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Raft Guide School
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Raft Guide School
RAFT GUIDE SCHOOL OVERVIEW
Person
- Ages 16+
- Weight 50-300 lbs
Price
- $925/person
- à la carte available
eNRG Kayaking offers a comprehensive four-weekend Raft Guide School. Participants learn essential skills, progress to advanced whitewater techniques, and gain experience in multi-day rafting and oar-guiding. The program utilizes diverse river environments, including the N. Santiam, Upper Clackamas, and Lower Deschutes.
RAFT GUIDE SCHOOL DETAILS
Spend four weekends on the river with eNRG Kayaking’s Raft Guide School and learn how to be a bonafide river guide. Start on the N. Santiam in Mill City, learning hydrology, paddle stroke techniques, and group management skills. Next, spend a weekend on the Upper Clackamas in Estacada with this Raft Guide School further improving boat handling, paddle commands, and rescue practice. Week three challenge yourself to continuous, free-flowing whitewater on the Bruno Mtn section of the N. Santiam in Idanha. Finally enjoy an overnight venture down Section 4 of the Lower Deschutes for an introduction to multi-day rafting, LNT practices, and a bit of oar-guiding experience with this Raft Guide School!
PRICES:
$925/person
PREPARE FOR
YOUR TRIP
AFTER BOOKING: Sign online waivers and share them with your fellow party members. Waivers must be filled out by each party member on every visit.
WHAT TO BRING: Water, sunscreen, clothing that can get wet, and additional warmth layers / change of clothing based on weather.
WHERE TO GO: Either the Santiam or Clackamas River.
ARRIVAL TIME: Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your start time. Parking may be limited so factor that into your arrival time.
WHAT WE PROVIDE: Instructors, rafts, lifejacket, wetsuits, splash gear, booties and a paddle.
POLICIES
CUSTOMIZATION: Please call eNRG Kayaking at (503) 475 – 3357 for large groups or other special requests and exceptions.
RESTRICTIONS: No Alcohol allowed. Ages 16+. Must be at least 50 lbs.
WEATHER: Trips run rain or shine, except during extreme conditions including lightning, high winds, and excessive smoke onsite.
IF WE CANCEL: eNRG Kayaking reserves the right to postpone or cancel any trip due to inclement weather, under enrollment, or other unforeseen circumstances, and will issue a full refund in this instance.
IF YOU CANCEL: 7+ days notice – 75% refund or a $10 Fee to reschedule/get a voucher to another session. 72 hours- 7 days notice: 50% refund. 72-0 hours notice: No refund will be issued unless a replacement participant can be found.
We do not prorate tuition for days missed due to illness, injury, or inappropriate behavior.