Rescue Blog
IMPORTANT COVID-19 MESSAGE
CLASSES ARE HAPPENING NOW!! We are running 100% outside courses, with no classroom or indoor…
Carlson River Boards; An Excellent Rescue Tool
Every year, I have the pleasure of working with the US Border Patrol Swiftwater Rescue…
High Water Safety and Rescue: A few safety tips…
In CA this year, we are experiencing consistent high flows! It is great, it is…
To Flip, or not to Flip; A Note:
One of the most challenging situations that a group of whitewater rafters face is an…
Backcountry Impalements
Whether from Sticks or stakes, branches or rebar, impalements can be a backcountry problem to contend with. In…
Southern Sierras: Sierra Rescue Expands presence
Sierra Rescue now has a stronger presence in the Southern Sierras. Sierra Rescue's Zach Byars recently…
Wilderness Medicine Skills: Splinting
One of the key characteristics that defines a "wilderness" location, apart from the 1…
Swiftwater Rescue in Redwood National Park
As instructors of swiftwater rescue, we have the opportunity to train in some amazing environments…
Swiftwater Entry: Swim Smarter not Harder
A swiftwater entry doesn't have to be graceful, it just has to gets the job…