4 Days

Gates of Lodore | Intermediate Rowing Clinic

  • 1 Person
  • / $1250

Where

Starts at the Gates of Lodore in CO & ends at Split Mountain Campground in UT


Duration

4 Days

44 Miles

Level

Class III Rapids
Beginner/Intermediate Whitewater

When

Aug 25 – Aug 29 (6 PM on the 25th)

4-Day Gates of Lodore Rafting Trip
Intermediate Rowing Clinic — Aug 25 – Aug 29, 2026

This won’t be a float-and-chat kind of trip — this is for rowers who want to LEVEL UP. You’ll get multiple chances to row a gear boat down one of the West’s most beautiful and dynamic Class III-IV river sections, all with professional guides coaching you in real time.

Who it’s for:

  • Not for brand-new boaters.
  • You’ve got some miles behind the oars and want more confidence, precision, and power in technical water.
  • You’re hungry for feedback and ready to be challenged.

Expect:

  • Real-time guidance from expert river guides
  • Reps rowing a fully loaded gear boat
  • Feedback and instruction through challenging lines
  • Swiftwater Rescue practice
  • Beautiful canyon views and solid Class III-IV whitewater

Only 12 spots available to keep ratios to 1 Instructors : 2 Students

For more information or to find out if you are a good candidate for this clinic please email Annie@adrift.com.

Required pre-trip briefing held the night before launch on August 25th @ 6pm @ Adrift Dinosaur Boathouse

*Prices subject to National Park Service review

see what participants are saying...

The rowing clinic delivered! It's ideal for private boaters looking to level up. It was full on (maximum value) and I slept like a frog in a log each night. Not only did we have ample practice rowing, setting ferry angles and catching eddies, we also spent time learning all the lil things like knots and boat rigging, vital to a smooth trip. Adrift made me feel welcome, able to fail and try again. It's the sort of active travel/learning trip that I crave. The crew was so patient and fun, the food was good and we even got some great acoustic jams at night. I highly recommend it.

Andy S – Boulder, CO, Gates of Lodore Intermediate Rowing Clinic Participant

Still reveling in the excitement and thrill of the rowing clinic—and will be for a long time. What a trip with amazing people, especially the guides. The Adrift crew welcomed us into their family and shared their love of the river and canyon, each adding their own touch—whether a kind word, a well-timed caution, or a welcomed high five. The learning environment was collaborative and safe, creating the opportunity to truly challenge myself. I had so many aha moments in rowing and navigation! As a lifelong learner, I found the Adrift family’s knowledge to be endless and would highly recommend re-organizing your life if needed to make sure you can fit this clinic in.

Sarah & Ned – Salida, CO, Gates of Lodore Intermediate Rowing Clinic Participant

The Adrift Team masterfully bestowed their indelible knowledge of river running during this 4-day clinic through the inspiring Gates of Lodore. I experienced a drastic improvement in my skills from reading water lines to timing eddie angles with proper momentum and eventually running class three rapids clean. The teachers created a safe environment where I could push my limits, achieve goals, and gain confidence. I highly recommend this course for anyone ready to level-up.

Mike Z, Steamboat, CO, Gates of Lodore Intermediate Rowing Clinic Participant
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