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Dryway River Run

The goal of this Dryway River Run is to help Class III paddlers move to the next level of kayaking or canoeing by running the Deerfield River Dryway with a Zoar Outdoor instructor.

DURATION

1 day

AGE

16+

LEVEL

Advanced, Class III-IV Rapids

INCLUSIONS

All equipment, instruction, catered picnic-style lunch & transportation

Overview

For 2025: Book this clinic as a Custom Clinic and specify you are looking for a Dryway River Run.

We start with a warm-up and skill check on flatwater and then hop on the Dryway, taking it one rapid at a time and scouting from boat or shore as we go. Our advanced skills clinics on the Dryway teach advanced intermediate kayakers and canoeists how to paddle confidently in this Class III-IV playground. We work on developing effective river-running strategies, like surfing, running slots, and other advanced moves. We also offer the option to walk around any rapid. Come improve your paddling skills with us!

Who Should Take the Clinic

Participants in Dryway River Runs should be able to:

  • effectively perform eddy turns, peel outs, ferries, and self-rescues on Class III+
  • roll reliably and consistently in Class III rapids

This run is appropriate for those interested in beginning to paddle Class IV.

You will spend somewhere between four to five hours in your boat. You will either kneel (canoeists) or sit (kayakers) for much of this time. In order to effectively prepare, please stretch and strengthen your thighs, hamstrings, and torso (back, stomach, shoulders and neck). If you increase your flexibility, you will have more efficient strokes and be more comfortable in your boat.

What we provide

Zoar Outdoor will provide:

  • boat
  • wetsuit
  • paddle jacket
  • booties
  • life jacket
  • helmet
  • paddle
  • sprayskirt

If you own your own equipment, we suggest you use it in the clinic to get used to its quirks.

We provide a catered picnic-style lunch on all our full day clinics.

The following statement is required by state law: “Before placing your order, please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy.”

We do not use nuts in our food, but can not guarantee that the ingredients in our meals do not contain nuts or other food allergens. If you have food allergies or other special dietary needs, we strongly suggest you bring your own bag lunch in non-glass containers and we will pack it with the other lunches on your trip. Please inform our office at 413-339-4010 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you intend to do this.

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