Name: Swiftwater Rescue: Put an AED on your River Culture
Start: 2024-10-17T08:30:00-0600
End: 2024-10-17T10:00:00-0600

Main Conference: Tuesday, October 15 - Thursday, October 17, 2024

Preconference: Monday October 14 - Tuesday, October 15, 2024

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Thursday October 17, 2024 8:30am - 10:00am MDT

Granite Conference Center

As with all gravity sports, it is way too easy to equate an uneventful trip with being ready for the worst case scenario. We are fortunate that rivers are so forgiving but where are the gaps in our crews readiness for call to action when things go sideways. Join us in this interactive session to review trends in PPE, Rescue Gear, and Training Strategies.

Speakers

Nate Ostis

Nate has worked in the commercial river industry for 31 continuous years as a guide, instructor, and rescue specialist. He has been a field instructor for NOLS for the last 23 years primarily in the river program and wilderness medicine. He is an ACA Level 5 Instructor Trainer and... Read More →

Thursday October 17, 2024 8:30am - 10:00am MDT
Granite Conference Center

Field Practices, Breakout Session

2024 Wilderness Risk Management Conference

Nate Ostis

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