Join us to take your first steps into river Packrafting. This class is a full day on the water. We’ll learn everything from what gear you need to packing your packraft to river safety. We specialize in small classes so that you can get personalized instruction and learn quickly.

Time: 9am-5pm

Location: Vanover Park, Golden, CO. Subject to change due to water levels

Cost: $295 per person

Morning:

• Gear

• Wet exits

• Paddle strokes

• Packing boats

Afternoon:

• Reading moving water

• On-river safety

• Ferrying across current

• Moving in and out of eddies

• Run some rapids

• 40L (minimum) backpack

• Swimsuit

• Closed-toe shoes that can get wet (open-toed sandals are ok but not ideal)

• Tight fitting synthetic sports shirt like an Underarmor shirt aka rash guard (recommended)

• Board shorts (recommended)

• Water to drink

• Lunch and snacks (we have drybags you can put them in)

• Sunscreen

• Any medications you need to keep with you

Included for free:

• Helmet, life jacket, paddle, skirt, boat

• Splash jacket/wetsuit (weather dependent)