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California whitewater rafting

Guiding California white water rafting trips for nearly

30 years!

California Whitewater Rafting Guide Schools,

American River - 2008


WHEN: Sun May 11th - Friday May 16th and Sun June 8th - Friday June 13th (6 days).
COST: $595 for 6 day California Rafting School on the American River
LOCATION: The California whitewater rafting guide school will take place primarily on the South Fork of the American River, which offers an exceptional California rafting learning experience with 21 miles of class 3 whitewater to navigate. The last few days may be spent on the more technical Truckee River. The class will also have the option to spend 2 days after the raft guide school on the exciting class 4 North Fork Yuba River and/ or North American River (depending on water levels).

California whitewater raftingCalifornia Whitewater Rafting: Guide School emphasis is placed on, river hydrology, river navigation, reading whitewater, raft equipment rigging, equipment maintenance and repair, personal rescue equipment & signals, commercial safety put-in talks, camp/kitchen operations, knot tying and the finer points of creating safe, enjoyable whitewater rafting in California. Also included in the cost are transportation, PFD, helmets and other on river equipment: camping & river use fees, all meals (special diets accommodated) and a fun healthy atmosphere for a genuine learning experience.

This California Whitewater Rafting Guide School is primarily oriented toward college students and others interested in summer employment as California whitewater rafting paddle guides on Class 2-3 rivers. Exceptional graduates may have the opportunity to guide more advanced whitewater in their first season. Participants should be safety conscious, team oriented, hard working, responsible, personable, fit, hardy, ready for challenge and concerned for the environment. The majority of the California whitewater rafting instruction will be in paddleboats, but students will also have the opportunity to experience oar boats and handling skills. Upon completion of this reputable California rafting school, students will be prepared to apply for summer jobs with Tributary or any other river outfit. In order to maximize on-river time during the California whitewater rafting school, certification in First-Aid and C.P.R. are not included, but they are mandatory requirements for commercial California river rafting guides. Participants are highly recommended to obtain their certifications prior to the California whitewater rafting school.


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