Meeting Place
OARS Warehouse
221 North 400 East
Vernal, Utah
5 Days $1799
View Dates & PricesLearn to guide an oar raft down the remote and rugged lower stretch of the Green River in Utah with one of the most reputable rafting outfitters in the world. As you travel through Desolation and Gray Canyons, our experienced river guides—all experienced guides with whitewater rescue training—will share a wealth of outdoor and river knowledge with you.
On this 5-day, 4-night beginner whitewater rowing course, you’ll learn and practice newly-acquired skills as you make your way downstream, camping at different locations throughout the trip. Instruction and hands-on learning occurs both on the river and in camp. No prior outdoor or whitewater rafting experience is required.
The Lower Green River Rowing Clinic includes:
This 5-day floating whitewater rowing clinic is ideal for:
An example of skills taught during OARS’ beginner whitewater rowing courses:
Why choose OARS?
As one of the pioneering companies behind the rafting industry, OARS has been guiding people on rivers and coastlines worldwide since 1969. But beyond our 50 years of experience:
Start your career as a river guide
While OARS’ rowing clinics are ideal for anyone looking to learn something new or develop their whitewater rowing skills, our whitewater guide school programs are better suited for aspiring river guides with no prior experience. If you’re an experienced guide, and would like to get your foot in the door with OARS, we encourage you to read our Hiring and Guide School FAQs and fill out an employment application.
OARS Warehouse
221 North 400 East
Vernal, Utah
$1799
20% discount off regular price for active military personnel, emergency first responders and students with a valid university ID!
Deposit: $400
Additional Costs:
May 16
We respect and recognize that many of the river canyons on state and federal lands where we operate are the ancestral homes of indigenous communities. Where we operate on the Green River between Sand Wash and Swasey’s Boat Ramp, we acknowledge the territories of the Ute and Eastern Shoshone.