Swiftwater Rescue Course: Rexburg, Idaho

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!

Costa Rican Swiftwater

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.

Former Swiftwater Student Saves Life

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 may of 2007."

Kent Ford Interview

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 below.

History of Whitewater Kayaking

Here is a great video on the history of whitewater kayaking.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEy0HoEZ9M4

Pacuare River Class Site

We are looking forward to our February course in Costa Rica. Aerie Backcountry Medicine and the Whitewater Rescue Institute are teaming up to offer a unique course combining wilderness first aid and swiftwater rescue. Nestled deep in the Pacuare River gorge is "El Nido del Tigre," the site of our Feb. 25-27 course. This beautiful location offers our students the opportunity to wake to the sound of howler monkeys, rest under the shade of palms, and swim in the waters of Costa Rica's most famous river. It is an unmatched experience! "El Nido del Tigre" is a hide-a-way only accessable by river or trail. Below is our class room.

And here is the river!


Should be fun! Stay tuned for course updates!

Video of Whitewater Rescue in Maryland

ABC news profiled this Swiftwater Rescue that took place just outside of Washington D.C.

Cabin John Swiftwater Rescue