Trips, conversations and clinics
About the LCCC online calendar below
If it is scheduled in advance, it’ll be on the calendar below. The LCCC calendar below is a great place to check dates for the online Safety Series, the online Take Out Talks, 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.
Where do I find a group to go boating with?
Since our day trips are entirely dependent on weather, flow, and other factors, 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 limited to 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.
LCCC Kayaking Clinic with Sage Donnelly
From the Lower White Salmon to the Middle White Salmon. Spend the morning on the Lower White Salmon working on skills, then after lunch, you’ll have the option to take those skills and apply them on the Middle White Salmon.
The afternoon portion of the class is “challenge by choice.” It is entirely reasonable to only participate in the first half of the course, and/or to make your decision about running the MWS that day.
This course is a great fit for people who currently feel they have the skills to tackle Class III whitewater, but often don’t because they don’t know how to approach more complex rapids and /or don’t have the support network to feel comfortable pushing harder.
LCCC Kayaking Clinic with Sage Donnelly
Fine tune foundational skills on the Lower White Salmon with Sage Donnelly. In general, what you can expect includes: a chance to identify and begin to fix bad habits; a focus on skills such as reading water, picking lines, posture, stroke timing, and boat angle; and encouragement to try lines you don’t normally take and catch eddies you usually pass right by.
To get the most out of this class, you should be generally proficient at paddling the Lower White Salmon, or equivalent runs such as Dodge to Oxbow on the Sandy, Packsaddle to Mill City on the Santiam, or the run on the Washougal below Big Eddy to MP3.
LCCC Whitewater Safety Day
Members John Maroney, Alyse Oxenford and Teresa Gryder offer this day for members to practice some important first aid and safety skills. There’s no charge, and no certification, just good old-fashioned community education.
LCCC Kayaking Clinic with Sage Donnelly
Fine tune foundational skills on the Lower White Salmon with Sage Donnelly. In general, what you can expect includes: a chance to identify and begin to fix bad habits; a focus on skills such as reading water, picking lines, posture, stroke timing, and boat angle; and encouragement to try lines you don’t normally take and catch eddies you usually pass right by.
To get the most out of this class, you should be generally proficient at paddling the Lower White Salmon, or equivalent runs such as Dodge to Oxbow on the Sandy, Packsaddle to Mill City on the Santiam, or the run on the Washougal below Big Eddy to MP3.
LCCC Kayaking Clinic with Sage Donnelly
From the Lower White Salmon to the Middle White Salmon. Spend the morning on the Lower White Salmon working on skills, then after lunch, you’ll have the option to take those skills and apply them on the Middle White Salmon.
The afternoon portion of the class is “challenge by choice.” It is entirely reasonable to only participate in the first half of the course, and/or to make your decision about running the MWS that day.
This course is a great fit for people who currently feel they have the skills to tackle Class III whitewater, but often don’t because they don’t know how to approach more complex rapids and /or don’t have the support network to feel comfortable pushing harder.
LCCC Klickitat Self Support Memorial Day Weekend
Trip Coordinator: Eric Lee
Memorial Day Weekend Saturday, May 25 - Monday, May 27
Enjoy a fun-filled weekend on the Klickitat River! This trip will be a 3 day, 2 night self-support trip from Parrot's Crossing (aka the raft put in) to Icehouse Access. We will travel through the deep Klickitat canyon, camping on remote beaches along the way, admiring towers of basalt and soaking up some rays in the sunnier climes of eastern Washington. Depending on the flows, this run ranges from class 3 - 3+.
