Nate Ostis - NOLS Library: NOLS River Rescue Guide read online ebook PDF, DOC
9780811713733 0811713733 A how-to guide of safety, rescue, and recovery techniques for all who work, play, guide, and teach on the water. Practical advice for identifying and responding to risks on the water Covers all the essential equipment and safety skills you'll need Over 230 helpful photos and illustrations Authorized, developed, and vetted by the trusted name in outdoor Tips for trip-planning "Nate Ostis draws from his 20+ years of experience working on the river to share his invaluable insight into river rescue." - Ben Morton, ACA Instructor Trainer Educator and founder of Precision Paddlesports "...an excellent resource for river rescue...a well-organized approach to a complex topic." - Justin Padgett, paramedic, ACA Instructor Trainer, and 2015 National Safety and Rescue Curriculum Chair "Preparation is the key to successful outcomes when something goes wrong on the river. Nate Ostis and the NOLS River Rescue Guide have done a great job presenting real life examples, up-to-date techniques, and critical thinking to help boaters become better whitewater leaders. Be prepared: read this book!" - Jim Coffey, director of Rescue for River Runners & Esprit Whitewater and director of Whitewater Intensive Leadership Development School (WILD), Rescue training is essential for anyone who spends significant time on the river. The NOLS River Rescue Guide is an ideal reference for pre-trip planning and your expedition drybag. 262 pages of text than 170 color photos, and 67 illustrations lay out tools and systems for managing risk in this dynamic, hazardous, hazardous environment. Throughout, personal stories from whitewater legends-including Les Bechdel, Charlie Wahlbridge, Jim Coffey, and Kent Ford-examine the causes and outcomes of real-world incidents. The NOLS River Rescue Guide is a compendium of proven, swiftwater risk management strategies from an organization with 50 years of experience teaching on the rivers of the world. Book jacket.
9780811713733 0811713733 A how-to guide of safety, rescue, and recovery techniques for all who work, play, guide, and teach on the water. Practical advice for identifying and responding to risks on the water Covers all the essential equipment and safety skills you'll need Over 230 helpful photos and illustrations Authorized, developed, and vetted by the trusted name in outdoor Tips for trip-planning "Nate Ostis draws from his 20+ years of experience working on the river to share his invaluable insight into river rescue." - Ben Morton, ACA Instructor Trainer Educator and founder of Precision Paddlesports "...an excellent resource for river rescue...a well-organized approach to a complex topic." - Justin Padgett, paramedic, ACA Instructor Trainer, and 2015 National Safety and Rescue Curriculum Chair "Preparation is the key to successful outcomes when something goes wrong on the river. Nate Ostis and the NOLS River Rescue Guide have done a great job presenting real life examples, up-to-date techniques, and critical thinking to help boaters become better whitewater leaders. Be prepared: read this book!" - Jim Coffey, director of Rescue for River Runners & Esprit Whitewater and director of Whitewater Intensive Leadership Development School (WILD), Rescue training is essential for anyone who spends significant time on the river. The NOLS River Rescue Guide is an ideal reference for pre-trip planning and your expedition drybag. 262 pages of text than 170 color photos, and 67 illustrations lay out tools and systems for managing risk in this dynamic, hazardous, hazardous environment. Throughout, personal stories from whitewater legends-including Les Bechdel, Charlie Wahlbridge, Jim Coffey, and Kent Ford-examine the causes and outcomes of real-world incidents. The NOLS River Rescue Guide is a compendium of proven, swiftwater risk management strategies from an organization with 50 years of experience teaching on the rivers of the world. Book jacket.