Our instruction program celebrates all paddlers, but sometimes it is nice to give some river time to the ladies. Our Women’s Progression Series do just that! Designed to help you feel empowered, push your goals, and expand your network of other cool women who like to kayak the same rivers as you. We help create an environment for you that is empowering, non judgemental and fun.

The curriculum for women looking for a roadmap to improving hard skills, setting and meeting goals that will help you progress. We will focus on improving technical skills, challenge moves on Class III whitewater, increasing river reading ability ,  and developing mental fortitude in a supportive and encouraging environment.

This progression series is ideal for female or female-identifying paddlers looking to gain confidence doing harder moves on Class II rivers with the intention of working towards paddling more challenging water with enjoyment.

Joining this group will expand your network of paddling buddies, opening up more opportunities to paddle with ladies who share similar goals with similar skill levels!

Skills Focus:
Breaking down reading water to gain confidence identifying eddies, features to avoid, and then turning our focus on a positive approach to planning your lines. We will work on improving more fundamental maneuvers including peel outs, catching eddies and ferrying, with the goal of using these skills to play and encourage creativity on the river.  And we will start to build on paddling smarter, not harder.

Rolling: A reliable roll is the single biggest confidence booster in kayaking. We will work on the mechanics (and psychology) of rolling and will spend time analyzing and diagnosing any issues you have been having learning how to roll. We may introduce your opposite side roll to get you a heads start on rolling on both sides.

Leadership.  An introduction to being an active participant in rescue situations and in backing up your fellow boaters. We will prioritize boat-based rescue, assisted rescues, and rope throwing in a fun and dynamic environment.

Price: $395 / 2 day weekend

A progressive curriculum for women looking for a roadmap to improving hard skills, setting and meeting goals that will help you progress, and ultimately become comfortable on Class III rivers. We will focus on improving technical skills, increasing river reading ability , and developing mental fortitude in a supportive and encouraging environment.

This progression series is ideal for female or female-identifying paddlers looking to gain confidence doing harder moves on Class II rivers they are comfortable with and stepping up and paddling more challenging water with enjoyment.

Joining this group will expand your network of paddling buddies, opening up more opportunities to paddle with ladies who share similar goals with similar skill levels!

Skills Focus:
Breaking down reading water to gain confidence identifying eddies, features to avoid, and then turning our focus on a positive approach to planning your lines. We will work on improving more fundamental maneuvers including peel outs, catching eddies and ferrying, with the goal of using these skills to play and encourage creativity on the river. And we will start to build on paddling smarter, not harder.

Rolling: A reliable roll is the single biggest confidence booster in kayaking. We will work on the mechanics (and psychology) of rolling and will spend time analyzing and diagnosing any issues you have been having learning how to roll. We may introduce your opposite side roll to get you a heads start on rolling on both sides.

Leadership. An introduction to being an active participant in rescue situations and in backing up your fellow boaters. We will prioritize boat-based rescue, assisted rescues, and rope throwing in a fun and dynamic environment.
Price: $395 / 2 day weekend

A progressive curriculum for women looking for a roadmap to improving hard skills, setting and meeting goals that will help you progress, and ultimately become comfortable on Class III rivers. We will focus on improving technical skills, increasing river reading ability , and developing mental fortitude in a supportive and encouraging environment.

This progression series is ideal for female or female-identifying paddlers looking to gain confidence doing harder moves on Class II rivers they are comfortable with and stepping up and paddling more challenging water with enjoyment.

Joining this group will expand your network of paddling buddies, opening up more opportunities to paddle with ladies who share similar goals with similar skill levels!

Skills Focus:
Breaking down reading water to gain confidence identifying eddies, features to avoid, and then turning our focus on a positive approach to planning your lines. We will work on improving more fundamental maneuvers including peel outs, catching eddies and ferrying, with the goal of using these skills to play and encourage creativity on the river. And we will start to build on paddling smarter, not harder.

