A clear and thorough safety talk is one of the most important elements of any competent, professionally run river trip. by Ben Costello, April 2016 A clear and concise paddle and safety talk is a very important component to any river trip. The experience and familiarity level of the group might determine how thorough the…
The rope bag toss is one of the guide’s best ways to get guests to safety. Anyone that may have to throw a rope should practice regularly. As with most things, the better prepared you are for a rope toss through practice, the better you will perform when someone’s life is on the other end. Lucky for us, there is a road alongside much of the Cache La Poudre River.
Mountain Whitewater conducts a swiftwater rescue training course each spring that is required for all company guides. by Ben Costello, March 2016 Here at Mountain Whitewater we pride ourselves for having the most experienced and well trained whitewater rafting guides on the Cache La Poudre River. After all, our motto is “Our Guides Make the…