Course Description

Being prepared as a paddler is an essential skill to learn and develop. Whitewater enthusiasts of all disciplines and skill levels, as well as guides and instructors, benefit from a rescue course. Build skills to manage risk on the river. Develop a rescue mindset and learn an assessment process to “get the big picture” in critical situations. Practice using rescue gear and simple to complex rescue techniques. This course combines an outdoor classroom with hands-on learning scenarios in whitewater.

Included

• Swiftwater Rescue Instruction

• ACA Level 4 Swiftwater Rescue Certificate of Completion; accepted by most river outfitters, kayak schools, and outdoor programs

• Rescue and river gear available upon request

Pre Course Resources

• Know Your Knots Video Knot Tutorials

Duration

• 2-days

Location

• Upper Colorado River, near Kremling, CO (Pumphouse Recreation Area)

Prerequisites

• 18 years of age or older

• Competent class II boater with solid self-rescue skills

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