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Guide Certification Courses in Colorado & Utah

Southwest Colorado Guide Instructional Course - May

When: May 8 – May 24

Itinerary

Our 16-day  (14 days on water with 2 days off) comprehensive whitewater rafting guide training course will certify participants as Colorado Class III river guides. The course covers all aspects of guiding a river trip and is perfect for the person who would like to become a fully certified guide. Skills training will include leadership, group dynamics, meal preparation, crew orientation, river rescue, raft rigging, and river navigation for multi-day and single-day raft trips.

Upon completion, all participants will exceed the requirements for a Colorado Class III river guide. This course includes 10 days on the Lower Animas, 2 days on the San Miguel, and one day on the Piedra. Upon completion of the course, guides who are hired on will have the opportunity to guide in Moab, Durango, & Telluride.

Prospective students/employees MUST complete an application prior to the start of the course. You can secure your spot with payment, but Mild to Wild will be reviewing your application to ensure you will be a good fit for our company and we reserve the right to refund your money if it is determined you will not be a good fit for us.

This course includes camping some days during training. Personal camping gear (tents, sleeping bags, pads, etc.) is not included. Participants will also need to arrange their own lodging during the course. 

Moab Guide Instructional Course - May

When: May 6th – May 21st

Itinerary

Our 16-day  (15 days on water with 1 day off) comprehensive whitewater rafting guide trainingcourse will certify participants as Colorado Class III river guides. The course covers all aspects of guiding a river trip and is perfect for the person who would like to become a fully certified guide. Skills training will include leadership, group dynamics, meal preparation, crew orientation, river rescue, raft rigging, and river navigation for multi-day and single-day raft trips.

Upon completion, all participants will exceed the requirements for a Colorado Class III river guide. The course includes 7 days on the Colorado River, 5 days in Desolation Canyon, 1 day on the San Miguel, and 1 day in Ruby Horsethief Canyon. Upon completion of the course, guides who are hired will have the opportunity to guide in Moab in addition to assisting on legendary multi-day trips on the Colorado, Green, & Yampa rivers.

Prospective students/employees MUST complete an application prior to the start of the course. You can secure your spot with payment, but Mild to Wild will be reviewing your application to ensure you will be a good fit for our company and we reserve the right to refund your money if it is determined you will not be a good fit for us.

This course includes camping some days during training. Personal camping gear (tents, sleeping bags, pads, etc.) is not included. Participants will also need to arrange their own lodging during the course. 

Southwest Guide Instructional Course - June

When: June 4th – June 15th, 2023

Itinerary

Our 12-day  (11 days on water with 1 days off) comprehensive whitewater rafting guide training course will certify participants as Colorado Class III river guides. The course covers all aspects of guiding a river trip and is perfect for the person who would like to become a fully certified guide. Skills training will include leadership, group dynamics, meal preparation, crew orientation, river rescue, raft rigging, and river navigation for multi-day and single-day raft trips.

Upon completion, all participants will exceed the requirements for a Colorado Class III river guide. This course includes training in Durango, Colorado & Moab, Utah. You will have the opportunity to train on rivers such as the Lower Animas River, San Miguel River and the Colorado River through Castle Valley. Upon completion of the course, guides who are hired on will have the opportunity to guide in Moab, Durango, & Telluride.

Prospective students/employees MUST complete an application prior to the start of the course. You can secure your spot with payment, but Mild to Wild will be reviewing your application to ensure you will be a good fit for our company and we reserve the right to refund your money if it is determined you will not be a good fit for us.

This course includes camping some days during training. Personal camping gear (tents, sleeping bags, pads, etc.) is not included. Participants will also need to arrange their own lodging during the course.