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CRK is Seeking a Medical Advisor
CRK is Seeking a Medical Advisor Our existing advisor is retiring and we are in need of a new advisor starting this 2021 season. Columbia River Kayaking ("CRK"), a small sea kayaking business based in Skamokawa, WA, seeks a volunteer consulting physician in order to...
What to Bring to Your CRK Program
June-September:One quart plastic water bottle (full)Lunch, snacksSunscreen and lip protectionSunglasses with strapHat for rain and sunNon-cotton shirts (2) for layering (wool, pile, polypro, other synthetic)Non-cotton pants (nylon, wool, spandex, fleece)Eyeglass...
Job Opportunities at Columbia River Kayaking
Guides/Assistant Guides We are looking to train and hire guides to work from May through October in 2021 and future seasons. Guides that have met our minimum standard for lead guiding can expect to lead our half, full, and multi-day trips. We provide training to help...
CRK Videos
CLIFFS OF CATHLAMETFilmmakers David Lukas (@lukasguides) and Jade Wolff (@jade_wolff) recently let us share some of our favorite places with them and made some beautiful videos like this one about the "Lower Gorge" just above the town of Cathlamet.THREE TREE...
CRK Covid-19 Guidelines
1. Columbia River Kayaking (CRK) will utilize on-line or phone reservation systems to pre-pay and limit interactions, and restrict payments to credit cards only to eliminate the handling of cash. Participants will sign, scan and send in waivers electronically before...
Level IV Programs
LEVEL IV programs require well-refined paddling skills as they venture into surf, strong wind or dramatic current. They may require or build navigation skills, and contain strong elements of group interdependence.