Paddling in Crested Butte & Gunnison
Kayak, raft, and SUP — club paddles, pool sessions, and the whitewater fest.
Paddling⚠ Needs verification Gunnison Kayak Program Instruction
GKGunnison 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
WWWestern 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.