CLASSES & TRIPS
Rapid Progression offers both pool and river classes down the Weber River. Regardless of your experience and skill level, we have something for everyone.
INTRO TO KAYAKING POOL CLASSES 1.0 & 2.0
$99/night.
ALL GEAR PROVIDED BY RPKS
During the Intro to Kayak 1.0 class we go over the necessary gear for kayaking, the wet exit, basic strokes , boat control, and bracing. Each paddler will gain foundational skills and learn how to maneuver their kayak using different strokes. Intro to Kayak 1.0 will be required to participate in Intro to Kayak 2.0 without prior kayak paddling experience.
Intro to Kayak 2.0 class allows us to go more in depth with technique, strokes, as well as assisted and self rescue methods. We also dedicate the majority of the night to rolling, allowing participants to work one on one with instructors. After completing Intro to Kayak 2.0, participants should feel comfortable taking their skills to moving water and participate in one of our river classes.
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WEBER RIVER KAYAK CLASS $245/Person (6+ Hours Depending on Class Size)
Welcome to our playground, the river! This class is designed for those paddlers that feel confident with the basics and want to take their paddling from a contained environment on flatwater, to the open waters of several local rivers. During this class each participant will learn whitewater safety and how to read basic river features. They will also learn the importance of edge control as we teach them how to do peelouts, eddy turns, and ferries. Our goal as team Rapid Progression is to help each paddler begin to experience the same fulfillment that kayaking has given to each of us. Whether it’s your first time out on the river, or you have experience but just need to refine your skills, let us help play a part in your kayaking progression by letting us teach and share our passion with you.
Equipment rental available.
2 DAY YOUTH PADDLE SPORTS CAMPS - Kayaking
Cost: $250/participant and classes are held from 9am-3pm each day.
ALL GEAR PROVIDED BY RPKS
Our Youth Paddle Sports Camps are a great way to introduce youth to multiple water activities. This two day course will provide each participant an opportunity to experience kayaking while learning the fundamental skills and techniques associated with each sport.
Each participant will learn basic paddle strokes, maneuvers, and safety through one-on-one and group instruction, and through games, and activities.
6 DAY WHITEWATER KAYAK WORKSHOP - Rapid Progression in partnership with Holiday River Expeditions
July27-Aug 1 2026 - $1980/person
The Green River through Desolation Canyon is a perfect training ground for a whitewater kayaking workshop. The canyon offers plenty of slow-moving water where you can practice the basics, and more than 60 fun, low-consequence rapids where you can put your new skills to the test! Rapid Progression Kayak School has teamed up with Holiday River Expeditions to put together a fully supported, six-day whitewater kayaking workshop.
If you’re looking for a more active vacation or want to get up close and personal with the Green River in one of the most spectacular wilderness canyons in the West, this is the trip for you. A professional kayaking instructor will provide the instruction and all kayaking equipment. Holiday guides provide logistical support and prepare gourmet meals while you practice paddling, rolling, and running rapids. Six days also allow time to hike along side canyons, explore cultural sites, and simply relax on the beaches or among the shady cottonwood trees.
Prior kayaking experience is not necessary, but a kayak swimming pool class is suggested to help speed your learning on the river. You should be in excellent physical condition and comfortable around water. Get hands-on with your river trip!
4 DAY WHITEWATER KAYAK WORKSHOP - Rapid Progression in partnership with Adventure Idaho Rafting and Featuring Pete Beck of River Kings as a guest instructor.
August 10-13 2026 $1395/person
The Lower Salmon River provides a solid opportunity for intermediate paddlers to level up their class 3 and higher river running skills over a 4 day period while having the safety and convenience of outfitter raft support courtesy of Idaho Adventure Rafting. This workshop will help you develop and strengthen your ability to navigate class 3+ whitewater through solid water reading skills, improved boat and paddle control, and elevated confidence in your overall capabilities.
This year along side the talented team of ACA certified L4 rated instructors at Rapid Progression, we are excited to welcome Youtube sensation, Pete Beck of River Kings' as a guest instructor. Pete’s skills and accomplishments are well know throughout the kayaking community and will certainly benefit those who have the opportunity paddle with him.
The Lower Salmon river offers some of the most beautiful scenery with big white sandy beaches, a wide variety of wildlife, warm weather, and cool water. Adventure Idaho Rafting will provide gourmet meals in camp, safety and support on the river, and highly professional guiding services to help create one of the best vacations you could expect to have.
To participate in this clinic, you should be comfortable in up to class 3 whitewater and have a relatively consistent roll. This trip is also family friendly for those who would prefer to row or paddle a raft. The Row Your Own float opportunity allows rafters to join along side our kayak students on the trip. See link for additional details.
PRIVATE CLASSES
Want to work one-one-one with one of our instructors, dialing in your roll or practicing river technique? Rapid Progression offers private instruction to meet your paddling needs. Our team has years of paddling and teaching experience and we would love to discuss what you would like to focus on and set something up that works for you. Kayaking is all about continuous progression, and we’ve helped paddlers from all different skill levels achieve their paddling goals.