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Wilderness Guide School
Applications Due: April 11 by 6 p.m.
Interviews: Scheduled with completed application.
Classroom Sessions: Wednesdays,
April 23, 30 & May 7
7–10 p.m.
Weekend Sessions: April 26-27 & May 3-4
S $89/UA $104/GP $123
This is Outdoor Adventures’ program for potential backpacking guides and TAs. Candidates should have previous backpacking and wilderness navigation experience, as well as demonstrable leadership and teaching skills. The Wilderness Navigation class is recommended for those with no prior backcountry navigation experience.

Whitewater Rafting (Click for complete info.)
$45 Special Student Rate (April Only)
Trips every weekend
South Fork American: Class III
You’ll spend an exciting day paddling a guided raft down the thrilling whitewater of the nearby South Fork, California’s most popular whitewater run. Join us for an exciting day in the heart of California Gold Country. Many groups take advantage of these trips to share an adventure with friends. One-day trips are offered every weekend beginning in April. Transportation not provided.

Cow Crank Climbing Competition
April 26, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Sea Kayaking Guide School
Applications Due: May 2 by 6 p.m.
Interviews: Scheduled with completed application.
Classroom Sessions:
Wednesdays, May 14, 21 & 28
6:30–9 p.m.
Weekend Sessions:
May 17–18 & May 31–June 1
S $140/UA $168/GP $182
Do you want to develop your sea kayaking skills, lead trips, and become an Outdoor Adventures guide? If so, this intensive course is for you. We will spend three classroom sessions and two weekends working on paddling, safety, navigation, rescue, leadership, and teaching skills. This school is conducted by our senior instructors in the challenging coastal environments of Tomales Bay, San Francisco Bay, and the outer coast. All kayaking equipment and group camping gear is provided. Transportation is provided. Entry into the Sea Kayak School is by application and interview. Previous sea kayaking experience is not required.

Free Climbing Clinics

Every Monday at 8 p.m.
April 14 - Footwork Proprioception & Movement Control
April 21 - Mental Training: What are you thinking?
April 28 - Power Training: hypertrophy & recruitment
May 5 - Endurance Training: anaerobic and aerobic endurance
May 12 - Onsight and Redpoint Tactics: how to maximize attempt efficiency
May 19 - Climbing Injuries and Prevention
June 2 - Periodization: strategies for long term improvement