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MAST-168 - Canoe Guide

Minimum Credits: 2 Length: 50 hours Prerequisites: MAST 144 Delivery Method: On-campus Course Outline: https://sps.cotr.bc.ca/Outlines/Course Outlines/MAST168.pdf

Building upon skills learned in Canoe Skills, students can be certified at the Day Guide level providing they meet the Recreational Canoeing Association of British Columbia standards. Students will also complete components of and work towards the Recreational Canoeing Association of British Columbia Expedition Guide level. Students will develop solid moving water skills in an open canoe as well as leadership and instructional skills. Students will assess and manage risk, manage a group on and off the water and practice decision making as per river running and rescue. In addition, students will practice meal preparation and hygiene, group camping skills, Leave No Trace and interpretive skills.