Do you have what it takes to become a professional raft guide? Spend two full days on the beautiful North Santiam river training with our top guide instructors Brock Browning and Kurt Doettger, where you will learn the skills required to safely enjoy whitewater recreation! Join our guide trainees for the coming season with time both in-class learning and in experiential education on the river. 

Starting each morning with a cup of tea or coffee in the shop, we will dive into the specifics of hydrology and reading whitewater. Day two will include the learning and practicing of knots, rope work and mechanical advantage. From there we will practice and put to the test what was discussed in class, spending each afternoon practicing our river reading, boat handling, and paddle commands in both class II and III rapids. Day two will hold more exciting skill practice including flip drills, whitewater swimming, live throwbagging, and lots of paddling.

What to bring: Dress warm! Spring conditions in Oregon often lead to chilly river temperatures and rainy weather, and we will no doubt be getting wet. We recommend you bring any personal river gear you wish to practice with including PFD, drysuit, personal throw bag, and any other rescue/safety equipment. eNRG will provide PFDs, helmets, farmer john wetsuits, splash jackets, and booties for all those who need equipment.

Meals: Coffee will be available in the mornings courtesy of eNRG. We will have a one hour lunch break each day, there are a few local spots to grab food, but in spring their hours can be unpredictable, so you might want to pack your own meals