IMPORTANT COVID-19 MESSAGE
CLASSES ARE HAPPENING NOW!! We are running 100% outside courses, with no classroom or indoor sessions. Our courses are being modified to keep in mind social distancing and WHO/CDC guidelines……
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Carlson River Boards; An Excellent Rescue Tool
Every year, I have the pleasure of working with the US Border Patrol Swiftwater Rescue Instructors. We concentrate on improving teaching techniques, getting out on the water together, and being…..
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High Water Safety and Rescue: A few safety tips…
In CA this year, we are experiencing consistent high flows! It is great, it is fun, and there is enthusiasm and excitement amongst raft guides, and their paddlers. Finally, the…..
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To Flip, or not to Flip; A Note:
One of the most challenging situations that a group of whitewater rafters face is an upside down raft, with clients, or friends, now in the river. No matter where the…..
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Backcountry Impalements
Whether from Sticks or stakes, branches or rebar, impalements can be a backcountry problem to contend with. In the field of wilderness medicine, there are specific protocols pertaining to impalements and how to…..
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Southern Sierras: Sierra Rescue Expands presence
Sierra Rescue now has a stronger presence in the Southern Sierras. Sierra Rescue’s Zach Byars recently moved from Northern California and now is based in Ventura, California. This move has opened the…..
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Wilderness Medicine Skills: Splinting
One of the key characteristics that defines a “wilderness” location, apart from the 1 hour away from definitive medial care, centers on the lack of available resources and the necessity…..
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Swiftwater Rescue in Redwood National Park
As instructors of swiftwater rescue, we have the opportunity to train in some amazing environments with some very talented groups of people. From military special forces to recreational boaters, swiftwater rescue…..
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Swiftwater Entry: Swim Smarter not Harder
A swiftwater entry doesn’t have to be graceful, it just has to gets the job done. A good swiftwater entry can make or break your swiftwater swim. Part superman, part…..
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One of the greatest things about being a co-owner of Sierra Rescue, are the incredible folks that we get to work with. Although Abigail and I are the only employees…..
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