Cody is off to the Whitewater Symposium this weekend. If you are attending or in the area come and visit him. On Saturday he is presenting "Fostering Humility: A Look at Decision Making Traps." On Sunday join him in the river to practice your Strainer swims and aggressive swimming techniques. We would love to see you! Check out other Whitewater Symposium topics at www.wwsymposium.com....
On May 5-7th, Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks hosted a course in Kalispell. Game wardens and fish biologists from across the state attended. WRI instructor emeritus, Mike Johnston, traveled north to facilitate the training and to help make 2009 a safe season for Montana state employees. Thanks to everyone who made this course a success!...
WRI is looking forward to the May 28-30 NASAR conference in Little Rock, Arkansas. We will have a booth set up and will be presenting. If you are making the trip to this great conference, stop by and say hi. Click here for more info and the NASAR website....
On April 17-19, Montana River Guides hosted a Swiftwater Rescue Technician course on the Blackfoot River. Much of the time was spent at Round-up Rapid, where students learned the basics of swiftwater rescue. The course was a great success with the help of volunteers Alan Bergmuller of Hamilton, Montana and Jim Biesel of Malmstrom Airforce Base. Thanks you guys for all your help! And a big thanks t...
Many thanks to the Powell QRU and Lewis and Clark Trail Adventures for hosting a great course on the Lochsa River. We had a bit of snow, a little rain, and perfect Idaho whitewater--could not have asked for a better weekend. Participants got the chance to riverboard and swim the waters of the Lochsa. Thanks again, and keep it safe out there....
On Wednesday the 29th of April, Missoula City Fire Department conducted their spring swiftwater refresher. Montana River Guides owner and WRI Instructor Mike Johnston coordinated the course. MRG guide Tommy Snyder, and Search and Rescue volunteers Elise Lowe and Becca Wallace came out to help make this a great day of training. Thanks guys! The firefighters got a chance to dust off their swiftwater...
On April 9-11, the Whitewater Rescue Institute taught a course on the Falls River of Idaho. Brigham Young University Outdoor Program and guides from Jackson, Wyoming's Solitude Raft Company attended. Below students describe their experience. Thanks to the everyone for making it such a great class!...
On February 25-27, the Whitewater Rescue Institute held a course on the Pacuare River in Costa Rica. Partnered with Aerie Backcountry Medicine and Coast to Coast Adventures, this course provided students with an exotic, exciting and warm environment to learn the fundamentals of river rescue. Below is a brief video of the course....
Branden Stevens, a former swiftwater student, was involved in a dramatic rescue on the Tounge River this winter. His efforts in the ice covered river saved the life of the occupant of this car. Branden said "I JUST WANT TO SAY THANKS SO MUCH FOR THE TRAINING THAT YOU PROVIDED! Without it, the patient would have died for sure, we had no water rescue training prior to me attending your course in ...
This December the Whitewater Rescue Institute had the opportunity to speak with filmmaker and river legend, Kent Ford. Kent talked about the making of his video "Whitewater Self Defense," and gave us some tips on how to stay safe on the river. You can purchase Kent's video at the WRI store at www.whitewaterrescue.com or visit Performance Video at www.performancevideo.com. Enjoy the interview...
“Whether you are a river-rookie or an experienced boater, WRI tailors their classes to what you need to learn in a fun and challenging environment. Their scenario based teaching approach creates an electric learning atmosphere where you feel like you are in actual river rescue situations. I would recommend them to anybody!”
