Kelly Corbin has worked as a whitewater professional since 1997, beginning in West Virginia where she was a river manager, lead river guide trainer, and swiftwater rescue instructor. She has a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, certifications in Wilderness Emergency Medical Services and as an EMT, and is a Certified Swiftwater Rescue Instructor. Since 2009, she has been an assistant CPR instructor and lead instructor for Swiftwater Rescue courses at Colorado Mountain College, where she is passionate about education and caring for others.

1. Kelly Corbin, Adjunct Faculty: Lead Instructor
Swiftwater Rescue, Assistant Instructor EMS,
and Outdoor Education
Education
● Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Denver School of Nursing
● Wilderness Emergency Medical Services, Colorado Mountain College
● Emergency Medical Technician, Colorado Mountain College
● Certified Swiftwater Rescue Instructor
Relevant Interests
● Wilderness and Rescue Education, Whitewater, Rock and Alpine Climbing, Backcountry Skiing,
Trail Running, and Learning - about everything all the time!
My career as a whitewater professional began in 1997 in West Virginia where I went on to work as a
river manager, lead river guide trainer and swiftwater rescue instructor. I have guided and played
among numerous rivers in many different states. I came to Summit County for a “visit” in 2001 and
stayed, making Colorado my home. I started working as an assistant CPR instructor at Colorado
Mountain College in 2009 and started leading the Swiftwater Rescue course for the Wilderness EMS
program in 2010. I am passionate about caring for others and believe education changes lives.
Contact information:
Teaching Locations: Summit Campus and Glenwood Springs Campus
Phone: (970) 389-2456
Email: whitewaterchic@gmail.com