Intermediate Sessions
The Intermediate sessions are meant to provide our most stoked paddlers with three weeks of kayaking where students will learn the core attributes that make someone a safe, and reliable teammate. Including skills such as: how to recognize and interact with more challenging river features, make safe judgments on line choices based on their skill level and confidence, as well as learn how to rescue each other making them not only confident independent kayakers but also an asset to those around them. Our goal is to give the next generation of kayakers the skills to go out and have their own adventures outside of Crux.
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Each intermediate paddler must exhibit the following core skills:
Performing wet exits and being comfortable while upside down in the river.
Demonstrating proficiency in T-rescues, both as a rescuer and as a rescuee.
Entering and exiting eddies without flipping.
Successfully rolling the kayak with 75% success rate.
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July 22 to August 9
Meets every Tuesday and Thursday
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Our Intermediate session meets every Tuesday and Thursday.
Each day, we meet at Love Boat at 9 AM.
Paddle all day on a new section of the river near Missoula, focusing on the skills of the day.
Each day, we return to Love Boat at 5 PM.
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All river gear
Transportation
Dry bags for lunch
Extra layers
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Glasses
Water bottle
Lunch and snacks
Athletic clothes to swim in
Shoes that can get wet
Towel
Clothes to wear after
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$500
Once a paddler has completed one week of the intermediate kayak course, they are then eligible to sign up for the Lochsa Bus.
We work hard to keep these sessions affordable for all youth regardless of parental income. If you have the resources, could you please donate to Crux Adventures? Funds will go towards scholarships, subsidizing camp costs, and supporting the Lochsa Shuttle. Any amount is amazing. Thank you!
All camps are filled on a first come first serve basis. For more information please email cruxadventures@gmail.com or call (406) 291-2373.