Swiftwater Rescue Certification. The longer schools will commence on Friday afternoon with an orientation and a short evening lecture for the Swiftwater Rescue Training class. On water training will take place on the Feather or South Fork American River. The guide school will take place primarily on the South Fork of the American River, which offers an exceptional learning experience with 21 miles of class 3 whitewater to navigate.
Tributary is a rather unique company and more personal than most.
With a large number of permits on wonderful rivers, we can offer a wide diversity of experience. We do expect our guides to be involved in all aspects of the operation, but for the right kind of person, the opportunities for advancement are greater. Tributary is also an environmentally friendly company who takes pride in providing wilderness whitewater trips with a focus on minimal impact. Participants will partake in this philosophy by recycling, composting, and practicing a no trace style of enjoying the outdoors. This Guide School is primarily oriented toward college students and others interested in summer work as whitewater paddle guides on Class 2-3 Rivers.