Instruction Programs

Raft Guide School:

Tuesday, May 18 2010 through Sunday, May 23, 2010
Tuesday, June 1, 2010 through Sunday, June 6, 2010
Tuesday, June 15, 2010 through Sunday, June 20, 2010

Raft Guide School - This school is designed to teach you the basics of raft guiding. The first half of the class consists of 3 full days of on-water and classroom work, designed to get you in the back of a boat as quickly as possible. The remaining 3 days are spent 'on the stick', that is, in the back of a boat, with customers. Topics covered include boat control, river reading skills, customer service/handling, basic river rescue techniques.

Cost: $250/person.

Note: Candidates for employment at Sheltowee Trace Outfitters may take the guide training class at a reduced rate of $75/person. However, employment is not guaranteed and is dependant on your attitude and progress during the class.

Cost includes.....

• Lunch provided all 6 days
• 3 days instruction by a senior trip leader
• Custom matching with a Training Assistant based on strengths/weaknesses for the remaining 3 days
• All equipment rentals provided during class
• On-site camping during class.

More advanced courses, as well as private classes for your group, can be scheduled in the Spring and Fall. Just ask!

Sheltowee Trace Outfitters P.O. Box 1060 Whitley City, KY 42653 1-800-541-RAFT (7238) fax: 1-866-FAX-RAFT (866-329-7238) e-mail: funky-rafting.com www.ky-rafting.com