Rescue Register Now!     -Avalanche on Denali.    photo: Ted Roxbury     Dave and Julie were great instructors. They gave me the tools to be a confident rescuer and leader. Thanks so much and I hope to come visit next summer!" Chelsea M. More Student Comments          Rescue Courses          The International Wilderness Leadership School offers a full spectrum of rescue courses for the outdoor enthusiast. We are dedicated to raising outdoor industry standards around the world and are continually doing so. The experience of our instructors and guides comes from decades of teaching rescue courses and leading expeditions around the globe! Avalanche Learn to travel safely in the winter backcountry. Explore all of the variables that affect avalanche formation and how to be an effective rescuer. IWLS teaches Levels I, II, and III avalanche courses. (more) 2, 3, & 5 days Water Based Rescue IWLS teaches swift water rescue, open water kayak, and canoe rescues. These courses are taught in cooperation with the American Canoe Association. (more) 3 Days Rope Rescue We are experts at teaching technical rope rescues. Our low angle and high angle rescue courses teach participants to be efficient and effective rescuers in demanding terrain. (more) 2 & 3 Days Professional Incident Response A comprehensive 80 hour course in risk management and incident response. This IWLS course covers everything from press releases and witness statements to incident command and communications. (more) 12 Days Professional Wilderness Rescue This course is designed to give students a solid technical, theoretical, and experiential background for managing emergency situations in a wilderness environment. For individuals looking for comprehensive rescue, emergency response, and risk management training, this is the course for you. (more) 12 Days