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
- 5 days of hands-on practice with professional instructors
- Gain skills for effective rescues with limited resources when river running
- Learn and get multiple 'at bats' practicing knots, anchors, & rope systems
- Progress from learning in easy water to performing more complex rescues
- Gain experience and confidence through challenging simulations and drills
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
- 5 Days
Accreditation
- Skills Certification
What Guests Are Saying
I have taken three whitewater rescue courses with Boreal River and they have all been excellent! The team is a wealth of knowledge, enthusiastic, supportive, and fun. It is obvious that Danny cares deeply about the enjoyment and safety of each of his participants.
- Cori-Anne HuismanLeave 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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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.
Learn 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.
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.
Read 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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