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Recreational Rappel Operator – Costa Rica – 03/05/2025

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Recreational Rappel Operator
Costa Rica • March 5, 2025

Registration

$0 due upon registration
Course starts Mar 5, 2025

Sorry, this course is not available for public registration. For more information about this course, contact us.

Course Provider

Rescue 3 International

Full Dates: March 5, 2025 – February 10, 2025
Duration: 4 days (30 hours)
Price: $0

The four day course is based on international best practice, and covers how to lead group rappeling (abseiling) activities in a recreational context. It includes knots, environmental care, rope physics, technical equipment, anchoring, rappeling, contingency/releasable anchor systems, belaying, coaching new rappellers, emergency drills, ascending, risk management and site management.

This course is aimed at recreational users only and not suitable for public safety or industrial rope access. For those who already hold Rope Rescue Operator (RRO), or above, we offer a two day upgrade course.

Course Description

The four day course is based on international best practice, and covers how to lead group rappeling (abseiling) activities in a recreational context. It includes knots, environmental care, rope physics, technical equipment, anchoring, rappeling, contingency/releasable anchor systems, belaying, coaching new rappellers, emergency drills, ascending, risk management and site management.

Location and Logistics

Outdoor Teaching Center
1000 Main St
San José, San José 99999
Costa Rica

Lead Instructor

Aaron Kent

Aaron Kent is the owner and lead instructor for Southwest Rescue. Aaron has been working in first response and outdoor education since 2010. He is a Rescue 3 International Instructor Trainer in Ropes, Water, and Ice Rescue, and is an Instructor Trainer for the Wilderness Medical Training Center International. He is an adjunct professor at several colleges and universities nationwide and has worked in international public health and expedition leadership for most of his professional career. He is also the regional director for the Southwest Region of Rescue 3 International.

When not teaching courses, Aaron has an obsession with whitewater paddle boarding and any other sport that gets him into the beautiful backcountry of the San Juan Mountains. He serves on the La Plata County Search and Rescue Team and is a Firefighter/EMT with the Durango Fire Protection District. He has a Master’s Degree in Outdoor Education and is passionate about cross-cultural experiences.