Colorado TU Spring Rendezvous 2026

April 24–26, 2026 | Montrose, Colorado

Short description

Join us in Montrose for the annual Colorado Trout Unlimited Spring Rendezvous, a weekend focused on chapter leadership, networking, training, and Colorado TU’s business and Spring Board meetings.

Overview

Colorado Trout Unlimited’s Spring Rendezvous brings chapter leaders, volunteers, members, staff, and board together to connect across the state, share what is working, and strengthen the tools that support local watershed work. Expect leadership training, peer learning, and plenty of time to build relationships with fellow river champions.

Focus areas

Chapter leadership and practical tools
Networking and collaboration across chapters
Colorado TU business meeting and Spring Board meeting

Registration

Cost: $25
What it covers: Saturday lunch, snacks, and coffee

Schedule

Friday, April 24

3:00 PM: Mayfly Outdoors tour (Ross and Abel) and Gunnison Gorge Anglers restoration tour
5:30 PM: No-host social gathering, happy hour and games at The Rose Bowl (bowling, axe throwing, arcade)
90 Rose Lane, Montrose, CO 81401

Saturday, April 25

8:00 AM–5:00 PM: TU leadership training at the Ute Indian Museum (lunch provided)
17253 Chipeta Rd, Montrose, CO 81403
Topics include:
- TU, Council, and Chapter organization relationships
- Chapter leadership tools
- 10 things to know about leading your chapter
- Leadership workshop
6:00 PM: Happy hour and group social at Shelter Distilling (dinner on your own)
947 Mayfly Dr, Montrose, CO 81401

Sunday, April 26

8:00 AM–12:00 PM: Morning sessions at the Ute Indian Museum (coffee provided)
Topics include:
- Presidents and past presidents forum
- Colorado TU business meeting and Spring Board meeting

Lodging

A room block is available at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Montrose under the Colorado TU name until March 24, 2026, for $179/night (plus tax).

Address: 25 Tributary Street, Montrose, CO 81401
Reservations: 970-230-3777

Additional lodging options are available throughout Montrose.

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Western Regional Rendezvous

Missoula, Montana | The week before Colorado TU Spring Rendezvous
Trout Unlimited’s Western Regional Rendezvous is another opportunity to connect with TU leaders and members from across the West for leadership development, conservation strategy conversations, and time around meaningful on-the-ground work.

Weekend overview

Friday: Optional fishing outings with local TU members and staff (guide and fishing buddy sign-up available on the event page)
Friday evening: Welcome reception, dinner, and conversation with TU’s CEO and national leadership team at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Missoula - Edgewater (Missoula Edgewater)
Saturday: Full day of programming, including engagement and conservation strategy sessions, leadership workshops, and partner presentations
Saturday evening: Dinner on your own, then films in downtown Missoula
Sunday morning: State and regional policy update breakouts
Sunday late morning/afternoon: Tour of the Rattlesnake Dam Project

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Note: Full weekend ticket inclusions are listed on the ticket page. Single-day tickets may be offered later based on availability.

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