Renaissance Adventure Guides

I have taken two kayaking lessons from Renaissance. The guides are kind and patient. They also will push you a little bit beyond your comfort zone, which I think is especially important when it comes to water sports. Yet they are also highly professional and very concerned with clients’ safety. All the guides seem to be having a great time. They are humorous and full of life.

We just too the day long kayak lesson on the pond at Chatfield Resevoir. It was a blast! Our guides, Marcus and Daniel, were great. They learned everyone’s names and were really patient.
Be warned, the first thing we did in the day was get in the water and you’ll spend a lot of the day rolling over in the kayak and learning how to save yourself and other people. But don’t let this scare you away. I hate getting my head wet and am awful at holding breath under water but I still had fun and felt more confident in the kayak by the end of the lesson.

I took the intro to kayaking lesson last weekend using a Groupon deal. I had kayaked once before and was eager to learn the proper way to do everything.
Our instructor, Eben, did an excellent job at covering all the basics from safety gear, adjusting our kayaks, wet exit, before we started paddling. Once we actually started moving, Eben did a great job at showing us the different paddle strokes and giving us tips on how to improve and not spin as much, etc. He even took the time to spend some one-​on-​one time for those of us who wanted/​needed more practice on certain concepts.
I learned so much from just this one class and walked away feeling more comfortable to go out and kayak on my own.
Highly recommended, especially if it’s your first time kayaking.

Great first experience on a river kayak. The guides were helpful and patient. Will definitely go back for another lesson.

This was my second class with Renaissance. Once again, your staff was as professional as they were thorough, and interested in our success. This time Eric, Kayleen and Megan were awesome, and made the class a lot of fun for me! I couldn’t speak any higher of those three!

Just did an all day intro course with Renaissance on a Groupon deal. I have some experience on flatwater kayaking, but want to start learning whitewater. With the excellent deal, this seemed like as good a time as any.
First (and far most importantly), there was never a moment when i didn’t feel safe. Considering the lesson started with me in a flipped over kayak, fighting just about every self-​preservation instinct in my mind, I think that says a lot. When you’re talking about an activity that has potential to be dangerous, everything else is secondary to safety. And Renaissance does excellent in that regard.
So we’re safe. That’s good. But what about the rest of it? The two instructors (for the 5 person class) were both relatively new teachers, but both had lots of experience kayaking. My class was with John and (please forgive me if I misspell this) Cailene. Both were enthusiastic and knowledgeable. At one point Cailene noticed I was struggling with something and spent time one on one with me practicing the technique (something I saw her do with other students as the day went on). Bottom line, the class was fun, informative and safe. You can’t ask for anything more. I am most definitely looking forward to my next lesson.

I spent a few days kayaking with these guys. They were all awesome, super fun and encouraging and tons of energy. Always keeping it safe but taking fun to the maximum. I learned some great techniques and they were always right there when I botched anything up, like getting flipped in a hole. The water and scenery was amazing and I really hope I’ll get a chance to go out with Renaissance Adventure Guides again this summer. Thanks guys! Buenas lineas!

Best kayak and swiftwater training in Denver, Colorado. I had the pleasure of taking a swiftwater kayaking class through Renaissance Adventure Guides, I learned more than I expected, had more fun than I expected, and came away feeling great supported and knowledgeable. I had such a great time and was so impressed with the instructor that I asked for a job and have been teaching for them since my class.

Find extreme adventure in Colorado through kayaking. It’s an adrenaline rush! I signed up to take a beginning kayaking class a few months ago with Renaissance Adventure Guides. I love the water, the rush of flipping my little boat over with my own strength, and the control I have with only a paddle. The fearlessness I now possess is exhilarating. I started kayaking indoors, at a pool, during the winter months. Now I’m ready for Colorado’s open waters!
Take a pool coarse with Max, Lyle or any of their energetic staff from Renaissance Adventure at one of these locations:
* Englewood Recreation Center — February through May, every Thursday, from 7 – 9 PM.
* Carmody Recreation Center in Lakewood — January through May, Wednesday’s, from 6 to 8 PM.
* Golden Community Center –Year round, Tuesday’s, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM.
* Centennial Recreation Center in Longmont –February through May, every Saturday, from 4 to 6 PM.
You’ll need to take at least three beginner sessions. Here’s what you’ll learn, and trust me you’ll love every minute of it!
1. How to sit in and be fitted for your boat, wear the kayak skirt, the wet exit (getting out of your boat safely when you flip,) basic paddling, and the hip snap (how to keep your boat from flipping when waters get moving.)
2. Skilled paddling, beginner rolling (When you flip the boat you want to be able to flip yourself upright again. Trust me it’s not as difficult as it sounds.) body positioning, and t– rescue (which is helping another kayaker roll their boat up when they get flipped.)
3. Master rolling, rolling with and without your paddle, and best gear to wear.
You will need to practice what you have learned, as with any new skill. Come to the pool and practice at any of the above times. Call ahead to let them know you’re coming and they’ll have a kayak waiting for you, and experienced kayakers standing by for safety. All you need to bring is a swim suit and towel.
After you learn these basics in the pool, with an instructor right along side you, you will be able to brave the great outdoors. You can take one day, two day, and four day trips on the open water. Shorter trips are given on the South Platte River right here in town, and longer excursions are given in Glenwood Springs on the Colorado River. Call Lyle or Max at Adventure Guides to sign you up for the experience of a life time. Here’s the main number 303−988−2943, or go to
to check out the web site. You’ll find their prices are the best in Colorado.