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HIMALAYAN RIVER GUIDE COURSE ::: |
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The
Himalayan River Guide Course is the suitable course
for those who wish to build a new career as a professional
white water river guide. You will be taught by professional
instructors with international qualification and many
years of experience in Himalayan rivers. You will develop
the necessary kayaking, rafting and outdoor skills.
The
course takes place in the Royal Beach Camp and the surrounding
mighty rivers of Nepal - a fantastic classroom!
The
course is for beginner to expert paddlers. The course
is designed to gradually and rapidly improve your existing
kayaking skills. You also learn paddle raft guiding
and get an introduction to canyoning. The course also
include all the other aspects of guiding, as safety,
river rescue, rope work, trip leading, equipment handling,
trip logistics, outdoor cooking, customer care and much
more.
During
the course you will experience several days hike, reaching
altitudes of 3000 meter, going on safari in the jungle
of the Indian plains and over five hundred river miles
by kayak and raft on some of the best river journeys
in the Himalayas, if not in the world.
First
we spend a week at Royal Beach Camp doing few different
activities such as Kayaking, rafting, canyoning and
river safety and rescue during the day and Nepali language
class in the evening.
Rest of the time we will be moving around the country
through the jungle, mountain pass and river gorge.
Meeting local people, calibrating festivals and experience
the Nepali culture.
Royal Beach Camp will provide you with all rafting
equipment and a kayak for the duration of the guide
course. You need to provide for your personal kayaking
and camping gear.
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COURSE CURRICULUM ::: |
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Personal
kayaking skills |
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Paddle
raft guiding |
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Scouting
rapids and reading river |
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Rope
work |
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Safety,
rescue and recovery |
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Safety
talk and paddle command |
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Expedition
preparation |
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Communication
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Leadership
and team work |
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Camping
skills on multi-day trips |
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Cooking
in the outdoors kitchen |
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Environmental
awareness
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Equipment
maintenance and repair |
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PREREQUISITES::: |
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guide course prepares for working in the outdoors so
students should have a reasonable level of fitness.
Participants should be strong swimmers and comfortable
in the wate.Some
previous kayaking experience is required. If you are
a complete beginner we recommend one of our kayaking
courses before starting the guide course (we also do
kayak courses in Scandinavia during summer).
Valid
First Aid and CPR certificates are recommended. It
is not necessary to have certification for participating
in the course, but it is required for employment in
the white water industry.
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USEFUL INFORMATION ::: |
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Recommended
equipment list
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Kayak paddle
· Life jacket
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Helmet
· Spray deck
· River knife
· Whistle
· Throw bag
· Air bags
· Paddle jacket
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River sandals
· Big dry bag
· Small drybag
· Water bottle
· Sleeping Bag
· Mattress
· Backpack
· Hiking shoes
· Towel
· Toiletries
· Personal first aid kit
· Sun cream and Sun glasses
· Sun hat or visor
· Headlight
· Cloths for river, hiking and camping
· warm jacket / fleece for evenings |
| Note:
In public places women should cover their knees and
shoulders and men should keep their shirt on. Please
show respect to the culture and people of the country.
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