Testimonials

Special thanks to New Mexico Kayak Instruction and Kelly Gossett for a great weekend up in Pilar last month for the beginner lesson on the white water. My family had a fantastic time. Pictured is my 12 year old son who is profound deaf paddling the river. Kelly truly is a master kayak instructor that can teach at all levels of ability and provide hours of fun for the whole family.
Matt Painter
Retired Fireman
Age: 
55
Location: 
Albuquerque, NM
Context
Event Category: 
Intro to Whitewater
Boy Scouts
Girl Scouts
Other Kids Classes
My girl approached the class as 'something my dad signed me up for and I don’t want to go', but she had a blast and wants to do it again.
Robert Miller
Dad of a Girl Scout
Context
Event Category: 
Girl Scouts
Other Kids Classes
Thank you!  The girls had an absolute wonderful time at the Paddle Safety class. You represented your sport well with the girls and it shows through their enthusiasm.  Good Job!
Melaney Olander
Troop 707
Location: 
Albuquerque, NM
Context
Event Category: 
Girl Scouts
It's not about kayaking...it's about overcoming fears, building courage and self confidence!
Kristen Thome
Troop #1623, Juniors, Albuquerque, NM
Location: 
Albuquerque, NM
Context
Event Category: 
Girl Scouts
Other Kids Classes
Kayaking is a really great experience. It not only introduces the girls to a new skill but shows them they can accomplish something they probably thought they would never be capable of.
Kristen Thome
Troop #1623, Juniors, Albuquerque, NM
Location: 
Albuquerque, NM
Context
Event Category: 
Girl Scouts
Other Kids Classes
I would wholeheartedly recommend this course. My girls had a blast and I thought the price was a bargain. My girls are young enough, so almost any activity is still "fresh" for them…they are up for about anything. The girls had a blast - they really enjoyed this.
Kathleen Tighe-Smith
Troop #10228, Brownies, Albuquerque, NM
Location: 
Albuquerque, NM
Context
Event Category: 
Girl Scouts
Other Kids Classes
My girls were Brownies. From a leader perspective, I wanted to see something fun, and that would build confidence. This was one of our first real "outings" as a Girl Scout. I was looking for something "different", something with a sense of adventure/out of the ordinary (something they don't do everyday) but controlled and safe. I also wanted something a bit challenging - physically, but also something they hadn't done before, something that would build confidence. This really fit the bill perfectly. They didn't' want to get out of the pool!
Kathleen Tighe-Smith
Troop #10228, Brownies, Albuquerque, NM
Location: 
Albuquerque, NM
Context
Event Category: 
Girl Scouts
Other Kids Classes
I would wholeheartedly recommend this course. I would also recommend they have several adults in the water, and several "shore-side" as there seemed to be more things to do that I would have expected. Not only for the girls' confidence, but helping turn around the kayaks, getting the girls in and out, etc. 
Kathleen Tighe-Smith
Troop #10228, Brownies, Albuquerque, NM
Location: 
Albuquerque, NM
Context
Event Category: 
Girl Scouts
Other Kids Classes
This class was FANTASTIC because the instructor was very well educated and experienced. Kelly closely observed the girls skill level and encouraged those that needed a little extra to make all of us enjoy this wonderful event. I would like them [troop leaders] to know this activity is an opportunity to allow the girls to have a memory of a lifetime. It was a great event full of challenge, teamwork and FUN!!!!
Margaret Baca
Troop #171, Juniors, Santa Fe, NM
Location: 
Santa Fe, NM
Context
Event Category: 
Girl Scouts
I believe it is important for girls of this age to work together and have fun.  This course exceeded my expectations in both teamwork and fun! 
Margaret Baca
Troop #171, Juniors, Santa Fe, NM
Location: 
Santa Fe
Context
Event Category: 
Girl Scouts