"River Running" Confusion

This post will seek to address several reoccurring questions about the River Running training curriculum that is to be used as part of SALT1.

1. Yes, you will need vol. 1 & 2 in order to complete this first year of the program.

2. Prior to this year River Running (R.R.) was one whole book, not two separate volumes. As such, the SALT manual was created using the single R.R. book, which now makes the page numbers listed in the month to month assignment section of SALT1 incorrect. Most simply you will begin September using R.R. vol. 1 Run 1 and advance one Run (lesson) each month till the end of the program.

3. It is not necessary that the mentors have the R.R. Leader's Guide. The only difference between the Leader's Guide and the Student Guide is the Leader's Guide has group activities suggested for each lesson. Since you are not doing this as a group, these activities many times do not apply. I would advise that the SALT Point Person have a copy of the R.R. Leader's Guide, making note of any activities they think might be appropriate and then share that information with the mentors.

4. Yes, there are several options for ordering the material, all of which have different price options. Shop around and go with the company you like best.

I hope this information helps, and that you are well on your way to a successful year of SALT.

~YAC
(Ryan Smith)