Customized, One-on-one Training for River Skills
Have you ever wanted to be a river guide, experience river guiding, wanted to be able to get to those desirable fishing holes or fine tune some of your river guiding skills, but never found the time or where unable to take a week-long guide program? This “one on one” program is specifically designed for outdoor enthusiasts with a busy schedule, for those looking for private lessons & river folks wanting to hone in on specific skill sets.
What to Expect from this Class
Course Details
This river training course covers and exposes you to the primary fundamentals necessary to ensure safe and exciting river running. There is a lot more to being a safe, responsible and proactive boater than knowing how to basically maneuver a river craft. This course is taught by senior High Country river guide/instructors. With this in mind private river guide training is only available during non-peak season dates, September through May.
Our Philosophy
Our course philosophy is to expose one to as many hands-on river scenarios as possible.
People retain 20% of what they hear, 50% of what they write and 80% of what they do!
What You’ll Learn
Your needs, your personalized course. If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to row & navigate a Raft / Cataraft or Drift-boat down a river. We can customize training specific to your needs. Whether you’re new to the world of boating or wanting to hone in on existing skills. We can create a course and schedule that fits your needs. Depending on what your goal is you will be exposed and have the opportunity to learn some or most of the following:
River running:
- Whitewater river navigation
- Oar & paddleboat techniques
- Route selection
- Foresight, proactive and aversive boating techniques
- Hydraulics & reading water
- Strategies (momentum, ferry angles…)
- River etiquette
- Paddle & oar boat safety talk reviews
River Rescue & Safety:
- Swimming in whitewater
- Ropes, knots, slings, and anchors
- Dealing with flips
- Dealing with wraps
- Basic “Z” rigs
- Swift water crossings
- Throw bag rescues
- Strainers
- Hand signals
- Foot entrapments
- Dealing with an accident
- Evacuation strategies and planning
- Load Placement Strategies
- Rigging frames
- Gear rigging strategies
- Proper Care of Gear
- Boat patching – valve repair, jammed valves
Just to name a few….
Call to Reserve
Please call 1-541-822-8288 or contact us and let us create a course designed specifically to your needs and desires. This is a very unique opportunity for anyone wanting the utmost attention and exposure to this wonderfully spiritual world of river running. Whether you are looking for a one day private river experience or a custom course that can stretch out over a season. We look forward in sharing a wonderful, exciting and educational river experience with you on the river.
Certificate of Completion
A Certification of completion is provided and class size is limited. We will also assist those interested in finding work as river guides for the upcoming rafting season, either with High Country Expeditions or one of our many partner Outfitters in the Northwest.
For More Information
To get more information and a copy of our enrollment form please contact us.
Booking & Cancellation Policy
Be sure to read our booking and cancellation policy before reserving your spot.
Other Courses We Offer
Whitewater Boating & Guide School
Whitewater Boating & Guide School
River Rescue Advanced
River Rescue Advanced
River Rescue Level 1
