Fail Forward!
Welcome to Guide School! We’re excited to meet you and teach you everything we know about life on the river.
The two most important things to bring on your course are fleece and resilience. We’re going to be spending a lot of time swimming and a lot of time stumbling; staying warm and staying positive are the best ways to stay successful. Come ready to fail forward!
See you soon –
ARTA Whitewater School Staff
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Katie Parker
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Jordan Freer
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