About Three Sisters River School

The mission of Three Sisters River School is to inspire confident, capable river runners through expert instruction, progressive learning, and a spirit of adventure—while fostering safety, inclusivity, and a lifelong connection to rivers and wild places.

  • Operating season | May - September

  • Locations: Upper Deschutes, McKenzie, Santiam, and Crooked

Three Sisters River School collaborates with individuals, guide outfitters, and local companies to provide custom river experiences that are open to all recreational enthusiasts. Rivers and River trips provide incredible bonding experiences that are empowering and transferrable to every individual no matter the skill. Rivers are like the planet’s arteries—they bring life, movement, and rhythm – engaging with this flow is special. Whether you’re brand new to kayaking or working through a plateau, we have a course for you.

“Rivers are just water, rocks and gravity, yet they produce the most astonishing beauty with a special kind of magic and infinite challenge” - Doug Ammons

Swiftwater Rescue Training

For paddlers who are looking to learn and improve on their rescue technique and ability. Swiftwater Rescue Courses have levels from 1 to 5. Below is some core content include in most courses. For more specific course information, reach out via email.

This course includes

  • Contact rescue

    • Wading, swimming, craft rescues

  • Mechanical advantage systems

    • Vector pulls

  • Rope rescue

    • Anchors

    • Rope toss skills

    • Second throws and rope coils

  • Zip line

    • Transport individual, gear safely

  • Packing a Rescue Kit

Rates

  • $315/person - Level 4 Course (this is the standard course for the majority of river recreationalists and raft guides)

    • All clinics are customizable; when you reach out, we can share various options and maps charted with details for various local spots

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Have questions? Send us an email at info@threesistersbackcountry.com.

Three Sisters River School Guides have over 16 years of river guiding experience with formal kayak instruction and swift water training. Our River School Programs are certified by the American Canoe Association (ACA).

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