May 2024
PRO-I Missoula MT May 11 – 12, 2024
This course is designed as the PRO entry-level course for those requiring certification for any type of employment. This is open to recreational river users wishing to train on the pro track, but is a much faster pace of training designed for professional guides. You must enter this course with intermediate to advanced knowledge on river flow mechanics, river swimming, river running fundamentals and a sound understanding of river vocabulary terms. The popular REC-I courses are suitable for a large…
Find out more »Women’s PRO-I Swiftwater Missoula, MT May 11-12, 2024
Join us for an opportunity to enhance your skills in a supportive and women-centric learning environment. Welcome to our inaugural Women's PRO-I Swiftwater Rescue Course! Tailored exclusively for women and led by an experienced team of female swiftwater instructors, including Libby Tobey, Kelly Mahoney and Rose Triolo. This swiftwater course is designed as the PRO entry-level course for those requiring certification for any type of employment. It is also open to recreational river users wishing to train on the pro…
Find out more »Packraft-Specific Swiftwater Rescue Training – Eagle River AK – May 17 – 19, 2024
To register for this packraft-specific swiftwater rescue training, visit Luc Mehl's website here. A leader in the packraft industry, SSI has been offering packraft-specific swiftwater rescue training for over a decade. While others race to figure out how to best teach this evolving skill, we have years of experience and refinement with regard to our tailored curriculum. REGISTRATION: Space is limited to 12 students and will be taught by SSI lead instructor, Luc Mehl. Class fills up fast, so register…
Find out more »PRO-I Jackson, WY May 18 – 19, 2024
This course is designed as the PRO entry-level course for those requiring certification for any type of employment. This is open to recreational river users wishing to train on the pro track, but is a much faster pace of training designed for professional guides. You must enter this course with intermediate to advanced knowledge on river flow mechanics, river swimming, river running fundamentals and a sound understanding of river vocabulary terms. The popular REC-I courses are suitable for a large…
Find out more »Outfitter PRO-I Banks, ID
This course is for OARS employees only. Please contact your regional manager to receive a registration link. If you have accessed this page with the link provided by OARS, you will see tickets available below. This course is designed as the PRO entry-level course for those requiring certification for any type of employment. This is open to recreational river users wishing to train on the pro track, but is a much faster pace of training designed for professional guides. You…
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PRO-I Banks ID June 1 – 2, 2024
This course is designed as the PRO entry-level course for those requiring certification for any type of employment. This is open to recreational river users wishing to train on the pro track, but is a much faster pace of training designed for professional guides. You must enter this course with intermediate to advanced knowledge on river flow mechanics, river swimming, river running fundamentals and a sound understanding of river vocabulary terms. The popular REC-I courses are suitable for a large…
Find out more »Swiftwater Boat Operator Moab, UT June 4 – 7, 2024
This 4 day Swiftwater Boat Operator Course is designed to take both novice and experienced on-water boat operators to the next level of operational proficiency. We have a 1:4 instructor craft to agency craft ratio, and this allows our team of professional trainers to lead agency operators through navigational courses with progressive challenges and objectives. Training slots are available by the number of agency watercraft, not the number of in-water operators. Trailering your boats to our course sites is necessary…
Find out more »Packraft Expedition Training
After acquiring essential skills from prior packraft-specific training with SSI or another approved course provider, expedition members will apply these skills during a 5-day trip covering up to 40 miles of downstream travel. Course size is currently limited to 10 expedition paddling members and two instructors. The team will engage in a structured approach to river running, mastering the art of leading a group of paddlers through a remote river section. Each participant in the trip will be fully self-supported,…
Find out more »REC-I Swiftwater Safety Course Missoula June 8 – 9, 2024
COURSE OVERVIEW: We designed this REC-I swiftwater safety course primarily for recreational river users who wish to gain experience around moving water. SSI frames the REC-I course around participants' desires for training and guide novice students through the process of risk management and decision making in a swiftwater setting. We have tailored this swiftwater safety course for recreational enthusiasts with varied experience levels. INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION: Libby Tobey, SSI lead instructor, will teach the course, and space is limited to 16…
Find out more »REC-I Swiftwater Safety Course Jackson, WY June 8 – 9, 2024
This recreational swiftwater course in Jackson WY is designed primarily for those wishing to gain experience around moving water. The REC-I course is framed around participant desires for training and takes novice students through the process of risk management and decision making in a swiftwater setting. This course is tempered for recreational enthusiast with varied experience levels. Space is limited to 16 students and will be taught by SSI lead instructor, Jon Wiedie. WHO THIS IS FOR: Recreational boaters wanting…
Find out more »REC-I Banks, ID June 15 – 16, 2024
This recreational swiftwater course is designed primarily for those wishing to gain experience around moving water. The REC-I course is framed around participant desires for training and takes novice students through the process of risk management and decision making in a swiftwater setting. This course is tempered for recreational enthusiast with varied experience levels. Space is limited to 16 students and will be taught by SSI lead instructor, Jake Miczulski. Class fills up fast, so register early! WHO THIS IS…
Find out more »REC-I Jackson, WY June 22 – 23, 2024
This recreational swiftwater course is designed primarily for those wishing to gain experience around moving water. The REC-I course is framed around participant desires for training and takes novice students through the process of risk management and decision making in a swiftwater setting. This course is tempered for recreational enthusiast with varied experience levels. Space is limited to 16 students and will be taught by SSI lead instructor, Eric Riley. Class fills up fast, so register early! WHO THIS IS…
Find out more »July 2024
REC-I Banks, ID July 13 – 14, 2024
This recreational swiftwater course is designed primarily for those wishing to gain experience around moving water. The REC-I course is framed around participant desires for training and takes novice students through the process of risk management and decision making in a swiftwater setting. This course is tempered for recreational enthusiast with varied experience levels. Space is limited to 16 students and will be taught by SSI lead instructor, Jake Miczulski. Class fills up fast, so register early! WHO THIS IS…
Find out more »Women’s REC-I Banks, ID July 27 – 28, 2024
Taught by women, for women, this swiftwater rescue course is designed for non-commercial river runners looking to brush up on and/or gain new river safety skills! This recreational swiftwater course is designed primarily for those wishing to gain experience around moving water. The REC-I course is framed around participant desires for training and takes novice students through the process of risk management and decision making in a swiftwater setting. This course is tempered for recreational enthusiast with varied experience levels.…
Find out more »August 2024
PRO-I Swiftwater Rescue Course Moab, UT August 8 – 9, 2024
This swiftwater rescue course is for US Fish & Wildlife Service employees only and is closed to public registration. This swiftwater rescue course is designed as the PRO entry-level course for those requiring certification for any type of employment. This is open to recreational river users wishing to train on the pro track, but is a much faster pace of training designed for professional guides. You must enter this swiftwater rescue course with intermediate to advanced knowledge on river flow…
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