- New For 2022!
- Intermediate to advanced
- 14+
- 1/2 Day
To be the best you need to learn from the best!
Quick Details
New Haven River (& New Haven Ledges – level dependent) in Bristol, VT for 2024!
Come join us on April 14th on the New Haven River in Bristol, Vermont for the 2024 Steep Creeking Clinic! Experienced instructors will focus on applying basic and advanced kayaking skills to the creeking environment. Instructors will also go over the appropriate risk mitigation strategies and considerations for kayaking in varied environments.
The New Haven River in Bristol VT is the place to go in Vermont for A+ whitewater. Almost the entirety of the river is roadside and in the warmer months there are multiple popular swimming holes as well as a public park which provides us boaters with many access points and parking areas. The access, high quality rapids, and large runnable flow range makes it an absolute staple for creeking in New England.
The run can be broken up into three distinct sections:
Prerequisite skills include class IV paddling ability including catching small eddies in power whitewater, ferrying and confidence. This course is often held on narrow, shallow, high speed, low volume rivers. We recommend that you have prior experience running the Dryway or rivers of similar characteristics and class. Must be confidently capable of walking on slippery rocks with gear and a boat.
What to Bring:
Wear items such as:
Other items to bring:
Zoar Outdoor will provide:
(If you own your own equipment, we suggest you use it in the clinic to get used to its quirks. It is always great practice to bring your throw rope!)