2027 RIVER GUIDE TRAINING
THREE OPTIONS AVAILABLE
STARTING MARCH 20th
In 2027, select from one of three weeks: Week One coincides with many Pacific Northwest colleges’ Spring Break. Week Two launches in early April. Week Three starts partway through the season after most PNW colleges are out of session — specifically June 14th through June 18th. The first two week-long trainings feed into the final four training weekends — which includes the Graduation Weekend.
You need only Sign Up for one.
The third guide training will be condensed to five days. Only those who intend to guide should sign up for the June training.
7-Day Deschutes River Rafting Guide Training / 15 Days in total including weekends
Option #1 — College Spring Break Guide Training — March 20 (Travel to Deschutes River) / March 21 - 27 (Deschutes Overnight Trip)
Option #2 — Early April Guide Training — April 10 (Travel to Deschutes River) / April 11 - 17 (Deschutes Overnight Trip)
Weekends: April 24-25, May 1-2, May 8-9, May 15-16 (Graduation Weekend)
Option #3 — June 14th through June 18th — For those who definitely want to be an Orion River Guide
We have trained river guides for 45+ years and our instructors have over 120 years worth of river experience, from international competitions to founding companies overseas, and every year we strive to improve our program and build upon our successes. In other words, you will be the recipient of a very comprehensive training program. We will teach you the entire range of skills required to be a professional river guide, or just steer your own craft on Class III-IV water.
River Guide Training • Rescue Techniques • Expedition Travel • Knots • Become a Professional River Guide
Our first two 2027 guide trainings will begin on the Deschutes River in north central Oregon. Besides being an excellent way to immerse newcomers to guiding, the 7-day river trip is an excellent opportunity for our instructors to work with each student on a personal basis. The additional time (several weekends thereafter) spent learning the ins-and-outs on Washington's premier rivers will solidify the knowledge gained during the week-long immersion in river rafting.
Video by Cali Osborne
Orion provides all meals, dry bags, necessary river gear (life jackets, throw bags, safety lines, etc.), instructors and shelter during the Deschutes portion of the training.