Rolling: A reliable roll is the single biggest confidence booster in kayaking. We will work on the mechanics (and psychology) of rolling and will spend time analyzing and diagnosing any issues you have been having learning how to roll. We may introduce your opposite side roll to get you a heads start on rolling on both sides.

Leadership. An introduction to being an active participant in rescue situations and in backing up your fellow boaters. We will prioritize boat-based rescue, assisted rescues, and rope throwing in a fun and dynamic environment.
Price: $395 / 2 day weekend

Stepping up to Class IV means getting out of your Class III comfort zone and building on skills you already have.  For women, segregating into a women’s-specific group helps drop inhibitions and encourages trying moves without the fear of failure.   Let’s do it together, by working as a group of empowered women to try harder moves on rivers you are comfortable on and then stepping it up to the next level.  We believe that true progression to Class IV comes from improving your technical skills, being an active participant in rescue situations, gaining comfort as a trip leader, and developing your mental fortitude while in a safe, supportive, and encouraging environment.

This progression series is ideal for women looking to step up their skills to Class IV, taking a greater leadership role, and paddle more challenging water with greater confidence, creativity, and enjoyment.

Skills Focus:
River Maneuvers.  Maneuvers do not change when you move from Class III to Class IV, they just become more precise. Maneuvers like peeling out, driving into eddys and ferrying need to be better, which means understanding boat angle, efficient use of strokes, and using the water to your advantage become more important.  It’s all about paddling smarter, not harder.

Rolling.A reliable roll – on both sides- is the single biggest confidence booster in stepping up to Class IV.  We will spend time analyzing and diagnosing any issues you have been having that would lead to your roll not working on harder water.  If  your “on-side” roll is “bomb-proof” working on your other side will only help!   We will work on gaining confidence with your “off side” roll.

Leadership. As a paddler stepping into class IV, you are committing to a higher level of paddling and a higher level of group participation.  Time to feel confident pulling out your throw rope to spot a buddy, jumping in to offer rescues, and helping clean up yard sales on the river. As a woman, learning how to take advantage of a lower center of gravity, exploiting your patience, and overcoming challenges typically experienced more by women is all part of the ERA Women’s progression.

Price: $395/ 2 day, $750 / 4 day

Stepping up to Class IV means getting out of your Class III comfort zone and building on skills you already have.  For women, segregating into a women’s-specific group helps drop inhibitions and encourages trying moves without the fear of failure.   Let’s do it together, by working as a group of empowered women to try harder moves on rivers you are comfortable on and then stepping it up to the next level.  We believe that true progression to Class IV comes from improving your technical skills, being an active participant in rescue situations, gaining comfort as a trip leader, and developing your mental fortitude while in a safe, supportive, and encouraging environment.

This progression series is ideal for women looking to step up their skills to Class IV, taking a greater leadership role, and paddle more challenging water with greater confidence, creativity, and enjoyment.

Skills Focus:
River Maneuvers.  Maneuvers do not change when you move from Class III to Class IV, they just become more precise. Maneuvers like peeling out, driving into eddys and ferrying need to be better, which means understanding boat angle, efficient use of strokes, and using the water to your advantage become more important.  It’s all about paddling smarter, not harder.

Rolling.A reliable roll – on both sides- is the single biggest confidence booster in stepping up to Class IV.  We will spend time analyzing and diagnosing any issues you have been having that would lead to your roll not working on harder water.  If  your “on-side” roll is “bomb-proof” working on your other side will only help!   We will work on gaining confidence with your “off side” roll.

Leadership. As a paddler stepping into class IV, you are committing to a higher level of paddling and a higher level of group participation.  Time to feel confident pulling out your throw rope to spot a buddy, jumping in to offer rescues, and helping clean up yard sales on the river. As a woman, learning how to take advantage of a lower center of gravity, exploiting your patience, and overcoming challenges typically experienced more by women is all part of the ERA Women’s progression.

Price: $395/ 2 day, $750 / 4 day