Guide Training
Learn to guide on 4 different rivers
Year after year we always hear guide trainees say: “We chose Alpine Adventures because you train on more than one river.” Alpine Adventures is certified by the American Canoe Association and has trained 200+ guides over the last 20 years. Our Raft Guide Training Program is among the toughest and most thorough in Washington State. Trainees receive a training manual to aid in their education. Our instructors are amongst the best in the business and teach all aspects of river rafting on Washington State’s premier whitewater rivers. Guide instructors teach guides to read water not memorize a river. When choosing Alpine Adventures you will learn the logistics on at least 4 rivers during the class.
Our 2024 Guide Training is designed for those looking to up their skills private boating while also learning to commercially guide in Washington State. Our training program is in compliance with Washington State’s requirements that include 50 hours of on river training. Trainees will be able to hop on additional river trips during training and after the class to make sure they have enough hours and skills in order to take guests down the river. Guides will learn how to properly clean/put away rafting gear, safely blow up/store rafts during use, trailer backing up skills, swim rapids, and river rescue. Alpine Adventures enjoys hiring directly out of our guide class once completed and offers full time employment opportunities within the company. All river gear for the Guide School will be provided. Wetsuits, neoprene footwear, splash jacket, helmet, and river shuttles. We meet on location at the river.
Guide Training Course 2024
April 27th & 28th. Skykomish River III-V Gold Bar, WA
May 4th & 5th. Green River Class IV Black Diamond, WA.
May 11th & 12th. Sauk River Class III – Darrington, WA.
May 17th & 18th. Skagit River Class II-III Newhalem, WA
All rivers subject to change depending on river levels and weather conditions. Give us a call at (360-863-6505) if you have any questions.
Skills taught in our programs meet or exceed
the State of Washington Outfitter Licensing requirements including...
- Reading the River
- Paddle & Oar Boating
- Boat Flipping & Recovery
- River Rescue
- Rafting Equipment
- Personal Equipment
- Safety Talk
- First Aid & CPR
- Swimming Rapids
- River Ethics
- Knots & Rope Handling
- Teamwork
- Scouting Rapids
- Pinned Boat Extraction
- Camp Management
- Group Management