WHAT YOUR TRIP WILL LOOK LIKE

Every day young kayakers, of every skill level, gear up for a full day of river running and professional kayaking instruction on the Wild and Scenic Salmon River. Students learn the fundamentals of running whitewater; properly fitting a kayak, catching eddies, paddling strokes, river safety, wet exiting, rolling techniques, how to “read” the river, etc. Video analysis in our learning lodge excels boater’s learning. For students that already have some kayaking experience, we will explore more advanced maneuvers on the river like catching tighter eddies,  surfing, spinning, boofing, etc. Evenings are filled with activity: hiking, rock climbing, challenge course, games, swimming, and fun. The week closes with a bon fire ceremony celebration of all the week’s successes and memorable moments. For students that want to continue paddling and developing their skills, we offer a Teen Kayak Main Salmon River Trip (offered through a special permit with NOLS) immediatly following this course.