Swiftwater Rescue Training | Montana River Guides
Swiftwater Rescue Technician Class

Swiftwater Rescue Training in Montana

Swiftwater Rescue Training | Diving rescuesSwiftwater Rescue Training is at the center of everything we do at Montana River Guides. It’s how we manage risk every day working on the river guiding scenic and whitewater raft, kayak and river board trips. Using the right equipment, having upstream and downstream safety awareness, and always having a back up plan are a few of the simple guidelines our guides follow on every river trip.

Our classes focus on safety and prevention, simple shore-based rescues, rescue swimming, entrapments, boat pins and much more. There are great classes for everyone from novice recreational boaters to professional river guides and rescuers. Instructors outline rescue basics, reading water, equipment, communication, and organization before moving the class into the river. Our goal is for participants to leave the class with a solid set of tools do deal with a variety of river emergencies. More importantly we want them to be safer, more proactive and better able to prevent river accidents, whether as a paddler or a responder.

Swiftwater Rescue classNo experience is necessary. You’ll get plenty of hands-on experience learning and practicing rescue techniques before applying them to a series of rescue scenarios on the river. Our Missoula classes are based out of our rafting headquarters at the Alberton Gorge. We typically train on the Blackfoot and Clark Fork Rivers which offer great conditions and locations to make the classes great.

Montana River Guides is affiliated with the Whitewater Rescue Institute and are Montana’s original swifter rescue instructors.We have been teaching rescue classes on every major river in Montana since 1995.While we are based near Missoula, Montana we teach classes on the Swan, Middle Fork of Flathead, Missouri, Clearwater, Gallatin, Yellowstone, Stillwater, Bitterroot, Bighole, Beaverhead, and Madison Rivers. Through the Whitewater Rescue Institute, we teach classes throughout the west and as far abroad as Costa Rica and India.

Find the summer course schedule for swift water rescue training.

Read an article about one of our  Swiftwater Rescue classes from Outside Bozeman Magazine

 

Check Out Our Swiftwater Rescue Classes

Swiftwater Rescue Classes: Missoula 2024

2024 Swiftwater Rescue Training near Missoula, MT. Swiftwater Rescue Technician Classes on the Clark Fork and Blackfoot Rivers.
Book Now!
$395

Swiftwater Rescue Class: Missoula April 12-14

 Swiftwater Rescue Course: Missoula April 12-14 Location: Missoula, MT Clark Fork and Blackfoot Rivers 2024 Calendar: Rescue Classes~Guide...
Book Now!
$395

Swiftwater Rescue: April 26-28, Missoula, MT

Swiftwater Rescue Training: April 26-28, Missoula, MT Location: Missoula, Montana Rivers: Clark Fork & Blackfoot Montana’s best...
Book Now!
$395

Swiftwater Rescue Class: May 10-12, Missoula

Swiftwater Rescue Training: May 10-12, Missoula Location: Missoula, Montana Clark Fork & Blackfoot Rivers Learn river rescue near Missoula....
Book Now!
$395

Swiftwater Rescue Class: June 2-4, West Glacier, MT

Swiftwater Rescue Technician: June 2-4, West Glacier, MT The Whitewater Rescue Technician Course is an intensive 20-24 hour class with a half day...
Book Now!
$395

Equipment

You will need a full wetsuit or drysuit; a pair of neoprene booties and gloves, a helmet (w/skull cap or beanie/hat); and a lifejacket. Personal equipment rentals are available from Montana River Guides for $25 the first day of class. Bring lunch, water and extra dry, warm top & bottom layers such as fleece and polypropylene.

Registration

Register by calling or emailing to confirm space in the class. We require a 50% deposit to hold your spot. Just give us a credit card number or send the deposit and your contact information to Montana River Guides, 2439 Gilbert Ave, Missoula, MT 59802. Agency billing can be arranged over the phone. If the course is canceled or you cancel more than three weeks prior to the class a full refund will be made. Otherwise, you forfeit your deposit. For specific directions, a class outline, and lodging info, call Mike or Cody, at (406)-214-0245.

Swiftwater Rescue Training | Bag toss rescue practice

More Questions? Contact Us!

[contact-form-7 id="4" title="Contact form 1"]
138 Big Bend Ln, Alberton
5
5
We have taken many rafting trips over the years and hands down this was one of the best ones yet!!! We took a private full day rafting tour with river side picnic and couldn’t have had a better time!! Our guide set up the best lunch spread at the waterside including fresh fruit and veggie trays, salad, sandwiches, chips/salsa, and the best homemade cookies!!! We had many stops, chances to swim, small cliff jumping, and the most beautiful scenery!!! Shout out to Amy as being the most fun guide to our crazy “Billy Goat Cyrus” group from Texas!!! Request her and you won’t be disappointed!!!
5
Our Montana River Guide trip down the Clark Fork was the highlight to our Montana vacation. Our guide let us paddle some while we were going thru the rapids which was an awesome experience. Weather and sun on the morning trip made for some great pictures.
5
We did a scenic float with our young kids. This was the absolute best thing we did our whole trip! So beautiful, so much fun. Amy was our guide and she was incredibly fun, knowledgable and kind. Cannot wait to float with them again!
5
There were three of us over 60 year old gals on our trip. Our guide, Jack, was outstanding. We felt safe and secure under his care the whole time while having the time of our lives. The beautiful scenery and wildlife were a bonus to the incredible river with its rapids along with calm areas to relax & enjoy the ride. Top on my list of the other incredible things we did this summer.
5
One of the best experience in the US was spending our Sunday with Montana River Guides! The crew was able to accommodate to over 60 of us on the YSEALI alumni tour and all of us thoroughly enjoyed our time on the river - Whitewater Rafting or Scenic Tour. Guides are 100% professionals who have fun with safety in mind. Highly recommend and must visit when you're in Montana. Thanks for the memories!