Group Sessions and Private Classes Available
Equip yourself with the knowledge and assurance required to fully relish your preferred river sports through our instructional classes. We offer classes for kayaking, rafting, and swiftwater rescue for all skill levels, whether you’re a beginner or experienced.
Progression is at the core of our curriculum, so we organize our classes in order, allowing you to start as a beginner and progress at your own speed. Taking these group classes improves your skills while also meeting potential paddling partners.
Explore our swiftwater classes designed for all those who recreate on the river, including river guides, kayak instructors, and rescue personnel. For those seeking personalized attention, private individual instruction is also an option for certain classes. If you don’t see the course offering that you are looking for below, please reach out to us!
Book your Instructional Classes Today!
In order to Register for Winter sessions please follow these steps:
- Setup an account and register with the City of Fort Collins:
Fort Collins Recreator - Once you have created your account go to “Activity Search” then “search all activities”.
- Enter the “Activity #” listed below for the class you wish to register for in the “Activity Number” search field.
- Proceed to checkout.
Sign Ups for Winter Kayaking Lessons begin Jan. 2025
| Classroom Session | 1st Pool Session | 2nd Pool Session | |
| Pool Roll Class Activity #101358-01 |
Feb 16 1:30 – 2:30 PM |
Feb 16 3:15 – 4:45 PM |
Feb 23 3:15 – 4:45 PM |
| Pool Roll Class Activity #201358-01 |
March 2 1:30 – 2:30 PM |
March 2 3:15 – 4:45 PM |
March 9 3:15 – 4:45 PM |
| Pool Roll Class Activity #201358-02 |
March 30 1:30 – 2:30 PM |
March 30 3:15 – 4:45 PM |
April 6 3:15 – 4:45 PM |
Learn to guide your own raft and lead your own river trips! If you have a desire to paddle guide your raft through whitewater and build your rivers skills, our Introduction to Rafting course is for you.
If you’re looking for the best guide school in Colorado, check out our Commercial Raft Guide Training course.
If your aim is to master rowing or paddle rafting in a more private setting, check out the Advanced Techniques course.
The Swift water Rescue classes covers basic and advanced rescue techniques for handling dangerous water situations, such as strainers, rescue vests, entrapments, and pins. To ensure you leave prepared to handle the wild water and stay safe, we utilize a combination of outdoor classroom instruction and scenario-based learning.
We role-play scenarios will provide you an opportunity to practice your skills both individually and within a team/group context. Swiftwater Rescue is designed for people working on or around rivers or running rivers privately, and is a “must have” for anyone wishing to engage in paddle sports activities.
For more information regarding our reservation and cancellation policies, please check out our Frequently Asked Questions.
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Whitewater Rafting
Join us for a thrilling whitewater rafting trip on the Cache La Poudre River – Colorado’s only wild and scenic river! There’s nothing quite like a rafting adventure, it’s an exhilarating, Colorado front range bucket-list-experience that you won’t want to miss!
Rental Equipment
Prepare for your activities with Rocky Mountain Adventures, where we offer a diverse range of outdoor gear rentals. Our rental department has affordable rates for winter sports and summer paddling, available for full or multi-day rentals.
Online Store
Explore our online store for all the essential gear required for your upcoming adventure! Whether it’s kayaks, paddles, or safety gear, we’ve got you covered. Browse through our selection to find everything you need for your next thrilling expedition.