USA Raft Adventure Resort

During our ACA Level 5 Advanced Techniques Course advanced ropework is the theme of the day as you will learn how to use more complicated techniques such as advanced mechanical advantage, zip lines, V lowers, Telfer lowers, and vertical rescues. Location: USA Raft & Lower Nolichucky River (class I-II), Erwin, TN – Directions can be found here

If you already have some experience in a whitewater canoe and want to spend more time developing the fundamentals, strokes and river moves that will help you become more comfortable on moving water then our one-day Novice Whitewater Canoe Class is the class for you! Your instructor will start where you are in your paddling progression

If you've ever wondered how fun it might be to whitewater kayak this is your chance to find out! This one-day course allows participants to experience the thrill of whitewater canoeing under the guidance of one of our exceptional instructors. Upon arriving you will be introduced to the boats, equipment and safety considerations and will

During the ACA Level 5 Advanced Swiftwater Rescue Downriver Scenarios Course your instructor will lead you through a brief skills recap followed by a day on the water during which you will paddle into simulated rescue scenarios as you work your way downriver. It it intentionally set up like a regular river trip so as

If you’ve already taken a Swiftwater Rescue Course (ACA L4 or equivalent) and want to review and practice the skills that you previously learned without committing to the full course again then this one-day refresher is an excellent option. One of our ACA certified Swiftwater Rescue instructors will lead a review all the major topics

Whether you want to learn to roll for the first time or improve an existing roll this 2-hour class will help you build the proper technique and confidence to hit your roll when it counts. Class is taught in a calm cove in the river. Location: USA Raft & Lower Nolichucky River (class I-II), Erwin, TN

If you've already taken our Map & Compass 1 course and want to further develop your wilderness navigation skills this is the class for you. Building on the foundation you developed during the one-day course this class will focus largely on route planning and terrain association where participants get ample opportunity to practice their skills both

Join former Army Infantry officer Scott Fisher learning the increasingly rare art of how to read a topo map and use a compass to successfully navigate in the wild. he first part of this comprehensive and fun hands-on class will be spent at our riverside outpost learning how to read and use a map and compass