Personal Movement in Water - Group A - Snoqualmie River: Powerhouse to Plum Landing

We'll confirm the night before, but plan on 8am at the North Bend Safeway.

NOTE: A Discover Pass is needed for all vehicles parked at the river access lot. By carpooling from Safeway, we will only need five cars with Discover Passes.

Whitewater poses a unique hazard in aquatic canyons, requiring knowledge of ways to move through current, identifying obstacles such as hydraulics, and managing ropes and rigging safely for whitewater. On this day, students will develop water movement skills specific to a canyon environment. We'll practice swimming in current, ferry angles, as well as aggressive and defensive swimming. We'll practice partner assistance, diving, swimming release and managing heat and cold injury. We'll discuss the important considerations around flotation and pack management for safe descent in a narrow aquatic canyon environment. We’ll then discuss common hazards in a canyon, and practice team incident management and evacuation.