DATE: April 5-7, 2013
LOCATION: Alberton Gorge & Blackfoot River near Missoula, Montana
INSTRUCTOR (s): Mike Johnston
CONTACT PHONE: 406-214-0245
TUITION: $335
WHERE/WHEN TO MEET:
April 5, 9am at the Montana River Guides headquarters, 138 Big Bend Lane Alberton, Montana, 59820.
April 5, 9am at the Montana River Guides headquarters, 138 Big Bend Lane Alberton, Montana, 59820.
DETAILS:Hope you've had a great winter and are ready to be on the river. The first day we'll be in the classroom briefly during the morning and out on the river the rest of the day. You'll have the option of rafting, kayaking or river boarding the Alberton Gorge. So bring your river gear and a sack lunch.
Keep in mind that, although this is a river rescue class, we cannot guarantee your safety. You'll need to sign an acknowledgment of risk form that outlines some of the risk inherent in this type of training. No experience is necessary but you should be reasonably fit with swimming ability and able to walk up and down uneven terrain. We'll tailor the class to meet your experience level and expectations. This class meets NFPA Standards and is certified through the Whitewater Rescue Institute.
Reservation Policy: Our cancellation policy requires a 50 % deposit to hold your spot. Cancellations within two weeks of class must pay the deposit. No shows are charged the full tuition. Tuition ranges from $295 to $335 depending on the class. Let us know if you need an invoice for your records. If you have any questions feel free to give us a call anytime. 406-214-0245. Our office typically bills your credit card balance the day before class.
WHAT TO BRING/ PERSONAL GEAR FOR THE RIVER
Cold weather boating gear
Drysuit or Wetsuit/ Paddle Jacket Combo
River Helmet
Skull Cap/Hat
Neoprene river booties/shoes or sox
Lifejacket
Neoprene River Gloves
Xtra warm layers
Sack lunch and plenty of water for each river day. **No Glass Containers
**A farmer john wetsuit with a dry/paddle top will work fine. A drysuit or full wetsuit for the early classes in April and May is better. Either way bring plenty of extra warm layers (fleece, polypro, wool, capilene, etc..). Do not wear any cotton clothing during the river days. If needed, you can rent personal gear from Montana River Guides. $25 will get you a farmer john wetsuit, paddle jacket, helmet, booties, gloves and a lifejacket. You can arrange rentals prior to class by email or phone. We’ll need your approximate height, weight and shoe size.
Times
Day 1-9 am to 5 pm (Montana River Guides Shop-Alberton Gorge)
Day 2-9 am to 6 pm * Sometimes we go later (Blackfoot River)
Day 3-9 am to 5 pm (TBA--Gorge or Roundup--Blackfoot River)
Mike Johnston, Instructor
Montana River Guides & WRI
Website: www.montanariverguides.com
Email: rivers@montana.com
Phone: 406-722-7238
Cell: 406-214-0245
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SAMPLE CLASS OUTLINE
Day One
Intro to River Rescue
Equipment
Communications
Rescue Organization
Reading Water
Hydrology
Pre-Planning
Safety Talks
Scene Management
Rafting/ Riverboard Trip
In Flow Rescues
Boat Flips & Recoveries
Day Two
Safety Talk
Throw Rescues
Defensive & Aggressive Swimming
Rescue Swimming
Entrapment
Stranded Swimmers
Knots, Anchors
Boat Pins
Mechanical Advantage
Scenarios
Day Three
Review Z-Drag
Boat Pin Applications
Line Crossings
Attachment Problems
Zip Lines
Team Project-Tension Diagonal
Scenarios
Boat Pins
Multiple Victims
Test/Eval/Wrap up
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