The 11th annual FIBArk Cruiser Crit presented by Eddyline Brewing is set for the afternoon of Saturday, May 18 in downtown Salida. Race participants are encouraged to wear their best costume and ride their cruiser bicycles on the streets and … Continue reading
May 10, 2013
Join us for the 2013 Eddyline Beer Tasting
Shallots in Salida will be hosting a Beer Tasting on May 14th from 6 to 8 pm. 7 Eddyline beers will be available, 6 of them paired with food. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at Roxy’s Bottle Shop or from … Continue reading
FIBArk Announces 2013 Commodore
Former board member, current downriver race organizer and trusted mentor Ed Loeffel will serve as the 2013 FIBArk Commodore. Loeffel, a Salida radiologist, was selected as Commodore for his unwavering support of FIBArk during the past 32 years.
The FIBArk Whitewater Festival presented by Eddyline Brewing celebrates its 65th anniversary this year June 13-16. Loeffel will be introduced to the public at the FIBArk Kick-off Party set for Thursday, June 12 at the Salida SteamPlant. He’ll also ride in the FIBArk Parade Saturday, June 15 and he’ll serve for the 10th year as race director for the 26 mile downriver competition on Sunday, June 16. Continue reading
April 17, 2013
FIBArk Youth Paddling Summer Events
The FIBArk Board of Directors is proud to announce that we will be partnering with the Rocky Mountain Outdoor Center to offer several opportunities for our young paddlers age 8 to 18 this summer. We will have a Pond Session … Continue reading
March 18, 2013
FIBArk RunOff Whitewater Races
FIBArk and Capricorn Sports invite you to compete in the second annual FIBArk RunOff Whitewater Races April 13-14, 2013. This will be the second leg of the inaugural Rocky Mountain Whitewater Cup Series. The weekend will include a slalom race, … Continue reading
Women Paddlers Shine at the FIBArk Freeze
Shared by Russ Huff http://lyons.geosugar.com/kayaking/?p=2120 In spite of its name, the weather this past weekend in Salida could not have been better for a winter canoe slalom race. The sky was blue, the wind was calm and the temperature hovered near … Continue reading
February 15, 2013
FIBArk Meet and Greet
The FIBArk board of directors will host a meet and greet from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 20th in the front room of Boathouse Cantina, 228 N. F. Street. The casual, open- house style event is an opportunity to … Continue reading
February 6, 2013
Brave the Cold – FIBArk Freeze
Please join us for a fun day of slalom racing over President’s Day weekend at he Salida Whitewater Park. Saturday, February 16th at 1:00 p.m.
December 17, 2012
Announcing our new title sponsor
The FIBArk Board of Directors is excited to welcome Eddyline Brewing, out of Buena Vista, as the new title sponsor for FIBArk 2013-2015! More details coming soon!
December 6, 2012
FIBArk welcomes new board members, announces 2013 dates
SALIDA, COLO – The nation’s oldest whitewater festival will celebrate its 65th anniversary June 13-16, 2013 on the banks of the Arkansas River at Salida, Colorado. The event was founded in 1949 and annually attracts hundreds of the country’s top … Continue reading


