packraft Big water, little boat: Tatshenshini River to Yakutat 8 May 2023 My shared birthday buddy Jeremy Wood invited Sarah and me on a Tatshenshini float trip, Southeast Alaska, in August. Sarah was excited about the scenery and I was excited to…
packraft… Good Walking and Clear Water in the Baird Mountains 24 Jul 202225 Jul 2022 https://youtu.be/b5kQZs5gWoY In August of 2015, Sarah and I traveled to the villages of Noatak and Kivalina, northwestern Alaska, as part of the Skiku / NanaNordic volunteer program. These programs provide…
equipment… River Rescue Knives 5 Jul 202231 Jul 2024 I teach swiftwater rescue and benefit from observing the pros and cons of various river knives and knife placement. In summary: Anyone working or paddling on rivers should carry a…
blog… South Fork Matanuska Loop 24 Sep 20219 Feb 2022 This has got to be a candidate for the best true packraft loop around, especially during the autumn. The loop is best done in two nights: 18 mile hike, 16…
blog… The American Whitewater Accident Database 24 Sep 202124 Sep 2021 In September of 2021, American Whitewater (AW) updated their accident database to include "packraft" as an available boat type. Why is this exciting? This update allows us an unprecedented tool…
packraft The Whale’s Tail 13 Aug 202119 Aug 2021 The "Whale's Tail" is a unique mountain peninsula in Denali National Park. The Tail is bounded by massive glaciers in the Alaska Range. Can you see it? Most people access…
blog… May 2021: Promoting the packrafting “Culture of Safety” 27 Apr 202113 Aug 2021 What is the "Culture of Safety"? The packrafting Culture of Safety is an effort to normalize safety. We want it to be normal to wear a life vest, paddle at…
blog… Show Up and Blow Up 12 Apr 202115 Apr 2021 In 2012 I started making "Show Up and Blow Up" highlight videos of whitewater packrafting. It was fun to go back through the videos and identify the learning progression. How…
blog… Let’s Talk About Drowning 5 Apr 20215 Apr 2021 I'm embarrassed to admit how late in my outdoor recreation game I learned how to help a drowned patient. I wasn't there when my friend Rob Kehrer drowned, and if…
