Intermediate Kayaking

This intermediate trip will take you to the next level of whitewater kayaking. This is often considered to be the best intermediate run in New Mexico and is definitely the place to put that newly learned roll to the test. This short four mile stretch called the Racecourse is located close to a roadway so this will give us the opportunity to run it multiple times on both on Saturday and Sunday.  Our goals are to get you comfortable paddling in class III whitewater and to teach you the necessary skills so that you can be successful in this adventure. The Intro to Whitewater Kayaking or the Women's Only Kayaking trips are a prerequisite for this trip.

 

 

Trip Registration Info

Trip Dates:
April 27 - 29

Early Registration Deadline:
April 11

Early Trip Cost:
$165.00

Late Registration Deadline:
April 18

Late Trip Cost:
$180

Trip Specifics

Location:
Pilar, New Mexico

Activity:
Whitewater Kayaking

Learning Goals:
Advanced kayaking skills such as paddling strokes, rolling, catching eddies, s-turns and ferrying in class III water; aspects of Leave No Trace environmental ethics

Prior Experience:
Previous OPC kayak trip experience required.

Trip Requirements:
Requires 3 pool sessions ( April 19, 24, 26)

Physical/Mental Challenge:
Strenuous. This trip is an advanced trip will be mentally and physically demanding because of the water temp and the difficulty in rapids.

Included with Trip Registration

  • All necessary equipment such as kayaks, paddles, life jackets, tents, sleeping bags, etc
  • Transportation
  • Breakfast on Saturday and Sunday
  • Lunch on Saturday and Sunday
  • Dinner on Saturday

What Will You Need?

All regular items from the OPC water trip pack list plus:

  • Wet Suit
  • Shoes for wearing in the water
  • Extra Fleece for wearing on the water