Guide Training

Course Description

Osprey’s Guide Training Program is an open enrollment program. Anyone can participate and no prior experience is necessary! This training program will be facilitated by our lead guides, who are American Canoe Association certified instructors, and have adapted the ACA’s training curriculum to fit in with Osprey and the rivers we guide on.

The program is designed for people interested in pursuing employment as a guide in the whitewater industry, and also for people who desire to learn more about rivers, river travel, and acquire the skills to navigate watercraft through class 2-4 whitewater. This course is also a ton of fun, a perfect way to experience the best high water flow of the season, and a great opportunity to meet other enthusiasts in outdoor adventure.

Every weekend in April will consist of a mixture of classroom and on the water experience. The course is designed for hands-on experience and making sure that each individual is meeting personal goals and expectations.

A CPR course will also be offered sometime mid-April, since all companies require this for employment.

Osprey will provide wetsuit, paddle jacket, lifejacket, and booties. If participants are interested in guiding professionally or for leisure, it is recommended to acquire your own gear.

Osprey provides all employees and trainees with wholesale discount prices on quality whitewater gear. It is best to purchase this gear in advance and orders can be made with the training deposit.

Course Details

When: From April 7th through May 13th, intensive training weekend program; weekdays are optional and recommended who have flexible schedules, transportation, and don’t mind camping out in beautiful Leavenworth.

Where: Wenatchee River - Leavenworth, WA

Cost: $430.00 +tax

Includes gear rentals, CPR certification, use of instructional, supplemental supplies and river gear. Osprey also supplies shuttles to and from the river, and great deals on purchasing your own equipment.

Guide Trainees big discounts on buying river gear and on other Training course:

• Kayak Instruction
• Kayak instructors course ACA certification
• Guide Training instructors course ACA Certification
• SRT Swiftwater Rescue Technician Certification

A deposit of half of the total cost is due on registration and all payments are non-refundable.

Goals

To provide participants with knowledge and skills of whitewater rafting, river reading, training your crew and paddle guiding according to participant goals and experience.

To assist participants with employment opportunities in the rafting field, either with Osprey or other desired employers.

To have fun, meet new people, and acquire new skills and knowledge while maintaining safety and participant comfort.