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Daniel Blakeley wrote:

You might check out Zoar Outdoor at http://www.zoaroutdoor.com/. I'm
thinking about taking a coarse from them soon. I feel fortunate to work
at a college with a very active outdoor program and often get advise
from them.

- Daniel

I'd also check out the NY/NJ chapter of the AMC. They offer a lot of
different courses.

http://www.amc-ny.org/rec_actv/canoe/ckcorsed.html

Speaking of Zoar, I ran the gap successfully for the first time on
Saturday (OC2, bow paddler). I've been so psyched ever since--it was
exhilarating! We took the river left route, for those of you who know
the rapid...

Deb R.