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DaveSLC

Its fantastic. One of the better runs in Utah. My son and I packrafted it end of August last year. There definitely were some spicy sections (Disaster Falls, Hells Half Mile) but nothing unmanageable with moderate flows. Alas sounds you're going to be hitting it at high flows. Definitely bring the p...

DaveSLC

Ran this again over April 20-22nd @ 7.2K. Unlike last time, the drive in to Teapot Rock was really easy, no issues with washed out roads. Took 1.5hrs with the bike drop off. Wish I could say the same about the water level, 7.2K wasn't any easier that 9.2K, all the rocks came out making for big techn...

DaveSLC

The 4th annual roundup is underway! See http://packraft.org/work/packraft-roundup/ for details.

July 5-8, 2017 in Teton Valley, Idaho!

DaveSLC

Tentatively July 1stish. Lots of logistics need to be worked through though.

DaveSLC

Wow, how is the durability? I second the bring it to the roundup request

DaveSLC

Hello Folks! Here's a burly packraft weekend for you in Dinosaur National Monument.... The basic itinerary: Day one: Hike ~5 miles to Moonshine Gulch. This involves climbing up 2.2K ft via a beautiful 3rd class ridge immediately adjacent to the Josie Morris Cabin parking lot on the West side of Box ...

DaveSLC

Here's a sweet 2-3 day packraft on the Dirty Devil river in Utah. It's a loop so no shuttle (2 WD OK), the hike in is spectacular, the hike out a bit of a grunt, abet pretty once in Burr Pt Canyon. Recommended as a second DD trip after Angel 2 Burr. Hike In: 5.5 miles, 1.6K, 2-4hrsd River: class I+,...

DaveSLC

Just ran it (Fence to Coyote) at 10-12 CFS, really nice, butt dragging through about 1 in 10 rapids, only had to exit the boat a couple times to float it over gravel bars. Wouldn't want to run it at any less. I can't imagine paddling this at 2. It would destroy the bottom of your boat. Had a complet...

DaveSLC

Well I pulled the trigger for another trip to Hawaii. The plan, paddle the Na Pali Coast in packrafts to Kalalau beach (6 miles) and backpack back (11 miles). It takes 3 days so you'll prob want to spend a few days exploring Kauai before or after the trip. If you've never been, it's a must see, and ...

DaveSLC

Can't comment on the Supai but have paddled the DD. This, like the Escalante, require a bit of boat dragging so don't go too light. The Alpacka Yak has served me very well for years. I wouldn't want to take anything more fragile into the backcountry. As for the DD, this is a great trip, see the writ...

DaveSLC

Details!

http://packraft.org/American_Packraftin ... undup.html

DaveSLC

Sweet trip Matt, nice way to access and loop through that lower section. Thanks for the write up!

DaveSLC

Ya, I broke down and bought one of those damn GoPro cameras, afixed it to my head and suffered the indignation only to have the thing lock up and refuse to save the videos to my computer. Andy yes of course I told the app to delete them upon transfer so all was lost. Arrrg. Next time....

DaveSLC

Last fall it was a monsoon and a very real threat of being stranded for days. “Bring extra food,” said the NPS. This spring it was cold feet and a nagging voice, "why don't you run the standard Elephant – Imperial loop first?” Check. But this fall, on Halloween, weather and partners aligned (Chad L,...

DaveSLC

The best spring water is in the north fork of Firewater canyon by the old moonshiner's cabin. Head up the left fork following the trail, 1/4 mile. On topos, this is not the main canyon but a short one just north and upstream of the rapids across from Nutters Rock. Next is Rock Creek, although this n...

DaveSLC

If you are headed to Kauai, Hawaii; consider packrafting the Na Pali coast. With the family’s blessing I arrived three days early in the 2nd week of August and paddled the coast and hiked the trail. Hands down this is one of the most spectacular natural wonders I have experienced. That said, I hesit...

DaveSLC

Yes, an Alpacka with the two cargo fly gear bags qualify as a three chamber boat. Out west the only river sections I know that have this requirement are those in Dinosaur National Monument. They do enforce it so come prepared.

