Raft Guide Schools Offered in Montana
Learn how to Guide Whitewater Rafting Trips
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RAFT GUIDE SCHOOL: This five-day course is designed for people wanting to lead river trips or become professional raft guides. We focus on safety, reading water, and guiding paddle rafts through Class II, III and IV whitewater. Topics include trip preparation, safety talks, equipment, rigging, boat handling, communications, paddle commands, and rescue techniques. Our five-day Raft Guide School combines river instruction with a certified Whitewater Rescue Technician class the first three days. On days four and five you’ll guide whitewater raft trips on the Blackfoot River and Alberton Gorge. The course is hosted at the Alberton Gorge Ranch and includes a Whitewater Rescue Technician certification and certificate of completion. tuition: $585
Guide School Dates
April Guide School
April 3-7
May Guide School
May 8-12
June Guide School
June 12-16
Whitewater Rafting Workshops
Two Day Clinics : Introduction to Rowing and Paddle Rafting Whitewater for Trip Leaders
Learn Safety, Rigging, Risk Management, Reading Water, and Boat Maneuvering
Whitewater Rafting Workshop: A full weekend of whitewater instruction and river skills practice for novice river guides and recreational boaters. One evening of lecture and discussion followed by two full days on the Blackfoot River and Alberton Gorge. We’ll focus on reading water and guiding paddle crews through Class II and III whitewater. Topics include trip preparation, safety talks, rigging boats, communications, paddle commands, boat handling, and rescue scenarios. Tuition $295
