NOLS River Rescue Guide
A how-to guide of safety, rescue, and recovery techniques for all who work and play on the water.

  • 2015 National Outdoor Book Award Winner
  • Practical advice for identifying and responding to risks on the water
  • Covers all the essential equipment you'll need
  • Over 150 helpful photos and illustrations
  • Tips for trip-planning

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    NOLS River Rescue Guide
    A how-to guide of safety, rescue, and recovery techniques for all who work and play on the water.

  • 2015 National Outdoor Book Award Winner
  • Practical advice for identifying and responding to risks on the water
  • Covers all the essential equipment you'll need
  • Over 150 helpful photos and illustrations
  • Tips for trip-planning

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    NOLS River Rescue Guide

    NOLS River Rescue Guide

    by Nate Ostis
    NOLS River Rescue Guide

    NOLS River Rescue Guide

    by Nate Ostis

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    Overview

    A how-to guide of safety, rescue, and recovery techniques for all who work and play on the water.

  • 2015 National Outdoor Book Award Winner
  • Practical advice for identifying and responding to risks on the water
  • Covers all the essential equipment you'll need
  • Over 150 helpful photos and illustrations
  • Tips for trip-planning


  • Product Details

    ISBN-13: 9780811713733
    Publisher: Stackpole Books
    Publication date: 07/15/2015
    Series: NOLS Library
    Pages: 272
    Product dimensions: 5.30(w) x 8.20(h) x 0.50(d)

    About the Author

    Nate 'stis is a member of the senior field staff for NOLS and a Swiftwater Rescue Technician instructor. A lifelong educator, he was a lecturer for the outdoor recreation department at Plymouth State University, and he has taught at an international whitewater kayaking academy. He is the author of NOLS River Rescue (978-0-8117-3352-6) and NOLS River Rescue Guide (978-0-8117-1373-3), winner of the 2015 National Outdoor Book Award for Best Instructional.

    Table of Contents

    Acknowledgments viii

    Introduction ix

    Part 1 Risk Management in an Active Avalanche 1

    Chapter 1 Safety versus Risk Management 1

    Chapter 2 Creating a Culture of Risk Management in the River Environment 9

    Chapter 3 Principles of River Rescue 31

    Chapter 4 Effective Communication 54

    Chapter 5 Appropriate River Equipment 63

    Chapter 6 The Anatomy of a River 91

    Part 2 Rescue Techniques 119

    Chapter 7 Wilderness Medicine and Remote Rescue Training 119

    Chapter 8 Whitewater Swimming 125

    Chapter 9 Wading and Shallow Water Crossings 140

    Chapter 10 Throw Bag Skills 150

    Chapter 11 Rescue Swimming 162

    Chapter 12 Tying Knots Like a Pro 174

    Chapter 13 Boat-Based Rescues and Recoveries 179

    Chapter 14 Entrapment Rescues and Recoveries 190

    Part 3 Recovery Techniques 207

    Chapter 15 Pinned Boats and Extrications 207

    Chapter 16 Anchor Systems 213

    Chapter 17 Mechanical Advantage Systems 220

    Chapter 18 Special Considerations 229

    Part 4 Ongoing Training and Inspired Growth 241

    Chapter 19 Leadership on the River 241

    Chapter 20 Proficiency Accountability Logs 247

    Chapter 21 Transfer of Skills 253

    Index 257

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