Alpine Adventures
Guide Training Program

Thank you for considering Alpine Adventures' Whitewater Raft Guide Training Program! Alpine Adventures is certified by the American Canoe Association and we've been training guides on Washington whitewater for years. Our Raft Guide Training Program is among the toughest and most thorough in Washington State. Unlike many training programs, our trainees receive a training manual to aid in their education and life-long learning. Our instructors are among the best in the business and teach all aspects of river rafting on Washington State's premier whitewater rivers including the Skykomish, Wenatchee, Methow, Skagit, Sauk, Tieton, and Green Rivers. Guide training usually starts midddle to end of April and lasts 5 weekends (both Sat & Sun), through the end of May just in time for summer rafting season. This 5-week whitewater rafting guide training program is designed for those interested in private boating/rafting or commercial raft guiding. The skills learned in our program meet or exceed the State of Washington Outfitter Licensing requirements and include:

Pat Bryan demonstrating his expert raft "re-flipping" skills!
Photo provided by www.snowdragonphotos.com

Schedule

All these rivers are tentative based on water levels and river conditions. If they prove to not be raftable due to too high or too low water then another river will be selected. Our training schedule for the spring, 2013 seminar is as follows:

The price for the seminar is $485.00. This price includes all instruction, wetsuits, helmets, personal floatation devices, spray jackets, boats and assorted gear, handouts and state sales tax. A deposit of $250.00 must be made in advance of the training to hold your spot, with the balance due by May 5th, 2012. However payment plans are available. Space in the seminar is limited and camping is a requirement for those whom wish to commercially guide. There will be limited shuttle space between Gold Bar and Leavenworth at no additional charge.

Guide Trainees
During your training all group rafting equipment will be provided by Alpine Adventures. If you choose to purchase your own personal river gear there will be an opportunity to place an order with NRS to receive your PFD and other river gear at wholesale price.

Our commercial season is almost year 'round. Our regular season starts at the end of April and runs into October. We run Fall Colors trips on the Upper Skagit in October and November. Our Skagit River Bald Eagle watching trips run December and through February.

        2007 Guide School

        Sam giving the rookies some pointers.

Alpine Adventures operates under Special Use Permit from the U.S. Forest Service, Mt. Baker Ranger District, Skykomish Ranger District, Naches Ranger District, Randle Ranger District and Darrington Ranger District and is an equal opportunity employer and recreation provider. Nooksack and Sauk Rivers are done in co-operation with Wild and Scenic River Tours.

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