Why Choose North Country
Rivers for Maine Whitewater Rafting Guide Training?
As Maine's largest commercial
white water rafting outfitter we run more trips down the 3 Maine Rivers then
anyone else. This means that our training staff has more experience
and skill on class 4-5 whitewater. As a result, we can train you
better in whitewater river running, river safety, river /rescue, trip leadership, and
customer service.
General Program Information
In 2008, North Country Rivers is offering two
guide training programs. May Guide Training
is May 12-22 (pre-training orientation meets in Bingham, Maine at 3:00PM on May 11). Total cost for the training program
is $250.00.
After completion of the Whitewater Guide Training, you will take a written test administered by the State of Maine - Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, upon successful completion of the test, you will receive your license to be a Registered Maine Whitewater Guide and are eligible to work as a Whitewater Guide for North Country Rivers. The State of Maine charges $103.00 to sit for the test, in addition the State of Maine charges $89 for your guide license, the license is good for three years and can be renewed upon expiration. Total cost for guide training, state testing and three year state license is $442 ($250+103+89).
Documentation Requirements
To process your registration, North Country Rivers
must receive the following from you:
* A North Country Rivers application form (downloadable by PDF below).
* A filled-out Guide Application
form (also downloadable below).
* Two copies of both your CPR and First Aid
Certifications (provided by YOU).
* A non-refundable payment of $442.00 - by credit card, check or money order. Checks and money orders must be made payable to North Country Rivers).
IMPORTANT NOTES: First, both copies
of your CPR and First Aid Certifications, must be valid
through 2008 in order to enroll in the 2008 guide training program. North Country Rivers will be holding an all day Advanced First Aid Course & CPR course on March 29, 2008 to help assist in acquiring these necessary certifications. Please call for details.
ONE FINAL REMINDER: DO NOT send application forms to the State of Maine - Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife.
SEND ALL FORMS AND PAYMENT
TO:
North Country Rivers
Attn: Guide Training Manager
P.O. Box 47
E. Vassalboro, Maine 04935
COURSE OFFERINGS FOR 2008
North Country Rivers is offering two Level I Guide Training Programs in 2008:
- May 12-22, with a pre-training orientation on Sunday, May 11th at 3:00 PM in Bingham, Maine
* Location - Kennebec River Base in Bingham, Maine
Advanced First Aid & CPR Certifications:
- Saturday, March 29, 2008 (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
* Location - Kennebec River Base in Bingham, Maine
* North Country Rivers Staff and Guide Trainees only
Advanced Level II Guide Training on the Penobscot River:
- June 10,11,12. 2008
* Location - Penobscot River Base (Millinocket, Maine)
* North Country Rivers Staff and Graduates of our Level I Training only |
