Kayak Class: Introduction to Whitewater Kayaking

Cascade Raft River Center

FROM:$295

Months of Operation:

May-August

Duration:

2 days

Begins:

9:00 AM

Age Requirements:

Minimum age 12

Overview & Highlights

Cascade Kayak School is located on the banks of the Payette River in the heart of Idaho's famous whitewater. Our top-notch instructional staff teaches a time-tested program that has been refined over our 30 years of operation.  In two days you will learn the basics of whitewater kayaking and gain a solid base of skills for enjoying this challenging and dynamic lifetime sport.  
  • low student-to-instructor ratio for safety and  individual attention
  • lunch and equipment included
  • no previous experience required
  • fun and supportive learning environment

Cascade Raft & Kayak

7050 ID-55, Horseshoe Bend, ID 83629, USA

Additional Information

  • What to Bring

    yourself and your swimsuit

  • Includes

    • Kayaking equipment (boat, paddle, helmet, life jacket, sprayskirt)
    • Insulation (wetsuit, thermal jacket, splash jacket, neoprene booties)
    • Lunch each day
    • Effective, technique-based instruction
    • Lots of fun

  • Excludes

    Other items you might want to have with you that are not included:
    • water bottle
    • sunscreen
    • eye glass retainer
    • small dry bag
    • gratuity for your guide

  • Itinerary

    Check-in at the Cascade Raft River Center (7050 Highway 55, Horseshoe Bend, ID 83629) at 9 AM to meet your instructors. After ensuring that you have properly-fitted gear, we'll head to the water to start learning. Expect to spend several hours working on foundational kayaking technique before we return to our center for a lunch break. There will be time for relaxing and addressing any questions you might have at lunch and then we'll head to the river for the afternoon session and start applying the concepts you've learned to river-running. The class will wrap up about 4:30 PM and we'll look forward to a similar schedule for the second day. This class offers not only a great kayaking base, but the chance to enjoy the group dynamic, learn from others, and meet some paddling partners for future adventures. 

Policies & Agreements

  • Driving Directions

    Cascade Raft & Kayak is located at 7050 Highway 55, Horseshoe Bend, Idaho about one hour  from downtown Boise. Our River Center is easily visible on the west (river-side) of the highway half way between mile markers 70 and 71. The River Center is a tan building with a blue roof where the highway widens to 4 lanes. It is approximately 5 miles north of the town of Horseshoe Bend and approximately 8 miles south of the town of Banks.

    Driving time from Boise: about 1 hour
    Driving time from McCall: about 1.5 hours

  • Reservations and Cancellation Policy

    Full payment is required to reserve your spaces.  For cancellations made ten or more days before your trip, receive a full refund.  For cancellations made three to nine days before your trip, receive a 50% refund or 100% Cascade credit.  Cancellations made within 48 hours of the trip are non-refundable. This policy is applicable to each member of your party. Please call for our group reservations policy.


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