Hard Shell Kayak Trips
Adventure Bound supports experienced hard shell kayakers on our trips at no additional charge.
Experienced hard shell kayakers may join our expeditions with their own equipment on some of the best wilderness rivers in the west. Prior experience with the water level and rapid ratings
are required; contact our office for details on this exciting option. Inflatable kayaks are also featured on all of our trips and are available at no additional charge. If your river trip
companions do not have hard shell experience, they will enjoy the comfort and stability of the inflatable kayak without prior kayaking experience.
Hard Shell Kayak Instruction!
Join Adventure Bound for an unparalleled kayak instruction trip in the extraordinary wilderness river canyons of the southwest! The warmer water coupled with the multi-day
river experience, combine to provide the ideal conditions for your kayaking skills to excel. We offer a straightforward curriculum for any skill level. Whether you're a first-timer or an
intermediate paddler, we have a multi-day river trip that will fit your kayaking needs and goals.
Kayak Progression / Difficulty of Rivers
- 1 & 2-day Ruby Canyon, Class I - Beginner
- 4 & 5-day Desolation Canyon, Class I-III, Beginner - Advanced Beginner
- 4-day Lodore Canyon, Class I-III - Beginner - Advanced Beginner
- 4 & 5-day Yampa River, Class I-III + (V) - Advanced Beginner
- 4,5 & 7-day Cataract Canyon, Class III-IV - Intermediate, Advanced
Beginner
Instruction will consist of a stroke progression, edging/eddy turns, bracing and the Eskimo roll.
Students will come away with a solid foundation of skills and confidence to kayak more difficult sections.
Intermediate
Improve your big water technique and "playboating" skills. Instruction will consist of
advanced stroke techniques, surfing and down-river maneuvers.
Rates for Hard Shell Kayak Instruction Trips
Add $160 per person per day to the trip cost on any regularly scheduled Adventure Bound trip
(minimum of 2 participants).
* Rate includes hard shell kayak rental.
* Inflatable kayaks are provided on all Adventure Bond trips
at no additional charge.
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