Skip to content
  • Home
  • Rentals & Shuttles
  • Activities
    • Whitewater Rafting Six Rivers in Colorado
    • Custom ‘Gold Medal’ Fishing Trips
    • Certified Swiftwater Rescue Courses
    • Whitewater Paddle School Est. 1979
    • Colorado’s Arkansas River Valley Multi-Sport Activities
    • Specialty Rafting Trips
    • Dvorak Expeditions Six Rivers & Adventure Activities
  • Groups
    • Corporate and Group Adventures
    • Youth Groups and Scout Trips
    • Family Rafting
  • About
    • The Dvorak’s Story
  • DVK Jobs
  • Trip Planning
    • FAQ
    • Prepare For Your Trip
    • Helpful Links
    • Trout Fishing Report for Colorado’s Rivers
    • Purchase Arkansas River Trip Photos
  • More
    • Contact Us
    • White-water Blogged!
    • Newsletter Signup
    • Privacy Policy

(719) 539-6851

Find us on Map
info@selahexpeditions.com
Dvorak Expeditions Dvorak Expeditions
  • Home
  • Rentals & Shuttles
  • Activities
    • Whitewater Rafting Six Rivers in Colorado
    • Custom ‘Gold Medal’ Fishing Trips
    • Certified Swiftwater Rescue Courses
    • Whitewater Paddle School Est. 1979
    • Colorado’s Arkansas River Valley Multi-Sport Activities
    • Specialty Rafting Trips
    • Dvorak Expeditions Six Rivers & Adventure Activities
  • Groups
    • Corporate and Group Adventures
    • Youth Groups and Scout Trips
    • Family Rafting
  • About
    • The Dvorak’s Story
  • DVK Jobs
  • Trip Planning
    • FAQ
    • Prepare For Your Trip
    • Helpful Links
    • Trout Fishing Report for Colorado’s Rivers
    • Purchase Arkansas River Trip Photos
  • More
    • Contact Us
    • White-water Blogged!
    • Newsletter Signup
    • Privacy Policy

River Rescue Course Pro

Book Now

Experience Overview

Category: Courses & Clinics

River: Arkansas River

Duration: 3 Days

Difficulty: Advanced

Age: 18+

Prerequisite for this course is the RRC – 2 Day Course

 

Meeting Location: Arkansas River

Certified by Sierra Rescue

 

  • This is the class you want as a boater to stay safe and know what to do if something goes wrong.
  • Prerequisites: River Rescue Course (RRC) – 2 Day, , Current River Guide, completed guide school, some rescue training in the use of throw bags, basic knots and anchors.

An Internationally recognized water rescue certification that is written for Professional BOATERS, by Professional BOATERS. It is a fast paced, scenario-based course designed to develop the ability to choose good actions when a river rescue is necessary.

This course builds on the skills of the RRC with additional scene management, complicated entrapment rescues, evacuation, rope skills, and other advanced skills emphasized.

This energetic, and physical curriculum will be challenging and focused on quick reaction time with a thorough understanding of options and resources. The skills testing component will emphasize knowing your own limits, skill level, knowledge of basic rope skills and the ability to execute a rescue as part of a team. The challenges of responding at night are highlighted in the night op. The task book at the end lays out easy ways to keep your certification current with continuing education and testing day options. This two or three day, intensive and comprehensive course takes professional certification to a whole new level, and is internationally considered an advanced certification level.

This class meets all requirements for the ACA Level 5 Swiftwater Rescue Certification.

No lodging or meals included

Please bring a healthy lunch and snacks for each day. Plenty of water and drinks advised. There will not be a chance to go anywhere from the training sites for meals. No alcohol Please.

BOOK NOW
BOOK NOW

Quick Details

Category: Courses & Clinics

River: Arkansas River

Duration: 3 Days

Difficulty: Advanced

Age: 18+

Book Now

Contact Us

Selah Wilderness Expeditions
(formerly Dvorak Expeditions)

(719) 539-6851

info@selahexpeditions.com

17921 U.S. Hwy 285 Nathrop, CO, 81236

Live Weather

QUICK LINKS

Selah Wilderness ExpeditionsHomeCustom ‘Gold Medal’ Fishing TripsWhitewater Rafting 6 Rivers in ColoradoCertified Swiftwater Rescue CoursesRentals & ShuttlesPrivacy Policy

Get Arkansas River Trip Photos

© 2026 · Dvorak Expeditions

Press Enter to search · Esc to close