Swift Water Responder

A six-day program combining swiftwater rescue skills with incident management for guides, rescue teams and outdoor professionals. Full course outline coming soon – contact us for details.

What to Expect

• Swiftwater swimming and self-rescue
• Rope systems, boat-based rescue and entrapment
• Searches and team-based scenarios
• Applied decision-making and incident management

What’s Included

• Certified Rescue Canada instructors
• Rescue and safety equipment
• Rescue Canada certification on successful completion

Course Details

• Schedule: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM daily
• Location: Canmore and Kananaskis area rivers
• Prerequisites: strong swimmer, good physical fitness; contact us to confirm eligibility

Upcoming Dates

• Apr 27–May 2, 2027

What to Bring

• Dry suit or full wetsuit (rentals may be available – ask when booking)
• Helmet, PFD and river shoes if you have your own
• Warm non-cotton layers, toque and a full change of clothes
• Packed lunch, snacks and a water bottle
• Notebook and pen

Why We Love It

A deep, immersive week on the water for people who want to be the one their team relies on when things go wrong.