Tuesday, November 18, 2014

WRT COURSES SCHEDULED

Initiative Outdoor conducting White Water Rescue Courses



 

Three whitewater rescue technician courses will run December 2014. 

WRT Course 1:
Location:  Trisuli River Nepal 
Dates:      2/12/14-4/12/14

WRT Course 2:
Location:  Seti River Nepal 
Dates:      6/12/14-8/12/14

WRT Course 3:
Location:  Balifi River Nepal 
Dates:      10/12/14-12/12/14

This course is designed specifically for professional guides, private boaters, park service personnel, and others who work or play around moving water. You will learn to use techniques and simple equipment to assess and perform river rescues. Presented in a three-day format, this course focuses on realistic problems that you may face. The emphasis is on fast, low-tech and improvised rescue techniques that are effective and require minimal equipment. You will be taught to understand whitewater dynamics, handle swiftwater hazards and obstacles, effectively use throwbags, control in-water contact rescues, set up simple rope systems, successfully extricate pinned/wrapped boats, utilize basic rescue equipment and much more. The course builds the necessary skill and confidence for you to perform safe and effective rescues.

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