Join us for the 15 th Annual
3 Rivers Whitewater Rendezvous
May 1 7 -2 0 , 201 3
This event is hosted by the P inch-o-Crow Creekers Kayak Club
The event will be based at Castle River Rodeo Grounds, north of Beaver Mines on Hwy 507
In Person Registration can be completed at the event but we would appreciate your advance registration so we can have a great steak reserved for you
The Pinch-o-Crow Creekers Kayak Clubs is hosting the 15th annual WW Rendezvous on May 17-18-19-20, 2013 again this year down here in the "Centre of Adventure". We will be organizing and leading trips on the Castle, Crowsnest and Oldman Rivers. There will also be chances to go paddle Cameron Creek and the Carbondale, Elk, Wigwam, Bull, Highwood, Waterton or Belly Rivers while you are down here. Only three days and too many rivers to paddle.
There will be opportunities for beginner groups to get on the water and paddle easier stretches as well as more advanced trips. We have something special planned for this year, including more sun, less snow and lots of water for all you big wave fans. Okay seriously – its always been fun and it will be fun this year too!
This year we will have demo boats from several manufacturers and equipment will be on site to try and buy.
Camping is going to be the same as last year. We will be at the Castle River Rodeo Grounds. You may remember it as the takeout for the Upper Castle River run. It is centrally located and easy to find off Highway 507 between Hwy 3 near Lundbreck and Beaver Mines. This site is well sheltered with flush toilets and a new camp kitchen and lots of room for everyone – even those softies that bring trailers. This year the campground has electrical plug-ins at selected sites.
Drive west on Highway 3 past Lundbreck Falls till you come to Highway 507. Turn south and head towards Beaver Mines and Castle Mountain Ski Resort. Drive 8 km south, after you cross the Castle River at the top of the hill turn east to the Castle River Rodeo Grounds. The road swings back down to the river and we are camped right there.
Steaks and fixings dinner for Saturday night and Sunday night we will have another great dinner - menu still to be confirmed. We have more cooking appliances so we can get you through the lineups quicker than ever before. There will be vegetarian options for those who want it. Please let us know in advance so that we can order enough for you.
Again this year we are encouraging you to bring your own plates, cups and cutlery to reduce our waste.
Prizes will be drawn for on Sunday night
We have a package price for the weekend. This price includes all entries, live entertainment, 3 nights camping, 2 suppers and 3 breakfasts, plus prize tickets. Early bird on-line prices are as follows. After May 10th the price increases and late on-site registration increases again .
Adult/Junior $95.00
Toddlers (5 and under) Free
Families of 2 $145.00
of 3-4 $170.00 - $190.00
of 5 or more $210 + $20 for each additional person
Electrical Hookups - $15/unit
Trips planned Intermediate - Advanced Novice
Saturday - Castle Falls to Rodeo grounds Crowsnest River
- Castle Canyon Lee Lake
- Elk – Bull - Wigwam Rivers
Sunday - Castle Canyon to Reservoir Castle R Rodeo to Canyon
- Carbondale River Crowsnest River
- Upper Oldman Waterton Lake
- Elk – Bull – Wigwam Rivers
Monday - Oldman River Gap to Bob Ck Oldman River Bob Creek
- Oldman R Hwy 940 to Dutch Creek to Highway 940
For up to date info on water levels and snowpack go to:
http://environment.alberta.ca/apps/basins
go to Oldman River Basin - River or Snowpack Data
So we are building on our very successful long weekend event. For the last few years we have had 250 - 300 paddlers down here, so it was a great gathering and still with so many locations there was lots of space for everyone. This year we have music planned for Saturday night and our famous games night and prize draw on Sunday night.
For those of you with friends or family not paddling, there is some great hikes, mountain biking, great historic sites close by (\Frank Slide, Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village, Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump and the Bar U Ranch), flyfishing, shopping and even some cowboy adventures if you want something totally different.
We are asking people to register online this year to help us figure out how much food to prepare and to set aside a camping spot with your friends.
Chuck Lee Pinch-O-Crow Creekers Box 162, Lundbreck, Alberta
403-628-2336 days/evenings 403-632-9598 cell chucklee@toughcountry.net
P.S. If you are a brand new novice paddler, still dry behind the ears, and would like a 2 day lake and river beginner kayak course. We are making special arrangements for you this year. There will be an additional $125 cost to the weekend for you, which is a great deal for 2 days equipment and instruction. Contact Chuck if you are interested.
If you have been in the pool this winter and want to head to the river we are offering a 2 day novice kayak clinic at an extra fee of $125. Pre-registration is required For those who have pool and/or lake experience are ready for a river kayak lesson. Instructors will do a quick review on the lake before heading over to the river to introduce you to the current.
THE NOVICE COURSES HAVE TO BE PRE-REGISTERED.
