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At Boreal River, you can expect to be challenged. Whether it's whitewater rescue courses, wilderness first responder training, or leadership development, you'll gain huge amounts of hands-on experience with long lasting results.
Overview
Trip Highlights
- Get 2 days of hands-on practice with experienced, professional instructors
- Increase your knowledge of hazards & work with the water, not against it
- Train to perform rescues with limited resources when river running
- Practice swimming, wading, and throwing ropes to rescue yourself and others
- Learn knots, anchors, and rope systems for equipment recovery and transport
At Boreal River, you can expect to be challenged. Whether it's whitewater rescue courses, wilderness first responder training, or leadership development, you'll gain huge amounts of hands-on experience with long lasting results.
Quick Facts
Paddlesport
- Kayaking
- Canoeing
- Paddleboarding
- Rafting
Activity
- Whitewater
- Rescue
Experience/Service
- Instruction or Skills Clinic
Destination
- North America
Length
- 2 Days
Accreditation
- Skills Certification
What Guests Are Saying
Great instructors—Ben & Ian are fantastic educators. It was a steep learning curve (for me) and they were patient with everyone’s questions, clear with the answers. They made us work really hard every day and I loved every minute of it!
- Felicia Feather, Toronto, CanadaLeave a review
Our Team
With years of experience under their drysuits, our instructors are experts in their fields who enjoy helping participants gain confidence and have great experiences in the outdoors.
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Our Team
With years of experience under their drysuits, our instructors are experts in their fields who enjoy helping participants gain confidence and have great experiences in the outdoors.
Read MoreOur Services
By tailoring rescue courses to meet your specific needs, Boreal River creates excellent opportunities for organizations such as: Government, schools, outfitters & tour operators, summer camps, not-for-profits.
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Our Services
By tailoring rescue courses to meet your specific needs, Boreal River creates excellent opportunities for organizations such as: Government, schools, outfitters & tour operators, summer camps, not-for-profits.
Learn MoreCompany History
Boreal River – established in 2008 – has two main divisions: Boreal River Rescue provides whitewater and wilderness skills training and certification courses across Canada and internationally. Boreal River Adventures runs whitewater expeditions and adventure travel programs—on Quebec's Magpie River, in Costa Rica, and Patagonia.
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Company History
Boreal River – established in 2008 – has two main divisions: Boreal River Rescue provides whitewater and wilderness skills training and certification courses across Canada and internationally. Boreal River Adventures runs whitewater expeditions and adventure travel programs—on Quebec's Magpie River, in Costa Rica, and Patagonia.
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