These courses are a great fit for anyone looking to level up their whitewater skills! Over two full days on the river, you’ll navigate up to class III+ whitewater, focusing on advanced techniques for staying upright and in control. You’ll practice moves like boofing and surfing, learn how to set effective safety in more challenging conditions, and continue building your swiftwater rescue skills. Because you’ll be on the river both days, come prepared with plenty of warm layers, water, and snacks to stay comfortable and energized. The course is led by Sam Stone, a class V kayaker with years of experience teaching and coaching on advanced whitewater. You’ll benefit from expert instruction and individualized feedback designed to help you progress at your own pace. Like all of our courses, this course is taught in a challenge-by-choice environment, so you’re always in control of how far you push yourself. Questions aren’t just welcome - they’re encouraged. The more engaged you are, the more you’ll get out of the experience. Courses take place on glacially fed rivers, where water levels fluctuate significantly throughout the summer. As a result, locations are water-dependent, and your instructor will choose and communicate the best venue based on current conditions to ensure a safe and effective learning environment. By the end of the course, you’ll leave feeling more confident, capable, and ready to take on intermediate whitewater with a stronger skill set and improved decision-making on the river. Note: these courses are open to both whitewater packrafters and kayakers. If kayaking, you must have your roll down ~80% of the time.