DaveSLC

Thanks for the heads up re the gnu. I like you am looking for a two person packraft for trips with the family. Kneeling for extended periods sounds like a non starter. I wonder if Alpacka is looking into other seating options? Seems like a light weight aluminum or carbon fiber seat pan that spans th...

DaveSLC

Canyonlands regs require: An approved toilet system: washable, reusable system equipped with RV dump fittings or commercial bag systems such as PETT, Wag Bag, or Rest StopII that render human waste non-hazardous. Bag systems must be stored in hard sided containers or waterproof bags labeled “Human W...

DaveSLC

Just a bit of info for the Imperial Canyon exit: There are actually two gullies immediately downstream from Imperial Canyon and ~1/2 mile up from Calf Canyon that look like they go. The first heads directly up the face. Yipes! Skip it and take the second (N38.04326 W110.06313), ~100yrds downstream t...

DaveSLC

Inspirational Mike, thanks!

DaveSLC

Have you contacted Alpacka? I think they still have a few and or will make them for you.

DaveSLC

No need for the flight. Can drive all but the last 7miles on a newly paved road (Nine Mile Canyon-> Cottonwood Canyon-> Cottonwood Ridge Rd-> Sagebrush Flat-> Jack Creek Rd), thanks to Barrett Oil Co. 53miles, 1.25hrs from the rt 6 turnoff.

DaveSLC

Well if ya’ll haven’t run this one don’t pass it up. Probably one of the better class II+ packraft weekends in the state. It’s got a bit of something for everyone. 7 miles of single track, 15 miles of serene paddling in a steep narrow canyon, world-class fishing, a beautifully restored historic outl...

DaveSLC

Need to figure out what weekend and whether this trip will actually go. Would be nice to have 3+ folks. My standard PR friends wanna mtn bike then. Silly idiots!

DaveSLC

Trying to put together a 3 day weekend packraft trip to Cataract/ Canyonlands in early October. The standard Elephant Hill-> Red Lake Canyon-> Imperial Valley looks good but kind of ends the trip with a huge (boring?) hike. Was wondering if anyone has tried the trip from the west side? Kelsey descri...

DaveSLC

Checkout Alpacka's new Stowaway Tough, $800. Should be up on their site shortly. Took one through 4 days of paddling around Jackson, really really nice.

DaveSLC

Another Forrest teaser....

http://forrestmccarthy.blogspot.com/201 ... -hole.html

DaveSLC

A couple details.... Current river regulations stipulate a required boat check-in at Sand Wash. If you are nice, the BLM may let you coordinate a special check-in at their Price office. This seemed to go pretty well for us, so be polite and hopefully they will add this as a standard option for futur...

DaveSLC

Thanks for posting. Scott's a strong paddler and wilderness adventurer. Glad to hear he's been found.

DaveSLC

Thanks for posting. Scott's a strong paddler and wilderness adventurer. Glad to hear he's been found.

DaveSLC

Here's a link to Dave Chenault's guide to Glacier and the Bob. Really inspiring!

http://bedrockandparadox.com/glacier-np ... guidebook/

DaveSLC

Filled!

DaveSLC

Hello Folks, A friend and I are looking for a couple folks to packraft the Desolation - Gray canyons of the Green in Utah over June 5th-8th. We've got a permit, permission, and a plan, just need two more to get the "cheap" rate on an air shuttle with gear. The plan is to meet up at the Price Utah BL...

DaveSLC

Thanks! I think it worthwhile to list the small/ single day trips too.

Lots of good options for adding on a hike and float up the Doloras then finishing in Arches.

DaveSLC

Heading to Arches? Don’t forget the packraft! Connected the Moab Daily (http://www.blm.gov/ut/st/en/fo/moab/recreation/River_Recreation/moab_daily.html ) with a beautiful hike up a seldom visited canyon in Arches National Park last weekend (20 Apr 2014). The Salt Wash confluence with the Colorado ri...

