Wildwater River Guides’ Professional Guide Training is a hands-on, comprehensive course designed to prepare you to be a whitewater guide in Washington. Whether you are looking for employment in the whitewater industry or just looking to learn how to guide from the professionals. Wildwater’s Guide Training course will teach you the skills needed to guide with confidence.
Our team of professional guides and expert instructors are some of the best the industry has to offer. In this comprehensive course we will cover such topics as:
Our experienced guide instructors will work hard to make sure you meet your goals and that all of your river experiences are fun and exciting. We keep guide to participant ratios low to ensure that everyone gets proper instruction. This is a great opportunity for you river rafting enthusiasts in Washington State to step into professional river guiding. No previous experience is necessary.
While in guide training you will need to bring snacks, lunch and beverages for the river. Proper river equipment is needed for this course, if you do not already own equipment a Farmer-John style neoprene wet suit, booties, PFD, and Helmet can be provided upon request. Everyone is responsible for his or her own transportation to and from the river. There are motels and campgrounds near each river, call or check the website for the appropriate accommodations.
Completion of the course does not guarantee employment with Wildwater River Guides. There is more to being a professional guide than just river skills. Wildwater hires guides with leadership abilities, positive attitudes, and good work ethic that also possess competent river skills and the ability to communicate effectively with all types of people. Washington State requires guides to be 18 years old, have completed a basic swift water rescue course, and be First Aid/CPR certified (not required to participate in training).
Training may take place on the Skagit River (famous for Bald Eagle Watch), the Wenatchee River, the Methow, and the Skykomish River. We reserve the right to move our training to other rivers depending on flow. This course is very popular and class size is limited, so register early. We look forward to being on the river with you!
