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Become a certified raft guide

Objective:

• To gain an introduction to raft guiding on class III-IV whitewater, with a focus on paddle rafting guiding (we have the option to row as well).
• To begin developing solid judgment in the whitewater river environment.
• To meet Washington State guiding requirements: 50+ hours of training certification.
• To achieve a positive and rewarding introduction and immersion into the world of whitewater raft guiding and the community we live, work, and play in .

Who is the course for?

For those who wish to seek employment in the river industry and for those who wish to learn the skills needed to captain/guide their own raft.

Price:

$399.00 per person

A 50% deposit is due before one month before and the rest is due at the start of class. If it is less than a month before the start, the whole amount is due.

**Please note there is necessary gear needed for this course. Peak 7 has gear to rent if needed.

Rivers Utilized for Training:

• Deschutes River
• McKenzie River
• Wenatchee River
• Clark Fork
• Spokane River

2016 Dates:

Washington/Oregon:

An all week class on the Deschutes and Wenatchee Rivers

June 6-11, 2016

Every day (7:00am – 10:00pm)

Spokane:

The first two weekend classes will be based out of the Peak 7 Spokane Warehouse, with an overnight trip the last weekend.

March 2016:

Friday, March 4th (5:30pm – 9:30pm)

Saturday, March 5th (7:00am – 8:00pm)

Sunday, March 6th (7:00am – 8:00pm)

Saturday, March 12th (7:00am – 8:00pm)

Sunday March 13th (7:00am-8:00pm)

Friday, March 18th (4:00pm meet and drive to river location)

Saturday, March 19th (7:00am – 8:00pm)

Sunday, March 20th (7:00am – Late arrival back to Spokane)

Curriculum:

• Basic Boat Control and Navigation
• Paddle Commands
• Safety Talks
• Boat Drills Flipping and Re-Flipping
• Reading Water
• River Features 101
• Wave Trains
• Rope Safety
• “Moving the Boat” Technical Big Water
• High Sides
• Throw bag use
• Rescue Systems
• Ferry Angles
• Backing Away from Danger
• Big Water Class IV
• Scouting Rapids to Identify Hazards and Safe Zones
• “Read and Run” Skills
• What to do if you are “Off Line”
• Identifying Strainers/Sieves
• Evaluating Lines
• Identifying “Keepers”
• Swimmer Recovery
• Boat Drills
• Quick Recovery
• Setting Effective Safety
• Lined Portage Techniques
• Taking Command of your boat.
• Graduation!

This Itinerary is subject to change depending on river flows, weather, and instructor preferences but this is what we are aiming for.

Lodging:

Oregon:

We will be camping at Maupin City Park.

Spokane:

We will be based out of Spokane for the first two weekends and camping the last weekend. If you need accommodations while in Spokane, please call our office for more information.

Information:

Waivers and Other Documents