DaveSLC

Here’s a sweet 3 day packraft just south of Hanksville Utah that takes one through the Heart of the Dirty Devil river. We started at the Angel Point trailhead Friday AM, hiked 3 miles to the mouth of Robbers Roost (1:40hrs) and paddled to Angel Cove to fill up with water for the trip from the perenn...

DaveSLC

Here's a good one out of Mexican Hat, Utah that ties the best of the San Juan with a finish in a rarely visited section of Slickhorn canyon. Hiked down the Honaker Trail just west of the Goosenecks State Park to the San Juan river last weekend (7 Mar 2014). Nice moderate trail despite the 1200ft des...

DaveSLC

Tough dudes! Ya a bike shuttle is an option but damn that looks like a slow crawl back to Honaker.

DaveSLC

Just picked up a permit for an early season 3 day trip on the San Juan. Basically hike down the Honaker trail to SJ, paddle ~23 miles to the mouth of Slickhorn Canyon, then hike up SC ~16 miles to exit. Fri night on the river, Sat night in SC. Only info I could find http://www.dailykos.com/story/201...

DaveSLC

Nice. Took a recon trip down to the Dirty Devil this past Christmas to check out the Angel Pt and Burr Pt trailheads and river access. (My sister in law was driving me nuts!) Hiked both to the river, would make a very nice 3 day trip, ~6hrs hiking (2hrs AP to DD, 3-4hrs DD to BP), ~20 miles paddling...

DaveSLC

Looking for packrafters interested in running the Daily section of the Green River in Dino through Split Mountain on Sunday Oct 13th. Nice description: http://www.movingwaters.org/riverspeak/webb.html Will probably drive up Fri from SLC, run the A and B sections of the Green below the FG damn on Sat...

DaveSLC

Actually the water level was OK. The rocks are soft smooth limestone and covered with spongy moss so only had to get out of the boat a couple times due to low water. Took a recognizance trip to the Noce River in Northern Italy, Val di Sole. Exceptionally beautiful in an exquisite mountain valley (pe...

DaveSLC

Took an exploratory trip on the Sarca River in Northern Italy the other day (5 Aug 2013). Turned out to be very different than what I expected. Started in Riva with a $3 bus ticket and a 30min ride to just south of Pietramurata (see the KML link below). Hiked the packraft through some grape and frui...

DaveSLC

Upper Green River/ Green River Lakes Though I’d share some details regarding our trip last weekend (June 14-16th, 2013) following Forrest’s (http://jhpackraft.com/packraft-info/trip-ideas/) trip idea and his post. Hiked in ~12miles on the Highline trail from the Green River Lakes trailhead to Beaver...

DaveSLC

One thing that helps me get a good lean is to be really aggressive with a correct paddle placement and brace as I cross the eddy line. Without these, I too flip. For example, imagine you are on the right side of the river behind a rock looking upstream and want to exit the eddy to the left of the ro...

DaveSLC

Any suggestions on where to post packrafting trip details and logistics? This site's Packrafting Trip section is getting pretty unwieldy to search. It's basically free text, no forms, so a lot of details are missing. Can't search other than by key word. Seems like most folks are describing their tri...

DaveSLC

Headed to Torbole for a month this summer (27 July - 23 Aug) and am planning on bringing the packraft. Any suggestions for some class I-III river trips in Northern Italy? I'm tempted to give the Sarca river a go but it'll be low and probably not so nice in August. I've never seen anyone on the river...

DaveSLC

Found a good site to assess river/ stream use restrictions in Utah due to HB141 http://wildlife.utah.gov/maps/stream_access/ . They also provide links to download Google Earth KML files so you can see what is off limits before starting your trip. There are a fair number of gaps in the coverage. Here...

DaveSLC

When wer you looking to put a trip together? I might be interested in making a trip to Utah, but I would need about 30 days notice. Is this river class 3-4? Would a drysuit be neccessity. I haven't packrafted much in the lower 48, but in AK a drysuit was always needed. I wouldn't mind leaving the e...

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