Ocoee River Raft Guide Training in the Class IV Olympic Course

[@FastFredRuddock]

This video and others are my joyful expression of my passion and first amendment rights in a forum where there is no expectation of privacy. I do not intend to scare anyone; least of all potential rafting customers. However folks should be aware of the inherent risks of rafting to make an informed decision.

[@VoiceofHunza]

Extremely adventurous

[@izzyplusplusplus1004]

I really was looking forward to hearing Fred yell: "Oh the humanity!" Was not disappointed.

[@FastFredRuddock]

I aim to please!

[@blowinshtup6553]

He’s baaack! Must be summer now....I can’t tell here in Colorado though. Still snowing up high. Make it end and be warm.

[@FastFredRuddock]

It is good to be back. I am well on my way to a total recovery. I am running the Ocoee in rafts and kayaks and hope to get back to creeking in the late summer. Thank you for your kind words.

[@robertbare1007]

We have guests come up all summer and I will always tell them to ask for you. Love the videos my friend, great job.

[@FastFredRuddock]

Thank you for your kind words. I am just trying to spread the love and passion for whitewater.

[@johnthompson4620]

Hahah dude you rock! ive never had an interest in whitewater rafting/kayaking but your enthusiasm just makes me wanna give'er a go! cheers from the rocky mountains, canada

[@FastFredRuddock]

Enjoy some rafting or even try out kayaking. Ecuador is another great place to go rafting in South America. Many Canadians winter in Ecuador high in the Andes.

[@VoiceofHunza]

Love the level of rafting

[@FastFredRuddock]

Thanks for taking the time to comment. I am looking forward to shooting some video at the upcoming class V-V+ Green Race. It is possible I may shoot some Green Race practice run shorts.

[@Hungrygadwali]

Waaw awesome ,

[@FastFredRuddock]

The training looks like fun doesn't it?

[@RebeccaTurnerEsotericCreations]

Thanks! It sucked being stuck at the outpost instead of being there :)

[@FastFredRuddock]

I am glad I could share some of the joy with you.

[@randyrigenstrup4621]

Bro I had a great time with you today,we will be coming back to do the full run and requesting you as our guide!!!!!!! Oh by the way we we're on your last ride down the ocoee,take it easy bro we will see you again very soon

[@FastFredRuddock]

Thank you for coming to raft today. I really enjoyed surfing it with y'all! I will message you off line soon. Much love to all.

[@wjennin1]

Man, just looking at all that raft jumping hurts my bad knee lol

[@FastFredRuddock]

I can relate; especially as I am still recovering from this winter.

[@tylerjohnson1368]

Where is that river at? I usually do the deschuttes in Oregon but I want to step it up and this one looks fun!

[@FastFredRuddock]

This is the Ocoee River in East Tennessee. This is where I work as a river guide and safety boater.

[@keeperodinson3306]

1) was this one specific outfitter? Looked like I saw a raft from wildwater as O2R? 2) which outfitter do you run with? 3) have you heard anything about the 2025 guide training season yet?

[@FastFredRuddock]

Guide training begins in April. Upper training typically takes place in early June. Train varies between the many outfitters on the Ocoee.

[@nataliesmith3135]

When will Hell Day be in 2020?

[@FastFredRuddock]

OAR already held theirs but I had to work on a river trip.

[@nataliesmith3135]

Awww man!!!

[@bandofthehand888]

Ooohhh nnoooooooooooo

[@FastFredRuddock]

Ha ha ha

[@FastFredRuddock]

Seems this video is still triggering snowflakes all these years. Folks these are guides and trainees having fun while learning valuable swift water rescue skills. Secondarily this videos shows you what inherit risk is. Furthermore this is NOT class 5.