Students of our Spring 2013 Leadership Semester finished up course last week. Throughout the semester, this international group of students, arriving from six different countries, trained in seven internationally-recognized outdoor certifications while experiencing the natural wonders of Costa Rica and Panama. Read on to learn how this group spent their action-packed 65-days with Outward Bound […]
The Leadership Semester students spent last week getting TRRO (Technical Rope Rescue: Operations Level) certified. Throughout this training they learned about several different knots you can make with ropes, and how to create anchors with those knots. They also learned how to use several different ropes and knots to create rope systems that will effectively rescue […]
The Leadership crew has been hard at work on the river. Last week they headed to the Río Pejibaye to start learning about whitewater rescue techniques from our river expert Phil Perez. After plenty of studying and practice, the group took their written and practical exams to finish up their Whitewater Rescue Technician training. After […]
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 […]