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Whitewater & Swiftwater Rescue Courses

Build skills and knowledge through practice, get international certification & make smart decisions on the river.

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Wilderness Medical Courses

For first aid and first responders, learn to assess and treat medical problems in remote environments.

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Women's Only Courses

Taught by women, for women. These courses offer a unique atmosphere that many have enjoyed and asked for!

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Simulation in Costa Rica during a wilderness first responder course

Costa Rica Wilderness First Responder

Take your Wilderness First Responder (WFR) course in Costa Rica. Get certified and grow your skills in a gorgeous location.

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2 rescuers performing a throw rope rescue through the ice

Ice Safety & Rescue Courses

Gain experience through theory and practical lessons, get international certification & become confident on the ice.

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Ice rescue student stepping over the edge of ice into water

Free Online Ice Safety & Rescue Intro Course

Learn the basic principles of ice safety and rescue through the completion of this free online resource.

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Blog posts

Swimming in whitewater and swiftwater How to

This Is How You Swim Rapids — Whitewater 101

This video highlights: Foot entrapments & how to avoid them — 0:12 Default swimming position — 0:29 Aggressive swimming positions — 0:49 Swimming in shallow water — 1:54 Swimming in big waves — 2:08 Swimming over ledges, drops & waterfalls...

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Backcountry lower leg splint

Backcountry Lower Leg Splint

This 'go beyond blanket roll lower leg splint' that's shown in the video below, is one of the best ways we've found to stabilize both the knee, and the ankle. This is a great splint to use if you patient...

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Single rescuer, spine-friendly, patient roll

Solo Roll onto Tarp and Pad

If you need to help someone who’s injured in the backcountry, the solo roll onto tarp and pad is a great technique to have in your back pocket.   If somebody is injured or unconscious, and can't move on their...

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