Rescue + First Aid
recreational & professional Paddlers
The best rescue is one that never happened! Preparedness and planning are significant parts of being safe on the river. However, it is impossible to completely eliminate uncertainty in the outdoors. Designed to teach skills on handling river rescue and first aid situations in the remote and dynamic environment we play and work. Our rescue program serves the needs of recreational and professional river enthusiasts alike.
Course Description
Learning rescue skills with your paddling partners is essential to practice and develop. In a day or multiple days of custom swiftwater rescue instruction, focus on your specific goals. From beginners to advanced boaters, grow your risk management mindset, skillset, and practicum. This course combines an outdoor classroom with hands-on learning scenarios in whitewater.
Included
Swiftwater Rescue Instruction
ACA Swiftwater Rescue Certificate of Completion
Rescue and river gear available upon request
Pre Course Resources
Duration
2-days
Location
Upper Colorado River, near Kremmling, CO
Prerequisites
Experience running Class II Rapids
2 person minimum
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Choose the date(s) that work best for you. Prior to booking, contact us to start planning your customized course and make sure the dates you’d like to receive Private or Custom Swiftwater Rescue are available.
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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
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