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Blue Heron Whitewater Guide School

Have you ever wanted to learn how to guide a raft in whitewater?  Whether you're interested in becoming a professional whitewater guide or gaining the skills necessary to take your friends and family down a wild river, Blue Heron Whitewater Guide School is the place to begin.  

At Blue Heron Whitewater we have a wealth of river experience.  Course instructors have years of experience traveling, paddling, and living on rivers all over the world.  

We are offering three four-day classes this spring.

Do you live nearby in Asheville, Western NC or East TN?  We are offering a Weekend Whitewater Warrior (WWW) course in April over two weekends so you can get your stay-cation on!

Objectives:  

1. Introduce participants to the skills needed to guide recreational trips on class I - IV  whitewater.

2. To prepare those interested in becoming professional guides.

3. To help participants develop judgement for assessment and navigation of whitewater environments.

Topics:

• Paddling technique
• Hydrology, rapid classification, and water reading
• Teamwork and leadership
• Risk management
• Rescue
• Use and selection of river equipment
• Fun

Classes will take place on section 9 of the French Broad River and at the Blue Heron Whitewater facilities.  Instructors may choose to utilize other nearby rivers.

Directions: www.BlueHeronWhitewater.com/page/8

Course Requirements: Good health and a positive attitude, no prior experience necessary

Dates:

June 3-6

Price: $325