Class I, II, and III --

Guide School for Everyone

March 29-30 and April 5-6, 2008
Take the first step in becoming a white water raft guide!  During two weekend sessions, you'll plunge into live action lessons in river hydrology, boat handling and swift water rescue.  Emerge with the basic skills to guide Class I, II and III white water.  Must be at least 16 years old.

Meals and lodging are not included.

Daily attendance is required.  $300.

Class IV and V --

Guide School for Everyone

April 12-17, 2008

Our Class IV-V Guide School is a comprehensive course designed to encourage newcomers to the sport of white water rafting.  We will provide you with the basic skills necessary to guide guests down rivers confidently and safely.  Our Guide School serves as the first step in the process of becoming a white water river guide for Mountain & River Adventures on the Kern River. Must be at least 18 years old.

Private boaters looking to enhance their river skills will also benefit from this course by working with expert guide instructors that have been paddling and instructing on the Kern River (and many other rivers) over the past thirty years.

Food and camp sites are provided.

Daily attendance is required.  $595

Be sure to email us now to get your name on the list for MRA's 2008 Guide School; participation is limited to maximize quality of instruction.

If you already have guiding experience and are interested in employment with Mountain & River Adventures, fill out our employment application, attach your current resume and mail it attention: Guide Manager, Mountain & River Adventures, P.O. Box 858, Kernville, CA 93238.