"I have taken several hands-on courses in my life, over 50, and this was the best training I have had."
- Baird, Fairbanks
Scheduled Courses
Packraft Safety & Rescue — $400
For all packrafters.
After teaching over 75 packrafting and swiftwater courses, this is what I think really matters.
Prepare for what is most likely to go wrong, using the resources you actually have, so that you are an asset, not a liability.
Advanced River Rescue — $400
For intermediate and advanced kayakers and packrafters.
River rescue skill refresher and application to realistic, blind-corner, boat-based scenarios. You must be comfortable in Class III rapids and have previous swiftwater rescue training or equivalent experience.
Gain confidence in your rescue abilities.
Custom Courses
Private Lessons with Kevin Kelly
River-running or flatwater one-on-one or one-on-two coaching sessions with Kevin Kelly.
Private Lessons with Luc
Boat control, risk management, trip planning.
<4, $800/day
>4, $200/person/day
River Safety for Field Studies
With or without boats. Former clients include NPS, USFS-fisheries, Chickaloon Native Village, and Chilkat Indian Village.
River Safety for SAR
With or without packrafts. Former clients include the Mountain Rescue groups and the ANG 212th Rescue Squadron.
Packrafts for Remote Access and Rescue
Comprehensive one-week course for teams looking to get deeper into wild places for work and play.
Online: Paddle Up a Level
Learn at your own pace with this online video series, forum, and seasonal Q&A sessions.
Topics include: Equipment, Recovery Exercises, Paddle Technique, Boat Control, and River Running.
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