Intro to Wh itewater
Sk il l s D ev el op m en t
Private Lessons
This program is designed for the non paddler to get a sense of the thrill of whitewater, no experience required! Our guides will navigate you down the river in our inflatable sport yaks and rafts. Your adrenaline will be pumping as you stare down Whitehorse Falls.
This course is designed for the novice paddler to learn the fundamentals of whitewater kayaking in a safe river venue. The object of the course will be to familiarize the participants with gear fit and safety, wet exits, basic strokes and combinations, rolling and eddy maneuvers. You may even attempt a surf!
Course Length: 2 Hrs (3 descents) Course Cost: $100/pp with equipment
Course Length: Half-day (3 hrs) Course Cost: $100/person $125/person with equipment
This course is designed for the experienced paddler who is looking to refresh some old skills or to develop new advanced techniques. Focus of the course will cater to the participant but may include river features, interpretation of hydraulics, combat roll, picking lines and river running, surfing and playboating.
Our private lessons include a wide range of paddling instruction. These lessons are booked depending on instructor availability so please make your reservations well in advance. For flatwater instruction we will even consider different locations. Our instructors can help you develop your skills in the following paddling sports:
Course Length: Full-day (5hrs + 1hr break) Course Cost: $150/person $175/person with equipment
Bethel Road
Course Length: Half-day (3 hrs) Course Cost: $115/person $140/person with equipment Course Length: Full-day (5hrs + 1hr break) Course Cost: $165/person $190/person with equipment
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Flatwater Canoe (tandem or solo) Whitewater Canoe (tandem or solo) Stand Up Paddleboard Kayak Touring Whitewater Kayak Paddlers with special needs
Rates will be determined upon your request.
W h it ewa t er Eq u ip men t R en t a l R a t es • • • • • • • •
Whitewater Kayak . . . . . . . . . . . . $35.00 Whitewater Kayak package . . . . . . $50.00 Solo Canoe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $42.50 Rigged Tandem Canoe . . . . . . . . . $47.50 Whitewater PFD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.00 Kayak / Canoe Paddle . . . . . . . . . . $3.50 Throw Rope, Helmet or Safety Kit . . $3.00 each Kayak Skirt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.50
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