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
Rescue Training - Basics
For paddlers who are looking to learn and improve on their rescue technique and ability.
This course includes
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
$55-70/hour sliding scale
varies due to type of clinic, length, gear, and number of people
All clinics are customizable; when you reach out, we can share various options and maps charted with details for various local spots
Ratio dependent on course - please reach out with questions
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).
Guide Certifications
EMT - B
WEMT
CDL - Class B
