Nate’s Rogue guide training
May 28-31st 2023
Our first training session will take place on the Wild & Scenic Rogue River on May 28-31st, 2023. Our second session takes place on the Lower Deschutes River, May 21st-23rd. We recommend attending both courses to gain experience in two very different settings.
We require a $1475 course fee that includes boaters passes, transport, rafting gear, food and an invaluable volume of knowledge. These two trips that start your training as a river guide are just the beginning of a pursuit that myself and my close friends find to be a particularly rewarding way of life. This occupation is a constant learning challenge that is wildly fulfilling.
Top trainees who complete both training courses will be offered opportunities to join our team! Training and working with us will provide you with in depth experience to foster your growth in becoming a river guide.
Nate’s Rogue Adventures is a small rafting company that has permits on the Lower Deschutes and the Wild & Scenic Rogue River. We are a family owned and operated business that is intimate and made up of friends. We strive to provide high quality trips and create experiences in nature our guests will remember forever.
paddle guide training
Gear boat training opportunity
This series starts out with a three-day raft/camp trip on the Deschutes river. All of our mult-iday trips begin with packing the night before at our outfitting location in Bend. Our returning guides will educate and facilitate training the culture of service and knowledge that we at NRA strive for. As with any guide training there will be a broad range of experienced people that will attend. No matter how experienced you are, it is in your interest to learn how we run the river so as to increase your knowledge and ultimate value as a guide.
For example, a ten year experienced guide would benefit from joining this trip because his/her wages would be significantly better knowing our program.
There will be education about expectations of the role of guide on the river working for Nate’s Rogue Adventures.
There will be much information available about the permitting system, governing agencies, proper practices at boat ramps, camps, roads, and what is appropriate on the water and with our guests.
learn and practice setting up stunning wilderness camps
We provide full service multi-day river rafting and fishing trips in wilderness areas. This requires a mastery of camp skills and problem solving skills. Basically a little of all skills. Outdoor cooking, managing paddlers all day and being in the appropiate place in the river, fixing tents with what you have, first aid skills, knowledge of flora and fauna of the area. The list goes on to Infinium.
Protocol, certs and the developement of your skill set
There are a list of certifications one must have to work on the river including CPR/First aid, Food Handlers card, drivers license.
We will learn recovery techniques for guests, boats, and any other item we need to remove from the river.
There will be swift-water skills practiced so that you are proficient and capable to participate in rescues.
Nate who is conducting this course is ACA swift-water rescue certified and has practiced these skills as well as employed them for 13 years.
guide training can get you a job now and well into the future
Be prepared! Have a map of the river. Have a good camp gear bundle (we supply dry bags). Have a printed safety speech in your pocket that you found on line and have practiced.
Please look at and pack according to our “prepare for trip” page that includes a Multi-day packing list.
We will provide wet suits and splash gear for your use to ensure you are safe through our training.
There will be swimming.
If you are interested please fill out a guest questionaire found on our website. you can find payment and enrollment info on our book trips page. link provided below.
Guide Training — Nate's Rogue Adventures
We are very excited that you have shown interest in our guide school and hope that you check out our website and see if you would like to be a part of providing rich and valuable experiences to people in the wilderness. If you successfully complete our guide training and show dedication to learning this craft, we will provide you with referrals to other outfitters we know to keep you working!
E-mail the contact now button on our website if you would like to know more. If you secure your spot, we will reach out to provide you with an itinerary as well as our program outline. If you are unable to join due to financial hardships we have a limited number of scholarships available to enthusiastic applicants.