Whitewater Kayaking Course

Whitewater kayaking has been on my bucket list for some time now, and every year I say - "This is the year I do it", and every year that relatively short window of opportunity comes and goes, and every year I say - "next year for sure".

Well it's 2020 and this is the year that this get's done! So, if you have had a similar desire and are looking for a challenge this Summer, what better way to learn a new skill than with you're like-minded adventure friends.

The lessons are set up as a two day package, with the first day spent on the lake learning basic skills in a relatively safe environment. Day two will be on the river where we will learn more of the river skills, culminating in a final run down some class 2/3 rapids under the watch of our instructor. Another day of river time can be added if 3 or more paddlers can get the following day off.

This course is run through Sierra South in Kernville and the cost is $310 for the two days.

The lessons will be taking place on the Kern river in our local adventure town of Kernville, so I am planning on adding a couple days of mountain biking prior to the kayak lessons, because it would be almost criminal if I was in Kernville and didn't ride some of the epic trails up there. So, if you have a bike and want to get in some incredible downhill, look for this as a separate event on the calendar.

Our lodging will consist of camping at the Mountain and River campground which has bathrooms and showers, so it's almost luxury accommodations. The cost of the campsite is covered by the sign up fee, but all other costs will be up to you, i.e. gear, food, gas, etc...

I will set us as a group, but I will leave it up to the individual to sign up and pay with the outfitter directly. Here is a link to their site - https://www.sierrasouth.com/kayaking/whitewater-kayaking-101/

I will have the campsite for Friday night and Saturday night so I highly, highly recommend getting up there Friday afternoon/evening, so you don't risk being late on Saturday.

Also, if you wish to bring a friend along, please have them join the group and sign up individually, it works much better this way.

So, I urge you to tap into that adventurer spirit and take the plunge by penciling in the date, signing up, and joining me on this epic river experience.

See you out there!
Jim