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rowing clinics

On Lochsa, Lower Selway, and Lower Salmon Rivers
*We build these trips around you - contact us for custom trips

Discover the Joy of Rowing
Rowing a boat opens doors to places most people will never see, and anyone can learn how to do it! Yet too often, new rowers are thrown into the sport without guidance, like being dropped at the top of a ski hill with no lessons. That’s a tough way to learn, and it can take the fun out of an amazing experience.

Our rowing clinics are changing that. We believe a strong foundation is key to success: proper form and posture, energy efficiency, equipment knowledge, and understanding how the river itself shapes the ride. With decades of river experience, our teaching staff knows how to break it down in a way that fits you. Every learner is different, and a great coach makes all the difference.

Whether you’re brand new or ready to refine advanced skills, our clinics are built around your needs. We start with an assessment, then customize the course to match your goals—covering everything from basic strokes to navigating serious whitewater.

Ready to take the oars with confidence? Reach out today and start your journey into the world of rowing.

⭐Scroll down to see more information on our Row Your Own trip options.

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Navigating the left line Lochsa Falls

Lochsa Rowing Clinic
Intermediate - Expert skill level 

Trip Details

  • Location: Lochsa River, Idaho (Class III - IV+ whitewater)

  • $399/person/day (*we recommend booking 2 days to get the most out of your experience). If cataraft or raft rental is needed an additional $100/boat/day can be an additional charge.

  • Focus: Building rowing skills, safety awareness, and confidence in big whitewater

What’s Included

  • Private lesson with experienced Lochsa instructor(s)

  • Use of river gear, as needed

  • Full lunch each day - prepared in house

  • Transportation from the resort ⇄ river

What You'll learn

  • Rowing form, posture, and energy efficiency

  • Equipment setup and outfitting

  • Reading water and scouting rapids

  • Oar techniques: ferrying, angles, eddy turns, surfing

  • Managing flips, swimmers, and rescues

  • River communication and hand signals

  • Confidence-building drills in Class III–IV+ rapids

  • Mental strategies for reading and running whitewater

  • Common mistakes 

  • Taking your skills to the next level

  • Safety Safety Safety

Day 1 logistics

  • Meet at Three Rivers Resort – 8:30 AM PST

  • Orientation, gear check, safety briefing, assessment of skill

  • River instruction covering rowing fundamentals, boat setup, river signals, eddy work, ferrying, and rapid scouting

  • Lunch on the riverbank

  • Finish around 4:00–5:00 PM, return to the resort

Day 2 Logistics (book in advance)

  • Expanded instruction, building on Day 1

  • More challenging river sections, tailored to group skills

  • Advanced topics: flips, rescues, boat spacing, running bigger lines

  • Flexible itinerary based on participant goals

Lodging

Other Info

  • ​Gratuities: 10–15% is customary if you had a great trip

  • Weather: Highs in the 70s, lows in the 40s

  • Water temp: 40–50°F — dress in layers, stay hydrated​

  • Medical conditions should be disclosed in advance (confidential).

Lower Selway clinic
Beginner - Intermediate skill level 

Trip Details

  • Location: Lower Selway River, Idaho (Class II - III whitewater)

  • $399/person/day (*we recommend booking 2 days to get the most out of your experience). If raft rental is needed an additional $100/boat/day can be an additional charge.

  • Focus: Learning the basics, river safety and awareness

What’s Included

  • Private lesson with experienced rafting instructor(s)

  • Use of river gear, as needed

  • Full lunch each day - prepared in house

  • Transportation to the river and back to resort

What You'll learn

  • Rowing form, posture, and energy efficiency

  • Equipment setup and outfitting

  • Reading water and scouting rapids

  • Oar techniques: ferrying, angles, entering/exiting current

  • River communication and hand signals

  • Confidence-building drills in a couple fun, splashy rapids

Day 1 logistics

  • Meet at Three Rivers Resort – 8:30 AM PST

  • Orientation, gear check, safety briefing, assessment of skill

  • River instruction covering rowing fundamentals & boat setup

  • Lunch on the riverbank

  • Finish around 4:00–5:00 PM, return to the resort

Day 2 Logistics (book in advance)

  • Expanded instruction, building on Day 1

  • More challenging river sections, tailored to group skills

  • Advanced topics: surfing, flips, boat spacing, running bigger lines

  • Flexible itinerary based on participant goals

Lodging

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Other Info

  • Gratuities: 10–15% is customary if you had a great trip

  • Weather: Highs in the 70s, lows in the 40s

  • Water temp: 40–50°F — dress in layers, stay hydrated​

  • Medical conditions should be disclosed in advance (confidential).

safety management on the Lochsa River
Lochsa Rowing Clinic

Lower Salmon 4 Day
row-your own

Trip Details

  • Location: Lower Salmon River (Class II - IV whitewater)

  • $600/person/day

What’s Included

  • 1–2 professional guides & gear boat

  • Use of river gear, as needed

  • Major medical kit & satellite communication device

  • Commercial toilet system (toilet, tanks, hand-wash stations)

  • Rain fly for shelter in bad weather

  • Complete kitchen setup: stove, propane, blaster, pots/pans, utensils, dishwashing system, fire pan/ash collection, etc.

  • Kitchen & group tables

  • Water filtration & water jugs

  • Spare PFDs

  • Group safety talk at put-in

  • Motor for “motoring out” on the slow Snake River section

  • Additional gear may be available upon request

GROUP RESPONSIBILITES

  • Provide all rafts, river gear, etc for participants in your group

  • Plan, pack, and cook meals (guides assist with prep and setup)

  • Share in camp duties, kitchen support, and setup/breakdown

Other Info

  • We build these trips around your group and gear

  • Recommended age: if kids can swim they can come!

  • Gratuities: 10–15% of trip cost (optional, shared among guides)

  • Weather: Hot sunny days, cool comfortable nights, occasional summer rain. Dress in layers; sun protection & hydration essential.​

Lower Salmon 5 Day
row-your own

Trip Details

  • Location: Lower Salmon River (Class II - IV whitewater)

  • $750/person/day

What’s Included

  • 1–2 professional guides & gear boat

  • Use of river gear, as needed

  • Major medical kit & satellite communication device

  • Commercial toilet system (toilet, tanks, hand-wash stations)

  • Rain fly for shelter in bad weather

  • Complete kitchen setup: stove, propane, blaster, pots/pans, utensils, dishwashing system, fire pan/ash collection, etc.

  • Kitchen & group tables

  • Water filtration & water jugs

  • Spare PFDs

  • Group safety talk at put-in

  • Motor for “motoring out” on the slow Snake River section

  • Additional gear may be available upon request

GROUP RESPONSIBILITES

  • Provide all rafts, river gear, etc for participants in your group

  • Plan, pack, and cook meals (guides assist with prep and setup)

  • Share in camp duties, kitchen support, and setup/breakdown

Other Info

  • We build these trips around your group and gear

  • Recommended age: if kids can swim they can come!

  • Gratuities: 10–15% of trip cost (optional, shared among guides)

  • Weather: Hot sunny days, cool comfortable nights, occasional summer rain. Dress in layers; sun protection & hydration essential.​

Tight spacing is important aspect of highwater safety
Guides scout low water Horsetail Rapid on the Lochsa River
Eye of the Needle Rapid on the Lower Salmon Row-Your-Own
Big hit in the cat boat in Lochsa Falls
Pine Bar Rapid at low flows on the Salmon River
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