How easy is it to learn to raft?
It’s easy! Our experienced guides will teach you the basics including everything from how to hold your paddle, how to turn the boat, how to stop or pick up speed and what to do if you fall out. We make sure you are comfortable, relaxed and having fun from start to finish. For more, click on first-time rafters. Guiding rafts is more difficult, and we offer whitewater guide schools that will give you the basic skills you’ll need to start running rivers on your own, or for guiding commercially. Click here for more information on our world-renowned guide schools.
It’s easy! Our experienced guides will teach you the basics including everything from how to hold your paddle, how to turn the boat, how to stop or pick up speed and what to do if you fall out. We make sure you are comfortable, relaxed and having fun from start to finish. Guiding rafts is more difficult, and we offer whitewater guide schools that will give you the basic skills you’ll need to start running rivers on your own, or for guiding commercially with River Riders.