ORCKA Canoe Tripping Level 1, 2 OR 3

Program Overview

MHO Adventures specializes in canoe instruction courses.  This is a combo course and students can work towards level 1, 2 or 3.  Please note that for CT3 students must have the below pre-requisites.  Day one will be spent at our base in Huntsville in preparation for our 5 Day / 4 Night canoe trip on the French River.

LEVEL 1: INTRODUCTION

Introduction to canoe tripping for those that have little or no tripping experience

LEVEL 2: SKILL DEVELOPMENT

Providing the experienced canoe tripper with the opportunity to improve their canoe tripping skills, stressing organization, safety, leadership, risk and crisis management

Prerequisite: ORCKA Basic Canoeing, ORCKA Tripping Level 1 or comparable skills and experience

LEVEL 3: CANOE TRIP LEADER

The Canoe Tripping 3 course is designed for those looking to lead and/or guide wilderness canoe trips. This course focuses on planning and leading a multi-day wilderness expedition. The course involves a canoe trip, stressing organization, safety, leadership, risk and crisis management.

Prerequisites:

• ORCKA Canoe Tripping level 2 or equivalent certification or comparable skills and experience
• ORCKA Canadian Style Paddling Level 1a or equivalent certification or comparable skills
• At least 25 nights of wilderness canoe tripping experience totalling 500kms or more
• At least one trip of 5 days or more
• At least 6 canoe trips in which candidate was responsible for some of the organization and leadership
• At least 17 years of age

Course Fee Includes:

• Instructor(s)
• ORCKA Canoe Tripping 1, 2 OR 3 Certification
• Paddle Canada Intro Moving Water Tandem Certification
• ORCKA Basic Canoeing 3 or 4 Certification
• Group Equipment
• Canoes, Paddles, PFD’s
• All Safety Equipment
• Camping Fees
• Shuttles
• Each participant will be required to plan, purchase, pack and prepare one meal for the entire group.  All other food is included in the course fee.

Does Not Include:

• Transportation to and from Huntsville, ON
• Personal Gear

NOTE:  Level 3 Participants are require to provide MHO Adventures with your Canoe Trip Log AND Prepare written assignments prior to the trip.

Upcoming Training Dates