About Us

We develop and present specialized training and customized educational opportunities to agencies, companies, and teams throughout the world.

Wilderness Rescue caters to diverse audiences through innovation, expert instruction, and superior training:

Search and Rescue teams

Fire Departments

Commercial River Professionals

College Outdoor Programs

Military and Law Enforcement

Kayak Schools

Research Centers

USGS Field Scientists

US Air Force

Parks and Recreation Departments

National Park and Forest Service Personnel

Fish and Game employees

BLM Rangers

Private Boaters

Film & TV crews

Specialty Groups

or anyone that finds themselves working or playing in the wilderness.

Nate Ostis

Founder of Wilderness Rescue International.
Began running rivers in 1988 and has explored rivers in 9 different countries.
International commercial river guide and raft, kayak, canoe instructor since 1994.
1st descent 160-mile Class V Yalong River, China. See his film here.
BS Education: K-12 Teacher's Certificate
American Canoe Association: Instructor Trainer and Level 5: Advanced Swiftwater Rescue Instructor
National Outdoor Leadership School: Field Instructor & NOLS Pro Instructor
Wilderness Medicine Institute Instructor
American Red Cross CPR, First Aid, and Wilderness First Aid Instructor
Rescue 3 International Swiftwater Rescue Instructor
University of Utah: Remote Rescue Instructor
Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician
Firefighter EMT
NSDS Open Water Diver
Ice Rescue Technician
High Angle Rope Rescue Technician
Avalanche: 1,2, Companion, Organized, SAR
DIII Head Men's Lacrosse Coach
Author of The NOLS River Rescue: Essential Skills for Boaters 2009
Author/editor of The NOLS River Educator Notebook 2007
Contributing author to Wilderness Mountaineering 2010
Author of the NOLS River Rescue Guide 2015
Recipient of 2015 National Outdoor Book Award for Best Instructional
Search and Rescue Training Coordinator and Board of Directors

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