Take your whitewater packrafting skills to the next level with our Advanced Whitewater Packrafting Course. This 3-day course is designed for experienced paddlers who want to refine their techniques, tackle more challenging rapids, and build confidence in navigating demanding river environments. With expert instructors guiding you every step of the way, you’ll learn advanced maneuvers, improve your decision-making in fast-moving water, and tackle rapids you never thought possible.

 

This course focuses on high-level skills like advanced water reading, swiftwater rescue, and handling complex river features. Whether you’re preparing for multi-day expeditions or pushing your limits on steep and technical rivers, this course will help you master everything you need for safe, thrilling whitewater adventures.

 

What You’ll Learn:

 

Day 1: Advanced Techniques & Precision Paddling

 

●     Mastering advanced paddling strokes: cross-bow, dynamic eddy turns, and advanced ferries

 

●     How to navigate through steep and technical rapids with precision

 

●     Reading complex river features and understanding how to position your raft for optimal flow

 

●     Developing a stronger connection with your boat: fine-tuning balance, control, and power

 

Day 2: Complex Whitewater Navigation & Swiftwater Rescue

 

●     Advanced tactics for navigating tricky water features like stoppers, holes, and converging currents

 

●     How to handle high-risk scenarios: running big drops, crossing eddy lines, and avoiding dangerous obstacles

 

●     Swiftwater rescue for advanced situations: rescuing others in strong currents, flipped rafts, and using rescue gear

 

●     Safety in high-water conditions: evaluating risk, group dynamics, and emergency response

 

Day 3: Putting It All Together – Real-World Scenarios

 

●     Full-day run on a more challenging river with a mix of rapids, drops, and technical features

 

●     Real-time application of advanced navigation skills, group coordination, and problem-solving

 

●     Developing advanced rescue scenarios and understanding how to react to emergency situations

 

●     Debrief and feedback session: refining techniques and assessing progress for future whitewater expeditions

 

What’s Included:

 

●     3 days of intensive, hands-on training with expert guides in challenging river environments

 

●     Advanced paddling, rescue, and river reading techniques tailored for experienced paddlers

 

●     Personal feedback to refine your skills and prepare you for more complex whitewater challenges

 

●     Practical application of all skills in real-world, high-water scenarios

 

●     Focus on safety, risk management, and decision-making in dynamic conditions

 

By the end of the course, you’ll be prepared to take on advanced whitewater rivers with confidence, safety, and precision. Whether you’re aiming for big drops or technical river features, this course will provide the knowledge and skills needed to tackle any whitewater challenge.