I bought the Kokatat Swift Entry drysuit with relief zipper. I believe he had some gear essentials (stove, etc.) Become a member today! Use the links below to share this content: Viewing 25 posts - 1 through 25 (of 39 total). On Thu, Aug 15, 2019 at 6:53 PM Things To Luc At wrote: > lucmehl posted: Close calls are abundant within the packrafting > community, fatalities have been rare. He has developed a rudimentary understanding of its geology, and an awareness of the subtle changes in flora and fauna due to soil, elevation, aspect, and precipitation and how these elemental things interact with both ancient and modern humans. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. This is the third open water packraft fatality on record, highlighting the danger of open water crossings. Tasmanian Packrafters in the Brooks Range, Alaska; Alatna River and Arrigetch Peaks Wilderness Photographs Packrafting the Landsborough River, New Zealand, 2016 I misspoke relative to the Astral Kapok (natural material) PFDs. The Wind is probably the most popular river . Astral and Norge are the two primary manufacturers of this PFD type. https://www.gifu-np.co.jp/news/20200120/20200120-208121.html (Japanese)Shimon Saito, personal communication. And, for now anyways, they're all permit-free. The Wrangells traverse is an Alaskan classic and is often the first route that gets recommended when discussing packrafting in the last frontier. I stopped counting at about a dozen, and it wouldnt have been so bad if I had not had a full pack on the boat! Best way to do this run would be to camp or stash equipment at the head of the second lake or at the rapid visible from the trail (there was even a tree in the rapid), and walk in the rest of the way to the put-in with only the boat. Most parties use either gullible friends or commercial shuttles. We set up camp and enjoy our first night in the wilderness. The river primarily has boatable flows in the spring, and during summer monsoons. Google Earth, GaiaGPS, topo maps and more. Aidan Don (22) and a friend were dropped off by airplane at Nizina Lake, intending to float the Nizina back down to McCarthy. It's identifying what risk level they need it at and there are many kinds of packrafting from just crossing rivers and streams that people would otherwise wade to hucking waterfalls. I also measured the weight for a number of PFD sizes above and below L/XL. The fourth boater exited river left then searched down stream with #2. Enjoyed tour trip report and video! ADN News articleCity of Valdez press release. Denali provides a wide range of rivers to run in the park, from wide, braided streams to deep, boulder-strewn rivers. Do your part to help! Hanmer to Put-in - 30km (allow 45 minutes by car) Clarence to Hanmer - 234 km. Mostly Class II. The crux of the route was finding the trail to Granite Lake. It was running close to 1800 cfs (http://waterdata.usgs.gov/nwis/uv?site_no=09188500 ), mostly class II, with ~6 mandatory portages around wood, not too pushy, very scenic. WIND RIVER, YUKON. Heck, it might even be the best solo boat of any type we've paddled. ", "I am just finishing my tenth trip with you guys. This is not a part of the world that can be taken lightly. Wyoming Rivers Cooperative is strategically located just 2 hours from Yellowstone National Park and Jackson Hole Wyoming, nestled in the foothills of the Wind River Mountains. Again with the :~). He was not wearing a PFD. You must log in or register to reply here. Authors note: this list is by no means exhaustive of all of the incredible activities, outfitters and shops in Wind River Country. View Profile View Forum Posts . It has these additional benefits: it can be worn under a properly sized windshirt or rainwear for insulation, in lieu of a high loft vest; the two side straps and the accordion style foam on the sides allow a comfortable athletic fit for paddling; and there is an elastic safety loop that locks the zipper in place. Check Price at Amazon. Many of the creeks, like the Dinwoody . If fast is more your speed, rent a motor boat or a jet ski from the marina and cruise around with an engine doing the work. 1. The Winner Creek to 20 Mile River loop is a great first packrafting trip. All recordings are now online! What is the best way to do that? Unrestricted access to all forums, plus the ability to post and start new threads. Wildland Trekking has a six-day rim-to-rim trip where you'll hike into the canyon. You can now take guided packrafting trips in Wind River Country. Using a paddle leash on moving water is almost certainly a bad idea, and if done at all, the leash MUST be rigged to either disconnect or break under fairly light force. In Alaska, I urge people to consider the cost of the drysuit as part of the packraft purchase price. Earthwalk Press: Hiking Map and Guide: Northern Wind River Range, WY. 2022 Dates July 17-21 (1 space left) Bike rafters can be superior and have no shuttle. He truly gave us the trip we wanted! The classic Alaskan boots we were given were a source of concern, as well. I appreciate the swiss-cheese model of incident causation to visualize this incidents occur when a bunch of small holes line up perfectly wrong. ", "Of all outfitters with whom we have worked (and that is quite a number), you were by far the most organized and responsive. $$$ We think the Wind River is the finest river trip on the south side of the Brooks Range. The total distance for his route was about 120 miles. Looking at my photos and video of the one rapid on this stretch, it looked only slightly cloudy at this point, which is still above the two lakes. Courses Instruction. Wind River Visitors Council we offer plenty of courses that include rafting, canoeing, kayaking, packrafting and rescue. Even here in the Southeast, the rule is dress for the swim. Climbed Squaretop the next day via the 3rd/4th class scramble from Granite Lake. Interesting to see the bridge is still there bout burned in fires a few times Contemplated a thru hike along the Verde years ago, but never did. Carry all of your kit in packed up form. Have you used one? There are over 1, 300 named lakes in the Wind River Range, and the headwaters of the Green River can be found here. Satellite imagery shows large rapids just out of sight from his probable put in. The MTI Livery PFD seems to be the best standard option for rough water packrafting at .9 lbs. I have done several backpacking trips in the Winds, but I had never started from Green River Lakes (GRL)and Tracy had never been to Titcomb . As one paddles the smaller lake it transitions from Gatorade colored to clear. Richard, I *normally* use an SOS inflatable BUT I forgot it in the car, so I wasn't wearing a PFD. If there's a perfect packraft day trip, this might be it. It is unclear if these were involved in the fatality. With a packraft or IK, people boat this river down to 120 CFS, which opens up the season to fall through spring. It remains a special place for those seeking adventure off the beaten path. Finding Meaning on the Green River" target="_blank">, This topic has 1 reply, 2 voices, and was last updated. I have led several canoe/backpack loops of the Bigelow range and Flagstaff lake in western Maine. Those reed tunnels on the Verde are freaky! Visit www.WindRiver.org for license information, outfitters and guides. I would guess that the upper lake would also fish well. If you like big stands of dense trees, you could do better. South Bay Board Co. - SUP Paddleboard Paddles - 4 Piece & 2 Piece Kayak/Paddle Board Paddle Options. All that is to say, thank you for compiling this, it helps to remind us of the consequences of one poor decision. We have been up to Green River Lakes a couple of times, most recently fall 2015, and I packrafted out to the lakes on the upper stretch of the green in Sept. 2014. Saw another packraft on the lower lake with a fisherman inside, excellent fishing on the Green R. too. Backpacking in the Wind River Range.