This intensive 20-hour swiftwater rescue class has classroom instruction followed by two and a half days developing and practicing skills on the river.
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Missoula Rafting: Montana’s Best Summer Adventures
We’ve wrapped up most of our swiftwater rescue classes for the season and are out enjoying Missoula’s best rafting & kayaking on the Alberton Gorge. Summer water levels have arrived with warm friendly class II and II rapids. We know you are all wearing the right gear and keeping an eye on each other. If you know…
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Navigating New Currents: Whitewater Rescue Institute Goes to India
Navigating New Currents: Whitewater Rescue Institute in India In November 2024, WRI Instructors Ben Schmidt and Sam Johnston travelled to Northwestern India to teach swiftwater rescue and instructor practices to river guides for Aquaterra Adventures. They were excited to share our swift water rescue curriculum with Aquaterra’s talented guides on the picturesque banks of the…
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In between a Rock and a Wet Place: Is your “Un-Pin Kit” Adequate?
In Between A Rock and a Wet Place: Is Your Pin Kit Adequate? Accidents happen. How we prepare for and resolve those situations affects how the tale is told. Getting a boat unpinned is a fundamental skill for river runners. The equipment used is also critical to your safety and success. Folks often just buy…