River Rescue Training on the Blackfoot River

Clips from our Training with some Missoula area whitewater guides.

2016 Whitewater Rafting Clinics and Swiftwater Rescue 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  16-17         Rafting  Workshop                         Missoula, MT 

April 16,17, 22-24  Raft Guide School                          Missoula, MT                                                                                            

April 22-24       Whitewater Rescue Insitute: Technician     Missoula, MT                           

May TBA          Whitewater Rescue Institute:  Technician   Kern River, CA

May 13-15        Whitewater Rescue Institute:Technician    Missoula, MT                                                                                                                                                                                                            
May 13-17         Raft Guide School                                   Missoula, MT
May 16-17        Whitewater Rafting Workshop                    Missoula, MT

May 20-22        Whitewater Rescue Institute:Technician    Bozeman, MT

May 27-28        Whitewater Rescue Institute:Technician    Billings, MT

June 1-2           Whitewater Rescue Institute:Technician    Yellowstone River, MT

June 3-5          Whitewater Rescue Institute:Technician  Glacier Nat'l Park, MT

June 6-7         Whitewater Rescue Institute:Technician  Bighole River, MT

June 10-12     Whitewater Rescue Institute:Technician  Missoula, MT

June 10-14        Raft Guide School                              Missoula, MT

June 13-14       Whitewater Rafting Workshop              Missoula, MT

June 15-16       Whitewater Rescue Institute:Technician      Butte & Dillon, MT

June 17-20       Whitewater Rescue Technician                    Billings, MT

September 4-9  SALMON RIVER GUIDE SCHOOL                Frank Church Wilderness

Sept. 9-11        Whitewater Rescue Institute:Technician    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.