March 2024
REC-I Moab, UT March 2 – 3, 2024
COURSE OVERVIEW: We designed this recreational swiftwater course primarily for those 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 course for recreational enthusiasts with varied experience levels. INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION: Lars Haarr, the lead instructor at SSI, will teach the course, and space is limited to 16 students. AUDIENCE: Recreational…
Find out more »PRO-I Moab UT March 5 – 6, 2024
This course is for OARS guides only and is closed to public registration. OARS guides, please contact your area manager for details on how to register. 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…
Find out more »REC-I Swiftwater Safety Course, Moab, UT March 23 – 24, 2024
This swiftwater safety course is designed for non-commercial river runners looking to brush up on and/or gain new river safety skills! This recreational swiftwater safety 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 swiftwater safety course is tempered for recreational enthusiast with varied experience levels. Space is…
Find out more »PRO-I Moab UT March 26 – 27, 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 »April 2024
PRO-SAR Moab, UT April 3 – 5, 2024
This NFPA Swiftwater Technician course is designed as the dominant course to get agencies and responders the training needed to become competent responders in a swift water environment. Space is limited to 16 students and will be taught by SSI lead instructor, Scott Solle. NFPA 1006 & 1670 COMPLIANT: Yes WHO THIS IS FOR: Agency members or those requiring NFPA compliant training for employment/response. ONLINE COMPONENT: Yes - Required COURSE FORMAT: 3-day NFPA Technician Level course with 2 hours of…
Find out more »PRO-II Moab, UT April 6 – 7, 2024
This 2 day advanced swiftwater training is designed and taught to professionals that work in or around swiftwater, and have previously taken a PRO-I level course or equivalent. Space is limited to 16 students and will be taught by SSI lead instructor, Scott Solle. Class fills up fast, so register early! NFPA 1006 & 1670 COMPLIANT: No WHO THIS IS FOR: Professionals who are looking for advanced swiftwater training and have completed the PRO-I course or equivalent no more than…
Find out more »PRO-I Swiftwater Safety Moab UT April 24 – 25, 2024
This PRO entry-level swiftwater safety course is tailored for certification in various employments. Open to recreational river users, it's a faster-paced training for professional guides. Prior to taking the PRO-I, intermediate to advanced knowledge of river flow mechanics, swimming, running fundamentals, and river vocabulary is essential. Our REC-I courses, suitable for diverse experience levels, are taught at a beginner-friendly pace. If lacking prior swiftwater training and not requiring certification for employment, consider REC-I. A practical examination will be given on…
Find out more »PRO-I Moab UT April 27 – 28, 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…
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