"I have taken several hands-on courses in my life, over 50, and this was the best training I have had."
- Baird, Fairbanks
ScheduledĀ Courses
Packraft Safety & Rescue ā $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 areĀ an asset, not a liability.
Advanced River Rescue āĀ $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 haveĀ previous swiftwater rescue training orĀ equivalent experience.
Gain confidence in your rescue abilities.
CustomĀ Courses
Private Lessons with Kevin Kelly
$175-$300
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, orĀ all of it.
1 person: $800/day
2 people: $400/person/day
More than 2? Let's talk.
RiverĀ SafetyĀ for FieldĀ Studies
With or without boats. Former clients include NPS, USFS-fisheries, Chickaloon Native Village, and Chilkat Indian Village.
River Safety for Search and Rescue (SAR)
With or without packrafts. Former clients include the Juneau Mountain Rescue Group and the 212th Rescue Squadron of the Air National Guard.
Online: Paddle Up a Level
Learn at your own pace with this online video series, forum, and seasonal Q&A sessions.
Topics include:Ā Equipment, Recovery Exercises, Paddle Technique, Boat Control, and River Running.
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