Mad River Guide School

Snake River Canyon, Wyoming

The Course
Here at Mad River we take pride in the fact that our guides are highly trained in skills as well as professionalism on the river. Every spring we offer a five day guide school taught on the Snake River. This class is designed to teach individuals basic whitewater skills. Although this class is tailored for those individuals seeking employment, it is a great course for anyone wishing to learn the basics of whitewater rafting.

The Skills
Skills covered during this week will include the following:
Introduction to boat navigation with
oars & paddles
Safety skills on the river
Hydrology
Boat maintenance

The Classroom
Guide school is largely a hands-on learning environment. Some class time is spent at the Mad River Wedge, our boathouse, but the majority of time will be spent in the Snake River Canyon on the Snake River.

The Necessities
We provide the following items:
PFD (personal flotation device)
Neoprene booties
Neoprene wetsuit and jacket
Splash gear (waterproof pants and jacket)
Helmet

Because weather and conditions vary, we recommend
the following items:
Synthetic layers (non-cotton)
Sunglasses with Croakies
Sunscreen
Water bottle
Hooded rain jacket
Synthetic hat (ski beanie style)
River sandals or booties
Bathing suit

If you are interested in participating in guide school, please download the application.

Download Application