ELITE Swiftwater's mission is to develop a leading edge informational forum for all topics related to swiftwater rescue training and water and rope rescue.

You, as a student of swiftwater rescue, with a highly dynamic work environment, must continually train to stay at your best.

This website aims to serve as an indispensable part of your ongoing training by providing you with up-to-date and valuable information you can put to use. 

We believe that your training as a swiftwater and rope rescuer should be fun and interesting and as dynamic as the work it prepares you for. On this site you will find:

• Swiftwater Gear Reviews
• Rescue Tips and Tricks
• News Articles Related to Swiftwater and Rope Rescues From Around the Nation
• Field Courses for Technical Swiftwater Rescue Training

This site aims to prepare you for the mental and physical challenges of water and rope rescue by providing timely and practical information critical in supporting your training efforts. By regularly visiting this site and utilizing the resources made available to you, your skills will stay sharp and you’ll be kept abreast of the latest topics in the field of swiftwater and rope rescue.

“A carpenter with only a hammer in his tool box tends to think that every problem is a nail.” -Abraham Maslow 

ELITE Swiftwater Institute understands the dynamic environment inherent to emergency rescue scenarios, and the wide variety of qualifications a rescuer must maintain.  We will provide you with the training tools you need for your rescuer’s toolbox.