Welcome to the Columbia Gorge Kayak School
We are located in Hood River, Oregon. The scenic Columbia River Gorge is within thirty minutes of more than thirty rivers and lakes to kayak.
Whether you’re interested in recreational flat water kayaking, beginning whitewater kayaking, or you are an intermediate kayaker looking to
build confidence on the river and running waterfalls, there is a class for you.

New Blog:
For updates and current happenings check out our blog at Gorgekayaker.blogspot.com!

Instructors:

	Todd Anderson has been teaching for the Columbia Gorge Kayak School for four years. He began kayaking 12 years ago in Hood River where he grew up. With all of the amazing rivers in the Columbia Gorge it is easy to see how he became hooked on the sport. Todd's sponsors include Pyranha Kayaks, NRS, AT Paddles, and the Kayak Shed. Certifications: ACA Instructor, Whitewater Rescue Technician, First Aid, CPR, and a Professional Competitve Kayaker.
	Erik Boomer has guided trips on the Payette and Salmon Rivers of Idaho since the age of 14. He has also completed one of the most prestigious kayaking challenges in North America, the Triple Crown. This consists of kayaking three of the hardest multi-day rivers in North America in the same year. Boomer's sponsors include Liquid Logic Kayaks, Kokatat, AT Paddles, and Teva shoes. Certifications: Wilderness First Responder, Currently in Nursing School, First Aid, CPR, and a Professional Expedition Kayaker.
	Christie Glissmeyer has been paddling for 10 years and instructing for three years. While living in Jackson Hole, she helped develop a kayak school for kids. Her sponsors include Dagger Kayaks, AT Paddles, Kokatat, Snap Dragon, and Fortress Watches. Christie has recently moved to Hood River for all the great whitewater it has to offer. Certifications: Dagger Girls at Play Instructor, CPR, First Aid, and a Professional World Traveling Kayaker.