Rescue Blog
River Rescue: Access
If we were to look at the total time spent in a river rescue, then…
To Scout or Not to Scout: How to Make the Call
When the discussion of a rapid scout comes up, Students in our courses frequently ask…
Mechanical Advantage Challenge
Time to put on those thinking caps. I’ve drawn up a few sketches of mechanical…
Swimming in Whitewater: What Suzie the Swim Coach Forgot to Mention
As whitewater boaters, our goal should always be to stay on line, and keep ourselves,…
River Safety Essentials from Tren Long
One of the most common questions I get, as a rescue instructor is: “What should…
Train Hard. Stay Safe. Kayak Specific River Rescue
Clearly we are proponents of swiftwater rescue, not only because it is our livelihood, but…
Learning the Ropes: Getting off the ground….and back down
On occasion during the dry-land rope portion of some swiftwater rescue courses I like to…
10 Tips for a Smooth Grand Canyon Trip
The mother of all multi-day river trips in the United States might be the Colorado…
WAFA with HRR: Springtime in the Grand Canyon –
WAFA- Wilderness Advanced First Aid with the HRR - Hualapai River Runners in Peach Springs, AZ…