FAQs
What do I need to bring?
Swimsuit
Sun screen
Water bottle
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What do you provide?
Guide/Instructor/Safety Kayaker
All meals for Multi-day trips
Loquid Logic & Jackson Kayaks
Paddle
Helmet
Core layers
Splash Layers
Water shoes
Transportation from Telluride
Which river do we go to for lessons and day trips?
All day kayak instruction and trips take place on Trout Lake and the San Miguel River ten minutes from Telluride.
Do you offer group lessons?
TKS offers a highly individualized service, which sets us apart from other outfitters in the area. During the busy season (July 1-15) we only offer private and private charter group trips. That means we do not form groups putting strangers together. Throughout the summer we will offer scheduled instructional clinics which are available at discounted rates.
Where are you located?
You can find Telluride Kayak School Head Quarters upstairs in the Jagged Edge Building located at 223 East Colorado in Telluride.
Do you offer trips for my 5 y/o?
At TKS we offer a variety river trips that are suitable for the entire family 5 y/o and up.
What equipment do you provide?
We provide the best equipment including: Liquid Logic Kayaks, Jackson Kayaks, Aire Inflatable kayaks Werner Paddles, NRS water shoes, Immersion Research core layers & outer splash gear, Astral PFDs, and WRSI helmet. These items are included in the costs of all our trips!
What is your guide to student ratio?
On our Class I-II trips there is 1 guide/instructor for every 5 students/guests. On Class II river and above our ratio is 1:3. We may make exceptions depending on skill level.
What do you provide?
Kayak
Paddle
Helmet
Core Layers
Splash Layers
Water Shoes
What do I need to bring?
Swimsuit
Towel
Nose Plug
Ear Plugs
Warm clothes to change into
What do you provide?
Guide
Snack half day / Lunch full day
PFD
kayak
Paddle
Helmet
Core layers
Splash Layers
Water shoes
What do I need to bring?
Swimsuit
Towel
Sun screen
Water bottle
Warm clothes to change into
What if only some people in our group just want to raft?
That's fine. We can make sure to find a comfy home for the non-kayakers in your group on the big boats. Depending on the trip we may be able to apply a lower price for the rafters in your group.
What about toilet facilities?
The toilet on the river is not much different than what you have at home, except the view is much better. We bring a portable toilet that is set up in a private location in camp and then packed up the next morning secure on the rafts. During the day it is provided as needed. There is a portable facility for washing hands with soap and water.
What about the food?
We provide and prepare all the meals. Our guides are great cooks. They do all of the work of preparing high quality, healthy meals made with fresh ingredients. There is a variety of fruits and vegetables, and meat and non-meat choices. The evening meals are grilled and baked to perfection. We accommodate a variety of diets and will assist with dietary restrictions as well.
Do you provide tents, sleeping bags and pads?
If you or members of your party need to rent tents, sleeping bags or pads, we ask that you reserve them in advance. Rental fee is $50/package.
What do I wear when we're not kayaking?
Comfortable clothes that can get wet: swimsuits, quick drying shorts and /or pants and T and/or long sleeve shirts. Bring long pants and long-sleeve shirts if you need protection from the sun. You'll want shoes that can get wet, teva-type sandals that are secure on your feet are good. We'll send a complete packing list that details everything you'll need. We are located at Jagged Edge Sporting good where you can buy all the cool geeky camping stuff your heart desires.
Do we have to kayak the entire time?
Our intention is to kayak as much as possible. During trips that have long stretches of flatwater (i.e. Cataract Canyon) we will use motors to get to the rapids. If you become tired you're more then welcome to jump onto a raft and relax. Just don't make the raft guides carry your kayak the entire time.
Where does this trip start?
We usually meet at Jagged Edge in Telluride at 5:00pm the evening before to get outfitted with the gear. The next morning we'll load up in our van and get on the road between 6-8am. We can also pick you up at the closest Airport or meet you at or near the put-in.
What do you provide?
Instructor
meals on overnight trips
Kayak
Paddle
Helmet
Core layers
Splash Layers
Water shoes
What do I need to bring?
Swimsuit
Towel
Sun screen
Water bottle
Warm clothes to change into
sack lunch for day trips
What do you provide?
Guide
snack half day / lunch full day
Kayak
canoe
Stand-up board
Paddle
Helmet
Core layers
Splash Layers
Water shoes
What do I need to bring?
swimsuit
towel
sun screen
Water bottle
warm clothes to change into
What do you provide?
Guide
Snack half day / Lunch full day
Kayak
Paddle
Helmet
Core layers
Splash Layers
Water shoes
What do I need to bring?
Swimsuit
Towel
Sun screen
Water bottle
Warm clothes to change into