Leadership Semester Update: February 22, 2013

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Outward Bound Costa Rica

After training how to attend to victims in the remote wilderness, Leadership Semester students headed to the Río Pejibaye to train for their Whitewater Rescue Technician (WRT) certification. Spring 2013 Leadership Semester students train to attend to victims in remote wilderness settings. The WRT certification is issued by Rescue 3 International and is a necessary […]

Becoming a River Guide: The Importance of Whitewater Rescue Technician Training

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Outward Bound Costa Rica

Whitewater Rescue Technician training is required for all individuals looking to become river professionals, such as raft guides or whitewater kayakers. This certification is essential for these outdoor professionals as it addresses all major aspects of water rescue and provides a standardization of training on topics including rescue techniques, training standards, operational policies, safety guidelines […]