to meet new people and/or explore new rivers. Many Club trips are scheduled in advance, like this one, and still others come together on the fly. Details for all trips, scheduled or otherwise, are shared via the Club’s private Google Group.
LCCC Wild and Scenic Rogue River Self Support 3-Day /3-Night Adventure
Trip Coordinator: Bruce Eicher
LCCC Wild and Scenic Rogue River
Class III+ Self-Support Three-Day, Three-Night Adventure!
Friday, October 25 - Sunday, October 27
Are you up for 40 miles of paddling, with a loaded boat? The Rogue River awaits you! Join us for this epic venture through a special river full of history, beauty, and excitement. It’s quite a thrill to utilize your boat to carry yourself, food, and gear away from roads and cell phones. It’s a little bit of commitment, but well worth it!
LCCC North Umpqua Weekend
Trip Coordinator: Will Gehr
Friday, September 13 - Sunday, September 15
Pending fire/smoke air quality conditions!
Nestled deep in the Cascade Range near Crater Lake, this pool-drop river makes a great whitewater playground. And the LCCC plays here on an annual basis; join us!
LCCC Club Social at GOL Soccer Bar
Meet and Greet at GOL Soccer Bar
LCCC member Peter Mahr owns GOL Soccer Bar at 1739 SE Hawthorne Ave, Portland. He has graciously invited everyone to meet and mingle on Wednesday, September 11th from 7-9pm.
There is inside and outside seating.
The club will pay for some appetizers. Please bring $$ to pay for any drinks.
LCCC Class II Paddle Day
Trip Coordinator: Travis & Sami
Spend the day on the river with fellow LCCC members. Club trips are typically coordinated by one or two experienced boaters, and are always a great way to meet new people and/or explore new rivers. Many Club trips are scheduled in advance, like this one, and still others come together on the fly. Details for all trips, scheduled or otherwise, are shared via the Club’s private Google Group.