New Offering — Evening Rescue Classes!
Ever since last season wrapped up, we’ve been thinking about ways to make it easier for people to actually practice their swiftwater rescue skills.
We always encourage folks to get out and practice with their paddling crew throughout the year—but we also know that’s often easier said than done. It can be hard to find the time, the partners, or the right setup to work on skills.
So this spring we’re trying something new: Evening Rescue Classes in Golden.
These are short weeknight sessions focused on specific rescue skills and scenarios on Clear Creek.
This might be a good fit if:
• Your swiftwater rescue skills are a little rusty and you want to brush up
• You’ve been thinking about taking a full weekend Swiftwater Rescue course but want to try a class first
• There’s a specific skill you want more practice with
• You want to work through realistic rescue scenarios on Clear Creek
We’re offering six classes total this spring taught by Whitewater Workshop Instructors, Brock Kopp and Nik White:
• 2 dryland skills nights
• 2 in-water skills nights
• 2 scenario nights in the water
You can come to one class, a few classes, or all six (there’s a 33% discount if you sign up for the full series).
Check the website for dates and details on what we’ll be covering each night.
All skill levels are welcome. You don’t need to have taken a Swiftwater Rescue class before. If you sign up for one of the in-water nights, you should be comfortable boating or swimming in Class I–II moving water.
And of course, if you’re looking for a deeper dive, we’re still running our full 2-day Swiftwater Rescue courses and Advanced Rescue classes as well.
See you on the river!
-Nik
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