Develop self-rescue skills for open-water activites, whether rafting, canoeing, kayaking, or working along the waterfront. Swiftwater Rescue 1 focuses on personal safety equipment, open-water swimming skills, and rescue principles. Learn about the water environment and safe procedures in a waterfront setting, and develop skills for river crossings, safe swimming, and rescue organization.
This one-day course offers a combination of theoretical and practical skill development with certification through Rocky Mountain Adventure Medicine.
Prerequisite: 16 years old, ability to swim 50m head-up wearing a PFD and helmet; Standard/Intermediate First Aid with CPR-C recommended. Includes: instructor, safety gear.

If you would like to take Swiftwater Rescue 1 & 2 at the same time, please register at a discounted rate here.

Build on your self-rescue skills from Swiftwater Rescue 1 and learn how to assist others in a rescue situation. Swiftwater Rescue 2 focuses on techniques and equipment for rescues including knots and rope systems, rescue organization, and assisting an injured swimmer.
This one-day course offers a combination of theoretical and practical skill development with certification through Rocky Mountain Adventure Medicine.
Prerequisite: 16 years old, ability to swim 50m head-up wearing a PFD and helmet; Standard/Intermediate First Aid with CPR-C recommended. Includes: instructor, safety gear.

If you would like to take Swiftwater Rescue 1 & 2 at the same time, please register at a discounted rate here.

Sign up for this weekend course to be take Swiftwater Rescue 1 & 2 together at a discounted rate. Courses can also be taken separately here: SWR 1 | SWR 2
Develop your skills to safely rescue yourself and others in a moving water environment. Learn about safe procedures in and around water, swimming skills, and personal safety equipment, then build on these skills with rope systems, rescue organization, and more techniques to assist others.
Prerequisite: 16 years old, ability to swim 50m head-up wearing a PFD and helmet; Standard/Intermediate First Aid with CPR-C recommended. Includes: instructor, safety gear.