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Beginner Refresher Kayak Instruction

This course is for students who have been introduced to basic skills of whitewater kayaking, typically through a 2 or 3-day beginner kayak course. You understand wet-exits, eddy turns, peel-outs, and ferries, but are still working on mastering them. This refresher course will give you the opportunity to refresh previously learned skills by joining the 2nd or 3rd day of a beginner kayak course.

White Salmon River - Half-Day

Spectacular half day whitewater rafting class III-IV trip on the White Salmon River, including Wet Planet's signature "Upper Stretch" adding 2 miles of class IV whitewater, and optional class IV/V Husum Falls water - levels permitting.

3-Day Beginner Kayak Instruction

Based out of our riverside headquarters in the Columbia River Gorge, our 3-day beginner kayak courses are designed to provide novice kayakers with the fundamental skills needed to begin kayaking on Class I and II whitewater. Progressing from the pool and slow moving water on day one, to class II whitewater on days two and three, we will practice basic boat handling, eddy-turns and peel-outs, ferrying, water reading, self-rescue techniques, and safe paddling techniques.

2-Day Beginner Kayak Instruction

Based out of our riverside headquarters in the Columbia River Gorge, our 2-day "Rapid Progression" beginner kayak courses are designed to provide novice kayakers with the fundamental skills needed to begin kayaking on Class I and II whitewater. Progressing from the pool and slow moving water on day one, to class II whitewater on day two, we will practice basic boat handling, eddy-turns and peel-outs, ferrying, water reading, self-rescue techniques, and safe paddling techniques.

River Rescue Certification Pro (RRC - Pro)

Taking river rescue training for boaters to a new level, the three-day River Rescue Certification for the Professional (RRC-Pro) is a fast paced, scenario based rescue course designed to develop the ability to choose good actions when a river rescue is necessary.This curriculum has been designed for individuals that spend a good portion of their lives on whitewater rivers in a professional capacity (specifically river guides and kayak instructors), or paddlers who already have a solid base of boating and basic rescue skills and are interested in working on the river in a professional capacity in the future. Students will receive internationally recognized certification through Sierra Rescue International.

Klickitat River Rafting Trip

The Klickitat, our hidden gem flowing off the eastern slopes of Mt Adams, provides a day of swooping class III+ rafting with stunning majestic basalt cliff scenery in a remote wilderness environment. One of the only ways to experience true Pacific Northwest wilderness, this whitewater raft trip gets you away from the roads and crowds and out into the stunning beauty of the river canyon.

Sit-on-Top Kayaking Trip

Additional dates available upon request.

River Rescue Certification (RRC)

Taking river rescue training for boaters to a new level, the two-day, River Rescue Certification course is a hands-on, scenario-based rescue course designed specifically for whitewater boaters: kayakers, rafters, cat boaters, SUP paddlers, river boarders, and canoers. Students will receive internationally recognized certification through Sierra Rescue International.

Novice Kayak Instruction Course

This course is designed for the advanced beginner or aspiring intermediate, who already has basic whitewater kayaking skills, wants to improve his or her technique, or is looking to develop new skills. In this course, we will work on refining the basics and feeling solid in class II whitewater.

Swiftwater Rescue Technician Level 1 (SRT-1)

This NFPA-compliant Swiftwater Rescue Technician Unit 1 (SRT-1) course is designed specifically for Fire and SAR personnel. Those that don’t need an NFPA compliant course (DWR, Fish and Game personnel, Environmental Consultants, Fisheries Biologists and other professionals that work around streams and rivers) should take the Whitewater Rescue Technician (WRT) or the River Rescue Pro (RRC-Pro).

Whitewater Rescue Technician - Govt (WRT-Gov)

This course is designed specifically for people who work on or around rivers. DWR, Fish and Game personnel, Environmental Consultants, Fisheries Biologists and other professionals that work around streams and rivers will find this course perfect for their needs. Fire and SAR personnel should take the NFPA-compliant Swiftwater Rescue Technician (SRT-1).

6-Day Main Salmon River Rafting Trip

Transport yourself into the mountains and true wilderness of Idaho’s Main Salmon River, where big water splashes, warm sandy beaches, and rugged scenery fill your multi-day river trip. This 6-day adventure of travelling with family or friends deeper into the river canyons each day, while camping at night under clear starry skies, is a unique experience that is sure to create memories that last a lifetime.

Intermediate Kayak Instruction

White Salmon River - Full-Day

Combining a morning of incredible whitewater through our popular Upper White Salmon River and Husum Falls section with an afternoon rafting through the most beautiful canyons of the White Salmon on the Lower Lower section, this full-day trip has it all:  

- the Upper section with 2 miles of extra class III-IV whitewater and a cliff jump at BZ Falls  
- the middle White Salmon, including the option to run 12' tall Husum Falls  
- a hot riverside lunch at Wet Planet  
- a journey through the canyons formed by the previous lake and the historical site of Condit Dam  
- a chance to see the newly formed Lower Lower section and the spectacular Narrows Canyon  
- amazing views of Mt Hood as you complete your journey at the Columbia River