Whitewater Guide School
Learn from the river experts! Gain the skills needed to work as a professional river guide or competent private boater.
Prices
2020 Dates:
Course #1: June 1-4. Swiftwater Rescue June 12,13,14.
Pricing: $425 per student
Minimum Age
18
Adventure Level
- Intermediate
Overview

We know everyone has a different reason for taking a guide course. Our instructors want to ensure that your not just receiving quality training, but helping YOU grow as a whitewater boater. All of our instructors are professional river guides with swift water rescue training and extensive experience guiding both locally and internationally.
Course Goals
- Provide a fun, safe and comfortable learning environment for all participants where challenge by choice in encouraged
- Meet the goals and expectations of all participants while ensuring safe instruction and growth among the entire group
- Enable participants to stretch their comfort zone and grow as whitewater boaters
- Ensure every participant has a fun and positive experience and comes aways with a greater appreciation for the river environment
Must be 18 and over
$475/person (includes gear, transportation)
waves@zootownsurfers.com or (406) 546-0370
What You Bring
- Synthetic layers
- Drysuit (recommended)
- Personal river gear (if you own)
- Snacks
- Lunch
- Reusable water bottle
- Dry clothes
What We Provide
- Equipment
- Instructors
- Transportation