The Kootenay River multi-day raft-assisted trip is great for intermediate paddlers seeking a remote wilderness river adventure while building confidence and advancing their whitewater skills. This four-day kayaking journey will include elements of river safety, technical skills, scouting, group dynamics and much more on one of British Columbia’s most scenic river corridors.
This trip will allow you to become more comfortable in your boat and refine your skills on a river full of spectacular scenery, fun splashy whitewater and incredible teaching spots. This fully catered guided river trip includes delicious backcountry meals and features world-class riverside camping and fishing, creating a truly amazing backcountry paddling experience. Suitable for paddlers in whitewater and crossover boats, this program is sure to challenge, inspire, and improve your skills throughout four unforgettable days.
After completing this course, participants can expect to have had a safe and well-directed introduction to multi-day kayak trips on Class II water, while having the support of a raft for the trip. Participants can expect to have improved on the skills they wanted to work on and to have been introduced to and practiced many others.