Upcoming Courses

Rescue Leadership
May
16
to May 17

Rescue Leadership

$325

Are you ready to make decisions in complex, high-urgency situations? When things get “real” on the river, what matters most is quick and effective decision making combined with excellent foundational skills.  This advanced L5 SWR course uses scenarios to practice rescue leadership, including the opportunity for low light and night operations. 

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Women's Swiftwater Rescue
May
16
to May 17

Women's Swiftwater Rescue

$250

Join SWR instructors Karyna Todd and Laura Kurup for 2 days of hands-on Swiftwater Rescue training. We'll cover the most essential rescue skills: wading techniques for moving water, using throw ropes, boat-based rescue, and more.

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Canoe Skills Assessment Course
Jun
8
to Jun 9

Canoe Skills Assessment Course

$350

Erwin TN, Nolichucky River

This L3-4 Skills Assessment Course is perfect for any open boater looking to level up their skills or check their comprehensive knowledge of the ACA’s Canoe curricula. Hosted by Trey Moore’s Eddyhopper Workshop.

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First Time Lower Yough!
Jun
27
to Jun 28

First Time Lower Yough!

$250 1 day, $450 both days

Instructor: Student ratio 3:1

Come join us on this hallmark eastern river! Clear cool water runs through Class 2-3+ rapids nestled in some of the most biodiverse forest in the mid-Atlantic.

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Main Salmon Expedition
Jul
30
to Aug 4

Main Salmon Expedition

$3100

Six days. 82 miles. The deepest canyon country in North America. The Main Salmon flows through the largest contiguous wilderness in the lower 48, and it's as challenging as it is beautiful - clear water, white sand beaches, and world-class rapids.

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NEW DATES: SWR Instructor Course
Sep
1
to Sep 9

NEW DATES: SWR Instructor Course

$865

Be the next generation of Rescue Instructors! Learn dynamic ways to teach and drill the skills that crews need when it gets “real” on the river. This 8 day program includes two three day training periods with the chance to shadow a two day Rescue Course that is open to the public. Co-taught by Astral Pro Rescue Team Members and ACA Instructor Trainers Elisha McArthur of Canyon River Instruction and Jordan Taylor of Paddlesport Institute.

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 Swiftwater Rescue Instructor Course Level 3-4
Sep
11
to Sep 20

Swiftwater Rescue Instructor Course Level 3-4

$850

Clear Creek, Golden, CO

Be the next generation of Rescue Instructors! Learn dynamic ways to teach and drill the skills that crews need when it gets “real” on the river. This 6 day program includes two three day weekend training periods with the chance to plan and practice in between. Co taught Trainers Jordan Taylor and Nik White.

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Middle Fork of the Salmon (2027)
Jul
29
to Aug 3

Middle Fork of the Salmon (2027)

$3500

Permits for this stretch of river are scarce! The Middle Salmon offers some of the most celebrated whitewater and stunning canyon scenery in the American West. Clear, cold water, granite walls, hot springs, and Class III-IV rapids make this an incredible trip.

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