Full Immersion Whitewater 2 picks up where Full Immersion Whitewater 1 leaves off. Spend Saturday and Sunday on two local river runs polishing the principles of boat control.
This is an excellent course for any paddler, looking to take beginning whitewater skills to the next level or dust off some skills that haven't been used in a while. Full Immersion Whitewater 2 is scheduled every other month year round. Call for details.
- Practice reading a river
- Start developing an intuitive brace on both sides in the river
- Refine beginning skills by developing efficient strokes and using the features of the river
- Practice rolling in current (if you have a roll)
- Creating blade awareness
- Surfing waves
- Catching small dynamic eddies
- Linking moves on the river
- Boof techniques
- Surfing
- Dynamic river moves including "C" and "S"-turns
- Rescues
- and much much more!!
Saturday: We will go to a local class II river from 9am-3pm
Sunday: We will go to a local class II-III river from 9am-4pm
Saturday we are off to a local river within an hour or two of Portland. Then on day two we move to a more challenging river. Locations are TBD and are based on conditions and flows.
Locations are TBD and are based on conditions and flows
What you will need for this course: (be sure to read to the bottom)
Saturday and Sunday on the water :
We will be on the river on Saturday AND Sunday during this class. Be sure to bring a sack lunch we can pack down the river in a small drybag.
If you are un-able to bring the items listed below please let us know as we can provide them if needed.
We can provide immersion wear in the form of either a neoprene wetsuit or nylon drysuit with latex gasket seals and neoprene boots at a heavily discounted rental rate.
Only in the hottest summer months do we run courses without some form of immersion wear. The water is cold year round so you will need to bring layers to wear under the suits provided.
- Sunglasses with retention device (i.e. Croakies, Chums, etc)
- NO COTTON Synthetic top and bottom layers (thermal underwear, heavier wt. for cooler weather)
- Nylon shorts and/or swimsuit for warmer days
- Hiking style wool or synthetic socks
- Water bottle
- LUNCH small enough to pack into the boats
- Towel and change of clothes for ride home
Optional Gear:
- Water proof camera
- Hat
- Sunscreen
- River shoes or booties of your own
If you have your own drysuit, wetsuit, or other gear please let us know. It's usually best to learn in what you own. Just ask if you are not sure what to bring. programs@aldercreek.com
Do you need gear? We can provide your equipment at a heavily discounted rental rate: $75 for everything for the entire weekend!
Gratuity: It's NEVER expected but always appreciated. If you feel your coaches / guides have done an exceptional job and made your experience a memorable one, then you can certainly show your appreciation by giving a tip.
If your coach / guide was so exceptional that you want him or her to be your guide on all future trips, simply request them at the time you make your reservation. While we cannot promise he/she will be available, we will do everything in our power to accommodate your request.
-We do not cover parking/day-use fees or provide food/drink.
Our Full Immersion programs require at least 2 weeks notice for any cancellations. Cancellations within 2 weeks of the program are NOT refundable unless we are able to fill your spot.
The Pacific Northwest is a dynamic and often unpredictable environment. All activities are run/fun rain or shine. All programs are conditions dependent and may change at any time at our discretion. In order to keep our programs affordable a minimum number of participants may be required. If we are unable to fill a program to a minimum requirement level we reserve the right to cancel the program. A full refund will be provided in the event of a cancelled or re-scheduled activity upon request. Thank you for signing up! Please let us know if you have questions about this or any other policy here at Alder Creek. You can call us at 503-285-0464.
