Ready to take your packrafting skills to the next level? Our Beginner Whitewater Packrafting Course is designed for those new to both whitewater and packrafting. Over the course of this 3-day adventure, we’ll guide you through the essentials of safely navigating moving water, starting with the fundamentals and progressing to basic whitewater techniques.

 

You’ll learn everything from reading the river to mastering your paddling strokes, and how to react when faced with rapids or unexpected water conditions. Our experienced instructors will make sure you feel confident and safe, providing hands-on support while exploring exciting and manageable whitewater environments.

 

By the end of this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge to take on beginner-level whitewater packrafting and be ready for more challenging rivers in the future!

 

What You’ll Learn:

 

Day 1: Getting Comfortable with Whitewater

 

●     Introduction to whitewater packrafting: understanding gear, safety, and technique

 

●     How to read a river: recognizing different types of whitewater and hazards

 

●     Basic paddling strokes for maneuvering in moving water

 

●     Water safety: what to do if you flip or capsize, and how to rescue yourself

 

●     Practice paddling on calm to gentle-moving water to get comfortable in your raft

 

Day 2: Navigating Rapids & Basic Rescue Skills

 

●     How to approach and navigate small rapids safely

 

●     Mastering essential whitewater maneuvers: ferries, eddy turns, and maneuvering around rocks

 

●     Group safety and communication: paddling with others in a whitewater setting

 

●     Basic self-rescue skills: getting back into your raft and handling minor mishaps

 

●     Introduction to paddling in more dynamic conditions (easy whitewater)

 

Day 3: Putting It All Together

 

●     Practice navigating through more challenging rapids and water features

 

●     Applying what you’ve learned: continuous paddling in moving water, combining techniques

 

●     Safety procedures for navigating more difficult water and how to avoid common mistakes

 

●     Real-world river scenarios to help you react to unpredictable water conditions

 

●     End the course with a fun, guided whitewater trip to test your new skills!

 

What’s Included:

 

●     3 days of professional, hands-on instruction with experienced guides

 

●     Focus on basic whitewater techniques, safety, and rescue practices

 

●     Gear, equipment, and paddling lessons tailored for beginners

 

●     A safe and supportive environment to practice skills on easy-to-moderate whitewater

 

●     Personal feedback to improve your paddling and confidence

 

This course is your gateway to exploring whitewater in a packraft. Whether you’re looking to push your limits or just gain confidence in moving water, we’ll make sure you have a blast while learning how to navigate rapids safely and effectively!