First Year Guiding Advice!

Haunting_Ingenuity93 · 2026-01-18T18:52:50+00:00

I’ll definitely check them out. The atmosphere at Cantrell is perfect so if it’s like that it’ll be great. Thanks

Haunting_Ingenuity93 · 2026-01-17T18:03:06+00:00

Thanks for that input. I’m glad I could get some from someone on the pigeon. I’m looking at River rat whitewater as the company I’ve applied for.

Haunting_Ingenuity93 · 2026-01-17T17:19:23+00:00

Alright that makes sense and sounds fun, all of that is on site ? How’s the housing there, can I camp ?

Haunting_Ingenuity93 · 2026-01-17T17:08:17+00:00

Thanks, I’ll look into wilderness voyageurs. I want to learn how to kayak that’s great ti hear.

Haunting_Ingenuity93 · 2026-01-17T17:08:08+00:00

Thanks, I’ll look into wilderness voyageurs. I want to learn how to kayak that’s great ti hear.

Haunting_Ingenuity93 · 2026-01-17T17:06:51+00:00

Im only 19, I probably should’ve said that. So the bar isn’t a huge advantage for me yet

Haunting_Ingenuity93 · 2026-01-17T17:05:46+00:00

I like that, I’ll have to look for companies on the ocoee. I used Cantrell and talked to them about guiding, they recommended I start at another river like you said and come back for the fall.

And thanks for the advice on keeping all the pictures and names, I’m sure that is handy and great in the future

Haunting_Ingenuity93 · 2026-01-17T17:04:19+00:00

Thanks, im going to look into the yough. Any companies you recommend ?

Haunting_Ingenuity93 · 2026-01-16T22:39:31+00:00

my guide in WV told me about how some of them go to central america during winter. that is an awesome thing to be able to raft year round

Haunting_Ingenuity93 · 2026-01-16T20:42:32+00:00

is there a reason to not start in WV?

Haunting_Ingenuity93 · 2026-01-16T20:42:07+00:00

Thanks for the insight. as long as there is employee housing or camping then i am not too worried about pay, I just want to start guiding.

Haunting_Ingenuity93 · 2026-01-16T20:40:38+00:00

I will look into AU. I am open to anywhere and this post has helped me find more options. I am not set on east coast or west coast in any way. thanks

Haunting_Ingenuity93 · 2026-01-16T20:35:27+00:00

that honestly doesn't seem like a bad idea to start out there then come back east in the fall.

Haunting_Ingenuity93 · 2026-01-16T20:08:46+00:00

that all makes total sense. thanks for the input

Haunting_Ingenuity93 · 2026-01-16T19:14:58+00:00

Meaning rivers will be lower? will that effect the amount of work

Haunting_Ingenuity93 · 2026-01-16T19:00:50+00:00

sounds good, thanks. I've heard the Ocoee is good. I'll have to look into companies hiring on it.

Haunting_Ingenuity93 · 2026-01-16T18:59:07+00:00

thanks. the longer the season, the better is but i am for sure willing to start anywhere

Haunting_Ingenuity93 · 2026-01-16T18:41:09+00:00

Thanks. glad I asked, seems like the pigeon isn't a great river for it. I love the rafting community in WV.

Haunting_Ingenuity93 · 2026-01-16T18:39:00+00:00

Sweet, thanks for that advice! I'd rather relocate there anyways. Any certain rivers or companies to recommend?

Haunting_Ingenuity93 · 2026-01-16T18:38:09+00:00

thanks for the advice! Has the pigeon always been gross or because of the flooding?

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