LTCC offering deep discounts on whitewater rafting classes

When the snow starts to melt and the rivers in the Sierra start running fast, be prepared to enjoy the whitewater excitement by taking three classes at Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) this spring. The Wilderness Education & Outdoor Leadership program at LTCC is offering three classes - Beginning and Intermediate Whitewater Rafting, and Whitewater Guide School - all available at deep discounts.

LTCC has drastically cut the fees to make it possible for more residents to safely prepare for what’s promising to be an incredible rafting season in the Sierras.

Beginning Whitewater Rafting (WLD-140A, starts 4/10), Intermediate Whitewater Rafting (WLD-140B, starts 4/16) and LTCC’s Whitewater Guide School (WLD-140C, starts 3/26) all had material fee costs of $330 in the past. With the new discount, the fees for Beginning and Intermediate Whitewater are now just $20. For Whitewater Guide School, the material fee has been cut to $105.

Receive in-depth, in-the-field and on-the-water learning that includes paddle and water rescue techniques, river reading skills, proper gear packing and preparation, and much more.

“We realized these fees were a barrier for many of our students and community members,” said Wilderness Education & Outdoor Leadership faculty member Dr. Clinton Culp. “A big part of what we do at community colleges is provide access to learning to as many people as possible, so we’ve cut these fees and hope that more locals will be able to get great instruction and hit the water with as much safety knowledge as possible.”

These courses, offered by the Wilderness Education & Outdoor Leadership program at LTCC, provide in-depth, in-the-field and on-the-water learning that includes paddle and water rescue techniques, river reading skills, proper gear packing and preparation, and much more. All three will help students build their wilderness knowledge and lay the groundwork for a solid outdoor education. To register, visit www.ltcc.edu/admissions.