Springtime is "RAPIDLY" approaching, time to plan for this summers Guide School!
The aim of the school is for the student to gain an intermediate skill in guiding a raft. You will learn the basics needed to become a professional guide, or to run rivers as a private rafter. A free and natural progression of events will take place within the framework of specific programs designed to teach the techniques of safe and exciting river rafting.
There will be a constant element of challenge through every phase of the program. Instruction will include: paddle raft guiding, oar boat guiding, reading Whitewater, equipment maintenance and repair, river rescue, safety procedures, customer relations, and protection of the river environment.
The emphasis will be on learning through experience and participation. Camp chores and cooking will be done on a cooperative basis. The training will take place on the South Fork of the American River.
This course is designed to teach Whitewater rafting skills. It is not a job training course. However, we usually find room in our company for a few highly motivated individuals. We also will give recommendations to other rafting companies for rafting employment.
The school is currently scheduled for the first four weekends in May. The cost is $599, which includes food, instruction, equipment, shuttles, and campground facilities. We are considering a less expensive version of the school, which would not include food. If you are interested in either option, please let me know.
The school will be held at River Runners camp in Lotus, CA. Upon receipt of full payment, we will send a you a raft manual which should be read completely prior to Whitewater School.
If this sounds like fun to you, or if you have any questions, please call (530) 622-5110.
