WhiteWater School 2023

2023 Guide School Our Whitewater School has been in operation for over 30 years. 100% of graduates from this program  who seek employment as whitewater guides have been hired by either Los Rios or other rafting companies.   The school is designed to give you a basic working knowledge of how to read and run whitewater  rapids up to class 3. Class 4+ training is also available by special arrangement. You will receive classroom  training in;  <ul> <li>Basic knowledge, history and theory of whitewater rafting.  </li> <li>Safety practices </li> <li>Basic care of boats and equipment  </li> <li>Hands-on training running the most popular section of the Rio Grande, known as the Racecourse, along with other scenic sections  </li> </ul> Students will take turns guiding, depending on their ability and their learning curve. Federal regulations  require a new guide to have at least 21 trips down the Racecourse before they can be hired. If you have  experience at guiding that is documented; as few as 3 trips may be required by BLM. If you have this  documented experience the required time in our school can be reduced. In the eleven days of the course (does  include Rio Chama) there will be a combination of on river and off river programs. It is estimated that during  the class you will get at least 15-20 runs down the Racecourse. You are required to participate in cleaning,  inventory, labeling, storage, packing, preparation and general care of all equipment, structures, vehicles and  grounds. In the class you will make connections to facilitate the completion of your 21 required trips, as well as  additional practice runs. It is also possible once your name is in our system, that you will be invited, before  Whitewater School starts, on training trips that the more experienced guides need to qualify for the new  season—these would also count toward your 21. Before and after course additional training will be offered to  qualified students to facilitate their employment. Whitewater School 2023 Schedule  Wednesday April 26th through Saturday April 29th Sunday May 7th  through Wednesday May 10th  Optional overnight training on the Rio Chama May 3rd through 5th (Overnight Rio Chama training will pack on Tuesday May 2nd, launch Wednesday May 3rd, and return evening of May 5th) Cost: No charge for those who are seriously committed to working for Los Rios River Runners. If there is no interest in employment the cost for the course is $350.00. Rio Chama Certification: $75 (includes food and transportation)

Adult 13 years or above $350.00