4CRS Paddle School
Adult Level 2 Kayak Class
Adult Level 2 Kayak Class
Adult Level 2: River Maneuvering
Adult Level 2 is the natural progression after our Level 1 courses and is designed for paddlers who are ready to deepen their skills in Class I–II whitewater. This two-day course focuses on refining foundational technique, developing effective river maneuvers, building confidence in dynamic water, and learning your kayak roll.
Day 1 begins in the 4CRS pool with focused roll development—working on setup, hip snap, body mechanics, and consistency. After warming up, we’ll head to a Class I–II section of the Animas (water-level dependent) to practice paddle progression, edging, peel-outs, eddy turns, beginner ferries, and basic river reading. After lunch on the river, we’ll return to the water for continued practice, emphasizing boat control and stroke efficiency. The day concludes with optional pool time to reinforce roll fundamentals.
Day 2 starts with a quick skills review before moving to a different stretch of the Animas to apply what you learned in more varied features. We’ll focus on refining ferries, carving into and out of eddies, catching micro-eddies, surfing gentle waves, and improving precision in moving water. After a riverside lunch, we’ll progress to a slightly more challenging section to build confidence navigating small rapids, choosing clean lines, and reading patterns in Class II water. We’ll end the afternoon in the pool for additional roll practice and personalized feedback to help solidify your progress.
By the end of the weekend, you’ll have stronger river-running fundamentals, increased boat control, and improved roll mechanics—setting you up for continued advancement in whitewater.
This class includes all gear, lunch, transportation, and instructors.
- Prerequisites: Adult Level 1 or equivalent
- Age: 18+
- Duration: 2 Days
- Time: 9 am to 4 pm
- Class Size: Minimum 3
- Next Progression: Private Lesson, Roll Session
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Cancellation Policy
Cancellation Policy
The Southwest can have very sudden and unpredictable changes in weather. All classes run rain or shine, unless there are weather related safety concerns. All programs may be changed at our discretion. To keep our classes affordable, we must fill a program with a minimum amount of participants. We reserve the right to cancel the program if the minimum amount of participants is not met. A full refund will be provided if a class is cancelled, and you will be notified no later than 48 hours before the beginning of the class.
If you need to reschedule or cancel your reservation, please do so 48 hours or more before the beginning of the class. Cancellations within 48 hours of the beginning of the program are non- refundable. If you wish to reschedule within 48 hours before the beginning of the program, we can provide a 50% credit towards the rescheduled class.
Thank you for signing up with 4Corners Paddle School! If you have any other questions feel free to call us at 970-259-3893.
