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SUMMARY:Packraft-Specific Rescue Training | Chilliwack\, BC\, Canada May 2 – 3\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Please register through Ascent Guides via the link HERE! \nA leader in the packraft industry\, SSI has been offering packraft specific 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. \nWHO THIS COURSE IS FOR: \n\nCommercial Packraft Guides\nSpecial Operations\nNPS \, BLM\, USFS\nRecreational Paddlers looking to achieve a higher standard of training than the 2-day course provides\n\nPACKRAFT COURSE PREREQUISITES: \n\nA desire to learn\nPackraft\, paddle\, and all associated boating gear necessary to travel downstream\nProficient swimmer\nPhysically capable\nAll of the listed PPE\nMeet all of the Essential Eligibility Criteria \n\nONLINE MODULE: Yes\, 2hr required online training \nMINIMUM AGE: 16 with parental consent – 15 with a parent participating \nCERTIFICATION: Up to 3 years \nCOURSE FORMAT: 3 day PSRT course with 2 hours of online training prior to start date. 8 hours each day of in-field training. Total class length: 26hrs. \nWHEN: May 2 – 3\, 2026 \nWHERE: Chilliwack\, BC \nFIELD SITE: Chilliwack River \nINSTRUCTOR: Cam Fenton \nGEAR FOR THIS COURSE: \nDrysuits Required\nThe welcome packet details the gear you will need for this course. As an SSI student\, you get access to student pricing in the SSI Gear Shop! Once you register you’ll have access to the shop through your SSI account. \nABOUT THIS COURSE:\nUsing the PRO-I as a platform\, this packraft specific rescue training teaches techniques and principles with regard to limited resources in a wilderness setting using a packraft as a rescue craft\, or a means of either primary or secondary travel. This course will meet the needs of professionals who find themselves using packrafts as a means of downriver travel or to access gear or personnel in difficult situations. This course is designed for commercial packraft guides\, backcountry rangers\, U.S. border patrol\, and special operations teams that may find themselves in remote areas where risk management is critical. Recreational enthusiasts are also welcome. \nTopics include equipment\, swimming and self-rescue\, boat control\, hydrology\, throw ropes\, entrapment\, safety boats\, knots\, anchors\, and rope systems. An effort is made to cover each topic but water levels\, weather\, and other elements may make some skills unworkable.
URL:https://www.swiftwatersafetyinstitute.com/ssi2-course/packraft-specific-rescue-training-chilliwack-bc-canada-may-2-3-2026/
LOCATION:Chilliwack\, BC\, Canada\, Chilliwack\, BC\, Canada\, British Columbia\, United States
CATEGORIES:Packraft-Specific Rescue Training Info
ORGANIZER;CN="Ascent%20Guides":MAILTO:info@ascentfv.com
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SUMMARY:REC-I Swiftwater | Marblemount\, WA May 2-3\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:This entry-level swiftwater rescue in Marblemount\, WA is designed for individuals looking to gain experience in moving water. The REC-I swiftwater rescue in Moab is tailored to meet participants’ goals\, guiding novice students through risk management and decision-making in swiftwater environments. This course is ideal for recreational enthusiasts with varying experience levels. \nCOURSE DETAILS \nWHO THIS COURSE IS FOR: Recreational boaters wanting to expand their knowledge on river rescue and risk management. \nONLINE COMPONENT: Yes – Optional \nNFPA 1006 & 2500 COMPLIANT: No \nCOURSE FORMAT: This is a 2-day recreational course\, with 2 hours of optional online training before the course start. The in-field training spans 8 hours each day\, totaling 18 hours of class time. \nWHEN: April 11-12\, 20265 \nWHERE: Marblemount\, WA \nFIELD SITE: Skagit or Sauk Rivers \nINSTRUCTOR: Luke Baugh \nPREREQUISITES:  \n\nProficient swimmer\nPhysically capable\nDesire to learn\nAll of the necessary PPE\nMeet all Essential Eligibility Criteria\n\n GEAR FOR THIS COURSE: \nThe welcome packet provides gear details. As an SSI student\, you’ll receive access to student pricing in the SSI Gear Shop! Once you register\, you’ll be able to shop through your SSI account. \n ABOUT THIS COURSE:  \nThis swiftwater rescue course is designed for entry-level and intermediate recreational boaters\, focusing on developing fundamental skills in risk management and decision-making in swiftwater environments. SSI structures this course to align with participants’ goals\, guiding students through risk management and decision-making in a swiftwater setting. This course is tailored for enthusiasts with varied experience levels. The curriculum prioritizes practical\, hands-on training and may include an introduction to basic mechanical advantage principles\, depending on time and the instructor’s discretion. However\, advanced rigging techniques are not covered\, but essential skills are\, making this course ideal for recreational boaters and anyone seeking essential rescue skills for river activities.
URL:https://www.swiftwatersafetyinstitute.com/ssi2-course/rec-i-swiftwater-marblemount-wa-april-11-12-2026/
LOCATION:Marblemount\, WA\, 60076 State Route 20\, Marblemount\, WA\, 98267\, United States
CATEGORIES:REC-I Swiftwater Rescue Training Info
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