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Backpacking Light Wilderness Skills II - Whitewater Packrafting (WS2-WWP)

"WS2-WWP provides comprehensive instruction in whitewater (Class II-III+) packrafting safety, techniques, and gear (3 days)..."

Course Overview

Learn intermediate and advanced techniques that will prepare you for whitewater descents of creeks and rivers.

Curriculum

• Gear for whitewater packrafting: paddles, boats, decks, clothing, and safety gear;
• Packrafting technique on Class II-III+ whitewater;
• Packrafting rescue methods in whitewater;
• Techniques and considerations for backcountry whitewater packrafting, trekking, and camping.

Course Logistics

Day 1: Arrive at our retreat center early for a morning of seminars featuring packrafting gear and brief classroom instruction. Spend the rest of the day on packraft safety and rescue, and end the day with a fun Class II+ run on a local river.

Day 2-3: Whitewater packrafting practice and training: wave trains, rapids, boulder gardens, and more. All in preparation for our final descent: a bold Class III+ run.

• Duration: 3 days
• Intended Audience: This course is aimed at anyone who has some packrafting or whitewater kayaking/canoeing/rafting experience (as a rower) and is interested in learning how to run whitewater in small boats. Minimum age is 18.
• Start/End: Mountain Retreat Center in Montana's Gallatin Range
• Fly In/Out: Bozeman, MT (Airport Code: BZN)
• Packrafting Locale(s): Madison, Gallatin, Yellowstone Rivers, as well as local creeks, as dictated by water conditions.

What is the Student:Instructor ratio for this course?

There will be no more than three students per instructor on these courses to maximize quality instruction, safety, and acceleration of your learning.

Do I need my own packraft for this course?

Yes. We have a limited number of whitewater (decked) packrafts for rental, but you should otherwise plan on bringing your own boat. Decked Alpacka rafts are required for this course. In addition, you will need a 210-220 cm whitewater kayak paddle (1, 2, or 4 piece), a whitewater PFD, a whitewater helmet, and a wet suit or dry suit.

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