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Montrose: The Epicenter Of
Whitewater Fun
By now you may have Googled " best
stand up paddleboarding in Colorado "
and the search has turned up ho-hum
results, mostly links to " best places " in
the state that do not include Western
Colorado. Leave the confines of Google
and put Montrose on your hit list.
Montrose serves as a trailhead for
some pretty incredible stand up paddle
boarding venues. If you are into river
SUP, Montrose is home to one of the
best whitewater parks in the American
West. A sustained summertime flow
from irrigation water means the
Uncompahgre River - which flows
through the park - never runs low.
The park's season stretches from March
through November, with peak flows
from May through August. Six different
waves in the Montrose Water Sports
Park offer a challenge to any skill level.
The park is quickly becoming known as
a river surfing destination as well.
If you are into lake SUP, Ridgway
Reservoir at Ridgway State Park, just
a 32-minute drive south, has calm
water with views of the towering San
Juan Mountains. Blue Mesa Reservoir,
accessed via a 45-minute drive to the
east, is Colorado's largest body of water.
Essentials:
Board & Paddle: Boards come
in hard shell or inflatable form.
Inflatables are easier to transport and
store, so if you're planning to rent a
board for a period of time and travel
around with it, consider this option.
Personal Flotation Device (PFD):
This will keep your head above
water and potentially save your life.
There are typically five types of PFDs
and Type III is the most suitable for
paddleboarding.
Helmet: If you're venturing out in
the Water Sports Park, a helmet is
strongly recommended.
Shoes: For creeks and rivers you
should consider wearing shoes or
wetsuit boots.
Wetsuit: A wetsuit is designed to
keep you warm when immersed
in water. They come in various
thicknesses for different weather and
climates. The colder the water, the
thicker your wetsuit needs to be.
Drysuit: If you'd like to stay dry or
are paddling in waters below 45ºF,
you may want to wear a drysuit. This
will keep you completely dry but you
will also need to wear appropriate
base layers underneath in order to
stay warm.
Sun Protection: If you're paddling
in summer, you can either use
waterproof sunscreen or opt for
a rash guard or similar piece of
clothing to protect your skin from
the sun.
Local Resources
Great Outdoors Company
970.249.4226
Montrose Kayak and Surf
970.249.8730
RIGS Fly Shop and
Guide Service
970.626.4460
Western Slope SUP
970.872.2352
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