Guide School on the Nantahala

Guide School-Nantahala

The group arrived at our Nantahala location after an hour+ ride on the bus from the Chattooga. Their time did not go to waste as the trainees practiced their knots and discussed and reviewed river etiquette enroute.

They took a quick tour of the facilities then it was on to land based skills with hands on learning of haul systems and shore- and boat-based rescues.

A break for lunch then they prepared to get out on the Nantahala River. A dismal wet weather forecast was not well received but with the right clothes and layering they were comfortable. Besides they were used to getting wet.

The group practiced raft extraction as well as rope throws but the swim test was saved for another day.

A return to the Group Lodge, dry clothes and dinner was followed by a discussion of Wildwater, its history and a discussion of guest services was lead by Jeff Greiner, VP of Marketing and son of the founder, Jim Greiner.