Magic Falls Rafting Company

We're Looking For Guides

Come join us on the rapids!

Dear Potential Guide Trainee:

Our whitewater training session was held from May 28 to June 5, 2010. If we have a number of requests for guide training during the season, we will conduct additional training sessions. The training will include Safety Techniques, River Etiquette, and Daily Procedures, River Rescue and lots and lots of whitewater rafting!!!! In short, everything you will need to pass the Maine Whitewater Rafting Guide Exam for the Kennebec River, except for CPR and Basic First Aid. These can be acquired through the Red Cross and must be completed prior to whitewater training.

The cost of the training is $250.00. A $50.00 non refundable deposit is due with your application by April 1, 2010 with the balance of $200.00* due May 1, 2010 The full amount is due upon enrollment if enrolling in the course after May 1.  (*Your $200.00 training fee will be returned to you at the end of the 2010 whitewater rafting season (mid-October), if you train, receive your license, work and follow the employment guideline and protocols established by Magic Falls, which include regularly scheduled work days and all big event days during the season.) This fee includes staying at Magic Falls Rafting campground, a training manual, and use of all needed equipment (wetsuits, life jacket, and paddle). You will be responsible for your meals. The training classes will be limited to 18, so if you are interested you should let us know right away.

After you have completed the guide training you will be ready to take the State exam for the Kennebec and Dead Rivers and become a Registered Maine Whitewater Guide (level I). Application and testing fee is $103.00. License fee is $90.00 for two years. Additional training is required for the Penobscot River (level II). As a Registered Maine Whitewater Guide you will be able to work for any rafting outfitter. However, we do ask you to train with us if you plan to work for our company. We prefer to hire the guides we train, as our program focuses on the high standards we require from everyone on our staff. Our guides earn $55.00 to $85.00 per day plus tips and dinner.

If you have any questions, or need more information, pleaIse call 1-800-207-7238.

Thank you,

Dave Neddeau

Please submit this application by April 1, 2010. Send your nonrefundable $50 deposit. (This is non refundable for any reason!) by mailing a check, or call us with credit card information. The balance of the training fee, $200, must be paid in full by May 1, 2010.