Swiftwater Rescue Training
Saturday, May 2 - Sunday, May 3, 2026
Saturday, May 2 - Sunday, May 3, 2026
Whitewater rafting is about more than just the line you take through a rapid—it’s about being prepared for when things don’t go as planned. To ensure our club stays safe and capable, we are proud to announce an exclusive partnership for our members.
We’ve secured discounted swiftwater rescue training options specifically for HCRR members with Nik White at Whitewater Workshop. Whether you are a seasoned guide looking to refresh your skills or a new boater wanting to understand the dynamics of moving water, these courses provide the essential tools to keep you and your team safe.
Date: Saturday, May 2 - Sunday, May 3, 2026
Time: TBD
Location: Clear Creek Whitewater Park, 1201 10th St, Golden, CO 80401
If you can commit to this date, then we have the opportunity to provide you with a steep discount and hold a private training exclusively for HCRR members. Standard price is $365, but in this case, the price would be between an incredible $195 and $295 per person, depending on how many of us sign up. We need a minimum of 8 participants.
The more people who commit, the cheaper it gets for everyone:
12 people ($195 per person)
11 people ($215 per person)
10 people ($235 per person)
9 people ($260 per person)
8 people ($295 per person)
The initial deposit is $195, however the final price may be as much as $295 if fewer than 12 members register. If prompted for a login, be sure to log in with your HCRR-registered email.
Nik has been instructing whitewater kayaking for over 15 years. He is a certified ACA Instructor in Whitewater Kayaking, Packrafting, and Swiftwater Rescue. He learned to kayak at Wilderness Voyageurs on the Yough River outside Pittsburgh and has kayaked and rafted rivers all over the world, including trips to Alaska, Mexico, France, and Peru. He consistently does over a month of overnight boating trips on multi-day rivers every year (which unfortunately means he might be out of service for a couple weeks here and there every year!)
Nik was the ACA National Instructor of the Month in October 2023. He presented at the 2023 National Swiftwater Rescue Conference. He is on the curriculum committees with the ACA for Whitewater Kayaking, Packrafting, and Swiftwater Rescue. All in all, he is one of the most experienced and prolific instructors in the US.