River Rafting Rescue and Guide Training

Perhaps this river rafting rescue in the Grand Canyon required the use of helicopters, motorized Zodiacs and 14 Park Rangers, but there is a chance it did not.

The best place to learn how to deal with river rescue scenarios is by taking a white water river rafting rescue course with one of the dozens of commercial outfitters who offer training courses. (http://orionexp.com/river_rescue_and_guide_training_course.html)

Our company, Orion Expeditions, offers an outstanding course each spring but I would also recommend Whitewater Voyages (http://www.whitewatervoyages.com/schools/wwschools.html) --- their owner, Bill McGinnis, wrote the books on Whitewater Rafting, and OARS (http://www.oars.com/california/californiabootcamp.html), a well-respected river company that has been on the water for decades.

Accidents, like the one related in this post, happen. Much of the time, however, with the right training, a simple rescue, without the technology, will suffice.

in reference to:

"quick-and-easy rescue"
- Stranded Rafters In Grand Canyon National Park Get Unexpected Helicopter Lift | National Parks Traveler (view on Google Sidewiki)

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