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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
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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