Kayaking: Beginning Whitewater
Lifelong Learning
Despite its arid climate, Utah offers some of the most beautiful, fun, and challenging whitewater in the country. Join your instructor--a seasoned long-distance paddler, kayak guide, and self-proclaimed river rat--for an introduction to whitewater paddling. You'll learn the proper equipment to bring on the river and how to prepare for a successful float. You'll also learn about the common hazards found on moving water and how to avoid them. Lastly, you'll be taught basic safety techniques and what to do if your boat (or a fellow paddler's) overturns on the water.
Questions? Call Lifelong Learning at 801-587-5433 or use our online form.
Class Sections For Kayaking: Beginning Whitewater (LLREC 935)
Summer 2025 Section 1, Starting on: 07/12/2025
This class takes place outdoors; students will be notified of the meeting location before class. Students are required to bring an inflatable whitewater kayak or packraft capable of navigating up to class III rapids, helmet, pump, paddle, and a type III or V personal flotation device (PFD). Supplemental gear such as throw bags, sprayskirts, drysuits and pin kits are NOT required for this course. Please dress appropriately for sun exposure and cold water with moisture-wicking pants or shorts, long-sleeve shirt, brimmed hat, sunglasses and sunscreen. Bring at least one liter of water and snacks or lunch for the class. Inflatable kayak packages can be rented from the University of Utah Campus Recreation Services or a sporting goods shop; please reserve early. We hate canceling classes, but sometimes there are forces outside of our control. Please keep this in mind as you purchase supplies and hang onto your receipts. Email our office at lifelong@continue.utah.edu to inquire about the status of a class. Special fee covers shuttle costs. **Prerequisite: LLREC 934 Kayaking: An Introduction or equivalent experience.**
| Date(s) | Day | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/12/25 | S | 10:00 am -3:00 pm | SLC UT |
Instructor: MICHAEL FAGERSTROM
Registration for this class will close on 07/11/2025 at midnight
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