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White Water - Swiftwater Rescue Training – class III
Meet: Registration required
Organizer: Don Urrizaga 435-884-0147 don_urrizaga@yahoo.com
Swiftwater Rescue course, offered and instructed by Nate Ostis from Wilderness Rescue International out of
McCall Idaho, May 5-6 on the Provo River. Cost $240/person. The WMC will pay half, up to a limited number,
and you will be responsible for the remaining $120. Participants will be required to pay a $50 deposit in advance.
Sign up now by sending me an email and deposit. don_urrizaga@yahoo.com Nate Ostis’ own words
below: • May 5-6: Provo River ($240/person): Swiftwater Rescue 16 hour curriculum “Swiftwater Rescue
Certification: All participants in attendance will receive a laminated certification card. Our courses are emphasized
as Challenge by Choice. Participants always have the option of stepping out of any activity that feels like
it is beyond their comfort zone. There are many different roles to played in many different skill sessions and
scenarios such that some participants may not find themselves choosing to do in-water elements but rather onshore
support/back-up/rope work/anchor building/system design/communication/incident commander/etc.”
“Physical Requirements: Participants should be in good physical condition and have moderate swimming ability.
They should be prepared to endure 2-3 full days of rigorous activity in challenging temperatures. As a simple
test, they should be able to jog a mile in less than 15 minutes, do 20 push-ups in 2 minutes, and 40 crunches in
one minute. These parameters are arbitrary in nature but can give participants a sense of their overall physical
condition. Additionally, I will serve as a coach to all participants to help them identify personal boundaries and
limitations. Risk Management is a culture, not a checklist, and this powerful theme of prevention will be heavily
integrated throughout the course progression. Anyone having concerns is more than welcome to contact
our main office for discussion. Anyone experiencing apprehensions about taking a swiftwater rescue course
should be praised for having fear and respect for a very dangerous environment. We’re suppose to nervous and
scared before entering into an active avalanche that is a river.” “Insurance: Participants need to have adequate
health insurance coverage.” Nate Ostis Wilderness Rescue International PO Box 2227 McCall, Idaho 83638 (208)
630.4221 nate@wilderness-rescue.com Wilderness-Rescue.com
Slow Pace Hike - Ghost Falls From Draper Lds Temple Area – ntd – Loop – Slow pace
Meet: 10:00 am at Ballard Equestrian Center, 1600 East Highland Drive (about 13700 South where Highland
Drive bends and runs east/west)
Organizer: Randy Long 801-733-9367
This trail starts just east of the Draper LDS Temple and goes east through a wooded area for about two miles
to a spectacular waterfall. The last mile makes an interesting little loop and there are great views of the Draper
temple.
Mountaineering: Triple Traverse – ext
Meet: Registration required
Organizer: Walter Haas 801-209-2545 haas@xmission.com
Test your skills and endurance on one of the premier mountaineering routes in the Wasatch. This route has
steep snow climbing, exposure, incredible views, multiple summits and long glissades. YOU MUST HAVE CRAM-
PONS AND AN ICE AXE AND KNOW HOW TO USE THEM PROFICIENTLY! This is an unusually long, demanding day
with an alpine start. Call or email Walt to register and for more information. This trip is subject to cancellation
or rerouting if snow conditions are not stable.
Hike: Mill B North Fork – mod – 7.0 mi Out & Back – 2960’ ascent – Moderate pace
Meet: 9:00 am at Big Cottonwood Canyon Park & Ride
Organizer: Liz Cordova 801-486-0909 liz1466@live.com
Mill B North Fork to Desolation Pass, or thereabouts. Spikes or trax probably needed.
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