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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
- Build your confidence, skills, and knowledge with a great course
- Experience the rainforest up close—you're based at an incredible eco-camp
- Raft the Pacuare River (you don't need any previous river training)
- Attain international certification from Wilderness Medical Associates
- Just get yourself to San Jose, Costa Rica—everything from there is included
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
- Rafting
Activity
- Whitewater
- Rescue
Experience/Service
- Instruction or Skills Clinic
Waterway
- Whitewater Class I
- Whitewater Class II
- Whitewater Class III
- Whitewater Class IV
Destination
- Central America
Length
- 7 Days
Accomodation
- Glamping
Guided
- Yes
Outfitted
- Fully
Special Interest
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Accreditation
- Skills Certification
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Dates & Packages
Costa Rica Wilderness First Responder (WFR) Course - Seven Days
What Guests Are Saying
My expectations were exceeded! The food was amazing and I'm eating better here in Costa Rica than in the States. The course was a great hands on way to learn. It kept me interested the entire time.
- ChloeLeave 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.
Read More