Whitewater Kayak: Class 4/4+ Creeking

Green Narrows bottom mile, Watauga, Doe or similar

FROM:$175.00

Months of Operation:

March-November

Duration:

8 Hrs

Begins:

9:00 AM

Age Requirements:

Age 16+
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Overview & Highlights

 This is for you if: You want to take your creeking skills to the next level on some of the Southeast's classic class 4/4+ creeks.

If you are an experienced creek boater and want to take your creeking to the next level, join one of our experienced instructors as they lead you down one of the region’s more advanced creeks working on the techniques that will help you become comfortable and proficient running these more demanding rivers. The focus will be on both reinforcing existing skills and learning advanced techniques to navigate steeper, more technical rapids as students spend the day on one of the area’s class 4/4+ creeks working on more challenging moves and lines.  There will also be a strong focus on hazard identification and management and will include frequent scouting and setting safety for others in the group. Strong class 4 or greater skills and a bombproof roll are required (you will be asked to demonstrate your roll before moving downriver).  Age 16+. Primary venue is the lower mile of the Green Narrows, a dam-released class 4/4+ section of river with predictable flows. As such, it requires participants to hike up the riverside trail approximately one mile with their boat and gear to access the put-in. Other venues if they're running include the Watauga, Doe and similar rivers in Northeast Tennessee and Western NC.
Highlights:
  • Professional kayak instruction by certified instructors
  • Exposure to advanced creeking skills, techniques and understanding
  • Skill development in a challenging and supportive environment
  • Paddle trip on one of the region's classic class 4/4+ creeks, including the bottom mile of the Green Narrows (primary), Watauga, the Doe and others
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Fishtop Access

2302 Green River Cove Rd, Saluda, NC 28773, USA

Additional Information

  • What to Expect

    • Pre-river creeking review
    • Accident prevention and safety
    • Group management and communication
    • Scouting and route selection
    • Body mechanics and stroke technique
    • Advanced creek running techniques and consideration
    • Using river features to our advantage
    • Catching and exiting eddies with precision and intent, including micro eddies
    • Managing steeper drops
    • Managing more challenging and unavoidable holes
    • The joy of boofing

  • Prerequisites

    • Strong class 4 or greater whitewater kayak skills
    • A bombproof roll- you will be asked to demonstrate you roll at the put-in and in current
    • Exceptional overall health and fitness
    • Be able to wet exit and swim to shore in strong current in the event of a capsize
    • Participants must be willing and appropriately conditioned to hike approximately one mile with their boat and gear to the put-in
    • Participants must be willing to wear a PFD (personal flotation device) and helmet while on the water

  • Includes

    • Instruction/guiding
    • Shuttle transportation

  • What to Bring

    Whitewater kayak, paddle, PFD, helmet, sprayskirt, drinking water, closed-toe water shoes (open-toed footwear, sandals not permitted), throw rope, suitable clothing for wear on the water (wicking, non-cotton base layers, paddle tops or drysuits as appropriate), breakdown paddle (highly recommended, stored in boat), lunch in drybag, towel, sunscreen.

  • Meeting Location

    Default meeting location is Green River access at Fishtop. Specific meeting directions will be communicated to students prior to class.

  • Additional Information

    Food and lodging are the responsibility of participants. Riverside lodging and camping is available onsite at our NOLI outpost and can be reserved directly with either USA Raft or Nolichucky Gorge Campground.  Keep in mind that there are likely closer lodging options to the class location.

  • Testimonials

    “I had an incredible experience with Adam on the green river. He is an absolute Zen master when it comes to kayaking! His ability to analyze my paddling was very helpful for me. He has an incredible gift of patience and ability to teach. I was very appreciative for that opportunity. I hope to do it again! Thank you so much, Adam.”

    ~ Rob C.

Policies & Agreements

  • Terms and conditions

    I certify that all registrants meet course prerequisites as defined in the course description, meet the minimum age requirements and do not have any medical conditions or limitations that would prevent their ability to safely participate in the activity.

  • Cancellation policy

    NOLI activities go rain or shine. If you cancel or decrease the number of participants in your party the following applies:

    Cancellations 30 or more days prior to your activity will receive a full refund.
    Cancellations 14-29 days prior to the activity date will receive a full reservation booking voucher.
    Cancellations 0-13 days prior to the activity date are not extended a refund or voucher.
    No Shows are not extended a refund or voucher.

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