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SUMMARY:PRO-I Swiftwater | Hope\, AK June 6-7\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join our Swiftwater Rescue Certification course in Hope\, AK. This PRO-level course is designed for those who need certification for employment\, such as professional guides or field based personnel. Additionally\, it’s open to recreational river users who wish to train at a faster pace\, designed for the PRO track. You must already have intermediate to advanced skills in river flow mechanics\, swimming\, and terminology. If you don’t have prior swiftwater training\, consider the REC-I course\, which is better suited for beginners and moving at more of a moderate pace. We will conduct a practical exam on day one\, and students must demonstrate proficiency to continue. Learn more about our Swiftwater Rescue Certification course and the curriculum designed for commercial guides and outdoor professionals. \nCOURSE DETAILS \nWHO THIS COURSE IS FOR: This course targets professionals wishing to pursue the PRO track. It’s ideal for commercial river guides\, SAR members\, technical rescue team members\, and others looking to advance their swiftwater rescue skills. \nONLINE COMPONENT: Yes – Required \nNFPA 1006 & 2500 COMPLIANT: No \nCOURSE FORMAT: This is a 2-day PRO-I course\, with 2 hours of online training required before the course start. The in-field training spans 8 hours each day\, totaling 18 hours of class time. \nWHEN: June 6-7\, 2026 \nWHERE: Hope\, AK \nFIELD SITE: Six Mile Creek \nINSTRUCTOR: Neil Cheesewright \nPREREQUISITES:  \n\nProficient swimmer\nPhysically capable\nDesire to learn\nPass online training with a minimum 80%\nAll of the necessary PPE\nMeet all Essential Eligibility Criteria\n\nGEAR FOR THIS COURSE: \nThe welcome packet provides details about the gear you will need. As an SSI student\, you can access student pricing in the SSI Gear Shop! Once you register you’ll have access to the shop through your SSI account. \nABOUT THIS COURSE:  \nThe Swiftwater Rescue Certification Course is designed for those requiring certification for employment\, such as professional river guides and other professionals. This course teaches rescue techniques\, focusing on limited resources in various river settings. It meets the needs of professional river guides\, USFS\, NPS\, Search and Rescue teams\, field biologists\, and BLM employees. Additionally\, the course is open to recreational river users wishing to train on the PRO track and gain access to the PRO-II course\, not available through the REC track. \nThe Swiftwater Rescue Certification course focuses on personal safety\, decision-making\, risk management\, and problem-solving in a team environment with limited resources and communication with outside parties. This course is tailored for varying skill levels. Whether you’re a professional guide or a seasonal contractor\, you’ll benefit from the rescue techniques and concepts covered in this course. \n 
URL:https://www.swiftwatersafetyinstitute.com/ssi2-course/pro-i-swiftwater-hope-ak-june-6-7-2026/
LOCATION:Chugach Outdoor Center\, 28069 Hope Hwy\, Hope\, AK\, 99605\, United States
CATEGORIES:PRO-I Swiftwater Rescue Training Info
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SUMMARY:Basic Packraft Paddling | Missoula\, MT June 6 - 7\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Basic Packraft Course is for those wishing to gain professional instruction on the proper use\, care\, and application of a packraft for downstream travel. \nABOUT THIS COURSE: \nIf you are new to paddle sports\, new to packrafting\, new to the river and/or have never had formal paddling training before\, the basic course is for you. It is designed to take those with minimal experience and give the foundational skills necessary to make reasonable decisions and understand craft mechanics and maneuverability. We will start with the basics: boat inflation\, outfitting\, personalizing your fit\, paddles\, paddle strokes and self-rescue. We will spend a good amount of time in and out of our boats as we travel down river each day working on training objectives while we paddle class II+ – III- water. \nCOURSE DETAILS:\nONLINE COMPONENT: Yes – Optional (but highly recommended) \nCOURSE FORMAT: 2-day field course with 2 hours of online training and two 8-hour in-field training days. Total class length: 18hrs. \nWHEN: June 6 – 7\, 2026 \nWHERE: Missoula\, Montana \nFIELD SITE: Blackfoot Rivers – Johnsrud Park Fishing Access \nINSTRUCTOR: Libby Tobey & Sarah Kilbourne \nPREREQUISITES: \n1. A desire to learn\n2. Packraft\, paddle\, and all associated boating gear necessary to travel downstream\n3. Proficient swimmer\n4. Physically capable\n5. All of the listed PPE\n6. Meet all Essential Eligibility Criteria \nGEAR FOR THIS COURSE:\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. \n 
