Paddling in Crested Butte & Gunnison

Kayak, raft, and SUP — club paddles, pool sessions, and the whitewater fest.

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Paddling⚠ Needs verification

Gunnison Kayak Program Instruction

Gunnison Kayak Program

River season · whitewater kayak, packraft & swiftwater clinics for all abilities

Taylor River / Gunnison whitewater park

Beginner-friendlyPaidSummer

Youth and adult instruction; boatable Taylor River flows typically mid-May through September. Contact for the current class schedule.

Paddling⚠ Needs verification

Wilderness Pursuits Paddling Trips

Western Wilderness Pursuits

Academic year · student-led rafting & kayaking trips + gear rentals

Western Colorado University, Gunnison

Beginner-friendlyCost varies

Whitewater rafting and kayaking are among WP’s most popular trips; primarily for Western students but a model for valley paddling culture.