Rafting (Assistant Trip Leader Training) - Weber River, Henefer to Croydon 9/20/25

Itinerary -

8 am - Set up Shuttle

830-930 am - On Land Lecture and Skills

930-1130 am - Float River and practice paddling, maneuvering skills, rescues

1130-12 pm - Deflate raft and get shuttle vehicles

Directions: Put In - Weber River Float Parking Lot  , Henefer

Take Out - Croydon Bridge (left side)

Cost: $15 raft rental with life jacket ($75 divided by 6 persons in a raft)

Activity: Rafting Weber River -

• On Land - 

  • Inflate Raft and prep

  • Safety Chat

    • Environment 

      • CFS

      • River conditions, sections of the river, put in/take outs

    • People

      • Lifejackets

      • Sunscreen/hats/water

    • Gear

      • Paddles/Strokes

      • Throw bags (practice throwing) and pulling someone into boat

      • Pull strap (NRS strap on middle thort)

      • Rope management (keep loose ends of rope tucked away)

    • Dangers/Safety

      • Strainers

      • Sweepers

      • Rocks

      • Highside (demo)

    
    

• On Water - 

  • Demo

    • Giving paddling orders

    • 360 degree turn

    • Catch eddy

    • Navigate through obstacles

Gear - thin T-shirt, thin long-sleeve shirt, rain jacket, shorts, swimming suit, running shoes or water shoes, 1 L water in water bottle, 2 snacks, dry bag, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, Life jacket (will provide) with 5-6 person raft (rent from BYU or UVU)

Rentals -

• Rafts - 6 person rafts with life jackets and paddles ($60 per day - BYU Outdoors; $70 per day - UVU Adventure Center - includes pump and throw bag)

• Electric pump ($15 per day - BYU Outdoors)

• Throw Bag ($5 per day - BYU Outdoors)