Packrafting is about exploring wilderness and whitewater by packraft, a lightweight, portable boat usually weighing less than five pounds. Packrafting can be combined with mountaineering, backcountry skiing, mountain biking or trekking as part of long expeditions, or short day trips.
By Ryan Jordan | on September 22 | in Places »
Photo Essays We entered at Benchmark (on the South Fork Sun), exited at Silvertip (on the Spotted Bear), and had the time of our lives over a few relaxing days while making long miles in a packraft on the South Fork.
By Ryan Jordan | on September 15 | in Gear »
Reviews A packrafting paddle is not a particularly special thing. It’s simply a kayak paddle, capable of being broken down into two or four pieces for easy stowage while inside or attached to a pack.
By Ryan Jordan | on August 25 | in Gear »
Reviews Practical application review on using the helmet cam in the backcountry... essentially, how does it do?
By Addie Bedford, video by Rob Bedford | on September 15 | in Techniques »
Podcasts I was perfectly content to let others do all the lightweight lifting, but at the first chance of a packrafting class (learning to play without buying the gear!), I jumped... and pulled my husband, Rob, with me.
By Carol Crooker | on April 07 | in Techniques »
Podcasts Wet reentry is one of the most common rescues you'll perform while packrafting. Be sure to work the kinks out of your technique ahead of time so this self-rescue tool will be honed when you need it.
By Carol Crooker | on March 24 | in Techniques »
Podcasts Seven packrafters with a total of over thirty-five years of experience under their bums share the safety gear they won't be without, skills that have kept them coming back for more, common - and dangerous - mistakes, and real life rescue stories.
Packrafting! An Introduction and How-To Guide (PRINT EDITION)
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