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Wilderness Risk Management Conference

August 23, 2011

The core objective of the Wilderness Risk Management Conference is to offer an outstanding educational experience to help you mitigate the risks inherent in exploring, working, teaching and recreating in wild places.

The core objective of the Wilderness Risk Management Conference(WRMC) is to offer an outstanding educational experience to help you mitigate the risks inherent in exploring, working, teaching and recreating in wild places.  This years conference is set to take place on October 5-7 in Westin Waltham-Boston.  This conference also provides a networking and professional development forum with today’s leaders in the field. 

For more info visit the WRMC website.
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Courses

Schedule

Upcoming Dates

May 24-25, 2012

Wilderness First Aid

May 25-27, 2012

Swiftwater - Technician (SRT 1)

June 1-3, 2012

Swiftwater - Technician (SRT 1)

See full schedule

Very good training and very applicable to my job.

Cheryl Podemski, Fisheries and Oceans, Winnipeg

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resources

Know the Ropes

An article by NRS (National River Supply) on the construction of rope appropriate for swiftwater rescue, including NFPA standards.

our approach

We believe training should be tailored to the specific needs of each client. While we teach all the skills and knowledge necessary for certification, we approach a course for emergency personnel in an entirely different manner than one for resource managers or outdoor guides.