Swiftwater Rescue Fundamentals June 18-19

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This intro-level course meets for one 3-hour evening session and one full-day field session.
Location: University of Utah and local river,
Date/Time: Thursday, June 18, 2026 - Friday, June 19, 2026  6:00 PM - 5:00 PM

June 18-19, 2026

June 18: 6-9pm

June 19: 8am-5pm

This course is an introduction to the skills and systems utilized during rescue operations during a swiftwater rescue.  Evening instruction will take place in a classroom followed by a day in the field with demonstrations and time to practice skills.  This course will focus on swiftwater awareness skills, personal safety in a moving water environment and an introduction to rescue specific skills. Read full details about the course here.

Participants will receive a full pre-course information packet upon registration.
For more information email rescue@utah.edu or visit remoterescuetraining.com.

Prerequisites:

  • Basic river experience and swimming ability
  • Must be 18 years of age or older*
  • Must have adequate health insurance
  • Recommended (but not required): Wilderness First Aid or higher medical certification

                *Exceptions considered on case-by-case basis. Contact us before registering*

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$195.00