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 Summer Paddle + Picnic
Save the date for the LCCC’s summer paddle + picnic. We’ll likely reprise last year’s Paddling Olympics with a variety of family-friendly games and prizes. Have questions, feel free to contact Mark Connell at markeconnell@gmail.com
LCCC McKenzie River Weekend
Trip Coordinator: Mike Duncan
Wednesday, June 26 - Sunday, June 30
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 Self-Support Workshop Weekend Class II-II+
Trip Coordinator: Bruce Eicher
Saturday, June 29 - Sunday, June 30
Join a few seasoned multi-day paddlers on a two day one night self-support paddle. This two day workshop will focus on key elements to make overnight river trips safe, comfortable and fun! We will first prep you ahead of time on what gear to bring, what to leave at home, food and water handling, and how to pack it. You will see examples of Canoes, Hardshell Kayaks, IK’s and packrafts. Time will be spent to make sure you are well balanced and able to control your boat once loaded.
LCCC Class I 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 Swiftwater Rescue Course
With Lee Baker
Course Work: Saturday, July 13 - Sunday, July 14
Pre-course orientation and welcome campfire: 9pm on Friday, July 12
In this ACA Swiftwater Rescue Level 4 course participants will learn and practice the fundamentals of rescue.
This course is highly interactive and is designed to challenge all levels of whitewater enthusiasts. It is appropriate for beginning to advanced canoeists, kayakers and IKers.
There will be follow up information as we get closer to the course. Please reach out to Lee
with any questions you may have: gradientriveressentials@gmail.com
LCCC Class III+ Paddle Day
Trip Coordinator: Chris Meinke
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: Allie Dash
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 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.
LCCC Class III Tieton Paddle Overnight
Trip Coordinator: Bruce Eicher
Sunday, September 8 - Monday, September 9 (day paddles each day)
Class III+ “Upper” Tieton River, Washington.
Car camping option
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.
Here’s OWA’s link to the run.
LCCC North Umpqua Weekend
Trip Coordinator: Will Gehr
Friday, September 13 - Sunday, September 15
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 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!
Bull Run Gates will be Down
Courtesy shared announcement with the OKCC: Sunday (04/14/24). Gates will be down for Bull Run.
Run the Bull Run Gates with Instruction from Dave Johnson and Rufus Knapp!
Shared announcement/posting from the OKCC (Oregon Kayak and Canoe Club): On Saturday(04/13/24), the gates will be down for Bull Run. 10:00am come out for instruction with Dave Johnson and Rufus Knapp. Meet outside the Bull run historical power plant gate. You can also come out to practice technique/skill on the upper areas above the gates. And for those that want to run Bull Run later in the day check out the OKCC Facebook group for trip details.
Little White Salmon Race
Marking the date of the annual top tier class V race of our region.
LCCC Meet the Board Paddle Class II and Class III (you have options)
Sunday, March 24
Join our club’s Board of Directors on the river! Whether you met us at Deborah’s LCCC annual party or not, this is another chance to get to know each other. We have a river in mind that can appeal to both class II-II+ and Class III-III+ paddlers. We’ll group up, make our river runs and then meet back for some provided finger foods and hot chocolate around several fire pits. There we will tell tall stories of past runs and make even taller plans for this new year!
LCCC Kayaking Clinic with Sage Donnelly
Fine tune foundational skills on the Middle White Salmon with Sage Donnelly. In general, what you can expect includes: boofing practice at Maytag with an opportunity to lap it and really dial moves in; a chance to identify and begin to fix bad habits; a focus on skills such as posture, stroke timing, and boat angle; and encouragement to try lines you don’t usually take and catch eddies you usually pass right by.
LCCC Kayaking Clinic with Sage Donnelly
Fine tune foundational skills on the Middle White Salmon with Sage Donnelly. In general, what you can expect includes: boofing practice at Maytag with an opportunity to lap it and really dial moves in; a chance to identify and begin to fix bad habits; a focus on skills such as posture, stroke timing, and boat angle; and encouragement to try lines you don’t usually take and catch eddies you usually pass right by.
LCCC Trip Coordinator River Day
Safety Chair Chris Meinke and former Safety Chair Teresa Gryder team up to boat with current and future whitewater trip coordinators to discuss the ins and outs of running a smooth, safe trip. River destination TBA but we will keep it class 3 or easier.
