While the internet is a great resource there is nothing like flipping through a whitewater guidebook while lounging on the couch dreaming of your next boating road trip. Or flipping through it on your extended road trip figuring out how to find put-in when there is no cell service. Scroll to books on California, Grand Canyon, Idaho, Oregon, International and Instruction. Western Whitewater Guidebook Great descriptions on the classic rafting runs of the west.   California Less in-depth than California Whitewater but covers way more runs. Thorough descriptions of classic California rivers Best New Book on paddling California with a focus on Norcal. Best Field Guide to…

Thinking about doing a rafting guide school or rowing clinic. Here is guide school packing list of gear typically provided and required for rafting classes. Expect some variation in requirements depending upon when and where you are taking a course. Equipment Provided by Outfitters Multi-day courses usually provide basic safety gear for introductory courses and food for during the course but check to be sure. Helmets, lifejackets, dry bags, and group rafting gear. The first group meal will be Saturday lunch and the final meal will be the following Saturday lunch. WHAT TO BRING The critical gear for courses is having something that will keep you warm…