URL:https://www.swiftwatersafetyinstitute.com/ssi2-course/basic-packraft-paddling-missoula-mt-june-6-7-2026/
LOCATION:Basic – Missoula\, MT\, Basic - Missoula\, MT\, MT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Packrafting Paddling Course Info
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SUMMARY:Packraft Expedition Training | Owyhee River June 7 - 11\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join our 5 day Packraft Expedition Training to gain all the essential skills you need to feel confident to lead your own packraft expeditions. 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. \nThe 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\, carrying their own food\, camp equipment\, and shared group gear. This ensures that paddlers become acquainted with their equipment and develop confidence in their systems. \nThe Packraft Expedition Training takes place in a remote region in Southeast Oregon. The Owyhee River and its tributaries flow through the Owyhee Plateau where they have carved deep\, spectacular canyons\, often with vertical walls that rise\, in some places\, over 1\,000 feet (300 m) above the river. \nPlease understand the cancellation/refund policy prior to registration. \nCOURSE DETAILS \nWHO THIS COURSE IS FOR: \n\nIntrepid expedition travelers that desire the fundamentals of planning and executing a river expedition on their own\nTeam members that do not want a “guided trip” trip\, but want to be active members in the planning process and success of the group while developing personal skills necessary to facilitate future expeditions\nThose that are willing to plug in for planned Zoom training meetings in the preparation process of the expedition\nTeam members that are willing to acquire the gear needed for this expedition and to plan and prepare with others\nAdventure driven individuals willing to adjust to anything that nature may throw at us\nPrevious SSI packrafting students (or a 2 day ACA or equivalent packraft paddling clinic)\n\nONLINE COMPONENT: Two Zoom meeting for planning and prep \nWHEN: June 7 – 11\, 2026 \nWHERE: Boise\, ID (Meeting and Termination point) \nFIELD SITE: Lower Owyhee River \nINSTRUCTOR: Karen Morse \nPREREQUISITES:  \n\nProficient swimmer\nPhysically capable\nDesire to learn\nAll of the necessary PPE\nMeet all Essential Eligibility Criteria\n\nABOUT THIS COURSE:  \nwhile being forgiving throughout others. The river canyon\, as well as the nature of the whitewater changes throughout the duration of the float. Some days on the water will include long sections of boat-scoutig class II-III\, while other days include class III+ requiring more structured strategies such as river map work\, downstream travel planning\, scouting\, and time management. Throughout the expedition\, members of the team will have the opportunity to design the daily structure to possibly visit several different hot springs\, archaeology sites\, and spectacular side hikes. \n \nKaren began her career in whitewater in 2011\, working as a field staff for Outward Bound on the Deschutes River in Oregon.  Since then she has worked as an instructor\, guide\, and trainer for a variety of rafting programs and outfitters across Oregon\, Idaho\, and Utah.  When she isn’t playing with gearboats\, packrafts\, or rope systems\, Karen teaches Wilderness Medicine\, Avalanche Rescue Courses\, and leads expeditionary courses backpacking and mountaineering.
URL:https://www.swiftwatersafetyinstitute.com/ssi2-course/packraft-expedition-training-owyhee-river-june-7-11-2025/
LOCATION:Rome\, OR – Owyhee River\, Owyhee River - Rome\, OR\, United States
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