River Gauges: How they Work and How to Use Them (with Adam Stonewall)
River Gauges: How they Work and How to Use Them
Adam Stonewall, a hydrologist with the USGS Oregon Water Science Center explained the science and technology underlying the measurement of river flows and how it is presented to the public.
Check out the recording on the LCCC’s YouTube Channel.
LCCC Kayaking Clinic with Sage Donnelly
Fine tune foundational skills on the Middle White Salmon with Sage Donnelly. In general, what you can expect includes: boofing practice at Maytag with an opportunity to lap it and really dial moves in; a chance to identify and begin to fix bad habits; a focus on skills such as posture, stroke timing, and boat angle; and encouragement to try lines you don’t usually take and catch eddies you usually pass right by.
Potluck with Lee Sessions Speaking on the Dubawnt Expedition
Join us at Dan’s for an evening with Lee Sessions learning about their epic canoe expedition down the Dubawnt in 2023. Click on photo to see more.
LCCC Class III Paddle Day
Trip Coordinator: Aaron Riding
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.
Salmon talk with Tucker Jones
Join us to hear Tucker Jones speak about the salmon of the Lower Columbia.
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 Safety Series: Brain injuries with Oren Kennedy
Oren Kennedy joined the LCCC’s Teresa Gryder to discuss what happens when you hit your head on rocks (or other things), and how to deal with it. They discussed how to recognize and assess paddlers after head hits on the river, what helmets do and do not do, and a whole lot more of interest to paddlers.
You can watch the recording on the LCCC YouTube Channel.
LCCC Meet the Board Paddle Class II and Class III (you have options)
POSTPONED for January 28: We will set a new date soon.
Join our club’s Board of Directors on the river! Whether you met us at Deborah’s LCCC annual party or not, this is another chance to get to know each other. We have a river in mind that can appeal to both class II-II+ and Class III-III+ paddlers. We’ll group up, make our river runs and then meet back for some provided finger foods and hot chocolate around several fire pits. There we will tell tall stories of past runs and make even taller plans for this new year!
LCCC Safety Series: Prevention with Lee Baker
Rescue is an important skill, but what advanced paddlers learn is how to prevent problems on the river. This Zoom, with Lee Baker of Gradient River Essentials, is a primer on approaches to avoiding “incidents” on the river.
Check out the LCCC’s YouTube channel for the recording of Lee’s talk and presentation.
LCCC Safety Series: Rating Rivers with Corran Addison
Corran Addison joined LCCC’s Teresa Gryder to discuss rating rives.
Check out the LCCC YouTube channel to watch a recording.
LCCC Annual Meeting + Raffle
Save the date for the LCCC’s annual meeting and potluck. In addition to the usual antics, we’ll elect board members, conduct a membership raffle, and give out annual awards. It’s one of our best parties of the year. Join us!
LCCC Class II/III Paddle Day
Trip Coordinator: Will Gehr
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.
Cedar River Slalom - Autumn
The Cedar River near Seattle is a great slalom training area.
LADIES Step Up to Class III on Oct 14th
Spend the morning on the Lower White Salmon working on skills, then after lunch, you’ll have the option to take those skills and apply them on the Middle White Salmon.
Ladies Paddle Day
23rd Annual Girlpaddle Event! Grab your friends and your paddle (don’t forget the boat!) and meet us on the river.
LADIES Step Up to Class III on Sept 30th
Spend the morning on the Lower White Salmon working on skills, then after lunch, you’ll have the option to take those skills and apply them on the Middle White Salmon.
LCCC North Umpqua Weekend
Trip Coordinator: Will Gehr
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!
Tieton Overnight - Class III
Trip Coordinator: Bruce Eicher
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 Family Day on the North Santiam
Gather the kids, the in-laws, or your neighbors and join us for a family-friendly day on the North Santiam.
LCCC Trip Coordinator Training ZOOM
Get your questions answered about coordinating a trip for the LCCC! Zoom meeting at 7pm.
LCCC Class II Paddle Day
Trip Coordinator: Allie Dashiell
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.