Confluence River Instructors

07/28/2025

🚨 Swiftwater Rescue Training in Action! 💦💪

This weekend’s course was all about hands-on practice and real-world skills. In this scenario, students assessed a pinned craft, developed a plan, and executed a rescue. From safe access strategies to building a mechanical advantage system, they worked as a team to free the boat from the rock.

These are the skills that save lives on the river — and we’re proud of how confidently this group rose to the challenge.

Big thanks to everyone who brought the stoke and professionalism!

06/29/2025

📣 We still have room for our Swiftwater Rescue Course – July 19 & 20! 🚨

We just wrapped up an incredible certification on the river – check out our crew practicing some drills. The energy and teamwork were off the charts!

Why this course matters:

Covers essential ACA Level 4 Swiftwater Rescue techniques—everything from personal safety and self‑rescues to swimmer recovery, boat unpinning, and managing entrapments.

Immerse yourself in hands‑on scenarios guided by experienced, ACA‑certified instructors in real conditions.

📅 July 19–20, 2025
📍 Glenwood Springs, CO

What you’ll gain:

Confidence & skills to lead rescues in swift water

Practice with throw bags, rope systems, and swimmer support

Real‑life teamwork drills to sharpen decision‑making

ACA Level 4 certification accepted by outfitters & guides

A fun, engaging environment where you’ll meet fellow river enthusiasts

👉 Ready to join us?
Spots are filling fast—visit our website or DM us to register! 💬👊

04/10/2025

Our summer schedule is live. Check out our website at www.RiverInstructors.com to learn more!

07/08/2024

Here we got a student practicing their swift water entry. A shot from our most recent rescue course.

We still have some spots open in our August course. Check out RiverInstructors.com to sign up and learn more.

07/07/2024

Day 1 of our Swiftwater Rescue Course complete. Students spend the day learning hydrology, river hazards and lots and lots of throw bag practice.

07/04/2024

Seeing these guides train on Shoshone big water is getting us stoked to hit the river this weekend for our second swift water course of season!

06/05/2024

We made the paper today! Our lead instructor Jared Berman had a chance to sit down with the Post Independent and have conversation about river safety. We are so excited to have had the opportunity to help make a difference. Check out the attached article!

The sun is shining, the weather is warming and school is out, which can only mean one thing: water recreation is in full swing.  However, more people on the Western Slope’s rivers and reservoirs also...