upthacreek - Kayak and Raft Courses

White Water School

Our instructors and guides have lived and worked in river communities all over the United States and world. From ½ day commercial trips to multi-day expeditions, our passion for river travel and the whitewater industry has generated experience as both guides and educators. We love being on the river, and love sharing our river experience with future guides and river travelers.

All Raft and Kayak Courses will be available throughout the river season. Please call or email for the latest available dates!

5 Days: $250 10 Day/Pro Combo: $400 Minimum age of 16 years old Fee includes shuttle to/from river and launch everyday	Intro to Rafting This course will introduce you to the wonderful world of whitewater rafting. With a focus on reading water and boat maneuvering. You will be guiding with both paddle and oars in no time. Safety talks, hand signals, knot tying, along with boat rigging, maintenance, and repairs are some of the topics to be covered. In this course you will learn valuable river/life skills, and explore your own talents and challenges. Whether your old, young, outdoorsy, or clumsy, once you learn the rivers language, you won’t be the same. No experience is necessary to apply!
5 Day: $250 10 Day Intro/Pro Combo: $400 Minimum age of 18 years old Fee includes shuttle to/from river and launch everyday	Pro River Rafter This course will provide the skills necessary to work in whitewater rafting industry. Focusing on boat maneuvering and control. You will hone your guiding skill. Unwrapping, flipping, swimming rapids, and swiftwater crossing are some of the topics to be covered. Though you are not guaranteed employment, this course is designed to qualify those seeking employment in the Colorado whitewater industry. You must have previous commercial guiding experience or have taken Intro to Rafting with us.
Full Day: $125 Multi-Day: $105 Minimum Age of 12 years old Fee includes shuttle to/from river and launch everyday	Kayak Clinics Kayak instructors will take you from the very beginning phases, to a level of competence in a fraction of the time it takes to learn on your own. With the techniques required to obtain your goals, you can paddle with confidence. Our location provides a prime setting for all levels of ability and interest. We offer various programs from one to multi-day clinics. If you have never tried it ...you should. If you have ...let us get you back out on that wave surfing again!