Tuesday, November 24, 2015

2016 Swiftwater Rescue & Rafting Classes

SWIFTWATER RESCUE TRAINING DATES: 2016
Rivers we teach on include the Clark Fork River, Yellowstone, Big Hole, Beaverhead, Missouri, Stillwater, Snake, Flathead, Blackfoot River, Kootenai, Lochsa, Salmon, Swan, Skykomish, Madison, Kern, Fisher, North Fork, Middle Fork, Middle Fork (Pick One), Big Horn, Bitterroot, Boulder, North Platte, Payette, the Maumee, Henry's Fork, the Falls and many more!  Please call us if you would like to schedule a class on your local river. (406-214-0245).
                                                           
April 1-5           Raft Guide School    Missoula, MT  
April  1-3        Rafting  Workshop    Missoula, MT 
April  4-5        Swiftwater Rescue   Missoula, MT
April 22-24        Swiftwater Rescue   Missoula, MT                           
May TBA           Swiftwater Rescue    Kern River, CA
May 6-8            Swiftwater Rescue    Bigfork, MT
May 13-15         Swiftwater Rescue   Missoula, MT                                                                                                                                                                                                               
May 13-17         Raft Guide School       Missoula, MT
May 16-17         Whitewater Rafting Workshop     Missoula, MT
May 20-22         Swiftwater Rescue   Bozeman, MT
May 27-28         Swiftwater Rescue   Yellowstone Park
May 29-31        Swiftwater Rescue    West Glacier, MT
June 3-5           Swiftwater Rescue    Gardiner, MT
June 10-12      Swiftwater Rescue   Missoula, MT
June 10-14      Raft Guide School    Missoula, MT
June 13-14      Rafting Workshop     Missoula, MT
June 15-16        Swiftwater Rescue     Butte & Dillon, MT
June 17-20        Swiftwater Rescue     Billings, MT
Sept. 9-11       Swiftwater Rescue     Missoula, MT

HOST A CLASS IN YOUR AREA: If you don't see a class location or date that works for your agency please call us to talk about hosting a class in your area. We regularly create custom rescue training to meet the needs and schedule of rescue agencies, outfitters or organizations. Please give us a call at 406-214-0245 or email us at rivers@montana.com.                  
Equipment: You will need a full wetsuit or drysuit; a pair of neoprene booties and gloves, a helmet (w/skullcap or hat); and a lifejacket. Personal equipment rentals are available from Montana River Guides for $25 the first day of class. Bring a lunch, water and extra dry, warm top & bottom layers such as fleece and polypropelene.
Registration: Register by calling to confirm space in the class. We require a 50% deposit to hold your spot. Just call and give us a credit card number or send the deposit and your contact information to: Montana River Guides 2439 Gilbert Ave, Missoula, MT 59802.
Agency billing can be arranged over the phone. If the course is cancelled or you cancel more than three weeks prior to the class a full refund will be made.  Otherwise you may forfeit your deposit. For specific directions, a class outline, and lodging info, call Mike or Cody, at (406)-214-0245.

Live Bait Rescue Clip

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5Mldr_eR3o